Q: What are the requirements to adopt?

A: The first step in the Adoption Process is the application. Each application is dealt with on an individual basis. We offer an online application sent via email or FB, and will gladly mail an application to those that do not have internet access.

 

Q: We live in an apartment/condo that allows pets. Would you consider us?

A: Absolutely. We believe that great pet owners live everywhere, including apartments/condos. We will go through the normal application process and ask specific questions pertaining to your housing situation.

 

Q: What types of questions will you ask my friends?

A: We ask basic questions such as relationship to applicant, length of relationship, how they feel about the applicant in regards to pet ownership.

 

Q: What questions will you ask my veterinarian?

A: Is the pet up to date on all required vaccinations, have heartworm tests been done on a timely basis, proper medications purchased, are the dogs on flea prevention, does the applicant pay their bills promptly and would they advise placing a rescued dog with the applicant.

 

Q: Why is the adoption fee so high?

A: The adoption fees cover the ticket and the crate that the dog will travel in. Unfortunately, cargo shipments of live animals have increased in prices which resulted in average shipping cost of $950 USD per dog.

 

Q: Where would I pick up my dog?

A: Currently there are no cargo shipments from Armenia to Toronto. Thus we can only ship dogs to Montreal airport which is where you will pick up your dog if you adopt from us.

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Q: How long does the application process take?

A: Our applications are processed by volunteers. Depending on the volume of applications at any given time, the process will begin within 5 to 10 days.

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Q: Is the adoption fee refundable?

A: No. It is non-refundable.

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Q: We haven't had a pet since we moved to this town so our vet reference isn't local, nor is it recent. Is that okay?

A: We evaluate each application on an individual basis. We understand that applicant's may not have had a pet in their lives for some time because of personal choices and may now be ready to bring a dog into their lives. We then base our evaluation on personal references and interviews.

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Q: What kind of support will we be given after adoption?

A: Our main concern is for the welfare of the dog. We can be reached by telephone, social media or email at all times and will do our best to answer any questions or concerns and will do everything in our power to make sure that the transition from our home to the adopter's home goes as smoothly as possible.

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Q: Do you ship your dogs? If so, what is the process?

A: Yes, our dogs are shipped via cargo after they find adopters. Once adoption is approved we will start requesting cargo flight dates for the dog. Once it is confirmed, we will let you know the date and time of arrival and send you all necessary paperwork that you may need as well as tracking information.

 

Q: How long does it take for the dog to arrive after we decide to adopt it?

A: It varies based on world events. Live animals need to be transported in temperature controlled parts of the plane, which is also where COVID vaccines and other temperature sensitive things are transported. It can be anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. However, we do try our best to ship adopted dogs as soon as possible.

 

Q: Do you adopt to the elderly and families with children?

A: Yes, we review each application without bias and determine which dog will fit into the applicant's environment. We do not adopt to a home with children under the age of 10. Due to many of our dogs being strays with little to no training, we do not believe that it is safe to put them and young children in a home together.

 

Q: Can the rescue supply us with background on the dog we are interested in?

A: In some instances we can. If the dog is an owner turn in we do have access to some information. The majority of the dogs come from streets so their background information is limited.