Do you have an Aussie in
need of placement, if so please read on.
ARPH is a volunteer
organization, we do not have a shelter. Our dogs are kept
in the homes of volunteers who serve as foster homes while
adoptive homes are found. Due to this we can only take in a
limited number of dogs at a time and we can only accept
purebred Aussies into ARPH.
We do not take dogs who have a known history of being
aggressive. For the same reason that you cannot keep a dog
that bites or is aggressive, another home would not wish to
adopt it.
All dogs are evaluated by one of our volunteers prior
to being accepted into the program. If the dog passes
evaluation then we will work with you to find the best
option for placing your Aussie. If it is accepted into the
ARPH program and placed into a foster home we will ask you
to sign an owner surrender which gives ARPH custody of the
dog . We will also request copies of all vet work as well
as any registration papers.
If your dog was purchased from a breeder/kennel your
first step is to contact them and see if they would take
their dog back. Many breeders have contracts stipulating
that if a dog needs to be rehomed they have the right of
first refusal.
If your dog was adopted from a shelter or another
rescue group please check your adoption contract to see if
the dog must be returned to them. Many shelters/rescues do
require dogs be returned if you can no longer keep them.
If you purchased from a pet store or the breeder will
not take the dog back you should then complete our
listing application.
Please Note: If you need to rehome a dog please
contact us as far in advance as possible. Foster space is
NOT always available. We are volunteers and may not be able
to help you with a few days notice. PLAN AHEAD!