Clementine’s FAQs

What is Bella-Reed Pit Bull Rescue’s adoption process?

Congratulations! Having a pit bull type dog is not for everybody. Unfortunately, breed discrimination is common; you need to stay positive and educate people when they criticize your companion. Renters struggle with finding pit bull friendly housing and some home insurance carriers will not cover pit bulls. Because we know how challenging it can be to navigate people and their biases and misconceptions, we ask that you fulfill these requirements in order to adopt one of our dogs: ~ Be at least 23 years old - we require a copy of your license to verify. ~ Adults in the home cannot have a criminal background. Yep, we do background checks on everyone in the household! ~ Be able to meet the dog in question as well as do meet-and-greets with current pets within our kennel license area. We DO NOT ship dogs. All of our dogs are adopted to residents in parts of PA, NJ, & DE only, and only within a 2 hour radius of our central location of Southampton, PA. Special circumstances with some dogs will be taken in to consideration. ~ Fill out an application. Impress us! ~ Show solid references. This includes your current veterinarian and non-relatives who can vouch for you. ~ Must own your home or have landlord approval. Yes, we WILL thoroughly check! ~ Agree to a home visit. We need to make sure your house is suitable and safe for a dog. We will guide you with any changes that need to be made. ~ All dogs living in the house of a potential adopter MUST be spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, heartworm tested on a regular basis, and on heartworm prevention. If there is a medical reason that prohibits any of this being done, written and verbal verification from a licensed veterinarian must be provided. This also applies to any and all household cats. ~ Household Agreement: everyone needs to be on board for the adoption. Yes, we ask them. ~ Pay a non-refundable Adoption Donation Fee. BRPBR has the right to modify adoption fees on an individual basis. For your convenience we accept cash, cashier's check, credit/debit cards, and PayPal. (SORRY, NO PERSONAL CHECKS!). Please note that there is an additional $15-18 service charge depending on the amount of the adoption fee when paying via PayPal, debit, or credit. A deposit on dogs that are not yet cleared for adoption may be required for approved applicants. ~ Sign a legally binding adoption contract. Adoption Fees: 6 months & under: $450 7 months to 1 year: $400 2 years to 5 years: $350 6 years to 10 years: $250 Over 10 years: $175?

What is Clementine’s adoption fee?

The adoption organization hasn’t provided fee details on this pet yet, but you can reach out to them directly for more info.

Is Clementine good with kids?

We don’t have that info from the adoption organization yet, but you can reach out to them directly for details.

Is Clementine good with other animals?

Clementine is good with other dogs. Clementine is not good with cats.

When can I meet Clementine?

As soon as the adoption organization has a chance to review your information, they’ll reach out with next steps and timing.

When can I adopt Clementine?

Time to adopt varies, but typically adoption organizations require an official application prior to adoption. If you’re a match, they’ll reach out with next steps and timing.