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You must be at least 21 years old.
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No one in the house can have allergies to dogs.
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No one in the house can have a fear of dogs.
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Everyone living in the house must be on board with the adoption.
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The house cannot have an electric fence.
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We do not adopt to families who plan to take our dogs off leash.
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You must be willing to consent to a home check and a follow-up visit.
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An adoption fee is required upon adoption.
The Basics:
Your Household:
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Children must be at least 6 years old. We will make some exceptions for children as young as 4 with a proven record of strong dog leadership.
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Children must not be scared or anxious around dogs.
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Current pets in the home must be spayed or neutered and up to date on all veterinary care, including vaccinations, flea and tick prevention, and heartworm preventative.
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Current pets should be well-socialized and exhibit little to no behavioral issues.
Renters:
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You must provide a current copy of your lease.
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The lease must clearly state that dogs are permitted on the property.
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It must also confirm that the dog will not be rejected based on breed, size, or any other reason related to the landlord’s personal opinion, rather than objective vetting requirements.
If you do not have a lease, or if your lease does not meet these requirements, a signed and dated letter from your landlord will also be accepted.
Don't Live on Long Island?
We do out-of-state adoptions!
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You must be willing to drive to the foster home to meet the dog.
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We do not ship or transport dogs anywhere except to a foster home.
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We may ask a volunteer or rescue group in your area to conduct a home check on our behalf.
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We require that you send us photos of your home—videos are even better!
