*PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SHARED WITH ANYONE OUTSIDE OF MARGARET'S SAVING GRACE BULLY RESCUE, NOR WILL IT BE SHARED PUBLICLY. *
Requirements and Qualifications to be considered as an adopter for MSGBR:
Applicants must be at least 21 years old and have a valid drivers license, passport, or state Identification Card stating your current address.
Have all animals up to date on vaccinations and spayed or neutered. We will call your vet or ask for records.
Own your home or be able to provide proof of approval by the landlord/property owner.
Supply video/pictures of the inside and outside of the home where the dog will be allowed. If deemed necessary, allow a home check by one of our volunteers.
Adult adoption fee is $300 (covers full vetting and care of the dog). You willalso receive an adoption bag.
Puppy adoption fee is $400. You will be refunded $100 once we havereceived documentation that your puppy has been spayed or neutered.You will also receive an adoption bag.
If adopting a puppy there is a $100 non-refundable deposit to hold a particular puppy you have been approved for. Once you pick up your puppy at the meet and greet you will pay the remaining balance of the adoption fee.
If MSGBR is pulling a dog out of state for you to adopt we request full payment prior to transport.
Submitting this application does not mean you are committing to a dog, nor does it guarantee you will get that dog. It is simply a tool we use to help both you and us to identify a good potential match for your family and lifestyle.
If you agree to the above, please continue to the form below. Failure to complete the form fully will result in a denied application.
Submitting this application does not mean you are committing to a dog, nor does it guarantee you will get the dog you are applying to foster. This application is one tool utilized by MSGBR to assist both you, and MSGBR, to find the best match for your family and lifestyle.Thank you, for choosing to save a life by adopting.
If you rent, please provide the following information for your landlord:
If you answered "No" to this question, please contact your Town/County/City/Condo or Homeowners Association and ask them what the regulations are.
I/We agree to allow a representative from MSGBR to contact my vet for a reference.
I/We agree to to provide MSGBR photos of the inside and outside of my home, if my/our application is approved.
If I am approved to adopt a dog, I agree to pay a non-refundable adoption fee.
I/We as the adopter(s), agree that I/we will keep and care for this dog in a safe and humane manner, and as a family pet and companion. The dog will have appropriate food, water, shelter, and medical care for the duration of its life. The dog will never be chained outside.
You as the adopter(s), are to provide proof of vaccines to the rescue upon taking your new pet home. Such as completion of the puppy’s series of vaccines and proof of spay/neuter if your adopted pet isn’t already spayed/neutered.
If the dog is unaltered at the time of adoption, adopter agrees to have dog altered within 90 days of adoption or after dog reaches 6 months of age by signing the separate spay/neuter contract. Certain breeds may require alteration at an older age due to growth plate maturity. We agree to accept recommendation of adopter’s vet if it is in written communication on vet’s letterhead and signed by authorized representative.
I/We agree to abide by all state and local animal control and leash laws. I understand it is my responsibility to become familiar with these laws and to license the dog according to all regulations.
I/We shall inform Margaret's Saving Grace Bully Rescue (MSGBR) if I am no longer able to care for this dog and allow 14 days’ time for the prior owner (MSGBR) to exercise their retained Right of First Refusal and to reclaim the dog. Notice must be in written communication and if I re-home without the express written consent to do so, I shall pay Margaret's Saving Grace Bully Rescue a “fine” of $5000.00.
If you need to relinquish your dog, a foster will need to be secured prior to bringingyour dog back into MSGBR. If you need your dog to be immediately moved, we willcontact our partner boarding facility and arrange for you to drop off your dog.You will be responsible for the boarding fees until at foster is secured.
I understand that the rescue makes no guarantees or warranties regarding the health or temperament of this dog. I agree to be fully and solely responsible for this animal, and for any damages that may result from its actions. Margaret's Saving Grace Bully Rescue (MSGBR) its heirs, or representatives, shall not be held liable for the behavior of this dog or any damages it may cause. I understand that Margaret's Saving Grace Bully Rescue (MSGBR) has attempted to provide the most accurate and up to date information for the dog.
If the dog is to pass you are to provide proof of passing to the rescue.
I/We, understand and agree to the above terms and conditions of this contract to adopt the dog, further described within this document. I/we understand that non-compliance with the terms of this agreement gives Margaret's Saving Grace Bully Rescue (MSGBR) the right to reclaim this dog. In the event the adopter can no longer keep or provide for the dog, without refund of the adoption fee or other compensation. The contract shall remain in effect for the life of the dog, or until the return of the dog to original owner (MSGBR).