Can a dog with a behavioral or health problems be put for adoption?
Russell Rescue cannot place a dog that is aggressive to humans. Dogs in poor health (i.e. incurable) are also not suitable for adoption. The Rescue does not function as a clearing point for dogs with serious behavior or health problems, but does make every effort to assist or council when an owner seeks advice that might enable them to keep a dog in its current home. Can I use a rescue dog for breeding? ABSOLUTELY, NOT! All animals must be spayed or neutered as part of the placement process, and they are placed strictly as pets. Many of the dogs rescued are not good examples of the breed standard, and often there is no pedigree or record of ancestry. Is there a charge to surrender a dog? If possible, owners are asked to take full responsibility for having the dog’s medical requirements up-to-date, including spaying/- neutering, and a current health certificate as their concerned participation in the process. Donations are also helpful to assist in the expenses involved in the dog’s tem
