Heath’s Haven Rescue & Sanctuary is a home-based special needs rescue and sanctuary for dogs with neurological issues, spinal injuries, paralysis, and mobility issues. Heath’s Haven takes in dogs that are at risk of euthanasia in shelters as well as private parties. Each dog is given access to a specialist and provided with any recommended diagnostics (MRI, spinal taps, X-Rays, blood work, etc.) and surgical treatment. The dogs are then rehabilitated with an individualized program of hydrotherapy, acupuncture, and/or physical therapy. Once the dog is physically stable and cleared by their specialist, the are provided with the opportunity to find their forever family, no matter how long it takes.
The dogs rescued by Heath’s Haven are never transferred to other rescues and they are never euthanized unless their quality of life is poor or euthanasia is medically necessary. Heath’s Haven takes pride in being committed to their special needs dogs from the moment they arrive at the rescue, until the moment they arrive in their forever homes. It is well known and understood that finding the perfect home for a special needs dog can take time, so the dogs are safe until that day arrives.
Dogs that are severely medically challenged and dogs requiring hospice care, live out the rest of their years as a sanctuary resident with dignity and love.
Adoption Policy
ADOPTION PROCESS:
We do not adopt dogs on a first come first serve basis. Our number one priority is finding the BEST home for the dog. With your help, the adoption process can be conducted in a timely manner.
To be considered as an adopter, you must be 21 years of age or older.
Only approved adopters can meet our animals.
If you are currently at the legal limit of dogs allowed in your city/county you will not be approved.
Once we have received your application, we will start contacting your personal and veterinarian references. Please, let them know we will be contacting them so the process moves efficiently. After all of your references have been contacted, we will schedule a home visit. If possible, we will try to arrange a “meet & greet” at the same time with the animal you are interested in (for local adopters). If you are not local, we will be contacting a volunteer to help with the home visit.
If/when you are approved, you will begin the two-week trial period. During this time, Heath’s Haven will be responsible for providing any necessary medical treatment, food, collars/leashes, and any required medications and/or supplements. Once the trial period is over and you have decided to officially adopt, the adoption donation of $300 can be mailed or sent via Paypal or Venmo. If you decide not to adopt, the animal must be returned to Heath’s Haven.
**If you are adopting from out of state, we will do our best to help accommodate transportation by air/ground transport, depending on the special needs of the animal. Ultimately, you as the adopter are responsible for arranging transport, but we will help however we can.
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