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The Chance Foundation is registered as a non-profit 501(3)(C) corporation. All donations are tax deductible and very much appreciated! The mission statement of The Chance Foundation is to help homeless, neglected, abused and/or abandoned dogs. While the dogs are in our care, we give them housing, food, vaccinations, spaying/neutering and any medical care they might need. We give them lots of love and attention and work on improving their socialization skills and obedience training in hopes that it may help them find their perfect match with a loving home. We work with each individual dog to help them learn how to be wonderul, loving pets. Every dog we have taken in so far has made great strides of improvement regarding temperament, socialization, training and general well-being.
Adopting a friend
If you or someone you know is interested in a loving companion, please take a look at our available dogs on Petfinder.com under The Chance Foundation. If you are interested in adopting, we ask that you please follow the following procedures. Download and fill out our adoption questionaire at our website www.countryclubkennels.com under "Adoptions" and email or fax it to us. Or you can cut-and-paste, print and fill out the application below and email or fax it to us. We have two facilities and each dog has the appropiate contact number/email listed.
Or, if you would like to help, but can not adopt a dog at this time, monetary donations are always needed and greatly appreciated.
Donation Fee:
Unless otherwise noted, a donation of $150 is expected upon the date you adopt your new family member. We accept personal checks, money orders, or cash. After adoption, copies of all available records will be provided to the family. An adoption contract is required when the animal is placed.
All family members are required to meet adoption candidates to ensure the best possible match of dog to its family members. As a general rule we do not adopt to homes with small children under 8 years old, however we will make exceptions if it's the right child(ren) and the right dog for the entire family.
We prefer that our dogs go to homes with securely fenced yards. Whether you live in the city or in the country, no dog can be safely left to run "free" without your direct supervision and control. The price of such "freedom" is inevitably injury or death: from automobiles, from Animal Control, or from justifiably irrate neighbors. If your yard is not fenced, we will require the dog to be on lead at all times.
The Chance Foundation is under NO obligation to adopt an animal to any individual. We generally cannot adopt outside of the Washington D.C. Metro area, on rare occasions we will make an exception.
Thank you for caring and for your support!
Come Visit Us!
We accept visits by appointment only. If you would like to schedule a visit at either one of our facilities, please call us at our Catlett location, Faquier County at 540-788-3559 between 8:30-6:00 Mon-Sat or email Carla at Carlacck@aol.com. The Locust Grove location in Orange County is 540-854-6000 or email at austincck@aol.com
Our morning operating Hours are 8:30am-11:30am, Mon-Sat and evening from 4:00pm-6:30pm Mon-Sat. Sunday we are open from 4:00pm-6:30pm.
We are looking forward to seeing you!
Country Club Kennels - The Chance Foundation
10739 Bristersburg Road
Catlett, VA 20119
Phone: 540-788-3559
Email:
carlacck@aol.com
COUNTRY CLUB KENNELS & TRAINING
10739 Bristersburg Road
Catlett, Virginia 20119
(540) 788-3559 or fax:(540)788-4987
e-mail carlacck@aol.com
ADOPTION QUESTI0NNAIRE
Date: _________________ Dog Interested In: _______________________________
Breed: ______________________ How did you hear about us?:___________________
The following are questions to help place the right pet with the right family and to identify you.
1. Personal Information:
Name of potential adopter ____________________________________________________
Driver’s license number: _____________________________________________________
Home address where the dog will reside:_________________________________________
Phone: (Home) ______________________ E-mail address: __________________________
Your employer:____________________________ Business Phone: ___________________
Spouse’s employer: _________________________Business Phone: ___________________
2. Why have you chosen to adopt a rescue dog?_____________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Why this specific dog? _______________________________________________________
There is a non-refundable adoption fee of $ ______. Is this acceptable to you? ___________
3. Home:
Do you ____ own or ____ rent where you live?
Type of dwelling (check one): ____ Single family home,____ townhouse,_____ apartment/condo, _____ other (specify)
If you rent, do you have permission from your landlord to keep a dog? _____________________
Landlord’s name and number. We will ask to see a copy of your lease._____________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Do you have a fenced yard? _____Yes _____No If yes, how high is it?
