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Adoption Procedure
This Page Lets you Know How our
Adoptions work at SFD
To make sure we make the best possible match and give our dogs the best
possible chances of finding their forever happy homes, we follow certain
procedures.
The dogs in Semper Fidelis Domus have arrived there through various routes.
Some were born there and have been there all their lives, never knowing the
delight of living in a family home. Some have been picked up as strays
wandering the streets, starving and in danger from the dog catchers. Some
have been found foraging in the woods and around buildings for food.
All are given a thorough health check, parasite treatment and are neutered as
soon as possible. They have plenty of space, they are kept spotlessly clean
and are well fed and groomed. They are as happy as shelter dogs can be. But
they are not in a home with family and loved ones. That is where you come in.
Please browse through Our Dogs on this site, or go to our Facebook Page and
look there. Contact us to ask for further details. If you decide you would like
to pursue adoption with us, then follow the link to the Preadoption Form.
Completion and submission of this will give us an idea of the type of dog that
would suit your home, family and lifestyle.
On receipt of your preadopt form we will arrange for a representative of the
Shelter to visit you and your family in your home to discuss this further. It
helps if the whole family can be present along with any other pets - this gives
the representative a picture of your family dynamic and enables him or her to
ensure that the whole family is committed to adoption.
Once the formalities are out of the way, your dog will be reserved for you and
prepared for transport in accordance with DEFRA rules and regulations. It
usually takes around three to four weeks to arrange the trip - which gives you
and your family plenty of time to prepare at your end. Your dog will be
transported on a specially equipped and professionally manned “Happy Bus”
with full air conditioning and all the comforts possible for such a long journey.
More often than not, your dog will be brought to your door - this could be any
time of the day or night but the driver and nanny will be in touch during the
journey to keep you updated.
BEFORE YOU EMBARK ON EVEN THE PREADOPT FORM, PLEASE MAKE
SURE THAT ADOPTION OF A SHELTER DOG IS RIGHT FOR YOUR FAMILY.
READ THE “ADVICE” PAGE FOR DETAILS ON WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM
AN ADOPTED DOG AND WHAT HE OR SHE WILL NEED FROM YOU.
ALSO PLEASE READ THE SECTION ON “SETTLING IN” ON THE ADVICE PAGE.
DO NOT BE FOOLED INTO THINKING THAT YOU WILL BE TAKING DELIVERY
OF A BRAND NEW CUDDLY TOY!
A non refundable reservation fee of £50 will be requested upon
confirmation of your intention to adopt, following receipt and
acceptance of the preadoption form. The total adoption fee of £250
must be paid prior to your adopted dog leaving the shelter. The
adoption fee may vary for puppies or elderly dogs or those in need of
ongoing medication and veterinary attention