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Application

Do you want to Adopt a Dachshund?

THEN PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THOROUGHLY AND THEN FILL OUT THE ENTIRE APPLICATION.

Instead of answering individual questions regarding the application and adoption process we are going to try to explain the whole process here.  This is so that any individual questions that are not covered by this section here can be sent to either Dawnie at Duranie@dslextreme.com or Chris at CeeJays03@aol.com. 

We have a  complete breakdown of us and the adoption process and our rules, so please read thoroughly before submitting your application.

Please view the link below before filling out an application...all the information that was formerly on this page, now has it's own section on the Adoption and Surrender page below:

Dachshund Haven Rules for Adoption and Surrender

 

***WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO  NOT ADOPT ANY DOG TO ANYONE WHO WE DO NOT FEEL IS SUITABLE FOR A RESCUE DOG.***

 

 

APPLICATION FOR ADOPTION

TODAY'S DATE:

NAME:

    

FULL ADDRESS (PLEASE INCLUDE STREET, CITY AND ZIP CODE):

PLEASE NOTE:  ANY APPLICATION WITH AN INCOMPLETE ADDRESS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

PLEASE GIVE THE NAME AND AGES OF ALL PEOPLE LIVING IN YOUR HOME (INCLUDING SMALL CHILDREN) OR ANYONE WHO FREQUENTS THE HOME, SUCH AS A CHILD AT COLLEGE ETC:

HOME NUMBER: 

WORK NUMBER:

CELLULAR NUMBER:

THE BEST NUMBER TO REACH ME AT IS:

THE BEST TIME TO REACH ME IS:

 

HOME LIFE

Please Provide an Answer for Each Question

(Please use the Drop Down Menu to Choose an Answer.)

DO YOU LIVE IN HOUSE, CONDO/TOWNHOUSE, APARTMENT OR TRAILERHOME:

DO YOU HAVE A YARD?

IF YOU DO HAVE A YARD, IS IT FULLY FENCED (NO HOLES)?

DOES YOUR HOME HAVE STAIRS?

IF YES, HOW MANY?

 

DO YOU HAVE A POOL ON YOUR PROPERTY?

IF YES, IS YOUR POOL FENCED?

IF YOU HAVE A LANDLORD, ARE YOU ALLOWED PETS?

ARE YOU PLANNING ON MOVING SOON?

IF SO, HOW SOON:

DACHSHUND (PET) EXPERIENCE

(Please use the Drop Down Menu to Choose an Answer.)

IS EVERYONE IN YOUR HOME AGREEABLE TO ADOPTING A DACHSHUND?

IF NO, WHO AND WHY?

HAVE YOU HAD A DACHSHUND BEFORE?

IF SO, WHAT BECAME OF THE DACHSHUND?

 DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER PETS IN THE HOUSE?

IF SO, WHAT KIND OF PETS AND HOW MANY ARE THERE IN THE HOUSE?

DO THEY HAVE ANY BEHAVIORS THAT "DACHSHUND HAVEN" SHOULD BE AWARE, INCLUDING OTHER DACHSHUNDS, SO THAT WE CAN PROPERLY PLACE DACHSHUNDS (I.E. AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR, PLAYFUL ETC.) PLEASE INFORM US IN YOUR OWN WORDS.

IF YOU HAVE PETS IN THE HOUSE ARE THEY SPAYED/NEUTERED?

DO YOU HAVE SMALL CHILDREN (WHETHER THEY BE CHILDREN OR  GRANDCHILDREN) IN THE HOUSE?

IF SO, ARE YOU WILLING TO TEACH THEM THE PROPER BEHAVIOR AND/OR MONITOR THEM AROUND DACHSHUNDS?

HOW LONG DURING THE DAY WOULD THE DACHSHUND BE ALONE?  (PLEASE BE HONEST ABOUT THE ANSWER AS MANY OF OUR DOGS MAY HAVE ABANDONMENT ISSUES AND MAY HAVE A HARD TIME IF LEFT ALONE FOR MANY HOURS AT A TIME)

WHERE WOULD THE DACHSHUND BE KEPT DURING THE DAY WHILE NO ONE IS AT HOME AND WHERE WOULD HE/SHE SLEEP AT NIGHT? (PLEASE BE HONEST).

