The purpose of MARR is: To rescue and/or rehabilitate abandoned, homeless or unwanted Rottweilers that are found to have sound temperament by placing them in qualified, suitable and approved foster or permanent homes. To network with and provide support for existing Rottweiler Rescue groups which follow spay/neuter policies, temperament testing and abide by MARR’s current code of ethics. To educate the general public about the nature of the Rottweiler breed. To educate the general public about rescue programs, responsible dog ownership and the prevention of dog overpopulation. To recruit and encourage individuals throughout our area to engage in rescue activities that support MARR’s Code of Ethics. To otherwise assist the Rottweiler breed by any means consistent with the above stated purposes.
Step 1. You will need to complete an application. Step 2. Once we’ve received your application, we will review the information, conduct reference checks, and we’ll call your veterinarian to ensure that previous pets have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, on heartworm prevention, and well cared for. For renters, we’ll check with your landlord to ensure that dogs are permitted and that the dog you’re adopting wouldn’t violate any size or breed restrictions. Step 3. We will schedule a home visit. During your home visit, we will have brief conversation with you to determine your needs and preferences, find out about your daily schedule, and talk about your previous experience with pets. The home visit and interview are to make sure your new pet has an environment with everything it needs and to make sure that the dog you are interested in is right for your whole family and lifestyle. It is also an opportunity to offer you further information on how to care for your Rottweiler, from vaccinations to diet and supplements, and for you to ask any questions you might have. All family members living in the household need to be present for the home visit. Step 4. Once your home visit has been completed, you will be notified if you are approved, and we will give you the details of the foster parents of the Rottweiler you are interested in, so you can ask questions of the foster. A meeting should be arranged with the foster parent / Rottweiler and any current pets living in the household. Step 5. Once you have been matched with a Rottweiler, you will work with the foster home to arrange a date/time to pick up the dog; we will not ship any animal. To finalize the adoption process, you will need to sign the adoption contract and provide the adoption fee at the time of the adoption.