Up For Adoption
Adoption Policy
Saving the lives of these wonderful dogs is only the beginning of North Texas Samoyed Rescue, Inc.'s mission. Our ultimate goal is to see them placed in loving, forever homes where both the dog and its adoptive family can live "happily ever after." To this end, we make every effort to find the best fit of rescued Sammy with adoptive home. Except in very rare instances, unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of NTSRI, adopters must reside no more than 250 miles from our home base in Dallas, Texas.
Each rescued Samoyed that enters our program is immediately examined by a veterinarian and treated for any medical problems that may exist. The dog is also vaccinated, placed on heartworm preventative, and microchipped for identification purposes. Intact dogs that come into NTSRI's rescue program are spayed or neutered; NTSRI does not allow intact dogs to be adopted under any circumstances. Each dog is then placed in foster care with an NTSRI volunteer, who evaluates the dog for personality and behavioral traits.
Prospective adopters are required to complete NTSRI's Adoption Application. The information on the application helps us to determine which, if any, of the dogs in our program best fits your preferences, lifestyle, and home environment. After we receive and review your Adoption Application, we will be in a position to set up an appointment for you to meet with us, interact with the dog(s) and interview the foster caregiver. This initial visit will be done on our premises. Before an adoption can be finalized, NTSRI requires that a second visit, to the prospective adopter's home, also be made by an NTSRI volunteer.
Once you have chosen a rescued Samoyed (or the Sammy has chosen you!), our standard Rescue Adoption Agreement (different from the initial Application) must be signed. A requested adoption donation of $250 helps to defray NTSRI's costs. On average, NTSRI's actual expenditure for each dog we rescue is $300-400. So, as you can see, your adoption donation covers only a small portion of what we actually spend; however, it does help us to continue saving Samoyed lives.
For more detailed information on our adoption policy, contact us at ntsfrescue@aol.com. Click here to access our Adoption Application.
Bonnie
Bonnie is a gorgeous and very healthy girl, about 2 years old. She
was an owner surrender. As a young female, she is very playful and
affectionate, gets along well with the other dogs in her foster home,
and loves her toys. She also gets along well with children and
would probably love a home where she would get lots of attention and be
spoiled, as she deserves!
Layla
Layla arrived in the NTSRI program on May 30, 2010. She was a stray picked up by the shelter in Pratt, Kansas. On the day she was to be euthanized, the shelter manager's wife stepped in to save her life. NTSRI president Lynn Sluder then drove to meet her halfway, in Oklahoma City, and bring her into our program.
Layla is approximately 2-3 years old and weighs 57 pounds. She has had all of her vaccinations and is spayed. On her initial visit to NTSRI's vet, it was discovered that she has Stage 1 heartworms. Layla began her heartworm treatment on June 7, and she will need to remain in her foster home for one month after the treatment. She is quite healthy and young, and expected to make a fully recovery. After that, she should be ready for her forever home. She is a very sweet girl and a good eater and is adjusting well to her new foster home and the other dogs there.
Noelle
Noelle is a Sammy mix -- possibly with Finnish Spitz. She was rescued from an Arkansas shelter. Against our wishes, they spayed her and put her on a truck the very next day to NTSRI in Texas. Fortunately, she survived the trip without any complications; however, we would have much preferred that she had not undergone the surgery until she reached us. She is probably about 4 years old. Noelle has blossomed under the care of her foster "mom" and is no longer as insecure as she was when she first came to NTSRI. She craves attention and companionship -- either from humans or other dogs. She plays very well with the other animals in her foster home (which include both dogs and cats) and loves to run and play chase with the other dogs in the back yard.
Sparky
Sparky was rescued from an un-air conditioned kill shelter in Killeen, Texas, where they had labeled him as a "Chow"!! He's approximately 1-2 years old and is in excellent health. If you're looking for a Sammy in a smaller package, Sparky may be the one for you. He is quite small for a Samoyed, but he certainly has the personality and other traits of the breed! He gets along very well with children and other dogs, and we are working to help him to shed a few extra pounds.
Trinity
Trinity is a gorgeous girl who was rescued from the San Antonio shelter. She is a big girl, but very much a Sammy in both looks and personality. We believe that she is 5-7 years old.
Trinity would do best in a one-dog home with an experienced owner, as she can be a bit bossy at times. She is very intelligent, very verbal, and loves to be around people. She is crate trained, housebroken, and in excellent health.
MORE RESCUES AVAILABLE...
If you or someone you know is interested in adopting a rescued Samoyed, but perhaps you reside in another state, we invite you to visit the Samoyed Rescue Alliance website. There, you'll find the only comprehensive and all-inclusive listing available on the Web of Samoyed rescue groups throughout the country, along with contact information. Simply click on the logo below.
