RESCUE

ATRHC works with shelters, Humane Societies, and some private owners with dogs that have special needs. The special needs range from physical abuse to health issues. Our goal is to rehabilitate these dogs back to an adoptable state and find them permanent homes.

ATRHC's process of rescue involves the following:

1.  Phone interview with shelter, clinic, or private party to see if dog meets criteria.   (Criteria is that it has been abused, neglected, has behavior problems, or skin
     problems.)
2.  Meet in person to interview again and evaluate the dog.
3.  If it is a surrender, they sign an agreement and make a donation for the dogs care and
     sign off the vet records.

If it is an adoption they have to bring all the family members to the interview and other dog(s) living in their home. The decision to accept a dog is based on the answers in the interview to: the questions, their body language, and their interaction with the dog.

If all the criteria is met and the adoption proceeds forward then the adopters sign an adoption agreement and pay an adoption fee. ATRHC does do a premise check prior to the adoption.