KCDR is a not-for-profit organization of volunteers who rescue Dobermans. Our dogs come from shelters, owners who no longer can or will provide for them and, all too often, strays that are never searched for. We evaluate the dogs' health and temperament and place the dogs with new adoptive families. The rescued dog goes directly to a veterinarian for a spay/neuter, vaccinations and any other necessary medical treatment. From there, the dog goes into foster care. The foster parents attempt to determine any problems, and try to work with the dog to achieve basic obedience, housebreaking, and the overcoming of any fears that may result in undesirable behaviors. Many of these dogs have been neglected, not only in a nutritional/medical sense, but also in a psychological/emotional sense. This socialization process promotes the dog's confidence, willingness to learn and trust. For many dogs, this is the first love and kindness they have ever known.
ADOPTION POLICIES: Application form: We have an application form to be completed and a home visit and vet check is conducted prior to any adoption. All prospective adopters must be interviewed and approved by a KCDR member. Note - until we are satisfied that the prospective adopter meets our criteria, we do not allow them to visit with the available dogs. This is because the dogs are are in the volunteers own homes rather than in some centralized kennel open to the public. Fenced Yard: We seldom adopt to a home without a fenced yard - and for some dogs it will be an absolute requirement - especially puppies. But this is not a deal breaker if you can show a history of managing a large breed dog in an unfenced situation. Children: In homes with children, or children that visit, we prefer that they be older than 6 - but again this is not a deal breaker if you can show a history of managing large breed dogs and their interaction with kids. Existing pets: All current pets must be spayed/neutered - this is a deal breaker (unless you are in the show ring). Heartworm Testing/preventative: All current dogs must be on Heartworm preventative. This is also a deal breaker. We inform potential adopters of the medical and temperament information that we have gained during the dogs time in the foster home. However we do not know all the medical history of these dogs, nor have we observed all aspects of the dogs' behavior. We require that adopters agree to care for the dog humanely - including: providing adequate food, water, shelter (inside homes), veterinary medical care, and maintaining the dog on heartworm preventative. Also, we do not allow the dog to be trained for attack or guard purposes, to be tied or chained, to ride in the bed of a pick-up, or to be disposed of without contacting the KCDR first. Adopters also agree to license the dog and not to subject an adult dog to cropping/docking. Kansas City Doberman Rescue maintains the right to make an inquiry about any dog at any time and if the condition or treatment of the dog is found to be unsatisfactory, the right to reclaim the dog.
Parkville MO 64152 | 4.2 miles away
Founded in 1999 by a group of concerned citizens, FOPAS’s primary mission is to humanely house, care for, provide medical treatment for, and find permanent homes for the abandoned and stray dogs and cats from Platte, Clay and, to some extent, surrounding counties which have come under our care. The work of the organization is carried out almost exclusively by dedicated volunteers and is financed
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