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Why do you charge an adoption fee?

The sad reality is that we get the unwanted, unvetted, and uncared for. We have had, and still have many adult dogs, most of whom came to us in need of medical care. Veterinary costs for the special cases can run into thousands of dollars. Some of the dogs have special needs like medications such as insulin for diabetes, Vetoryl for Cushings disease or heart medications for heart issues, in order to provide a better quality of life. Younger healthier dogs may not have quite the same issues as the older dogs but they too need to be examined, vaccinated and altered prior to adoption. They could also have problems requiring eye surgery, lump removals or diabetes treatment. The adoption fee only partially covers these costs. Donations from the public are limited. LOYAL Rescue off sets the difference through fundraising efforts where we can.

What should I expect once I send in my application?

Stage 1- Your application will undergo an initial review by a LOYAL volunteer and if you meet the requirements for the dog selected it will be assigned to a screener. Within a very few days a LOYAL volunteer will be in touch with you to set up a telephone interview. This interview lasts 30-60 minutes.
Stage 2- Your references- both veterinarian and personal will be contacted. The volunteer will then submit a report to the LOYAL adoptions committee. Once the results of the interview are in and positive, LOYAL will request that a home visit be done.
Stage 3- The home visit will be set up as soon as possible. If there are no LOYAL volunteers locally, we will request assistance from other rescue groups affiliated with us. Rescue work is largely volunteer based and many people have family obligations outside of rescue which might impact the speed in which the visit can be completed. We try to get them done as quickly as we can.
Approval and Adoption- Once the first 3 stages are complete and successful, the adoptions' committee at LOYAL will notify you that you are "Approved to Adopt".

Why do you ask for so much personal information? It would be much easier to buy a puppy...

LOYAL believes that we have a duty to ensure that our dogs are placed in the homes best suited for them, with applicants that believe in the philosophy of rescue and have the patience to work through the screening process. The application provides some of the detail needed to make this determination. Certainly it is easy to walk into a store and buy a puppy because of the "instant gratification", but adopting a dog is a lifetime commitment, not something to take lightly. We go through this process to make sure that the fit is right, the dog is ready and you are the best home for them.

Can I donate to Loyal Rescue?

Yes! We are a non profit organization. We count on the support of others. If you would like to donate items please contact us or make a chartible donation here: Your support is greatly appreciated!

Can I foster a dog in my home?

If you have room in your heart and your home, you might consider fostering for us. At any given time, there are up to 80 dogs in foster care. The need for foster homes is so great that we have no choice but to turn away requests for help from shelters and from the public. If you would like to become a foster home, please contact us and complete the form.

How else can I help?

If you have room in your heart but not in your home, consider giving your time to help us in other ways. We always need drivers to help with the transporting of dogs across the province (primarily the Windsor/Montreal/Ottawa corridor. We need help with outreach at adoption events and administrative help to run the day to day operations. There are many roles to be filled in rescue and we need your help to be able to help more dogs. Please contact us and complete the form if you are interested in helping out.

I want to adopt a dog fostered in another city, do I have to pick the dog up there, or do you deliver?

If you are the successful applicant, you need to make arrangements to come meet and pick up your new family member personally. This also applies to out of province adoptions. We absolutely will not ship these rescued dogs.

I'm interested in a puppy - how big will Rex be when full grown?

Most of the pups that come into rescue, or are born while in rescue, come from an unknown back ground. We can't tell you what dad was - breed or size - because we don't know ourselves. Based on mom and our best guess, we can try to estimate, but please understand that it's only a guess.

My current pet is not spayed or neutered - is that a problem?

Loyal Rescue's policy concerning all cats and dogs, regardless of whether they are indoor or not, is they should be altered unless a medical condition prevents it, or the animal is "champion" stock and intentionally is kept intact with the intention of improving the bloodlines. We will not consider a home with an unaltered dog or cat unless there is a valid reason for this not being done.