In order to ensure that the best possible match between humans and canines is made, Tundra Spirits has developed a procedure to expedite the adoption process. We strive to match the lifestyles, personalities and environment of both dog and human based on information supplied by the potential adopters in applications and interviews. Our experience with Siberian Huskies and canine behavior affords us the opportunity to evaluate the rescue dogs' personality. Please help us to get your new friendship with a Spirit Sibe off to a lifetime start by reading our procedures carefully. |
1. If you are seriously interested in one of our adoptions please fill out an application. Phone calls concerning a specific adoption cannot be returned unless there is an application on file. Our foster homes are understandably busy caring for their rescues and families, and often are not free to place calls at a reasonable hour. If there is a question that will influence your decision about a particular adoption please contact us at info@tundraspirits.com 2. After submission of a completed application and an adoptive match is agreed upon, arrangements will be made for an interview and home check. Adoptive owners must be prepared to demonstrate their ability and willingness to provide proper food, medical care, exercise and a safe, healthy environment for the adopted husky. A meeting between the adopters and the rescue cannot be arranged until the application/home check is complete. If the dog has not completed a basic obedience course the adoptive owners agree to attend a course approved by Tundra Spirits within 14 days of the adoption. 3. No Tundra Spirits Siberian Husky rescue will be placed in a new home which does not provide an adequately fenced area for exercise and training unless specifically approved in writing by Tundra Spirits. A Siberian Husky must never be allowed to run off-lead unless in a secure/fenced environment. Apartment dwellers and those meeting special criteria for placement without a fenced area must agree to walk the leashed dog regularly. Tundra encourages the adoptive owners to engage in activities that would allow the husky to pull in harness; an activity for which it was bred. Tundra Spirits encourages the new home environment to emphasize the “pack” orientation of Siberian Huskies, by allowing the dog to reside inside the majority of the time. It is a myth that Siberian Huskies prefer to be outdoors in a doghouse year-round away from their “pack”. 4. Unless specifically exempted in writing by Tundra Spirits, the adoptive owners agree to pay an adoption fee of $150 - $200. This fee will be used to recoup the expenses incurred in fostering and updating vaccinations. Tundra Spirits will provide the adoptive owners with all available health/expense records. 5. Our procedures may seem involved, but please keep in mind that these dogs often came to rescue after being incorrectly placed, mistreated or were the result of a “cute puppy” emotional impulse purchase/adoption. |
| If you are interested in any of our Sibes please complete an application. Please be aware that Tundra Spirits is unable to return any call unless a completed questionnaire is on file with us. Once we have your completed questionnaire on file we will contact you ASAP All adoptions require a home check |
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Adoption/Surrender Addendum We would like to clarify some of our adoption/surrender procedures. We have received several applications and inquiries recently that blocked our response with a Spam filter requiring us to “apply” for approval to the sender’s email. Any applications or inquiries received with such a block will NOT be considered. We are a dedicated group of volunteers, folks. We do not have time to “apply” for response approvals. If you are serious about adopting a Tundra rescue, or want an answer to your Sibe question; then be courteous enough to list us as an approved sender when you send your inquiry. If you truly want your Sibe to be considered as a surrender candidate, you MUST give us a name, address and phone number after our initial response. We will not commit our resources to listing a dog if you want to remain a “mystery” person. We are dealing with the future safety and happiness of a living creature and that creature deserves the honesty, sincerity and integrity of all parties. One last observation on our surrender policy. As stated in our mission statement; our first objective is to keep Sibe families together. We will commit our energies 110% if you meet us at least half-way. Please don’t ask our advice and not give us the courtesy of listening. We are the ones correcting the mistakes of the $80 per visit “behaviorists” and “trainers”, or your neighbor “who has had dogs for years”. And we probably won’t even ask for a donation! If you really want to “keep the dog”, then at least make an effort. We know that sometimes the decision can be difficult, but we can see through insincerity very quickly. We haven’t heard a new ending to the “He/she is a wonderful dog but.........” sentence in many years. If we accept the surrender, we promise to find a forever, loving home; your obligation will be to treat your departing friend with dignity. At this time we can only accommodate two special-needs dogs at one time. A foster home for such a dog requires the supreme effort. Dogs in that category include those with behavioral problems. Be prepared to make a surrender donation if your Sibe passes our evaluation. If your surrender needs a health update, you will be expected to pay for inoculations, tests, etc. |
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