About Adoption
| Application form (Print out and mail) PDF Adoption Form Adobe Reader Required Please print out the form, fill it out and mail to All Ears Basset Sanctuary. Thank you! Please print out the form and fax it to 505-341-0519 or mail to: All Ears Basset Sanctuary 4100 Hawkins St. NE Ste B Albuquerque, NM 87109 |
A successful adoption depends on both the selection of the right Basset for your household and the understanding of
the Basset's care taking needs.
So that we may assist you with this selection, please answer the questions on the application as completely as possible.
All information provided is kept confidential and is used only for the purpose of All Ears operations. All applicants must be at
least 18 years of age.
PLEASE READ our Adoption Procedures (below) prior to filling out the application. All Ears Basset Sanctuary charges an
adoption fee to cover the necessary care of the hound prior to its adoption. It can be paid by cash, check or Paypal and is due
upon adoption.
Adoption fee for puppies and adults: $150
Adoption fee for senior dogs over age 8: $100
Please remember that many of our dogs have been "rescued" from bad situations, such as puppy mills, or surrendered by
their owners and don’t understand where their family has gone. . Some of them have spent time in a shelter, but just
changing their routine and home environment, good or bad, can be very stressful. People don't usually give up perfect dogs.
These issues are worked on by the foster home, but some things can't be "fixed", just worked around. Whatever needs they
have will be clearly stated in their description
on our website and by their foster home. There WILL BE an adjustment period once the dog is in your home. He/she may have
accidents even though they're house trained. During this time, you may see signs of stress such as separation anxiety,
panting, pacing, shedding, drinking and urinating more. You need to give your Basset time and patience to adapt...usually 2-3
weeks.
Because our dogs may have stress and issues to overcome, we are very cautious about adopting to families with children
under the age of six. In a new home, there
will be competition for attention. The bassets see and treat a young child who's physically on their level as another dog. They
will communicate with them in the same way by growling and sometimes "mouthing". This is all acceptable behavior in the
dog world, but not the human world. It's best to wait until your child is older and they BOTH can understand the difference.
All dogs are neutered/spayed, current on vaccinations, tested for Heartworm and on Heartworm preventative before
adoption. The adopter is expected to update the dog's vaccinations yearly, or as their vet recommends and keep them on
monthly heart worm preventative also per their vet’s recommendation. Heartworm is not as prevalent in New Mexico as it is
in some parts of the US, but there are more cases reported every year.
At the time of adoption, you will sign a contract agreeing to return the dog to All Ears if the adoption doesn't work out. No
matter how long you've had the dog, we will take him/her back into rescue. You will also agree to notify All Ears of change of
address so that we can keep our records updated. The adopter will NOT permit the Basset to roam off leash while outside.
You will either provide a fenced yard or agree to keep the dog on leash at all times. A Basset is an INSIDE dog and not meant
to be outside for long periods of time without proper supervision.
YOU MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND BE APPROVED PRIOR TO SPEAKING WITH ALL EARS ABOUT A PARTICULAR BASSET
THAT APPEARS ON
THE WEBSITE.
What happens when you submit an application to All Ears?
The application is forwarded to your local Adoption Coordinator (AC). You can expect to be contacted within one or two days
by your local AC regarding the status of your application.
During this one to two day period the AC is busy reviewing the application details and speaking with your veterinarian for
reference purposes. As soon as all the details are in place, you can expect a call from the AC to discuss the details of your
application.
If you are approved, your AC will begin to review the bassets available for adoption and match the right basset with your
lifestyle.
You will then be able to speak to the foster home for the dog you and AC agree best matches your preferences.
If the foster home agrees that you are right for their foster dog, a visit will be arranged. If all parties agree this is the basset
for you, the adoption can take place the same day and you can take your new family member home with you.
If you are adopting a puppy that has not yet been spayed or neutered All Ears will consider you a foster until the puppy is old
enough to be altered. All Ears will pay for the alteration and will then release the dog to you.
Please remember that All Ears is run by volunteers who have jobs and a life, so if we take a few days to get back to you it is
because we are busy – not because you aren’t important to us! If it has been more than a few days, please send us an email
to remind us!
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