Collar of Hope is an all volunteer, all breed dog rescue group. We are committed to helping homeless dogs find their way into permanent loving homes as a valued member of the family.
We do not discriminate in size, age or breeds; we just want to help nice adoptable dogs as we can and believe they have the right for the chance at their own happy "tail"! We primarily help the medium and larger dogs as there are many rescues out there who only work with the smaller dogs.
In addition to all of the important aspects of rescue, foster and adoption... we believe strongly in proper vaccination protocol to help minimize the unfortunate and very preventable occurrences of parvo and distemper in-particular in our communities. Puppies NEED a series of at least 3 vaccines to be protected! They should never go to dog traffic areas until they've completed the whole vaccine series plus a week. A little time for the prevention of such horrific diseases is more than worth the wait for a wonderful lifetime with your new puppy.
Another important topic for us is greater public awareness about animal rescues and the availability of rescued animals of all types. We feel that this is an important step in helping to control and reduce the demand of the heartbreaking Puppy Mill situations and irresponsible breeders that are so callous to the plight of homeless dogs and other animals resulting in so many unnecessary deaths every day. Each year about 60,000 dogs in shelters are euthanized in Washington State alone! The national total is about 4 million dogs euthanized in shelters!
It is our belief that providing a dog or puppy with Training, Socialization, proper Health Care, a good Diet that is wheat and corn free, and Exercise along with plenty of Love and Companionship is the recipe for a happy dog and happy lifetime relationship.
If you would like to make a donation to help our rescues, it can be sent to our mail box or via pay pal. We thank you on behalf of every rescue we take in!
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~ Our Featured Pet ~ CAPONE
Capone is a very affectionate, very playful, 1 year old boxer. He came to us not knowing much because he spent his whole life on a chain outside 24/7.
He has the typical boxers zest for life, fun and affection. Oh and a beautiful blue eye and light brown eye with a touch of blue in that one. Capone is deaf. Can't tell him he's any different that any other dog though. He feels the same. He plays. He is social. He wants love and belonging to his family.
Deaf dogs do wonderfully in training with American Sign Language too! They actually seem to be a quicker study because they are so attentive to the person handling them!
If you know and love boxers, maybe Capone is your next best buddy? If you have experience with deaf dogs, it's a bonus.
Dogs can be met once an applicant is preapproved for adoption. We are an all volunteer rescue and fostering of the dogs is done from the homes of volunteer families so
WE HAVE NO FACILITY TO VISIT.
No one will be permitted to visit a dog without an application preapproval ~NO EXCEPTIONS~
PLEASE BE CERTAIN YOU ARE READY TO ADOPT WHEN YOU APPLY FOR ONE OF OUR RESCUES. WE WILL NOT HOLD ANY RESCUE FOR VACATIONS, MOVING INTO NEW HOMES, HOLIDAYS, and PUTTING IN NEW FENCES... YOU'LL HAVE TO CHECK BACK TO SEE IF THE RESCUE IS STILL WITH US WHEN YOU'RE ACTUALLY READY TO ADOPT AND BRING THE RESCUE HOME IF APPROVED TO ADOPT.
Prior to adoption, all of our dogs are: examined by a Veterinarian, current on DHPP vaccines for their age, flea and worm treated, altered (spayed/neutered) and micro chipped as a minimum.
Our focus is always the animal and finding them the most ideal home for them, so a good match is key and in the forefront of our decisions.
1. ADOPTION APPLICATION ~ Email back to us our completed adoption application which can be found here on our home page. If you have difficulties downloading and emailing our application, please email us stating this so we can send the application to you a different way.
2. PROCESS THE COMPLETED APPLICATION ~
2a. Review the application (please be very thorough and specific with your answers when completing it).
2b. Contact the Landlord if applicable.
2c. Contact the Veterinarian reference (required if you have current pets or pet history).
2d. Contact the 2 personal references.
If we have many applications in at the same time, you may or may not hear back from us right away. We will attempt to select the most viable applicants for the desired dog based first on the application information. IF THE DOG IS OR POSSIBLY COULD BE a breed of many exclusions in society anymore, you will have to be a homeowner to be considered for their adoption. This includes but may not be limited to: Pit Bull Terriers, Rottweillers, Doberman Pinchers, Mastiffs, and Great Danes
3. INTERVIEW ~ Via phone or email.
4. HOME INSPECTION ~ Home inspection requirements or arrangements will be made for one of the following as a minimum: ~ A personal visit by one of our volunteers if you're local to us ~ Emailing us digital photos of your home that include: the main living areas, dogs area if different, yard, and fencing. ~ Arranging a rescue volunteer in your area to perform the home inspection
5. MEET AND GREET ~ IF approved, set up a meet for you to meet the dog you are applying for. Note: All members and dogs in the household will be required to attend the meet.
6. THE DECISION ~ In the event of multiple applicants, the best suited applicant and match for the dog will be selected to adopt. Should any applicant be deemed not favorable for the adoption of any dog for any reason at all, at the discretion of the rescue, the adoption will not take place.
7. ADOPTION ~ If the match proves to be favorable, all requirements of continued care will be discussed, an ADOPTION CONTRACT will be signed and a non refundable ADOPTION FEE will be paid.
8. TAKE YOUR NEW DOG HOME and have a wonderful life together!!!!
NOTE: If you live a distance away, please be prepared to travel to Kitsap County to meet our rescued dog or puppy.
ADOPTION FEES:
Our fees are set so that we are able to help ALL rescues that we commit to and take in as fosters rather than the costs incured by each dog, though certain breeds generally are more costly as a whole. The differences are based on general overall veterinarian care normally required for each catagory, consumer demand for different types or ages of dogs and the fees set by the rescue community in the surrounding areas. We accept cash and checks only.
Our basic fees are as follows OR as posted on the individual profile. MOST Giant Breeds ~ $250-$500 MOST Adults ~ $150-$300 MOST Small Breed Adults ~ $200-$300 MOST Puppies (under 6 months of age) ~ $250 MOST Puppies (6 months - 1 year) ~ $200 MOST Seniors & Special Needs ~ $100 max NOTE ~ rescues may be posted higher or lower at the discretion of the rescue so please read the profile
Rescues rely on the volunteer help of Foster Homes who are able to work with rescue dogs with any time, care, training, socilaization and any rehabilitation necessary to offer the dog the best possible chance at a wonderful life once adopted. If you are interested in being considered as a foster for Collar of Hope, please email us to request our Foster Home Application.
