Collar of Hope is a 501c3 all volunteer, all breed, home, rescue group. WE HAVE NO FACILITY TO VISIT. We are committed to helping homeless dogs find their way into permanent loving homes as a valued member of the family. We are not trainers, behaviorist or veterinarians. We provide all basic health care, grooming needs and a safe place for the dog until a good viable match for the dog comes along. All rescue dogs will take some work, some more and some less depending on the age and background of the dog. 99% of our dogs come from shelters as strays so we have no history on them. We learn as much as we can about them while they're in our care in their foster home. In addition to all of the important aspects of rescue, foster and adoption... we believe strongly in proper vaccination protocol to help minimize the unfortunate and very preventable occurrences of parvo and distemper in-particular in our communities. Puppies NEED a series of at least 3 vaccines to be protected! They should never go to dog traffic areas until they've completed the whole vaccine series plus a week. A little time for the prevention of such horrific diseases is more than worth the wait for a wonderful lifetime with your new puppy. Another important topic for us is greater public awareness about animal rescues and the availability of rescued animals of all types. We feel that this is an important step in helping to control and reduce the demand of the heartbreaking Puppy Mill situations and irresponsible breeders that are so callous to the plight of homeless dogs and other animals resulting in so many unnecessary deaths every day. Each year about 5 million dogs in this country are euthanized and they are not just the mean, old, ugly or certain breeds of dogs either! Pure bred dogs, Mama's and their whole litter of puppies, the fluffies and scruffies as well as the rest are all victims of shelter euthanasia. Some areas are just awful while others are doing great work to prevent this from happening to healthy adoptable dogs. Shelter management and the surrounding community have a lot to do with the differences between a high euthanasia rate or a no/low kill policy. Yesterday this country killed 17,000 dogs, today this country will kill 17,000 dogs and tomorrow 17,000 dogs will be killed. The future numbers are up to all of us! It is our belief that providing a dog or puppy with Training, Socialization, proper Health Care, a good Diet that is free of wheat, corn and byproducts, and Exercise along with plenty of Love and Companionship is the recipe for a happy dog and happy lifetime relationship. As CoH is a 501c3 rescue, we rely on donations.
1. ADOPTION APPLICATION. Submit our completed adoption application which can be found on our website. 2. PROCESS THE COMPLETED APPLICATION. 2a. Review the application (please be very thorough and specific with your answers when completing it). 2b. Contact the Landlord if applicable. 2c. Contact the Veterinarian reference (required if you have current pets or pet history). 2d. Contact the 2 personal references. If we have many applications in at the same time, you may or may not hear back from us right away. We will attempt to select the most viable applicants for the desired pet based first on the application information. IF THE DOG IS OR POSSIBLY COULD BE a breed widely discriminated by society, you will have to be a homeowner with a securely fenced yard to be considered for their adoption. This includes but may not be limited to: Pit Bull Terriers, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinchers, Mastiffs, and Great Danes. 3. INTERVIEW ~ Via phone or email. 4. HOME INSPECTION ~ Home inspection requirements or arrangements will be made for one of the following as a minimum: A personal visit by one of our volunteers if you're local to us; Emailing us digital photos of your home that include: the main living areas, dogs area if different, yard, and fencing; Arranging a rescue volunteer in your area to perform the home inspection. 5. MEET AND GREET ~ Everyone in the home and dogs will be required to attend the meet. 6. THE DECISION ~ In the event of multiple applicants, the best suited applicant and match for the dog/cat will be selected to adopt. Should any applicant be deemed not favorable for the adoption of any dog/cat for any reason at all, at the discretion of the rescue, the adoption will not take place. 7. ADOPTION ~ If the match proves to be favorable, all requirements of continued care will be discussed, an ADOPTION CONTRACT will be signed and a non refundable ADOPTION FEE (cash or checks only) will be paid. Copies of the dogs/cats records will be provided to the adopter. 8. TAKE YOUR NEW FAMILY MEMBER HOME and have a wonderful life together!!!! NOTE: If you live a distance away, please be prepared to travel to Kitsap County to meet our rescued dog/cat..