Speranza Animal Rescue rescues animals, mainly dogs, from a variety of situations; animals saved have come from owners surrendering, dogs on the euthanasia list at kill-shelters and from unimaginable cases of abuse, neglect and misfortune. Speranza takes on cases regardless of the medical costs associated and provides all of the top-notch veterinary care necessary and accepts dogs with behavioral issues that most rescue organizations won’t consider. Each animal is treated for any ailments, given time to adjust and then evaluated to determine if that animal needs rehabilitation or if it can be adopted to a loving family. If an animal has behavioral issues that prevent it from being safely rehomed, but can be safely managed at Speranza, the animal will live out its natural life at the Speranza farm.
Step 1. Whether you think you know which dog you’d like to adopt or not, the first step is to fill out an adoption application. A Speranza Representative will review your application and contact the personal and veterinarian (if applicable) references that you provide. We will review applications for each dog to make a decision about which home best suits the dog’s needs. Applications are processed in the order in which they are received, however other applications could be considered in determining the best situation for each dog. Please be sure to notify your veterinarian’s office and give them permission to discuss/release your records to Speranza. Also, if you rent your home, your application will not be processed until you send a signed letter form your landlord to [email protected] stating that you are allowed to have a dog of the size and breed that you seek. Step 2. If the references indicate that you would be a good fit to adopt from Speranza, the next step is a conversation with you. Our representative will contact you to discuss your lifestyle to determine which dog/dogs may be a good fit for your home. From there a time will be set up for your to come meet some potential candidates. If you have other pets in your home, we will arrange for them to meet the potential candidates, as well. This can be done in the same visit to the rescue, but we will ask that you leave your pets in your vehicle for the first part of the visit. Step 3. Once it is confirmed that all people and animals get along and are a good match, the Speranza Representative will schedule a time to come to your home with the potential new dog. The Speranza Representative will visually confirm that your home is a safe environment and will stay long enough to make sure all animals share the home comfortably. Step 4. If all goes well at the home visit, an adoption contract is signed and the adopted dog will stay with the new family. Some adoptions require more than one home visit to acclimate everyone. Step 5. Once the dog is in his or her new home it is important to establish a schedule and help your dog make the transition. If you are a adopting a dog, follow these helpful tips on how to help your dog transition into his or her new home. Step 6. Stay in contact with your Speranza Representative. This person will be your resource for any questions that may arise, as well as provide any help you may need in regards to acclimating, training, or concerns with your new dog.