How To Adopt a Dog
If you are interested in adoption, this is what the process involves.
Step 1: Obtain and fill out an application. You can find this below. Please fill out an application even if you do not see a dog that interests you right now. We will keep your application on file and see if new dogs coming in fit your needs. There have been times when we were able to match a person to a dog just based on the information you have already provided us.click here to download application in PDF format.
Information about Downloading an Adoption Application
* This file requires having Acrobat Reader, a free download that is available by going to the adobe website. Many computers already come with it installed. Please print it out and mail to the address on the document. If you have trouble or are unable to open the form, please email us your mailing address so we may mail you a copy. Please do not email us an application or alter it in any way.
Step 2: Send in your application and please be patient. We will process them in the order they are received. Please remember we are a volunteer organization - we might not be able to move as fast as we would like.
* If you feel you cannot wait for a dog, please read these following links for tips on finding dogs elsewhere:
Step 3: AFTER you have submitted an application, we will arrange for you to meet the dog you are interested in. We will explain our contract at this time also.
To view a sample of our Adoption Agreement (Contract) click here
In all cases, the final placement decision is based on suitability of each dog for a particular home. Placement will not be made until the application has been approved, and the home visit completed. We reserve the right to refuse an applicant.
Our contract stipulates that if, for any reason, you can't keep your adopted friend, s/he must come back to our group! Because of this, we tend to be very thorough and particular in our adoptions. Typically we do not place our dogs in homes with very young children - although we will consider families with children who are considerate of animals.
We typically place our dogs in the St. Louis and surrounding areas. We will consider placement outside of this area, unless a note appears on the particular dog's bio. We do not ship dogs - you will have to come to St. Louis to pick up your new dog. If you have questions please contact us.
Adoption donations typically varies from $175.00-$300.00 for our dogs. All of our dogs receive: rabies, DHLPP and bordetella vaccines, spay/neuter, worming, flea preventative, treatment for any known illnesses or medical conditions, microchip ID, and heartworm test/preventative. Along with their new pet adopters receive: a book Taking Care of Puppy Business: A Gentle Approach for Positive Results by Gail Pivar & Leslie Nelson, heartworm preventative, a Premier martingale collar (safety collar), a buckle collar, and a leash.
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How to Adopt a Community Dog
Site Use Disclaimer
Dogs listed as community dogs are NOT part of the Faery Tails Corgi Rescue of St. Louis Inc. program - they are listed by private individuals, shelters, and rescues in the St. Louis, MO and surrounding areas. As such Faery Tails Corgi Rescue of St. Louis Inc. (FTCR) assumes no liability resulting from individuals using this service. FTCR is not involved or responsible for these dogs in any way, has no knowledge of their temperament, history, health or previous environment and has no involvement whatsoever in arrangements made between private parties. We do reserve the right to refuse any listing and may remove any listing without notice.
Please read the dog's biography for contact information.
Faery Tails Corgi Rescue can in no way become involved in agreements or disputes arising as a result of a posting on this site.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT PARTIES UTILIZE AN ADOPTION AGREEMENT.
All privately owned dogs (shelters will use their own policy) listed must be spayed or neutered prior to listing by private individuals.
