Our rescue program works hard to match the right dog to the
right owner, and we have been very successful for that reason. All of our dogs
are vet checked, up to date on all shots, spayed or neutered, housebroken, and
crate-trained. When appropriate, they are first placed into a foster home for
about two-six weeks in order to be evaluated for temperament, behavior, and
physical health. Adult dogs (ages 1 – 5 years old) are available to approved homes
for a $300 fee to help defray the many costs of our rescue program. Senior dogs
(ages 6 and older) are available for a $200 fee. Puppies under one year of age
are sometimes available for $400.00 with a $100.00 rebate offered after
spay/neuter proof is submitted. “Special Needs” dogs can be adopted for $100.00
- $150.00 depending upon each individual situation.
The average age range of the dogs that come into rescue is
usually one to three years. Since Weims are rather slow to mature
(behavior-wise, not size!) that age would make them adolescents...still a
handful, but on the verge of being ready to calm down, in the right situation.
Please do not discount older dogs...it is a misconception that older dogs will
not bond to new owners as well as a puppy. Weims are so people oriented,
believe me, they will bond. In fact, some people are not ready for how
seriously and closely they do bond! They have been bred to be companion
animals.
Below is a link to download our adoption application. Please
complete the application as thoroughly as possible so that we have enough
information to match you with the dog most suited to your particular living
situation. Our goal is for every placement to be the best and last for each dog
and its new family. (E-mail the completed application to: twcrescue@aol.com or snail mail to: PO Box 247; Cramerton, NC
28032-0247) You will be contacted upon receipt and review of your application.
Please be patient! This often takes up to a week or more, as we are all
volunteers with jobs, families, and dogs of our own.
Also, please understand that this is not a
first-come-first-served situation. We carefully study your application, check
references, and then evaluate which dog, if any, would be the best choice for
placement with you. Sometimes we do not currently have a dog who fits your
profile...in that case, you are then put on a waiting list until just the right
addition to your family can be found.
If you have never been owned by a Weimaraner before, we
suggest you do a good deal of research about the breed before jumping in
headfirst. Remember, the dogs who come into our rescue program have already
been rejected at least once...they will need a great deal of understanding and
time from their new families. We suggest the following:
1. www.weimrescue.org
The homepage for the national Weimaraner Club of America Rescue. There is a
great quiz to take which will help you decide if this is the breed for you.
2. www.weimclubamerica.org The homepage for the Weimaraner Club of America. Loads of information
on the breed plus several links to additional helpful Weimaraner information
sites.
3. www.akc.org Home
page of the American Kennel Club.
4. Weimaraners
A Complete Pet Owner's Manual by Susan Fox (only 96 pages, but covers all the essentials.)
You can order it in paperback for around $8.00 from BooksAMillion
5. Second
Hand Dog by Carol
Lea Benjamin (a paperback, available in most bookstores, detailing behaviors
and training of rescued dogs.) Her book uses a common sense approach to making
the transition into your home as smooth as possible.
If you have read all this and feel that adopting a
Weimaraner is the right choice for you:
Click here to see the Dogs Currently Available.
Click here to download an Adoption Application.
Click here to download a Sample Adoption Placement Contract.
We look forward to hearing from people with wonderful
forever homes for these special dogs!"