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Saving Paws

ADOPTIONS BY APPOINTMENT, Phoenix, AZ 85308

Contact
Email savingpawsrescue@gmail.com
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dogs at Saving Paws
1 - 10 of 18 adoptable pets at this rescue

Areas Saving Paws serves

Check out our Facebook page for recent rescue stories.
www.facebook.com/SavingPawsRescue.

"Saving Paws" serves Phoenix Arizona and the surrounding communities. Adoptions beyond boundaries are approved on a case by case basis.

Saving Paws's adoption process

1.

Submit Application

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.

2.

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.

Adoption application

About Saving Paws

"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's adopted pets

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Why should you adopt?

Dog adoption and cat adoption saves lives. Adopt a dog or adopt a cat and you'll have a friend for life.

What is the difference between adopting a dog, adopting a cat, adopting a kitten or adopting a puppy versus getting dogs for sale, cats for sale, puppies for sale or kittens for sale from a dog breeder or a cat breeder?

When someone is breeding puppies or breeding kittens, they are creating new dogs and cats who need homes. Some people are interested in a very specific breed of dog, cat, puppy or kitten and they think the only way to find that specific breed is to buy a dog for sale or buy a cat for sale from a puppy breeder or a kitten breeder. Yet animal shelters are filled with dogs and cats who must find homes.

So rather than buying a dog or puppy for sale from a dog breeder or buying a cat or kitten for sale from a cat breeder, we encourage people to adopt a dog, adopt a cat, adopt a puppy or adopt a kitten at their local animal shelter, SPCA, humane society or pet rescue group.