We are not just a rescue, we are a refuge; a safe haven for dogs from dire backgrounds. We focus on the dogs most in need of saving - those who have been abandoned by their families, the strays, the starving, the injured, the sick, and those in immediate need of help. We take them in, rehabilitate them, provide housing, vetting, training, and extra doses of love. Whether at our physical site in Stamford, CT or placed with one of our rescue partners, every dog we commit to is guaranteed love and a beautiful life with the forever family they so deserve.
Application - If you are in our coverage area (100 miles of Stamford, Connecticut 06902), the next step is to fill out our online application. Please note that we receive many applications and it may take up to a week to get a response. Home Photos - If your application is selected as a possible adopter, a representative from Lucky Dog Refuge will reach out to you and request photos of your home and outdoor property. We are just looking to confirm that the home layout and occupancy is safe for the dog and fits any personality and exercise requirements or restrictions he or she may have. Reference Checks - We require three personal references that we will call on your behalf. Additionally - if you currently or have previously owned a pet, we require a veterinary reference. The application must also indicate if any animals now or previously owned by the applicant have been kept up to date on vaccinations and have received a veterinary examination at least annually and otherwise as-needed. Meet and Greet - Once your application has been reviewed, home photos received, and references checked and approved, the next step is a meet and greet with the dog you’re your family (including any resident dogs). The meet and greet will take place at Lucky Dog Refuge or another agreed upon location. Pre-Adoption Period - Note: Dogs 6 months and younger will proceed straight to the adoption phase. For dogs older than 6 months, if the meet and greet goes well, you will be asked to sign a Pre-adoptive Agreement, pay a non-refundable $50 pre-adoptive fee, and take the dog home with you to begin the mandatory two week pre-adoptive period. We require this minimum period to give both you and the dog time to get to know each other and to help us ensure that it is a good match for the dog and everyone in the household. It will take at least two weeks for you to get to know the dog and any change in environment is stressful, so the dog will require this period of time to adjust to his/her new environment and your family’s routine. Please note that if Lucky Dog Refuge decides the home is not a good fit for the dog or the dog is not safe, they reserve the right to remove the dog from the pre-adoption setting. Adoption - At the end of the pre-adoptive period, if you decide that the dog fits into your family and you wish to finalize the adoption, you will receive an Adoption Contract for signature and the remainder of the fee must be paid upon signing. The dog will only become yours after the Adoption Contract has been signed and full payment has been received. Keep in touch! Lucky Dogs are like family to us so we would love to keep in touch with you and your dog throughout his or her journey. Please be share photos and anecdotes that we can share on our social media and website….and just for our own enjoyment!
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