Registered shelter Dogs

Dalmatian Rescue Of Colorado

Fort Collins, CO 80526

About

DRC, a designated 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization, is not a shelter. We are a group of volunteers who work with rescued dogs by fostering them in our own homes whenever possible; hence treating them the same as one of our own. We will use a kennel or day care if necessary to save a dog, but that dog will move to a foster home as soon as possible. All costs associated with the care of our dogs come from adoption donations and from the generosity of donors. We provide vaccinations, spaying/neutering, socialization and training of these dogs until a permanent home can be found. Our number one commitment is to the Dalmatians and Dalmatian Wannabes that come our way. We carefully screen all applicants and do home visits to assure each dog is placed in the best home for him/her and he/she is the best companion for that home.

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Adoption process

Step One: Breed Research. Step Two: View The Available Dogs. Step Three: Submit Your Application. Fill out the Adoption Application online and submit it. Submission does not mean you are committed, but it begins the process. Our application is very detailed but we believe that it is necessary to better help us place the right Dalmatian with the right family. So please be as complete and thorough as you possibly can in the free form responses. Also, please take the time to contact those people you provide as a personal reference so that they will know before hand that someone from Dalmatian Rescue of Colorado will be calling them. Often, the references are taken completely by surprise and don't call us back if they don't realize that you are serious about rescuing a Dalamatian. This only serves to slow the process. Step Four: Rescue Coordinator Contact. A Dalmatian Rescue coordinator will contact you as soon as possible to discuss your application and the dog you are interested in. Also, during this time a volunteer will be contacting your veterinary and personal references. Step Five: Schedule And Conduct A Home Visit. Once your references have been checked we will contact you to arrange a home visit. Home visits are required to ensure that your home is suitable for a Dalmatian and will provide a safe and secure environment for the dog. It is not our intention to conduct a 'white glove' inspection of your housekeeping abilities. What we look for during a home visit are things like potential choking hazards, poisons, escape avenues that the Dalmatian might find, comfort of the Dal, etc. Also during the home visit, the volunteer will discuss your application and provide you with information about the breed, ask about your exercise plan for the Dalmatian, etc. This 'in person interview' process allows us to better understand your needs and wants so that we can match the right dog to your situation and evironment. Step Six: Meet The Potential Adoptees Now that your home visit has been completed and everything is on track, the next step in the adoption process is to actually meet the dog or dogs that you are interested in. Because we house our dogs in foster homes, there is no central location for this to occur. You may be asked to travel to the foster home; the foster parent may bring the dog to your home; or you and the foster parent may select an area somewhere in between to meet. After having met with the dog(s) and you decide you wish to adopt him or her (or them!) you will need to complete the adoption contract. Step Seven: Finalize The Adoption. When you actually adopt a Dal, you must complete an ADOPTION CONTRACT and give it, along with your adoption donation, to the foster parent. If you choose to donate by Paypal, please give the foster parent a copy of the transaction. If you wish to adopt more than one dog, you must complete a separate Adoption Contract for EACH dog. Before you leave the foster home with the dog, you must have these two things: 1. Either a noose leash (often called a slip leash), a leash and choke collar (may be metal or nylon) or a leash and harness. Many dogs in new situations and with new people have been known to escape the traditional buckle collar and become lost. We want to prevent this! 2. Your own identification on the dog. This must be at a minimum your name and TWO phone numbers, although we suggest that the ID have the dog's name, your last name, two phone numbers, and the words "NEEDS MEDS - REWARD". (See sample images below.) In addition, your dog will come with his/her Dalmatian Rescue ID tag and microchip tag. These tags MUST remain on the collar as an additional safeguard and contact source.