Help us to help them!
Who are you?
Perfect Pets Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit dog rescue licensed by the Department of Agriculture of GA. We rescue all dogs from high-kill shelters in GA, vet them completely and transport them to NY. Currently, we are very small, but we hope that we can win others for our cause and grow in the future to help more GA dogs survive the kill shelters.
Where do you get your dogs from?
99% of our dogs come from kill shelters in GA, the other 1% are owner surrenders we agreed to take in. GA has an overabundance of great dogs that end up in kill shelters, small ones, fluffy ones, puppies, purebred dogs... you name it. Some of the more rural shelters still euthanize their dogs by gassing them which is extremely inhumane and cruel. We try to get the dogs last minute, and many of the dogs we have been adopting into great families were only hours away from being euthanized. We don't work with breeders of any kind!
Where are you located?
We are located out of Elizaville, NY and Red Hook, NY at this point. Our animals are quarantined in Atlanta, GA before they are transported up North by licensed transporters. Adoptions are possible in GA and NY!
How much is the adoption fee?
We ask for $300-$400 (depending on age and breed) which includes all shots, deworming, fecal examination, spay/neuter, microchipping and a first application of Advantix K9 and Heartgard. All dogs over the age of 6 months were tested for heartworms as well. NEW: All our adopted pets come with 30 days of pre-paid health insurance by Shelter care.
All cats and kittens have been spayed/neutered, microchipped, had their first vaccines, fecal and Combo test. Their adoption fees range from $50-$150 depending on age and breed.
Why is it so much?
Please keep in mind that we are not selling dogs. We are adopting them out to a new loving family that will cherish and take care of them. The (sometimes extensive) vet care and transport from GA to NY does cost a lot of money, and we cannot cover everything out of our own pocket. Also, please keep in mind that having a dog costs money. Proper medical care, annual vaccinations and medications will add up to a couple hundred dollars at the very least. You should also be able to cover the vet bill in case of an emergency.
What is your application procedure?
We talk to every potential adopter in person, check vet references and conduct home visits if we think it is necessary. An adoption agreement has to be signed as well. Please, be patient with us. We are all volunteers.
Are donations tax deductible?
Yes, we are a public charity under section 501(c)(3). All donations are tax deductible.
Help! My dog has behavior issues. Can you give me advice?
We are glad to answer any questions you might have. We have found this website very helpful for almost any kind of issue and tips for new puppy owners: http://www.mdspca.org/petcare/behavior.html
We also recommend that you take your dog to a trainer if the problem persists. Contact us for a list of trainers we recommend.