These dogs are not placed until we have personally assessed them. This assessment includes observing them and their reaction to adults, children, cats, dogs and their level of obedience training. These dogs are exposed to a variety of situations such as walks and car rides and are assessed for any bad habits, signs of aggression or fear. Once the dog has been evaluated it is matched to a prescreened home whose family and living environment matches the dogs needs and personality. The new owners are solely and totally responsible for the dogs following adoption.
New owners sign an adoption contract which outlines the terms of the dogs adoption.
All available records will be furnished to the new owners. All sexually intact dogs are spayed or neutered before going to their new homes. Dogs are also microchipped for identification purposes with the new family s and the rescue coordinator s information. An adoption donation is requested when the dogs are placed to cover the costs incurred with caring for the dogs such as shelter fees, vet bills and spaying. No wages are taken from the adoption donations and all money goes to the Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue Fund.