Basset and Beagle Rescue of the Heartland

Adoption

Adopting a Basset or Beagle
 

1. After you find a dog that you’re interested in, review the description of the dog to make sure that the information we have fits with your particular needs and desires. In most cases, the information on the website is current and gives all of the information that we have about the particular dog. The picture of the dog does not tell the whole story.

2. Complete the adoption application located on the website and submit it to our adoption coordinator. Please make sure that you give us as much information about yourself has you can. Make sure to list all animals currently living with you including other dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and rodents. The application needs to be complete in order to help us determine if the dog you have chosen is appropriate for your home.

3. Once the application is submitted you will receive a call or email from a BBRH volunteer who will begin processing your application. References will be checked, and you will be notified of the status of your application. If your application is approved, we may inform you that the dog you chose isn’t a good fit for you and your family. In that event, we will work with you to find a better match.

4. Home visits may be required before any dog leaves our program.

5. Once your application is approved and you’ve chosen a dog, you will be asked to complete an adoption agreement. The preceding link is a sample of this agreement. Please read the agreement carefully before meeting the dog to make sure that you understand what you will be agreeing to.

6. An adoption fee is requested for all dogs. This fee helps us to provide the necessary medical care and other needs for the dogs while in foster care. All BBRH dogs are altered, current on vaccinations, and to our knowledge, in good health before they are adopted out. We are all volunteers and as such receive no monetary compensation for our work with the dogs. The adoption fee is used to help defray costs in the rescue and care of the dogs. The adoption fee is $150 for dogs over 12 months old and $200 for dogs under 12 months old.

7. Congratulations! You are on your way to getting your new dog. We hope that you and your new companion share a life of love and happiness. We welcome any comments you may wish to give us about your dog at any time.