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East Coast - New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina
Compact Canine Rescue's adoption process
1.
Submit Application
After submission we check with the vet you referenced to obtain your pets medical history and the adopters compliance with recommendations
2.
Interview
Once you pass the vet. reference, we schedule an interview to find out more about you, the applicant, and the type of dog you want to adopt
3.
Home Check
If the phone interview is passed we then visit your home to see how one of our dogs reacts to the family, other pets and the environment.
4.
Approve Application
We have a committee to whom the applications are presented. They read over the entire packet and either approve or deny the app
5.
Meet the Pet
Once an adopter is approved they can call the foster parents and find out more about our dogs. If they match we set up a Meeting
6.
Sign Adoption Contract
If one of our dogs is a good fit, then at the meet an adoption can take place during the meet and greet
7.
Pay Fee
when contracts are signed, the fee is collected
Additional adoption info
If you are interested in adopting from our rescue please visit https://compactcaninerescue.org/dog-adoption/ to put in your application. Please call your vet to allow them to discuss your vet history with our team. You will be notified by email of the next step in the process. Be sure to check your junk/spam folders regularly.
If you are interested in adopting from our rescue please visit https://compactcaninerescue.org/dog-adoption/ to put in your application. Please call your vet to allow them to discuss your vet history with our team. You will be notified by email of the next step in the process. Be sure to check your junk/spam folders regularly.
The founding members of our rescue are dog lovers. Especially, small dogs! When we saw the need to help so many small dogs of various breeds and mixes, we collaborated to form a non-breed-specific rescue to help as many small dogs as possible. Our mission is to help dogs who weigh up to 20 pounds.
Adoption is not first come first served. We match our dogs to potential owners to ensure the best outcomes for all involved! Our philosophy is: Rescue - Rehabilitate - Rejoice!
Our mission statement is as follows:
Compact Canine Rescue is a network of volunteers committed to rehabilitating small dogs and rehoming them with forever families on the east coast of the United States. We are passionate about promoting responsible pet parenting and educating the public on what makes dogs healthy and happy.
The founding members of our rescue are dog lovers. Especially, small dogs! When we saw the need to help so many small dogs of various breeds and mixes, we collaborated to form a non-breed-specific rescue to help as many small dogs as possible. Our mission is to help dogs who weigh up to 20 pounds.
Adoption is not first come first served. We match our dogs to potential owners to ensure the best outcomes for all involved! Our philosophy is: Rescue - Rehabilitate - Rejoice!
Our mission statement is as follows:
Compact Canine Rescue is a network of volunteers committed to rehabilitating small dogs and rehoming them with forever families on the east coast of the United States. We are passionate about promoting responsible pet parenting and educating the public on what makes dogs healthy and happy.
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