Furry Friends Rescue - Dedicated to the Rescue, Sanctuary and Adoption of Companion Animals.

How to Adopt

Perry, rescued 2008

Perry, rescued 2008

Placing our home fostered (by volunteers) rescue dogs and cats as a true family member for life, is our most important and rewarding mission. We do not have a shelter. If you are looking for a furry best friend, please let us know! Tell us about yourself and the type of companion animal you would like to adopt. Please fill out our on-line application. We have many wonderful dogs and cats available for adoption. We will find the perfect match or help you in your search with our extensive network of other animal shelters and rescue organizations. With each personal adoption from Furry Friends Rescue, you will receive a profile of your new furry friend from their foster home, home visit for safety, training tips from a Furry Friends Rescue adoption counselor to help insure that you and your companion animal are truly friends for life!

Every rescue dog, puppy, cat & kitten are vet examined, vaccinated (Dogs: DHPP, Bordetella, Rabies Pups: DHPP, Bordetella Cats/Kittens: FELV/FIV tested, FVRCP), de-wormed, spay/neutered, ID Micro-chipped, groomed, receive flea treatment and any necessary vet care.

We microchip every dog, puppy, kitten and cat that we adopt out. For more information on microchipping and it's benefits to you and your companion animal, see www.homeagain.com and www.24petwatch.com.

**Note: Adoption in Northern California - SF Bay Area Only**

Most of our dogs and cats have had a rough start in life. We want to make sure we place them in a committed and loving family for life. So we go through a thorough adoption process to ensure the best match for both animals and a family. Thank you for your understanding.

PLEDGE FOR LIFE
www.novoiceunheard.org/pledge_for_life.html

"How could you?" by Jim Willis
http://www.crean.com/jimwillis/hcy.html

Please don't give dogs/cats as Christmas gift...
"A Dog's Christmas"

Dogs & Kids

The highest bite accidents are with kids 2 yrs-7 yrs old. 70% of dog bite victims are children. Kids 12 yrs & under need 100% supervision.

Statistics from Kids and Dog Interactive Education:
www.kidsanddogs.org/statistics.html
Dog-Kid training (Highly Recommended):
http://www.caninehigherlearning.com
Dog & Kids Tips:
www.hssv.org/docs/behavior/dog_kidsndogs.pdf

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Criteria for Adoption

Dogs

  1. Indoor Family Member dog. Must sleep indoors.
  2. Fenced and contained yard so the dog has the freedom to go outside from the house to the yard for their potty business. Fence must be secure and TOO tall for the dog to jump over or escape.
  3. Must be walked daily or receive adequate exercise.
  4. Family must comply with all state, local laws and ordinance relating to keeping the dog including the leash laws.
  5. Every rescue dogs are vet examined, vaccinated (DHPP, Bordatella, Rabies), de-wormed, spay/neutered, ID Micro-chipped (See www.homeagainid.com (1-866-738-4324) or www.24petwatch.com (1-866-597-2424) for more information.), groomed, receive flea treatment and any necessary vet care. Some special medical needs and emergency care cost us about $1000 - $6000 for their vet care. Normal vet cost per animal would be about $300-$600 plus.
    To help defray some of our vet bills on each healthy animal, we charge adoption fee as follows:
    • Adult Dogs: $270 or please match vet bill cost to FFR (usually about $350+)
      Once we rescue a dog, we take him/her to the vet for a health check up and provide him/her with any treatments needed, wash and groom, updated shots, microchip, and set them up with supplies (collars, leashes, toys, food, etc). Most of the time the vet bill and other cost easily goes more than our adoption fee $270.
  6. Family must provide the dog with annual vaccinations and any necessary veterinary care as needed
  7. Adoption from FFR is only consumate upon a home visit.

To get the process started, use our Online Dog Application

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Puppies

  1. Someone must be home every 3-4 hours to care for and train the puppy.
  2. Indoor Family Member dog/pup. Must sleep indoors in home.
  3. Fenced and secure yard so the pup has the freedom to go outside from the house to the yard for their potty business. Fence must be secure and TOO tall for the dog to jump over or escape from when they are full grown.
  4. Must provide pup with daily walks, exercise and social time.
  5. Family must comply with all state, local laws and ordinance relating to keeping the dog including leash laws.
  6. Every rescue puppies are vet examined, vaccinated (DHPP, Bordatella), de-wormed, ID Micro-chipped, groomed, receive flea treatment and any necessary vet care. Some special medical needs and emergency care cost us about $1000 - $6000 for their vet care. Normal vet cost per animal would be about $300-$600 plus.
    To help defray some of our vet bills on each healthy animal, we charge adoption fee as follows:
    • Puppies: $320 + $100 refundable deposit for spay/neuter, rabies vaccination & completion of puppy training classes (refunded upon proof of completion). If pup is already spayed/neutered then the refundable deposit is $50 for the training (refunded upon proof of completion of training).
  7. It is crucial that puppy training classes are attended (see this link for resources) to aid in socialization skills (and to show the owner how to train the puppy)
  8. Suggested books: The Perfect Puppy : How to Raise a Well-Behaved Dog by Gwen Bailey and Before and After Getting Your Puppy by Ian Dunbar. We'd love it if you joined iGive.com and purchased these books through Barnes&Noble.com. If you start your shopping from our iGive.com link then part of your purchase will be donated to Furry Friends Rescue.
  9. Family must provide the dog with annual vaccinations and any necessary veterinary care as needed.
  10. Adoption from FFR is only consummated upon a home visit and adoption contract.

To get the process started, use our Online Dog Application

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Cats

  1. Indoor Family Member Cat.
  2. They cannot de-claw the cat.
  3. Family must comply with all state, local laws and ordinance relating to keeping the cat.
  4. Family must provide the cat with yearly vaccination and any necessary veterinary care as needed.
  5. Adoption counselors must be able to meet with all family members who will be living with the cat.
  6. Renters must provide a "Written Letter of Approval" from landlord allowing the pet.
  7. Every rescue cat & kitten are vet examined, vaccinated (Cats/Kittens: FELV/FIV tested, FVRCP), de-wormed, spay/neutered, ID Micro-chipped (See www.homeagainid.com (1-866-738-4324) or www.24petwatch.com (1-866-597-2424) for more information.), groomed, receive flea treatment and any necessary vet care. Some special medical needs and emergency care cost us about $1000 - $6000 for their vet care. Normal vet cost per animal would be about $300-$600 plus.
    To help defray some of our vet bills on each healthy animal, we charge adoption fee as follows:
    • Kittens: $125, Pairs: $225 or please match vet bill cost to FFR (usually about $150+ each)
    • Cat: $90 or please match vet bill cost to FFR (usually about $150+)
  8. Adoption from FFR is consummate only upon a home visit and adoption contract.

To get the process started, use our Online Cat Application

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"Adoption is for Life"

Adoption is for Life "He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion." -- Unknown

Forgotten Dog's Christmas

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