SafeHaven Animal Rescue Team

SafeHaven Animal Rescue Team, a program under the Animal House Project is a 501 c3, animal welfare organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of large breed dogs, primarily Akitas. We are financially depend on private donors, grants and through our fundraising efforts, public donations.  Rescue is expensive but it is our passion for the love of the large breed dogs.  Our Adoption Donation is non-Refundable once a Contract is executed.  We do not request any monies prior to the execution of the contract.

This donation helps to defray our expenses so that we may help other large breed dogs in need.  Donations to our organization may be tax deductible.  

Do not fill out this application if you are looking to adopt a same sex animal.  We do not do same sex adoptions.  We strongly urge that if you are looking to adopt one of our orphans that you travel to one of our locations in order to meet the animal to ensure that it is the right fit for your family dynamics.  We match the right fit to your applications.

Please note that applications will only be accepted from persons 21 years or older.

Prior to adoption, all pets are evaluated by our Kennel Staff and if need be, a Trainer and will receive a wellness exam, microchip, medical care, if needed: which may include deworming, vaccinations, and, spaying/neutering.

By filling out this application, you and the co-applicant (if applicable) attest that you both have read the disclaimer and agree to the terms outlined below.   Neither Animal House Project and its Programs, nor its Officers or Board Members, Volunteers, Transporters, Kennel Managers (in all states), Representatives, Internet Service Providers, Social Media, employees, contractors and their representatives; and or any other person, firm or corporation involved in any of the efforts of Animal House Project and/or our Programs shall be held liable or responsible for any claims or causes of action incurred as a result of the provision or restriction of information, services, contracts, adoptions, fostering, veterinary care or by the actions of any dogs who have been transferred or referenced herein.  

There is absolutely no guarantee made or implied that any person requesting to adopt or foster one of the dogs under our program (whether direct or indirect) posted either through or on Social Medica to include our Website and ancillary websites will be allowed to adopt.  Rather, all adoption applications, are subject to the acceptance based on a thorough review process that will include reference and veterinary checks, as well as a home check.  All of our decisions when placing our dogs in both adoptive and foster homes are based solely on the judgement of the Board, Managers and Volunteer Coordinators of Animal House Project and/or our Programs and the applications can be denied for any reason whatsoever.  All Terms & Conditions apply to dogs either in the custody of Animal House Project and its Programs as well as courtesy posts for owner surrenders and/or other shelters to which we do not possess custody of the animals.  

Finally, we do our best in the evaluation of the dogs in our care.  Our Team works tirelessly with the dogs whether using in-house personnel or outside trainers.  For the success of the adoption, it is mandatory that you as the adopter take all of the information that we provide seriously.  Read our Adoption Contract, visit our website and ask questions about the dogs and their personalities.  How they act with our Team will vary on the families who adopt them.  Your job as an adopter is to provide training, guidance, patience and love to ensure that you have a long and successful relationship with your new best friend.  Give them time to acclimate.  This is a long journey that needs your commitment.

This questionnaire is designed to help SafeHaven Animal Rescue Adoption Team and you determine if a specific dog is the right one for you and your household. All adopting parties are required to complete this form prior to adoption. We reserve the right to deny any adoption based on answers to this questionnaire and/or interviews prior to adoptions!

By signing this legally binding adoption application, you, the undersigned, are stating that you are at least 21 years of age and that you fully understand that any misrepresentation of yourself and or any untruths made herein on this application and are discovered at a later date will invalidate any agreement.  It will also disqualify you from being an adopter or foster from Animal House Project and their programs and SafeHaven Animal Rescue Team will remove, without notice, any and all of our dogs from your care. 

Also, by signing this application, you acknowledge that Animal House Project dba SafeHaven Animal Rescue Team will notify you of all known medical and behavioral issues; however, we cannot guarantee the health, temperament or any history of an adopted orphan.

I understand that I assume full responsibility for the welfare of this pet from the date of adoption.

By submitting this form electronically, I acknowledge this as my signature.