What type of fence is it? _________________________________________________________
If no, how will you provide exercise and safety outdoors for your dog?____________________
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4. Family:
Children at home? _____________ Ages: _______________
Other Adults in Household? ________________________
5. Other Pets:
Please list all the pets you have owned in the past 10 years. Are they still with you? If not, what happened to them? Have you ever given away, sold or surrendered a pet? Under what circumstances?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Pet #1: Type ____________________ Still with you? ___ Yes _____ No
If yes, pet’s age ____ If no, what happened? __________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Pet #2: Type ____________________ Still with you? ___ Yes _____ No
If yes, pet’s age _____ If no, what happened? _________________________________________
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Pet #3: Type ______________________ Still with you? _____ Yes ____ No
If yes, pet’s age ____ If no, what happened? __________________________________________
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Pet #4: Type ______________________ Still with you? _____ Yes ____ No
If yes, pet’s age ____ If no, what happened? __________________________________________
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Are you using a vet presently or have you used a vet in the last 12 months? _________________
(We do collect vet references) If so, please provide name and phone number.
_____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
What kind of heartworm and flea preventative are your pets using? _______________________
6. Lifestyle:
How many hours are you away from home during an average work day? _________ hours. Do you or can you come home for lunch? ____ Yes, ____ No.
Is it required that you travel for work? ____ Yes, ____ No.
If yes, who will provide care for your pet while you are gone? ___________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
All of the dogs we place are inside dogs. None are to live outdoors on a regular basis. These dogs are NOT to be left outdoors most of the day. Is this acceptable to you? _____ Yes, _____ No.
Exercise is important for a healthy and happy dog. What would you do to exercise this dog?
______________________________________________________________________________
Where will the dog be kept during the day? __________________________________________
Where will the dog be kept at night/sleep? ___________________________________________
Where will the dog be kept when no one is at home? ___________________________________
What happens to the dog if you move? ______________________________________________
What do you see as normal pup/adult dog problems? ___________________________________
How would you encourage and reinforce appropriate behavior?___________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________How would you discourage/prevent inappropriate behavior?_____________________________
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What circumstances, in your opinion, justify “getting rid of” a pet?________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you or anyone in your household ever been convicted of animal cruelty, neglect or abandonment? _________________________________________________________________
7. Health Issues:
Does anyone in the home have allergies? (details) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Does anyone in the home have asthma? (details) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Does anyone in the home have a disability or special needs we should know about? (details) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The following questions are asked so that the prospective adopter fully realizes what the cost and maintenance would be to have a dog in their home. Many prospective adopters are surprised at the cost of food, medical expenses, and grooming that are necessary to keep a dog in good health. Please answer these questions to the best of your ability.
Please estimate the amount you think it will cost yearly for the following:
Food $ ________
Grooming$ ________
Vet Care$ ________
Important information. All prospective owners must read and sign the following:
These dogs are in a rescue group because for one reason or another previous owners no longer could or wished to care for them. The main purpose of The Chance Foundation is to find responsible and reliable homes for all dogs placed in their care. Adopting a dog is a very important decision and one that not only affects your family, but the dog you decide to adopt.
Millions of dogs are euthanized each year because people do not seriously consider the care and maintenance of animals. Time and attention are major factors that need to be considered when taking a dog into your home. Medical expenses can be costly. All the dogs in The Chance Foundation have been previously taken to a vet for an examination. Basic shots are given, and spaying/neutering if necessary. If there are extenuating medical factors involved, all will be noted in the contract upon signing. It is the responsibility of the new owner to provide additional and maintenance vaccinations if/as necessary, and any preventative care required such as grooming, teeth cleaning, nail trimming, flea and heartworm preventative.
In addition it is the responsibility of the owner to provide the necessary training/reinforcement to integrate their new dog into their home. If behavior problem arises, the owner agrees to contact The Chance Foundation to discuss further training. The owner may also hire a trainer or enter the dog into a training program that is not affiliated with The Chance Foundation, but must keep The Chance Foundation apprised of the animals progress.
By signing, you agree to have read and understood the above information. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. We will be more than happy to help you.
Name of prospective adopter___________________________________ Date______________
Application reviewed by TCF member (signed) __________________________ Date________
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