Rocco (formerly Marco) is here and he is so lovable. All he wants is to be near you. We think he is very handsome with his blocky head with a spot between his eyes just for kissing and his black velvet fur. He is very playful and loves to roughhouse with all the dogs here. He is very curious about the cats ...........He was turned over to a shelter as a stray with a horrific acid burn all down his back. We will never know who did this terrible thing to such a sweet dog. His wounds are slowly healing but some scarring may remain. Through it all he has remained the happiest of dogs. We are hoping he will get adopted into a family that will love him forever, scars and all. He is a great size, weighing 40 pounds. I have met so many gracious, deserving pets over the years and try to give back the love and trust they put in me by giving them a better life than where they came from and "Another Chance" to find a forever home. I have met many dedicated people from all over the U.S. doing what they can to improve the lives of many formerly unwanted pets. I have fallen in love with my FOSTER FURRIES over the years and although it is always hard to let them go, just thinking of the next one needing to be saved helps me continue. I do this in my own home where I get to know each and every one of them very well and can make the best matches into new families. They all stay in my home and become part of the family until their own family can be found. I do this with the help of my husband, Ray, who is a retired Firefighter. We recieved our 501c3 non-profit status at the end of 2007 so donations are tax deductible. Donations are needed to help with the vet bills and to keep my rescue going. We are volunteers so every dollar goes into caring for the animals. Please click the button below to make a donation in a secured site.
THANK YOU for considering adoption of one of our rescued animals. We have an eight step adoption procedure. Making our adopters aware of the steps initially makes the process proceed easier. The eight steps are:
1. Selecting an animal, or animals, from our website on PetFinder that would be the potential new member to the adopter’s family.
2. Email us at papillon1254@rochester.rr.com and let us know whom you are interested in adopting and a little about yourself.
3. We will respond to your email and send out an application attached to an email. You will fill out the application and email it back to us.
4. We review your application, contact your references and contact your vets office with questions about previous pets health care. Please be patient as it may take up to a week to get back to you. Our main focus is the care of the animals in our home.
5. We will select the applicants that would possibly be the best match up with the personality and needs of the perspective pet. We then invite those applicants to schedule an interview with the pet in our home, and we ask that all family members be present.
6. We will evaluate the possible adopter(s) interaction and satisfaction with the pet and the animal’s reactions to their future family. Also, any questions or concerns are addressed at this time.
7. Once you have met the animals we will get back to you within 24 hours to schedule a home visit if we think it is a good match. This is to see where the pet’s living area will be, how the pet’s toileting needs will be met, and that the adopting family is ready to make the commitment to bring this new member into their family and give it the love and care it will need for the rest of it's life. We have occasionally adopted out of our area in the past so please let us know if this is the case.
8. The last step is to sign a contract with us concerning the pets future needs and continual well being; pay the adoption fee; and either take the pet into your home at that time or schedule a future date to pickup the pet at our home.
We cannot stress enough that our goal is to find the best possible home for the animals we rescue. We never know the whole story of what these poor animals have been through when we receive them and start providing love and care for them. BUT, we can do everything in our power to make sure that they have the best possible future. And that means a loving, caring, forever home.
Adoption fees vary and spay/neuter deposits are required for all puppies and kittens. Older cats and dogs are spayed and neutered before adoption. PLEASE DO NOT CALL, EMAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR FOR AN APPLICATION.
