This is a list for any rescue group that follows these rescue minimum guidelines. If you would like to know of a reputable rescue contact in your area, please contact _______________

All dogs placed MUST BE NEUTERED/SPAYED PRIOR TO PLACEMENT.

Biters and terminally ill dogs are not place able.

Dogs should be vet checked to verify that you are placing a healthy dog.

All dogs placed must be up to date on vaccinations: rabies, distemper, parvovirus, coronavirus, Para influenza. In states where infection has occurred, they should also be tested for heartworm and the owner informed of the results.

Dog(s) should be reasonably clean &/or recently groomed and free of fleas &/or ticks.

Adoption fee must be charged to discourage unscrupulous people from acquiring a free dog that they can turn over to laboratory for animal testing, etc.

Adoption contract must be completed for each dog placed. Contract MUST stipulate that the dog must be returned to the rescue organization if the new owner cannot keep the dog for any reason.

AKC papers are NEVER to be given to new owners per AKC Policy and Guidelines.

Owner surrendering dog must sign contract relinquishing all claim to the dog.

Vet records for owner surrenders should be acquired from the owner’s vet if possible. These records should be passed on to the new owner, HOWEVER the previous owner’s information (name, address, phone number, work phone number, etc.) should be obscured so new owner cannot contact previous owner.

If it is determined that a rescue dog came from a reputable breeder, the dog should be returned to that breeder.


All new members are required to introduce themselves within 10 days after joining.