Canine Lifeline is an all volunteer 501(c)(3) organization that was founded in September of 2009. Our mission is to save adoptable dogs from being euthanized for space or treatable medical conditions. Our dogs come from dog pounds here in Ohio as well as from Kentucky. Most of these pounds are in very rural areas and just do not have the means to care for all of the dogs they take in.
We seek the best possible match for each dog based on the dog’s specific needs and the adopter’s requirements. To that end, an online application must be submitted and approved before a meet can be scheduled with any of our dogs. Please note that all current dogs residing in the applicant’s home must be spayed/neutered (cats also), up-to-date on vaccinations per the recommendation of the applicant’s veterinarian, and on prescription heartworm preventative before we consider an application to adopt. If an applicant has one or more current dogs or has had a dog within the last five years, we will need to call the applicant’s vet clinic for a reference. Please note that we cannot call for a reference until the applicant notifies us via email that their vet clinic has been given permission to speak to us about the applicant’s records. Once an application is approved, we can then schedule a meet and greet. At that time, you will have a chance to visit with the dog to see if you think s/he is what you are looking for in a canine companion. If both the prospective adopter and Canine Lifeline feel that the dog is a good match, we will then move forward with the adoption paperwork. We cannot hold dogs beyond the date of the meet and greet so the prospective adopter must be ready to adopt/bring a dog home at that time if s/he is a good match. Adopters must commit to a two-week adjustment period: As part of the adoption process, you must commit to a two-week adjustment period. This period is intended to give you and the dog time to acclimate to a new routine. Going into a new environment can be intimidating for a dog and it takes time for him or her to feel comfortable in a new home. All of our dogs are in foster homes with other dogs so we can’t predict how any of them would do in a home as an only dog with respect to separation anxiety and excessive barking. Prior to bringing a dog home, an adopter should give much thought to how s/he would deal with those issues should they arise and have a plan in place to address them, i.e. doggie daycare, midday dog walker, etc, to increase the likelihood of a successful transition. All adopters must be able to give the dog time to adjust and commit to the full two-week period before adopting a dog. Adopters must also be willing to work through basic obedience issues such as house-training, leash walking, chewing, etc. We are here to offer advice during the transition period. At the end of the two-week adjustment period, if the dog is not a good match, the dog may be returned to Canine Lifeline for a refund of 1/2 of the adoption fee. No refunds are given if the dog is returned before the end of the two-week adjustment period or once the adoption has been finalized. The adoption fee is payable in cash at the time the adoption paperwork is filled out. Please note that any dog who is marked as “PENDING” on our website has been adopted and is in the two-week adjustment period in his or her new home. Heartworm deposit required for first time dog owners: Heartworms are spread by mosquitoes so all dogs are at risk of contracting this deadly disease. Our dogs are on monthly heartworm preventative year-round and our adopters must sign a contract agreeing to continue this practice along with regular testing. In addition to the adoption fee, first time dog owners will be required to submit a $100 heartworm deposit in cash. The $100 deposit is fully refundable after the adopter has taken the dog to a qualified veterinary clinic for a general health check and purchased at least a 6-month supply of heartworm preventative. This must be done within two weeks after the adoption is finalized. A refund check will be mailed to the adopter after confirmation of the vet visit and heartworm preventative purchase.
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