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Labrador Friends of Arizona is an all-volunteer organization in the greater Phoenix Area of Arizona. Our team saves purebred Labrador Retrievers and Lab mixes from high kill shelters here and around the globe, as well as assists people giving up their dogs for adoption. We provide foster homes, veterinary care and rehabilitation when needed, and place them into loving, forever homes.
All potential applicants are required to complete an Adoption Applicaton and a Home Inspection by an LFOA Representative. During the home inspection we like to take the time to get to know the adoptive family to make sure we find the dog that will best transition into the home for the ease of the family and the dog. We also check to make sure that the surroundings and environment are safe for our dogs. Once the family has become approved for adoption, we will schedule a meet and greet with the adoptable dog and foster parent at the adopters home. We will supervise first meetings with existing pets and the interaction of the dog with the family. There is an understanding that there will be a transition period for everyone but we are looking for any "red flags" that the dog may not be the best fit. If everything seems to be ok and the dog is medically cleared, the adoption can be finalized that day. There is an Adoption Contract to complete. The adopter will receive copies of the contract and all medical records in electronic format within a week of the finalized date. If the meet and greet goes well but the dog is not medically cleared, we will accept a non-refundable deposit of HALF the adoption fee to hold the dog until the adoption can be finalized. We will provide a receipt detailing this information. However if the meet and greet does not seem to be going well, we can continue searching for the right pet for your family.
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