ARE YOU WILLING TO TAKE THE DACHSHUND TO THE VET WHENEVER HE IS ILL AND FOR YEARLY CHECKUPS AND SHOTS?

WHAT IS THE NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF YOUR CURRENT VETERENARIAN? (NEED FOR REFERENCE)

ARE YOU WILL TO TAKE ON FEEDING AND PLAYING RESPONSIBILITY THAT MOST DACHSHUNDS REQUIRE:

ARE YOU WILLING TO TAKE THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DACHSHUND WHETHER IT BE VET VISITS, GROOMING NEEDS OR FOOD REQUIREMENTS?

PREFERENCES

(Please use the Drop Down Menu to Choose an Answer.)

IS THERE A SPECIFIC DACHSHUND THAT YOU ARE INQUIRING ABOUT (PLEASE GIVE THE NAME THAT IS GIVEN ON THE SITE OR A DESCRIPTION OF THE  TYPE OF DOG)?

PLEASE NOTE: (GENERAL KNOWN AGES, COATS, COLORS AND SIZES  ARE LISTED BELOW, IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A SPECIFIC TYPE OR COLOR, PLEASE NOTE  BELOW OF EXPLAIN IN THE GENERAL QUESTIONS AREA.)

DO YOU HAVE ANY PREFERENCES AS TO THE AGE OF YOUR DACHSHUND?

   

DO YOU HAVE A PREFERENCE AS TO THE TYPE OF COAT?

   

DO YOU HAVE A PREFERENCE AS TO THE COLOR? )

DO YOU HAVE A PREFERENCE AS TO WHAT SIZE DACHSHUND YOU ARE LOOKING FOR?

ARE YOU WILLING TO ADOPT A PAIR OF DACHSHUNDS? (IN CERTAIN CASES DOGS CANNOT BE SEPARATED FROM THEIR PARTNERS DUE TO DISABILITY OR SEPARATION ANXIETY REASONS)

ARE YOU WILLING TO ADOPT A SPECIAL NEEDS DACHSHUND (MAY INCLUDE MEDICATIONS DAILY, SPECIAL DIET OR VET VISITS ETC)?

IN A HYPOTHETICAL SITUATION, WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU YOUR ADOPTED DOG WERE TO BECOME SPECIAL NEEDS?

(AGAIN, WE ASK FOR HONESTY PLEASE).

ARE YOU WILLING TO ADOPT A SENIOR DACHSHUND?

DACHSHUND HAVEN RULES

(Please use the Drop Down Menu to Choose an Answer.)

ARE YOU THE AGE OF 21?

ARE YOU WILLING TO SUBMIT TO A HOME INSPECTION BEFORE THE PLACEMENT OF THE DOG IF DACHSHUND HAVEN SO CHOOSES TO DO SO FOR THE DACHSHUNDS WELL BEING?

ARE YOU WILLING TO GIVE THE RESCUED DOG A CHANCE TO SETTLE IN AND TRY TO WORK WITH ANY BEHAVIORS WITH HIM/HER TO GIVE THEM A STABLE HOME?

IF NO, DO YOU AGREE TO GIVE THE DACHSHUND BACK TO DACHSHUND HAVEN?

ARE YOU WILLING TO PAY THE TAX DEDUCTIBLE ADOPTION FEE OF  $200 TO $700 (FOR PAIRS)?

DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, COMMENTS OR CONCERNS?

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT DACHSHUND HAVEN? (TO PICK MORE THAN ONE ANSWER HIGHLIGHT ANSWER AND PUSH SHIFT AND HIGHLIGHT OTHER ANSWERS)

HAVE YOU READ AND AGREE TO ALL OF DACHSHUND HAVEN'S RULES FOR ADOPTION?

EMAIL ADDRESS (PLEASE MAKE SURE IT IS UPDATED AS INITIAL CONTACT WILL BE BY EMAIL):  

 

 

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING RULES AND THEN GIVE YOUR CURRENT EMAIL ADDRESS AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION.

 Dachshund Haven Official Rules and Adoption Policies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All dachshunds adopted through "Dachshund Haven of Garden Grove"  shall be fully vaccinated, spayed/ neutered and all known illnesses or personality quirks shall be addressed to and disclosed to the person adopting the dachshund(s).   All spays/neuters and vaccinations and health issues will be addressed  before hand however, after the adoption process takes place, taking your newly adopted little one to your own vet is always wise as it establishes the dog in their records.   Once adopted the adopter is fully responsible for any and all vet bills including updated shots and yearly exams along with any other medical care the dog may or may not need.

