About Us
Adopting A Friend
Turbo Kees Foundation, Keeshond Rescue wants to make adopting a Keeshond Rescue dog an enriching experience for the Potential Adopter, our rescued Keeshonden, and the Keeshond Rescue volunteers. Keeshond Rescue works very hard to get to know the Potential Adopters and their lifestyle so that we can offer them the best selection of Keeshond Rescue dogs we have available.
Adopting a Keeshond Rescue dog is not meant to be easy, however. Most people who adopt a rescue Keeshond from Keeshond Rescue not only understand, but they also appreciate all that we do to place our dogs in good, stable homes. Some people, though, have told us that we make adopting a rescue Keeshond too difficult or time consuming. Pet stores and back yard breeders (those breeder’s who advertise in the newspaper), make getting any kind of dog very easy. These dogs are generally an impulse buy. By taking our time and checking all references, Keeshond Rescue eliminates impulse buyers. Keeshond Rescue also maintains that if getting one of our Keeshonden is too easy, then the new owners may also find it too easy to decide that they no longer want the dog.
In accordance with Keeshond Rescue’s goal of matching our rescued Keeshonden with the right home and environment, we have set forth the following adoption policies:
I. Type of Home
A. All Potential Adopters must keep their dogs inside as house pets.
B. Potential Adopters must provide regular veterinary care — including yearly shots and medical examination — and maintain the dog on heartworm, flea, and tick preventatives.
C. Potential adopters must provide a loving, caring, nurturing home for the rescued Keeshond.
II. Initial Handling of Adoption Application/ Request
A. Keeshond Rescue handles each adoption application individually, on a case-by-case basis.
(We consider each adoption to be that dog’s forever home, meaning its home for the remainder of its life, so we work to find the right environment for the dog and the right dog for the environment.)
B. All approved adopters must come to meet the dog or dogs available to make sure that dog and adopter personalities mesh well. All members of the adopter’s household, including any & all dogs that adopters already own, must come.
C. Keeshond Rescue does not ship dogs sight unseen. However, on rare occasions, we will ship a special needs dog to a superbly qualified forever home.
D. Exceptions to these rules require a majority vote by entire the Board of Directors.
III. Processing Adoption Applications
A. Keeshond Rescue takes one to three weeks to process an adoption application.
B. Keeshond Rescue first checks all references. If the references are favorable, we schedule a home visit. All household members must be present during the home visit.
C. The Keeshond Rescue volunteer who conducts the home visit forwards the home visit and reference reports to the Adoption Coordinator.
D. The Adoption Coordinator or the Chairperson can approve or deny the application, as can a majority vote of the entire Board of Directors. (In the case of a denied application, Potential Adopters have the right to request that the Adoption Coordinator submit their application to the Board of Directors for further review. The Board’s decision is final in all cases.)
IV. Approved Applications
A. When an adoption application is approved, the Potential Adopter is allowed to view and select from all Keeshonden who are both available and appropriate for the Potential Adopter’s household and lifestyle.
B. Keeshond Rescue processes all applications on first come, first served basis. We cannot hold a dog or dogs upon receipt of an adoption application. Because space for new rescues is always at a premium, Keeshond Rescue must place all dogs as we can. The Board of Directors can make exceptions to this rule.
C. When Potential Adopters visit the foster home to meet the dog or dogs they are interested in adopting, the Foster Care person has the right to refuse the adoption if he or she feels that the adoption is not in the dog’s best interest. In that event, the Foster Care Person notifies the Adoption Coordinator, who reschedules a visitation and reviews the Foster Care person’s comments with the Potential Adopter.
D. At the time of adoption, all Adopters must sign an Adoption Agreement contract, and provide a minimum monetary donation of $200.00-$300.00 depending on the age of the dog; or as set by the Board of Directors. $300.00 adoption donation for puppies and dogs under 2 years of age; $250.00 adoption donation for dogs over 2 years of age and younger than 9 years of age; $200.00 adoption donation for dogs 9 years of age & older; or as set by the Board of Directors.
V. Post Adoption
A. The Adoptive Family must telephone the Adoption Coordinator or the Foster Care Person two days after the date of the adoption, and again after one week, to let Keeshond Rescue know how things are going with their new family member.
B. Keeshond Rescue is available for questions, problems, or comments for as long as the Adoptive Family needs.
C. Keeshond Rescue reserves the right to do follow up visits at any time.
D. For the first 2-3 weeks after adoption the dog may have potty accidents, be depressed, withdrawn, stressed or calmer than “normal.” Rehoming is stressful for all dogs, each dog handles stress in their own way. Please report any problems ASAP.
Who We Are
Our Mission Statement:
The specific objectives and purposes of this corporation shall to be to rescue, care for, and place in qualified homes the canine breed known as Keeshond or Keeshonden; also other breeds of dog, or animal when no other rescue is available or willing to accept. It is the policy of this organization to provide humane care and treatment for all Keeshonden, dog or animal placed in our care; seek to return lost or stolen Keeshonden or dog, to their owners; to seek suitable homes for Keeshonden, dog or animals, without owners; to provide euthanasia when necessary. This organization shall try to provide a safe and healthy haven for these dogs or animals until loving adoptive homes can be found. Every Keeshond, dog or animal will be brought up to date on shots, if needed; spayed or neutered, if not already done; all other medical procedures that present themselves before placing the dog in it’s adoptive home, will be done; placed in foster care and temperament evaluated.
Individuals seeking to adopt a rescued Keeshond, dog or animal from this organization must complete an application with references. All applications will be carefully screened, application approval if given by the Board of Directors. Adoptions require a contract specifying humane treatment of the dog or animal and complete veterinarian care; including, but not limited to, yearly immunizations, tests, preventatives (including, but not limited to yearly Heartworm preventative), and check ups. The contract shall specify that all Keeshonden adopted from this organization must be returned to this organization should it become impossible for the adopter to provide necessary care and shelter for the dog(s) or animal(s) the contract stipulates. A Keeshond, dog or animal adopted from this organization can not be disposed of by the adopter without consultation and written authorization from this organization; except for emergency situations where by obtaining permission from the organization would prolong the pain and suffering of the dog(s) or animal(s) in question, as determined by a qualified Veterinarian. This organization shall also try to inform the public on properly choosing and caring for a Keeshond, dog or animal. This organization will also provide education to the public on the proper care, and commitment of owning a Keeshond, dog or animal; including, but not limited to spaying &/or neutering of Keeshonden, dogs or animals for both health reasons and over population.
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at our Web site: www.turbokees.com
