Adoption from New Zealand Chihuahua Rescue

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• Step One: please carefully read the dog's profile and ensure that you meet the adopter requirements before applying (to avoid disappointment!).

• If you're unsure which dog would be best for your family, or if you don't feel any of the current dogs are a match for you - we suggest completing the adoption application anyway. Some dogs are adopted from the database of applicants we hold already, others may not be advertised on our website for various reasons. So submitting your application and noting your requirements for your new pet means we're able to contact you if we have a match.

• Step Two: fill out the adoption application thoroughly. The more we know about you and your circumstances - the better we are able to match you and your family to a new companion!

• Step Three: please ensure you read our FULL Adoption Agreement (below) as this contains the obligations that you will be bound by if adopting from our Rescue. When you sign the Adoption Application, you are agreeing to those terms!

• Contacting you for further details:  we may contact you by email to request additional details. We apologise if it comes across as being intrusive - we are simply trying to ensure we are making informed decisions for the dog and their well-being. We limited time to assess applicants and this information is essential. If you prefer not to provide the requested details, that remains your choice, but unfortunately we won’t be able to consider your application. Thank you for your understanding. 

NOTES:

• Please remember, when selecting homes for our rescue dogs, our top priority is always the welfare and best interests of the dog, followed by ensuring a good match for the adopter. 

• Our goal is to find forever, loving homes that align with each dog’s specific needs. This is not a first-come, first-served process, nor one based on preferences like colour or gender. We aim to place dogs in the most compatible homes for their benefit and yours. While we understand this can be an emotional process and may lead to disappointment, we greatly appreciate your patience and respect for our final decision.

• If declined, we understand it is disappointing, but please note that we are not obligated to provide detailed reasons for our decision, nor do we engage in debates or arguments. Engaging in further discussion will not change the outcome and is not productive for anyone involved. We appreciate your understanding and respect for our process.