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Interested in adopting a pet?

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How to adopt

FARM specializes in hard to place small breed dogs. If you are interested in adopting a specific animal, we ask that you complete an adoption application (Dog / Cat) in advance or in person at the rescue center. The adoption process may take up to one to two weeks to allow us time to review your application and contact your personal and vet references. Our responsibility is to ensure each animal is placed in the home we feel is best suited for that animal.

Adoption fees (special cases may apply)

Fees include spay/neuter, first vaccinations, harness/leash/collar/ID tag (for dogs), heartworm test (for dogs), and microchip. We hope that every adoption is successful; however, we understand special situations may occur. For that reason, FARM’s adoption fees are refundable up to 60 days from the adoption date if you need to return the pet to us.

  • Puppies (under 1 year) $350-$400
  • Dogs 1 year to 5 years $300
  • Dogs 6 years to 10 years $250
  • Dogs over 10 years $200
  • Cats & kittens $100

Preparing for your pet

The following is a list of items that you should have when you take home your pet.

  • Food
  • Bowls
  • Litterbox & litter (for cats)
  • Bed
  • Crate or X-Pen
  • Carrier for transport
  • Toys

Taking your pet home

Your Adopted Dog: The First Two Weeks

Naturally, the first thing you want to do with your new dog is . . . everything! After all, isn’t socialization one of the most important aspects of dog ownership? Yes. But before all of that comes the bond between dog and owner.  Imagine it from the dog’s point of view. He might like you, but he doesn’t know you yet. He’s facing new people, new routines, and new rules all at once. He’s stressed, and every additional challenge adds to the stress. Just like a human, our dog may react by becoming defensive and short-tempered, or fearful and shy.

You can make this transition easier by taking things slowly and simplifying the introduction process. We call this the “Two Week Shutdown”. During these first weeks, avoid unnecessary stressors while the dog settles in, keep everything positive, and take it slowly.

  • Limit introductions to immediate family and caregivers. He doesn’t need to meet your neighbors, your friends, and other animals yet.
  • Avoid long, over stimulating walks. If you have a yard, use that for outside time. Your dog will manage just fine with minimal exercise for this period.
  • Set him up to succeed. That means avoiding complicated training and socializing situations for now. Celebrating his successes together and avoiding harsh corrections will strengthen your bond.
  • Use a crate. It will be a safe haven for him in a time of uncertainty. It also keeps him isolated from other pets, and helps him make good choices like NOT peeing inside or destroying your shoes.
  • Set up a simple and consistent routine from the start. Regular mealtimes, calm leadership, and clear, fair rules will help your new pet get his bearings.
  • Limit bathing and grooming during the honeymoon period.

Every dog is different. Some might jump right in to your life with enthusiasm. Young pups sometimes handle things more easily than older dogs. A very timid or very reactive dog may need extra care, or one coming into a dramatically new environment (e.g., a former yard dog moving into a condo). But any new dog, especially one coming out of a chaotic shelter environment, will go through an adjustment period.

So slow it down! It will make for a better “honeymoon period” and save you both a lot of stress down the road.

Additional resources

https://www.petfinder.com/dogs/bringing-a-dog-home/tips-for-first-30-days-dog/

http://www.dogstardaily.com/free-downloads

Fallston Animal Rescue Movement, Inc.  (FARM), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established by Greg and Barbara Bertling in 2000, is often the difference between life and death for many rescued pets. FARM’s mission is to rescue pets from local shelters who either “run out of time” or are “deemed unadoptable” due to medical issues, behavioral issues, or age.  Rescued pets receive required medical care (emergency, routine, and specialty), behavior modification, and training, as well as boarding, food, grooming, and shelter. Thousands of pets have been rescued and adopted since FARM’s inception.

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