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FAQ's
for Leo Rescue Ontario
Where do the Leos in rescue come
from?
The Leos
we get into rescue come to us from many different sources. They may come to us from shelters or
veterinary clinics. They can come to
us as a result of a broken home, death of the owner, illness, financial
hardship, or job transfer. Sometimes
they are found abandoned or hurt and are turned over to us by the person
who found them. But many also come
to us because they are problem dogs in that they have not been trained or
socialized, or have medical conditions that require on-going veterinary
care. In other words, our Leos come
to us under a variety of circumstances.
How long will I have to wait to
get a Leo from Leo Rescue Ontario ?
This
will depend upon availability. The
nature of rescue being what it is, dogs can become available at a moment's
notice. We do not, however, place
our dogs on a ‘first-come-first-serve’ basis. We evaluate each dog and do our best to
match the dog based on its needs and how well the prospective adopter will
be able to meet those needs.
Can we pick our own dog?
Since
each dog that comes into rescue is evaluated for health and temperament, it
is best if Leo Rescue Ontario’s
Co-ordinators determine the best home for each individual dog. Placements are made by considering any
on-going therapy, training and medical care required by each dog. In all cases, however, the decision must
be made with the brain, not the heart.
For example, some dogs are not used to other pets or children, which
is why we will not place a rescue dog in a home where it may be faced with
challenges it is not capable of handling.
While we are unable to make any guarantees given the limited history
we have on some of the dogs turned over to us, we do our best to match the
right dog to the right home.
Can we get a puppy?
It is
very seldom that puppies end up in rescue.
The majority of dogs in rescue are mature and have emotional and/or
physical baggage that needs to be addressed.
How much does a Leo from Leo Rescue
Ontario cost?
The
cost of any given Leo from Leo Rescue
Ontario will depend upon the amount of veterinary care and
training required. Naturally this
varies from dog to dog, which is why our adoption fees are designed to
recover our costs and are determined on an individual basis.
What if the Leo we adopt doesn’t
work out in our family?
Many of
the dogs we get at Leo Rescue
Ontario have had their trust in humans broken, which is why
the Rescue Committee makes every effort to make sure the dogs are paired
appropriately with the right family.
The dogs are evaluated and worked with to enable us to learn as much
as possible about them and help us place them in a suitable home based on
their individual needs.
Prospective
adopters are required to complete a detailed questionnaire. ( Link to our Adoption Application Form
). In addition to this, prospective
adopters are subject to an in-home visit and interview by one of our Rescue
Co-ordinators.
Despite
all the hard work that goes into finding the right home for each dog,
sometimes things just don’t work out.
For this reason, we give all adoptive families an initial trial
period. If during this time you find
your new friend is not a good fit for you, the dog must be returned to Leo Rescue Ontario. Bear in mind though that trust issues are
a huge problem with most rescues and it may take lots of love, patience and
time before your dog starts to feel like a member of the family.
Please
click here "Adoption Info / Helpful Tips"
to find out how you can help your new friend settle in to her new life as
smoothly as possible.
Where are the dogs that come
into Leo
Rescue Ontario housed while they are awaiting placement in their
new homes?
The
facility most often used to house our rescued Leos is located just north of
Barrie in Simcoe County. Orovale
Kennels, run by our Rescue Director Gail Bishop, gives a temporary loving
home to in need Leonbergers. While
at the facility, dogs are evaluated relative to their health, temperament, and general
conditions, as well as any behavioural challenges that may be present.
If you have
questions that have not yet been answered, please email us at Info@LeoRescueOntario.com We
are happy to respond to all inquiries.
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