Adoption Information

Ohio Puppy Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)3 public charity organization.

We are not a shelter. We foster the rescues in our foster homes, therefore, we do not have hours of operation. All visits with our rescues are by appointment only, after, an application is receive and pre-screened.

Adoption Process Points of Interest:

You must submit an adoption application. In order to do so, you must register first. When email confirmation and password is received, you can then log in and apply. Link to application is found either on the dog's web page or in the Pages of Interest section at the bottom left of the web page, Forms/Applications link.
Application are pre-screened in the order they are received. Please allow 5-7 days for this process
If several applications are submitted for same dog the best match is selected
The dog's Foster Parent will contact applicant via phone or email if pre-screening requirements are met
If "Adoption Pending" is listed along with pet's name, there is an applicant scheduled to meet the dog
Some dogs are adopted out on a spay/neuter contract with a $50.00 deposit
OPR has the right to deny or decline any applicant
OPR will adopt to out of State applicants, however, you must be willing to meet the dog in person in the central Ohio area. We do not ship or transport
All applicants are notified once the adoption has been completed via email

Some of our adoption qualifications:

You must be 24 years of age or older.
You must own your home or have pre-approval from your landlord.
Someone must be available to exercise and socialize your adopted puppy at least once every 3-4 hours during the day.
Puppies under the age of six months are not adopted out to families with children younger than 7 years old.
Someone in the adoptive family (immediate or extended) must have first-hand puppy raising experience if adopting a puppy.
All pets in the applicants home must be up to date with vaccines, visit the vet as recommend, and are altered.

We require that each of our pets are adopted out to a permanent, stable, safe and loving home for their entire lives.

Costs from tax deductible adoption fee's are applied to shelter pull fees, transportation costs, supplies and medical costs.

Tax deductible adoption fee's are listed in each dog's bio.

WHERE DOES THE TAX DEDUCTIBLE ADOPTION FEE GO? -

Many shelters charge Rescue's for pull fees which are anywhere from $50 to $175.00

Many puppy mills charge us a fee per dog.

Our dogs and puppies come not only from Ohio but from PA, MI, IL, VA, WV, GA, MO, OK, IA, TN, KY and IN which involve transportation costs (van rental, driver fee's, GAS, tolls).

VET BILLS - Our biggest expense. OPR many times pays for boarding at the vet for a minimum of two weeks on transports out of state. All animals are thoroughly examined by a certified vet prior to release for adoption. All puppies are wormed and given their first set of shots and all adult dogs are altered, up to date on shots, given heartworm and seasonal flea control, and heartworm tested.

Many rescue groups will not deal with puppies. They have good reason. Puppies who have been placed in shelters, or not properly taken care of in their early weeks, often need vet care. We rarely receive a litter of pups that does not need antibiotics or more when they arrive into our care. One puppy who needs a two or three day hospitalization easily runs us $1000. If one puppy in the litter is sick, they all will require treatment. We have had virus's go through litters that have run up to $8,0000. Once we commit to saving a dog, we commit to the well being of that life and will treat and care for them as one of our own but the costs are high - both emotionally and financially.
SPECIAL NEEDS - OPR often takes in special needs dogs. They may range from needing extended vet care, extended foster care or specialized surgery.  The dogs we rescue from Ohio Puppy Mills typically cost us over $800.00 in vet care.


THERE IS NO PROFIT IN OUR RESCUE - LOTS OF DEBT, LOTS OF HEARTACHE, HEADACHE, STRESS AND

KNOWING YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE TO THAT ONE PRECIOUS LIFE.

Please also check your local shelters

YOU MUST SUBMIT AN ONLINE APPLICATION FROM OUR WEBSITE PRIOR TO CONTACTING OHIO PUPPY RESCUE!

Please review the Adoption Contract which is required to be signed by both adopter and OPR Representative at the time of adoption.

http://www.ohiopuppyrescue.com

Phone: 614-392-2028 (for emergencies only)
Email: OhioPuppyRescue@aol.com