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***Linus is currently living in a PRIVATE foster home, so we can only accommodate meet & greets for APPROVED applications. To apply to adopt Linus, fill out our application on www.barkrescueca.org/adopt***
Linus is 18 lbs and is 4 years old. We saved Linus from an overcrowded shelter a couple of months ago. He is in need of a permanent family who can be patient with him and build his confidence. Even though he is part Chihuahua, he is very mellow and quiet. He is not the typical lap dog. He needs a permanent family who can help him build his confidence. He is independent and likes his own space. He is currently taking anxiety medicines to help with his anxiety.
When he came to us 3 months ago, he was completely shut down, too scared to even leave his crate and too scared to be picked up. Now he has started to gain some confidence, has been able to be picked up, climbed up the couch to sit next to his foster mom and even explored his foster parents' backyard! Although he is now a healthy dog, we have been taking care of his health, making sure that he remains healthy and treating any health issues he has had (like diarrhea, or parasitic worms, etc). This is why his adoption fee is $450, to help us cover (at least partially) his veterinarian expenses. If you're interested please apply on www.barkrescueca.org/adopt and we will reach out to you about next steps.
***Linus is currently living in a PRIVATE foster home, so we can only accommodate meet & greets for APPROVED applications. To apply to adopt Linus, fill out our application on www.barkrescueca.org/adopt***
Linus is 18 lbs and is 4 years old. We saved Linus from an overcrowded shelter a couple of months ago. He is in need of a permanent family who can be patient with him and build his confidence. Even though he is part Chihuahua, he is very mellow and quiet. He is not the typical lap dog. He needs a permanent family who can help him build his confidence. He is independent and likes his own space. He is currently taking anxiety medicines to help with his anxiety.
When he came to us 3 months ago, he was completely shut down, too scared to even leave his crate and too scared to be picked up. Now he has started to gain some confidence, has been able to be picked up, climbed up the couch to sit next to his foster mom and even explored his foster parents' backyard! Although he is now a healthy dog, we have been taking care of his health, making sure that he remains healthy and treating any health issues he has had (like diarrhea, or parasitic worms, etc). This is why his adoption fee is $450, to help us cover (at least partially) his veterinarian expenses. If you're interested please apply on www.barkrescueca.org/adopt and we will reach out to you about next steps.
Familiar yourself with our adoption process & fees, then apply on: https://www.barkrescueca.org/adopt/
2.
Interview
The interview will be VIRTUAL over Facetime, Zoom, Google Meet or Whatsapp Video.
3.
Home Check
During the interview, we will also be doing a VIRTUAL home check to see the areas where the dog will live in and will have access to.
4.
Approve Application
5.
Meet the Pet
If you have another dog in the house, we encourage you to bring your dog to the meet & greet and we will meet at a neutral public place.
6.
Sign Adoption Contract
The contract will be a 30-day adoption trial first with a non-refundable deposit that is 50% of the adoption fee.
7.
Pay Fee
The contract will be a 30-day adoption trial first with a non-refundable deposit that is 50% of the adoption fee.
Additional adoption info
After the adoption applicant is approved and the meet and greet goes well, we require applicant to go through a 30-day adoption trial & pay a non-refundable fee, which is 50% of the adoption fee. This is to ensure that the dog is really a good fit into the applicant's lifestyle and home environment. If the applicant decides to adopt the dog at the end of the 30-day trial, they will be required to sign the Adoption Fee & pay the remainder of the adoption fee. If at any point during the 30-day trial the applicant decides they no longer want to adopt the dog, then the dog must be returned to his foster home and the deposit is nonrefundable.
After the adoption applicant is approved and the meet and greet goes well, we require applicant to go through a 30-day adoption trial & pay a non-refundable fee, which is 50% of the adoption fee. This is to ensure that the dog is really a good fit into the applicant's lifestyle and home environment. If the applicant decides to adopt the dog at the end of the 30-day trial, they will be required to sign the Adoption Fee & pay the remainder of the adoption fee. If at any point during the 30-day trial the applicant decides they no longer want to adopt the dog, then the dog must be returned to his foster home and the deposit is nonrefundable.
We are a small all-volunteer 501c3 animal rescue organization. We help reduce the overpopulation of homeless pets by doing the following:
- We rescue dogs from shelters and owner surrenders
- We rehabilitate the dogs at foster homes to help them decompress from the stressful shelter environment. As part of the rehabilitation, while the dogs are in foster care, we also spay & neuter them, update their vaccinations, and perform any other necessary medical procedures. We also provide some supplies like food, crates, etc.
- Once we think the dog is ready for adoption, we start taking in applications and interviewing potential adopters.
We are a small all-volunteer 501c3 animal rescue organization. We help reduce the overpopulation of homeless pets by doing the following:
- We rescue dogs from shelters and owner surrenders
- We rehabilitate the dogs at foster homes to help them decompress from the stressful shelter environment. As part of the rehabilitation, while the dogs are in foster care, we also spay & neuter them, update their vaccinations, and perform any other necessary medical procedures. We also provide some supplies like food, crates, etc.
- Once we think the dog is ready for adoption, we start taking in applications and interviewing potential adopters.
