A&S Rescue

We have successfully adopted out over 3000 dogs with only six returns. Those numbers are rarely seen in the rescue world. Please understand, the dogs we rescue always—100% of the time—come first. The bully breeds are vulnerable to a variety of human-caused issues, so we need to make sure these rescues end up with the right humans—physically, emotionally, environmentally, and forever. We require a fenced in yard, training (which is for the human as much as the dog), and an adoption fee. We do background checks, house visits, and ask a lot of questions. 1. APPLICATION We require that you complete and return a signed copy of the A & S Adoption Application. On this form, we require both a personal and veterinarian reference. 2. INITIAL CALL TO FOSTER PARENT After reviewing your application, A&S will contact you to discuss the dogs available for adoption. Please be patient while we review your application. We want to make sure the match is a perfect one! We will phone you immediately after the application review is completed. 3. HOME VISIT Before meeting any of our available dogs, an A&S volunteer will visit your home to perform a “home check.” The purpose of this visit is to verify any information you have listed on the application (i.e. fenced-in yard, crate, etc.) and to assure the dog will be kept inside as a member of the family. 4. MEETING THE AVAILABLE DOGS After your application has been approved, you will be invited to meet the AmStaffs and Pit Bulls of your choice. We encourage you to look at all of the available dogs in our program which fit your profile. Most of our dogs are in foster homes in Northern Illinois; A&S will contact the foster family to arrange a meeting. All members of the family (including other dogs) are required to attend this initial meeting to assure a good match! 5. ADOPTION CONTRACT & FEES To finalize the adoption, we will need a signed contract. Our adoption fees for adults range from $200-350, and puppies are $475. Each fee is charged in accordance with the amount of medical care the dog has received at the time of adoption.