Question 1

Who can adopt from SDAR?

Accepted Answer

Adopters must be age 21 or over.
Renters are welcome to apply with permission from their landlord.
Families with children are welcome to apply! Not every dog can handle a home with children, but a lot can!

Question 2

How do I adopt from Saving Dobermankind?

Accepted Answer

Apply by submitting an adoption application.

Within 3-5 days  of completing the application in full, you will receive a call or text to set up a home inspection.
Once your home inspection is complete, you will receive an email approval or denial.
Once approved, it’s time to meet dogs that would be ideal candidates for your home!
Please note:  In order to confirm your application eligibility, you’ll need to  confirm your home eligibility. If you rent you will need to email hookedondobies@gmail.com with permission from your landlord. Your application will not be processed until permission is received.

Question 3

Will I get the dog I applied for?

Accepted Answer

Not  always. We receive multiple applications for each of our dogs. Not all  dogs are suitable for each application and our dogs are not placed in  homes on a first come, first served basis. Instead, we strive to make a  lifelong match and will consider multiple applications.
Our  home inspections are not specific to a particular dog, so this step  will not need to be redone if the dog you applied for isn’t available.

Question 4

Do I need a fence to adopt a dog?

Accepted Answer

Fences are not a requirement at SDAR. However, not every dog is a candidate for a home without a fence.

Question 5

Do I need my current pets to meet the new dog?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We require all resident canines to meet the prospective dog. This is set up with the foster after you receive adoption approval.

Question 6

How long is my adoption approval good for?

Accepted Answer

Your  approval is good for one year as long as your home and situation remain  consistent. Hopefully, that’ll give you enough time to watch our  website and social media (Facebook and Instagram) to find the best match.

Question 7

Will you adopt out a dog without spay or neutering it?

Accepted Answer

No. As a PACFA licensed rescue, we are required by state law to spay or neuter all dogs prior to their adoption.

Question 8

How much are your adoption fees?

Accepted Answer

Our fees are based on age.
Our Adoption Fees:
·         $550 for puppies (up to 1 year)
·         $500 for young dogs (1 year through 2years)
·         $450 for adults (3 years to 7 years)
·         $400 for seniors (7 years and older - may be reduced depending on the dog)

Question 9

What is included in the adoption fee?

Accepted Answer

The adoption fee includes all medical and safety-related care. Prior to adoption, all our dogs are:

Spayed or neutered
Microchipped
Vaccinated according to their age
4DX tested (4DX is a heartworm and tick-borne parasite test)
          •   Treated for any illnesses or injuries

Question 10

Do you have a facility where I can visit your dogs?

Accepted Answer

No.  We are a 100% foster-based rescue. However, our fosters are willing to  schedule a meet and greet if you find a dog you’d like to consider  adopting.
Please note: Your adoption application must be approved prior to scheduling a meet and greet.

Question 11

Can I visit with a dog before applying to adopt?

Accepted Answer

No. We require a completed, including  all supporting documentation, and approved application prior to  scheduling meet and greets with potential dogs.

Question 12

Do you always know a dogs breed and age?

Accepted Answer

Not always. Most of our dogs are pure bred dobermans but we do get mixes as well. When a mom comes in from a shelter that's already pregnant we have no way of knowing what dad was and most mixes we don't know what the mix is. It’s our educated guess on age, breed, and how big puppies will get when they are a doberman mix.

Question 13

Do you adopt out of state?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but we do require you to come to Colorado to meet and pick up your new dog.

Question 14

Can I adopt siblings?

Accepted Answer

No. We do not adopt out siblings together. The majority of time, issues develop between the two dogs  later. We will, however, adopt out two, non-related dogs who get along  well as long as there is at least 6 months age difference especially in puppies.

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