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Last updated 8/3/10 @ 3:00 p.m.
Please be sure to read all the info about our puppy adoption requirements. Young puppies require a lot of time, dedication, exercise, socialization and training. They should not be left alone, crated during the day for more than 4-5 hours total. If you work long hours away from home, then a young pup is probably not the best match for you; please consider adopting one of our older puppies or adult dogs.
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*Please
Read*: Things to know about DAWS' Puppy Program
- DAWS, whenever possible, rescues puppies that are at risk of euthanasia
in out-of-state Pounds. Thankfully, there are not many young puppies needing
help in Connecticut
municipal pounds due to spay-neuter education and responsible pet ownership
in our state. However, there are many parts of the country that are still
facing a huge overpopulation of puppies and have to put many to sleep for
lack of homes. Through networks of volunteers that are working to transport
dogs and puppies out of these high-kill areas to shelters in the Northeast,
we are frequently able to bring puppies here for adoption into good homes.
- Puppies under the age of 4 months generally stay in volunteer foster homes. When we post a puppy for adoption , it will indicate under the picture whether the pup is in foster care or at the shelter.
*If you are interested in a puppy who is in foster care, please download and email an application to dawsvolunteer@yahoo.com
A volunteer will contact you about the status of your
application. If your application is approved, a meeting will be
scheduled to meet the pup, usually at the shelter. If you like
the puppy upon meeting, then the adoption will be finalized.
*If
you are interested in a puppy who is staying at the shelter, please
visit our shelter during our Open House hours. Once you have met
the puppy, you can fill out an application or bring a completed one with you. Your application will be processed. If approved,
the adoption will be finalized usually within a few days.
- We get a lot of interest in puppies and are committed to finding each
one the best possible home. Please be realistic about your
lifestyle and your ability to provide the time, commitment, and
training necessary to raise a puppy.
- DAWS strongly recommends that adopters enroll their new puppies in an obedience or training class by 6 months of age. Proper obedience
training is essential in order for a puppy to develop into a
well-mannered adult. DAWS also strongly recommends the crate-training method for housebreaking and other training needs.
- Puppies are usually spayed/neutered before adoption. DAWS follows the best practices of leading animal welfare organizations, such as Best Friends Sanctuary, ASPCA, and HSUS. These well-respected groups advocate and perform pediatric spay/neuter surgery, which has been practiced in the shelter community for the past 20 years. The many reasons for performing pediatric spay/neuter include ensuring adopted animals do not contribute to companion animal overpopulation and reducing the likelihood of reproductive cancers and related health issues. At DAWS, our goal is to alter every animal that is at least 7-weeks-old and in good health.
For more information on pediatric spay/neuter, please see the following links:
http://www.aspcapro.org/pediatric-spayneuter.php
http://www.bestfriends.org/archives/forums/pediatric.html#four
http://www.danesonline.com/earlyspayneuter.htm
- The adoption fee for DAWS-born puppies is $250 which covers: post birthing foster care, initial exam, age-appropriate vaccinations (adopter will be responsible for additional vaccines), de-worming, flea/tick preventative, spay/neuter and any other medical care as needed.
- Young puppies, especially those under 5 months old, need a tremendous amount of time, training, exercise and socialization. We do not recommend that pups under 5 mos. old be left alone for more than 4-5 hours total during the day. If you work outside of the home or very long hours, then an older puppy or adult dog would be a better choice for you.
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