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Unega Mountain Dog Rescue Adoption Form

Unega Mountain Dog Rescue Adoption Form

Thank you for considering adopting one of our rescue guardians. All our dogs come from backgrounds of abandonment and abuse, and we're seeking committed homes dedicated to healing these majestic beings. This domesticated adoption form is for dogs who will live and sleep in your home—please only continue if you understand the needs of a rescued LGD and are ready to provide the patience, dedication, and respect they deserve.
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    **Please Read This Carefully Before Applying** We kindly ask that you do NOT apply unless you are fully prepared to commit to our adoption process. There are many questions and submitting this form is not a guaranteed adoption. Our team will do their research and possibly request a property check either on site or through photo and video. Before submitting please review the instinctual behaviors and traits of Livestock Guardian Dogs. They WILL exhibit guardian behaviors. And if you are interested in a puppy, remember: ALL PUPPIES GROW UP. And when a guardian puppy grows up, their behaviors must be attended to, focused on, and honored. Before submitting an application, please make sure you have had an open and thorough conversation with **everyone in your household**. It’s essential that all members are fully on board and understand the responsibility involved. The dogs in our care often come from extremely traumatic situations. Many have been severely neglected, abused, or starved. They need homes that are patient, understanding, and willing to invest time in their healing and adjustment. If you're truly ready to open your heart and home to a dog in need — and to be part of their recovery journey — we welcome your application with gratitude. --- We do NOT make guarantees about a dog’s behavior, temperament, energy level, compatibility with children or other pets, level of training, or adaptability. These dogs come from highly unpredictable and often traumatic backgrounds. There are simply too many variables beyond our control — their future success depends largely on the commitment, patience, and environment provided by the home they enter. Your willingness to work through challenges and help them adjust is crucial to their success. ***PLEASE ANSWER NECESSARY QUESTIONS IN DETAIL, ONE WORD ANSWERS ARE NOT SUITABLE WHERE MORE INFORMATION CAN BE PROVIDED***
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    Please List Your Name
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    If applicable, please list another person that will also be the dog's owner, interacting most with the dog, the person who will take care of the dog if you can no longer, etc.
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    If the dog will spend other significant time at a second property, please list here (Farm, cabin, second home, family, etc.)
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    Please list any children and ages that will be living or interacting with the dog on a regular basis.
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    What height is the fence? What material (Wood, wire, vinyl, etc.)? What are your gates like? Is your fencing built with no-climb wire, so dogs cannot slip through or climb? Please describe if you have plans to ever fence a section of your property with "LGD-Proof" style fencing.
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    Free access to the house and backyard? The house? Crate? Gated area? With friends or family? A sitter?
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    Please list what breeds, sexes, etc.
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    Please list what breed, sex, and your experience.
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    Please describe this experience.
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    We utilize many good behaviorists and will always help provide a behaviorist for our adopted out dogs.
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    Tell us about the animals the dog may interact with. From other guardians to goats; let us know everything you've got.
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    Please put N/A if not applicable. If they are not, please explain why.
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    It can be one of the most intimidating moments, when introducing dogs to one another and other animals. Especially with rescued LGDs, moods can change quickly during these moments. What is your experience? Have you introduced an LGD before?
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    Please tell us about your work. How many hours? What days? Do you work from home? If so, is that permanent? Please share everyone's schedule and work life balance who will be living with the dog.
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    Meaning any time longer than your routine away from the newly adopted dog. Their decompression during the first month is integral to their success.
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    A week is great to have total days and nights with your new dog, longer is ideal. Remember, these dogs have a long decompression period, and 3 months can just start to feel safe for your new guardian.
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    Family, a sitter, boarding, etc.? We at Unega are not a boarding facility for our adopted out dogs.
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    Do you have a person ready to watch the dog? Boarding? Tell us your plan.
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    This is a very common scenario, so please answer honestly.
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    It is one of the top reasons we see dogs surrendered or returned. Dogs bite, are you prepared? If the dog is provoked by child and child was bit, will you surrender the dog?
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    These guardians are one of the best escape artists, whether that is out of fear, or simply wanting to wander to varying degrees. What is your plan for a dog attempting to work its way out of your property?
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    Will your new guardian be wearing identification, collar, etc.? We do not practice with shock collars, we utilize tone and vibrate as LGDs are very responsive to training with tone.
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    Moving, family death, finances are all reasons we have had dogs surrendered back to us; even after years. A dog is a lifelong commitment that you must provide and care for its ENTIRE life. Apart from personal terminal illness, are you prepared to keep ownership of any dog you may adopt from us?
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    If "NO," you may be interested in fostering initially, so please check out our other form!
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    While we can and do give as many notes as we can about each of our rescues, that is only how they have behaved with us on property and/or with their current foster. We do our best to ensure a dog is ready to be adopted and prepared to decompress again with their new family and property.
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    Our rescues are not turnkey. They are individuals with individual needs.
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    Any hesitations, clarifications, worries, information etc., we are happy to answer those for you to help you make the best decision when adopting a guardian!
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