  
 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Adoption fees are decided by Chris Jacobson are NOT up for negotiation.  Fees are set based on how much we have invested in the dog.  For example, we pay for spay/neuter on the dog(s), their dentals if they need them and most of them do, and then their vaccinations and then we take into consideration how long we have had the dog in our care and how much time we have spent working with the dog.  Age, sex, coloring and coat type, has nothing to do with our fees.   Adoption fees are non-refundable. 

 
 

 

  

 

 

When dachshunds are set as a pair there is usually a reason for it.  Due to bonding, whether sibling bonding or just plain friendly bonding over time, a pair is a pair and "Dachshund Haven" will not separate and adopt one or another. 

 
     

 

 

 If you are considering adopting a dachshund and want to visit one, than arrangements can be made by emailing or telephoning Chris Jacobson for visits.  WE ARE NOT AN OPEN FACILITY FOR PEOPLE TO SHOW  UP AND BROWSE DOGS WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT .  
     

 

 

 Adopting a dachshund is a big decision as it requires responsibility and love.  A dachshund will be held for one week while a decision is made, after that if no contact than the "furkid" will  be placed back up for adoption to another adopting person.   
     

 

 

 We appreciate contact, so if you decide that the time is not right to adopt than a courtesy call or email to say such would be appreciated and your name and application will be kept for future reference.   
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 "Dachshund Haven of Garden Grove" would like to remind everyone that adopting a rescue dog is different than buying a puppy from a breeder or a pet store.  Often the dachshunds have been through a lot and because of it some may have behavorial issues or quirks which need to be worked on.  Most of the time, we work with them and ease them out of it, but sometimes the hurt is so bad it never really goes away, which discourages people and often finds dachshunds back at rescue or in shelters.  These are not "bad" dogs, they just need to time to adjust, to be loved and cared for and the comfort of a stable home.    But, if at any time you take possession of one of "Dachshund Haven's" furkids" and you find that you honestly cannot take care or that the situation is just not working out, than "Dachshund Haven" will gladly take the dog back in order to keep them out of the kill shelters.   
     

 

 

 

 

 

 Certain dogs come with certain quirks or behavioral problems.  Applications will be reviewed closely as certain dogs cannot be placed in certain environments.  Please be as honest as you can because these fur-kids will becoming a member(s) of your family.   Some dachshunds do well with children, others do not, some do great with men, some do better with women.  Usually dachshund by nature have what we lovingly call "short man's syndrome" and have issues with bigger dogs, some don't have any fear at all.  
     

 

 No home will be considered if the housing complex does not allow pets.  We do not allow our dogs to be hidden in apartments, condos or any rental homes.  
     

 

 

 

 

 Dachshund Haven of Garden Grove Rescue and Sanctuary adopt our dogs to homes where the dogs will live in indoor life as a house pet, and companion and to be exercised only in a fenced yard OR in an open outdoors situation with leashes only.   Our dogs should not be kept outdoors while no one is home to supervise or for very long periods of time (even with other dogs present, no matter the size or situation).   
     

 

 

 

 

 You must be over 21 years old to adopt a dachshund.  If you plan on adopting than the dog must be for you.  We do not allow "gifts" of dachshunds.  If you live with other family members, roommates, etc. than they must approve of adopting a rescue dog. "Dachshund Haven" reserves the right to conduct a home inspection before placing the dachshund.  
     

 

 No home, condo or apartment complex will be considered without a secure fence. As well as any home, condo or apartment complex with an open non-fenced pool.   
     

 

 

 

 

  If you are interested in a puppy, than a proper adoption process must be done.  A proper application with true and correct information, a proper "Meet and Greet" and a home visit will be scheduled.  We do not for any reason give out referrals to breeders or puppy mills.  Bribes or promises of donations are not acceptable and will not be considered in any way shape or form.  Any emails sent to us asking to "purchase a dog" will not be responded to.  
     

Dachshund Haven of Garden Grove" reserves the right to refuse to adopt any dog to anyone that we feel is unsuitable for a dog.  

 

 

Send mail to Duranie@dslextreme.com with questions or comments about this web site.
Last modified:07/29/2010