Harley's Haven Dog Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization in the greater Philadelphia area. We are a foster based all breed and all ages rescue. Our purpose is to rescue dogs from high kill shelters and unwanted situations, provide them with appropriate vet care, and then find them loving forever homes.
Step 1: Submit a pre-adoption form and once approved, you will be able to schedule a meet with the dog. Along with checking vet references on current pets, we will also check with a landlord if you are currently renting. We also make sure everyone in the home is on board with this decision (i.e. if you are living with parents or another roommate, we will contact them). The rescue was created to rescue abandoned dogs, find healthy, loving, permanent homes for them and also create a more responsible world of pet ownership. Therefore we are adamant about vaccinations, regular vet care, socialization and spay/neutering as basic requirements for reducing the number of abandoned and euthanized pets on this planet. Before completing our application, please be aware that all current pets must be spayed/neutered and up-to-date on vaccines unless there is a documented medical reason from your veterinarian. The dog you are applying for MUST be kept as an inside dog (meaning not chained up and/or living outside in any capacity). Applicants must be 21 or older to adopt a dog. Step 2: Schedule a meet with the dog. All of our dogs live in foster homes that we can coordinate directly with, but we also work closely with Pennridge Animal Hospital (owned by two of our founders – Dr. Beth Mehaffey and Dr. Jen Heller), and will sometimes do meetings there as well. Pennridge Animal Hospital, 1419 Ridge Road, Perkasie, PA 18944. If you have another dog(s), it’s a very good idea to bring that him/her/them along for the meet to see if they get along with the potential adoptive dog. If that is not possible, then we can do that at the time of the home visit/drop off. Step 3: If the meet goes well, we schedule a day we can bring the dog to you for the 2-week foster-to-adopt period. This is a period of adjustment where you and dog can get to know each other and to make sure everything is going well. If you have another pet in the home, this is also a nice amount of time for them to get used to each other. We can help you through any training issues by putting you in touch with various trainers and we can answer any questions or concerns you might have. We do require the full fee at this time of drop-off but will hold it until you officially adopt. If the dog needs to come back to us, we take them back and will refund your fee (less a $50 foster fee). Step 4: If all goes well, you officially adopt. Adoption Fee: $350 covers the following items and is required up front (check or cash only): First year vaccines; Spay/Neuter surgery; Microchip; First dose of heartworm/flea/tick preventatives; Vet care the dog has been receiving while in our care. Adoption fees may vary depending on the dog and medical conditions or age.