Most of the dogs have been in our care for a period of time which allows us to assess their temperament. We make every attempt to match the dog’s personality with your family situation. For example, if you have small children and a cat, we will be sure that any dog you consider will get along with both. We will also ask you questions about the size of your yard and fencing, where you will keep the dog, why you want a dog and whether you have owned a dog in the past. We want to make sure that when we find a home for a dog we can feel comfortable that the dog will be cared for and able to stay there for the rest of its life. This is the reason we screen prospective homes so carefully. We require that you sign a written adoption agreement that, among other things, requires that if you ever decide you can’t keep the dog, for any reason, you must return the dog to us so that we can find it a new home. We will also ask you to pay an adoption fee that will help cover our direct expenses. In addition, we love to hear about our adoptees from time to time and we encourage you to keep in touch and let us know how our precious friends are doing.