Page 2 Requirements & Process

Texas-Oklahoma-Louisiana

7215 Airport Blvd.

Houston, Texas 77061-3914
tri-staterescue@sbcglobal.net

Adoption Requirements

Tri-State Bloodhound Rescue Inc. devotes considerable time, effort and money toward the welfare of the rescues.  We strive to match each bloodhound with the right home; one that will be a happy forever home.  Adoptions are decided on the degree of compatibility of the dog and the prospective family and not on a first-come, first-served basis.  We recognize that each dog and each adoptive home is unique.  Adoption requires the following:  

• Knowledge of the breed
• Financial resources to properly care for a bloodhound
• Clean water and nutritious food
• Indoor homes only….dogs will Not  be placed to live strictly outdoors
• Substantial above ground cyclone fencing or a privacy fence enclosure, with a 5' height and 900 sq. ft. minimum. Exceptions are made on a case by case basis.
• Regular veterinary care, monthly heartworm prevention as well as flea/tick prevention
• Substantial daily exercise and human interaction
• Other dogs and cats in a home must also be spayed or neutered unless there is a Verifiable medical reason why they are not.
• Adherence to the terms of the Adoption Agreement

Adoption Process

• Complete an Adoption Application and email or mail the application for processing
• We will notify you when we have finished processing your application.
• The appropriate foster home will be notified and contact you.  Please note that the foster of the rescue will make the final determination as to the compatibility of their foster and the prospective adopter.
• If agreement is reached, a time will be scheduled for us to meet.  All transportation is the responsibility of the adoptive home but TSBR will assist with transportation whenever possible. 
• Upon acceptance of your new dog, an Adopter’s Agreement must be signed by the adopter.  Please be advised this is a legally binding document.