Dogs of every breed find themselves in need of new homes. This does not mean it's a "bad dog". Many times the decision to purchase a dog was not thought out and the owner finds they did not expect the time or energy necessary to devote to a dog. This can be especially true of Terriers who are very high energy. Dogs come to us through death of owners, divorce, moving, change of circumstance, abandonment, and strays at shelters. Look at our past placement stories and you will be amazed at what wonderful companions they are! Check back often to see who's new on the adoptable list. Visit the new MEMORIAL PAGE.
Thanks to the friends of rescue in Milford, Michigan. Please visit www.mainstreetartmilford.com and www.landchoices.org
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"If a dog will not come to you after
having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your
conscience." - Woodrow Wilson
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After 9 months, Roxie (below) finds her forever home! (a lid for every pot) Story on the Happy Endings page.
The Adoption Process
Every Wire Fox Terrier (WFT) from Great Lakes Rescue has been fostered pre-adoption in a foster home and has been evaluated. This is a labor of love for our volunteers. We let you know as much as possible about each WFT prior to placement to help ensure a successful adoption. Returns are difficult both for the dog and for the family involved.
What you can expect of us: Every dog has been to the vet for a check up and has been spayed or neutered and is up to date on vaccinations.
We give you as much information pre-placement as we have about each dog.
We work with you to help match a prospective dog with your family’s situation.
We follow up after placement to help problem solve. This is not a business, it is a labor of love and a part of our heart goes with every dog we place!
We hope that every placement is forever, but for the life of every dog we want that dog back if it ever becomes unwanted again.
Some of the things we will require of you are:
A completed application.
A successful home visit.
Everyone in the home should want the new WFT.
A securely fenced yard (or successful ownership of a WFT previously without a fence).
An ID tag with your name and number to be brought at the day of adoption.
Adoption donation to cover expenses.
Notify us at any time if the adoption is not working out.
