Adoption Guidelines
- All current pets must be spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccines.
- All dogs must be on Heartworm preventative.
- All dogs must be inside dogs only.
Bluegrass Doberman Rescue reserves the right to place our dogs to families with children over the age of 8 years old provided we have a dog that is a suitable match for children. We may consider adopting to families with younger children if we have a dog that we know has successfully lived with a family that has children of that age.
Here at Bluegrass Doberman Rescue, we do not have each of our animals evaluated by a behaviorist or trainer. Therefore, we cannot provide information about whether or not they would be good dogs for Emotional Support Animals or Service Dogs.
Fence Policy
A fence is required to adopt most dogs from Bluegrass Doberman Rescue. A secure physical fence that is adjacent to the home and fenced on all sides is preferred. Invisible fence will be considered; some exceptions do apply but will be judged on an individual dog basis. Bluegrass Doberman Rescue will not adopt to a home using a doggy door with invisible fence. Nor will Bluegrass Doberman Rescue adopt to a home where invisible fence is used near a busy road.
Bluegrass Doberman Rescue reserves the right to require a fenced yard for specific dogs in our care.
Only mature, settled dogs will be considered for homes without a fenced in yard.
We do not allow dogs to be adopted to homes that perimeter train.
Tie outs, dog runs and kennels are not acceptable forms of fencing.
Bluegrass Doberman Rescue will not make exceptions to the above policy based on a large yard, acreage or farmland. The entire property does not have to be fenced in, just a portion large enough for play and potty trips.