We ask that potential adopters allow a home visit, if requested. We prefer that the home have a fenced yard. In the event we determine the home to be a healthy and loving environment, a Rottweiler is matched with the adopter's lifestyle and family. When the adopter arrives to pick up his or her new companion from our foster home, the Adoption Contract is signed, both by MARR and the adoptive party. We require a fee for the adoption.
Dogs coming into the Rescue with natural tails remain undocked.
Most Rottweiler puppies are docked before they leave the breeder at 3 to 5 day old, if the breeder is reputable. Thousands of puppies, however, are the result of a puppy mill or 'backyard' breeding. They are typically in very poor health and no money is spent on cosmetics. By the time we get these puppies it is ethically too late to dock the tails, and we are far more concerned with the health of the dog than trying to make it fit a stereotype. Besides standard veterinary care necessary for most dogs, some have special health needs resulting in higher medical fees.