BEFORE YOU ADOPT

Shop in Advance
Prior to Adoption Day, we expect prospective families to prepare for the arrival of their new puppy. Shopping the day you bring home your new pup is not acceptable. Keep in mind that your new puppy is going to need time and a quiet, peaceful environment in which to adapt to a new area, new smells, and new people.

Schedule a Vet Appointment
Before Adoption Day, select a vet that you trust. If you don't know where to begin, ask other dog-owners for a recommendation. Once you've selected a vet, make an appointment for your new pup. We want our new families to have assurance from their vet as to the health of the new puppy.

Travel Smart
If you're traveling by air, we require that your flight take no longer than two hours. You must use an
airline-approved carrier, ticketed as carry-on luggage. (The correct carrier fits nicely underneath the seat.) Normally, a pup will sleep through the entire trip. If you're traveling by car, use a puppy carrier or small crate; both work well for the safety and security of the pup.