Smoky Mountains Bulldog Rescue
ADOPTION PROCEDURES

Thank you for being interested in adopting a Rescue Bulldog. Please understand that these procedures are in place for the benefit and protection of our Bullies. We want to be sure that each Rescue Bullie is placed in a home that is right for the animal and that the Bullie will not be looking for another home in a few months.

Please Note: Smoky Mountains Bulldog Rescue performs rescues in the East Tennessee general area (which sometimes includes portions of nearby states and Middle Tennessee). If you live outside of this area you should apply at the Bulldog Club of America National Rescue Page at http://www.rescuebulldogs.org/

If you live in the general East Tennessee area after you have filled out your Mail-In Application Form and sent it to the address on the form or have filled out the On-Line Application Form and Submitted it, these are the procedures that we will be following in placing Bullies as they become available:

1. Applications are screened and filed for reference.
2. Rescue Bulldog becomes available. Bullie is treated as necessary by veterinarian, spayed or neutered as necessary and placed in temporary home.
3. Applications are checked for possible fit with Rescue Bulldog.
4. Phone calls are made to Applicants with closest fits to check that they are still interested.
5. Home Visits are paid to Applicants with closest fits.
6. Results of Home Visits are evaluated by Rescue Committee.
7. Rescue Committee makes decision on placement of Rescue Bullie.
8. Adoptor pays an Adoption Fee (usually about $300.00) and signs Rescue Contract.
9. Adoptor is given free year membership in Smoky Mountains Bulldog Club. Adoptor is given contact sheet to call with questions, problems, etc. Adoptor is given information on Crate Training, Housebreaking, & Training.
10. 2-6 months later follow up visit is paid to Rescue Bullie.


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