The dog you have selected is a Belgian Malinois. This is a breed that has very specific needs for an adoptive home. Because of their need for a high level of exercise, both mentally and physically and their need for ongoing training, only applicants with demonstrated owner/handler experience with this breed will be considered. The vast majority of them are not best suited as family pets, but in homes with experienced handlers knowledgeable of their needs and breed characteristics. We will not place in homes with small children or small dogs/cats.
Ciara is a very sweet lady but still has a lot of confidence building to do, especially around men. She is very unsure of new people and may take a bit to warm up. She may be particularly fearful of men but with the right home and a little patience she will come around and learn to trust. She seems to instinctively become protective around the people that she does know. She does need some work on containing her manners when she does become excited with familiar people.
Ciara is an energetic lady who will benefit from an active and experienced owner. She becomes very affectionate when she is comfortable with you, she will climb in your lap or sit next to you and relax once she’s gotten her energy out. She has been known to become reactive to dogs but this seems to be solely fear based, she has come a long way in her reactions to other dogs and seems to become less reactive when she’s with a handler she feels safe with. Overall Ciara has so much potential to be a great best friend to someone with consistent training and a lot of love.
If you can give Ciara an indoor forever home, please fill out our online application on our website at http://www.savingpawsrescueaz.com/adoption-form/
We will only schedule meet and greets with an approved application. We are an all-volunteer organziation. It may take a couple of days to process an application and complete reference checks.
Thank you for your interest in saving a life!
*****Belgian Malinois Adoption requirements*****
The dog you have selected is a Belgian Malinois. This is a breed that has very specific needs for an adoptive home. Because of their need for a high level of exercise, both mentally and physically and their need for ongoing training, only applicants with demonstrated owner/handler experience with this breed will be considered. The vast majority of them are not best suited as family pets, but in homes with experienced handlers knowledgeable of their needs and breed characteristics. We will not place in homes with small children or small dogs/cats.
Ciara is a very sweet lady but still has a lot of confidence building to do, especially around men. She is very unsure of new people and may take a bit to warm up. She may be particularly fearful of men but with the right home and a little patience she will come around and learn to trust. She seems to instinctively become protective around the people that she does know. She does need some work on containing her manners when she does become excited with familiar people.
Ciara is an energetic lady who will benefit from an active and experienced owner. She becomes very affectionate when she is comfortable with you, she will climb in your lap or sit next to you and relax once she’s gotten her energy out. She has been known to become reactive to dogs but this seems to be solely fear based, she has come a long way in her reactions to other dogs and seems to become less reactive when she’s with a handler she feels safe with. Overall Ciara has so much potential to be a great best friend to someone with consistent training and a lot of love.
If you can give Ciara an indoor forever home, please fill out our online application on our website at http://www.savingpawsrescueaz.com/adoption-form/
We will only schedule meet and greets with an approved application. We are an all-volunteer organziation. It may take a couple of days to process an application and complete reference checks.
In order to best match an adopter with a dog, we require all applicants to complete an application. Apps are only on file 6 months.
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Approve Application
Our Adoption team review and do verifications of housing approval for renters, vet & personal referrences
3.
Interview
Our adoption team reviews your application, lifestyle, experience and help identify potential dogs to meet
4.
Meet the Pet
Our adoption team schedules family and any dogs in the home for a meet and greet
5.
Sign Adoption Contract
Once a dog is selected adopters sign their adoption agreement and pay their adoption fee. The the dog can go home
6.
Home Check
After at least 10 days we will come and visit the adopter and dog. If the home visit is approved then transfer of ownership & chip sent.
Additional adoption info
"Saving Paws" works individually with each potential adopter to assure a good match and successful placement. The specific adoption process can vary and includes:
* Telephone and or email consultation.
* "Meet & Greet" with selected animals. We request that all family members and pets be present.
* Adoption application and reference check.
* Home visit
* Completion of the adoption process.
* Any additional follow up or assistance required.
Adoption fees and donations offset the extremely high cost of veterinary care, food, boarding and numerous other expenses.
"Saving Paws" works individually with each potential adopter to assure a good match and successful placement. The specific adoption process can vary and includes:
* Telephone and or email consultation.
* "Meet & Greet" with selected animals. We request that all family members and pets be present.
* Adoption application and reference check.
* Home visit
* Completion of the adoption process.
* Any additional follow up or assistance required.
Adoption fees and donations offset the extremely high cost of veterinary care, food, boarding and numerous other expenses.
We are a primarily foster based rescue, so all dogs are shown by appointment only with approved adopters. We participate in a number of adoption events per year. Our events are published on our FACEBOOK page.
https://www.facebook.com/SavingPawsRescue/
We are a 100% volunteer organization so we ask for patience in returning calls, emails and FB messages. Many work to juggle family, work and dogs of their own in addition to saving the lives of dogs in need. We are a German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois rescue. We do occasionally have another breed. We rely 100% on public donation for our operations. We welcome adopters - fosters- volunteers and donors to join us in saving lives
We are a primarily foster based rescue, so all dogs are shown by appointment only with approved adopters. We participate in a number of adoption events per year. Our events are published on our FACEBOOK page.
https://www.facebook.com/SavingPawsRescue/
We are a 100% volunteer organization so we ask for patience in returning calls, emails and FB messages. Many work to juggle family, work and dogs of their own in addition to saving the lives of dogs in need. We are a German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois rescue. We do occasionally have another breed. We rely 100% on public donation for our operations. We welcome adopters - fosters- volunteers and donors to join us in saving lives
More about this rescue
"Saving Paws" rescue specializes in German Shepherd Dogs and Belgian Malinois. These are the two primary breeds used in military and law enforcement service worldwide. We also partner with other rescues and can assist in locating your perfect pet.
"Saving Paws" is a registered 501c3 non-profit corporation. All staff members are volunteers and are not compensated for their time and expenses. Donations and adoption fees offset the high cost of veterinary care, food, boarding and numerous other expenses. By adopting from “Saving Paws", you become our partner in the rescue. You can make a difference in both financial contribution and working to save deserving animals. Adopting a rescue dog saves two lives. The K-9 friend that you adopted and another that can be brought in by the space created. Open your heart and adopt today.
"Saving Paws" primarily obtains dogs from local "High Kill" shelters. We are often there last hope. Our adoptions have gone on become service dogs, search and rescue dogs, sport dogs, AKC title holders and of course cherished family pets and protectors. Please consider a rescue dog and give these wonderful animals a second chance.
"Saving Paws" rescue specializes in German Shepherd Dogs and Belgian Malinois. These are the two primary breeds used in military and law enforcement service worldwide. We also partner with other rescues and can assist in locating your perfect pet.
"Saving Paws" is a registered 501c3 non-profit corporation. All staff members are volunteers and are not compensated for their time and expenses. Donations and adoption fees offset the high cost of veterinary care, food, boarding and numerous other expenses. By adopting from “Saving Paws", you become our partner in the rescue. You can make a difference in both financial contribution and working to save deserving animals. Adopting a rescue dog saves two lives. The K-9 friend that you adopted and another that can be brought in by the space created. Open your heart and adopt today.
"Saving Paws" primarily obtains dogs from local "High Kill" shelters. We are often there last hope. Our adoptions have gone on become service dogs, search and rescue dogs, sport dogs, AKC title holders and of course cherished family pets and protectors. Please consider a rescue dog and give these wonderful animals a second chance.
