Not yet! We have applied for the status, but you can still claim any donations you make as a charitable donation on your taxes.

The Humane Society is a great resource and we like to work closely with them (and other animal non-profits) when possible. We are considered an animal rescue whereas the Humane Society is a shelter. Both protect unhoused animals, however rescue's are volunteer-run and supported and don't get government funding. Instead of public buildings with kennels, rescues run out of private homes!

The dogs can come from any number of locations. Primarily we will be focusing on taking dogs out of shelters who may be at a high risk of being euthanized due to medical issues, overcrowding, need for training that just can't happen in a shelter environment, or myriad other factors. While we try to learn as much as we can about the background of a specific dog or dogs, we are likely going to be limited in that aspect.

Fostering means you are taking care of a dog for a period of time until it finds its new owner. There are different kids of foster opportunities which can be found further down. Fostered dogs are generally supported by the rescue society you are fostering for, including veterinary bills and food.

Adopting means you pay an adoption fee and keep the dog forever as your own.

While there are some very basic and fundamental requirements and responsibilities to be a foster, the biggest one is to make sure the dog(s) in your care feel safe, protected and loved. This means, feeding them playing with them, training them (as needed), interacting with them, making sure you get them to adoption events as planned by the rescue, making sure they get whatever medical services they need with assistance from the rescue, keeping them clean and groomed and overall, helping them prepare for adoption. You can see more information by reviewing the general foster care agreement.

First and foremost you have to love dogs! You also need to fill out an application from the applications page and email it to us for review. Depending on the dog you foster, there may be specific parameters including but not limited to, no other animals in the home, no children under 12 in the home, must have fenced in yard (again this is really going to depend on the dog!), etc. You also have to be willing to put in the time needed for your specific foster. Some may have medical appointments and treatments that need to be handled, behavioral issues that will need to be worked out with some training (we assist you in this), as well as making sure your dog attends adoption events put on by the rescue, and communicating with the rescue if any issues arise.

This means that you simply fell completely in love with the dog you fostered and have chosen to adopt them.

Absolutely! While you can absolutely have dogs of your own, it is imperative that you keep your animals separate form the foster dog initially. Not all foster dogs are ready to be social with other animals and it may take some time to prepare them and feel comfortable to have them interact together. You must also remember that these dogs usually come from unknown backgrounds and so we can't be sure how they will react. This is why it is important for you to let us know of any developments and to be transparent and honest in your application so we can place the dogs with the best foster for that dog. Another thing to consider ifs that there maybe some medical issues that are contagious so even if you know you're dog will just LOVE to have a friend, be prepared to keep them separated at first.

This may vary depending on the age of the dog, the cost of spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchipping, additional necessary medical care, leash, and collar.

Yes! We accept all major credit cards.

First, fill out an application on our applications page. There are several other qualifications to adopt, including:

• The adopter must be at least 18 years of age and have identification to prove the same.

• The dog MUST be adopted for you, not as a gift for someone else. All dogs must be indoor house pets - meaning they will not live in a crate or kennel outside or in a garage, but in the home with you.

• You will be required to sign a contract (attached here for reference).

• Adopter must be willing to allow a CCR representative to make an adoption follow up, either in person or by telephone.

• Spaying/neutering of dogs adopted through any CCR is mandatory. Your pup may not be old enough to have been altered so you will be required to sign a contract stating you will do the same by a certain date (CCR will do it's best to assist with fees through a vet of their choice). CCR will follow up and if has not been done, we reserve the right to remove the dog from your home until such time as the surgery taken place or permanently.

• Adoption fees are nonrefundable. CCR is a, nonprofit, no-kill humane organization. All funds go to help the animals.

Fill out an application on our applications page and then get all your animal loving friends to do the same!