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Save A Lab Denial Form
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After careful review, we have determined that we are unable to proceed with your adoption application for the following reasons:
Denial Reason
Application is incomplete (missing information) or contains inaccurate information
Responses to the training questions were insufficient
Lack of dog experience
Vet history does not meet the requirements for approval
Family member suffers from allergies to cats and/or dogs
Prior re-homing of a pet
We do not adopt our dogs as Service Animals
Accommodations do not comply with our policies
Applicant work schedule(s)
Responses to the vetting questions
Other
Incomplete Application
Save A Lab relies on the information provided on the application to determine if an applicant meets our criteria for adoption. Without clear, complete and accurate responses to all of the questions, we cannot make this determination.
Lack of Dog Experience
We would like to suggest that you take some time volunteering at a local shelter, to learn basic care and obedience training of dogs, before we fully process your application. Or do some dog sitting for an extended amount of time if at all possible, with a friend or relative's dog. Labs can be very high energy and require consistent training as well as a family who is very familiar with the breed. People who have little or no dog experience can be overwhelmed with a new Lab who needs lots of attention and training. Please feel free to contact us after you have gained some additional knowledge/experience and we will be happy to continue with your application.
Training Responses
We rely on the responses to the training questions to determine whether an applicant has a basic understanding of some of the most common behavioral issues that we encounter with dogs and how to deal with them. While we strongly encourage our adopters to seek the assistance of a professional trainer, it is also important that they possess some knowledge of dog behavior and training.
Vet History
Save A Lab has strict expectations regarding the vetting of their dogs, so we require that all applicants who have been pet owners to have a solid vet history. This includes all previous and current pets being up-to-date on core vaccinations and spayed/neutered. All dogs should also be on regular monthly heartworm prevention.
Allergies
We have dogs in our rescue that were originally given up by their owners because someone in the home suffered from allergies. We have also had dogs returned to us for the same reason. We have found that people who are allergic to cats often have issues with dogs as well. Labs typically shed all year round, and the hair and pet dander often aggravate the problem. Therefore we are reluctant to adopt to a family with a history of allergies unless the individual has previously lived with dogs and/or is already taking medication to control their allergies.
Re-homing
We understand that there can be valid reasons for giving up a pet. When we encounter this situation, we look at several factors, including the reason the animal was re-homed, what steps the owner took to address the issues before the animal was re-homed, and how the animal was re-homed. Our objective is to place each our dogs in a forever home, so we must feel confident that our adopters understand that this is a lifetime commitment.
Service Dogs
Service dogs undergo extensive training, and not all dogs have the aptitude and desire to function as a service dog. This is also true for therapy dogs. Our goal is to place our dogs in homes where they will be family members as opposed to working dogs. There are organizations that specialize in the evaluation and training of service dogs, and we recommend that you seek out one of these groups. Hopefully they can help you find a dog who is able to meet your needs.
Indoor/Outdoor Policy - Accommodations
Save A Lab requires that our adopted dogs live indoors 100% of the time. We do not allow our dogs to be left outdoors unsupervised or tethered in any manner.
Vetting Responses
We rely on the responses to the general vetting/health questions to determine whether an applicant has a basic understanding of some of the most common healthcare requirements to keep a dog well and protected from rabies, heartworm and other diseases prevalent to dogs and how to deal with them. While we strongly encourage our adopters to seek guidance from their veterinarian, it is also important that they possess a solid base knowledge of dog healthcare requirements.
Schedule
Labradors are very social creatures and require a great deal of time and attention, as well as exercise. A lack of mental and/or physical stimulation frequently leads to behavioral problems. Unfortunately, we do not feel that your schedule(s) will allow you to devote the time and/or energy that this breed typically requires.
Additional Comments
Thank you for your interest, and we wish you the best of luck in your search.
