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All dogs are kept inside and are treated as part of the family. Oftimes if they choose they end up sleeping with us. They are loved and nurtured. Many times they are nursed back to health. They are well socialized and gain confidence when they are loved and accepted. They become a part of our family and although it is hard to say goodbye we celebrate when another dog goes to their perfect forever home. Oftimes new owners keep in touch with us for years afterwards. We love getting fotos and watching them grow and develop into the wonderful dogs we knew they could be. I get to know each dog well; their individual dispositions and traits. I know how well they get along with other dogs and with children. This is very helpful to you when looking for a dog with specific traits. Feel free to ask me about a certain dog or to help you find the perfect dog for you and your family.
I believe that each and every dog is a blessing from God, and has a purpose in this life. There is a person out there that needs this specific dog. The purpose may be to heal broken hearts, to comfort the elderly, to provide companionship for the lonely, to serve the disabled, to help a child build confidence, and always to bring JOY and LOVE into the home. It's such a blessing when I see a dog that I have rescued serving his or her people and realizing his/her purpose here on Earth. All applicants must submit vet references and agree to a home visit. Sometimes, although you may be an awesome home for a dog, you are not the best match for that particular dog that you are applying for. Or, it may be a particularly popular dog, and I may have many great applicants that want the same dog. Don't get discouraged; realize that there are thousands of homeless dogs out there just waiting for a loving home. Over four million dogs are put to sleep in the U.S. yearly due to lack of homes and no other reason.
All dogs adopted from Saving Grace Rescue will have their six way shots and be spayed or neutered before they leave the rescue. At the time of adoption a contract will be signed agreeing that if for any reason a dog adopted from Saving Grace must be rehomed that the dog will be returned to Saving Grace at no cost to the rescue. Saving Grace Rescue will check on the dog periodically; especially during the adjustment period. New owners must enroll dogs in a dog obedience course within two weeks of adoption. A receipt for this course must be presented at the time of adoption.
All dogs adopted from Saving Grace are indoor dogs; they must be a valued part of the family. Applicants must be home owners with a fenced yard and should be at least 24 years of age to adopt from Saving Grace Rescue.
Also, please be aware that this rescue is 3 1/2 hours from the Seattle area and will require that you come to the Yakima Valley to meet the representative of Saving Grace Rescue, fill out the adoption agreement and finalize the adoption.
l) Request an application for a specific dog at irishlassie@bentonrea.com
2) Fill out the application and return. Call your vet and give your permission to them to share information about you as a pet owner. Be sure to add pertinent information about yourself in the application. The more I know about you, the better picture I have of you as a prospective dog parent.
3) Allow a few days to a couple weeks for your application to be processed. All volunteers work full time so this is done after work hours. At this time all references will be contacted..
4) You will either receive an email, or a phone call regarding the application being approved or denied.
5) If your application is approved, an appointment will be set to meet the dog you are interested in at the home of the foster parent in the Yakima Valley. Once approved you are expected to pick the dog up within a week. Please do not apply if you are going on an extended vacation and unable to pick the dog up right away; it is just not practical for me to hold dogs weeks after they have been adopted. Please wait until you return to apply.
