Policies

1. These Pets are not for sale, they are for adoption. The adoption fee is used to help offset some of our cost.
2. We do not adopt to persons under 21 years of age. If under 21, a parent must be present to sign papers.
3. The adoption fee is not a sales price but a non-refundable donation to our non profit organization.
4. Pets cannot be sold, given away, disposed of in any way or at any time.
5. Its a RUFF Life Rescue must be contacted within 15 days of changed address.
6. All pets over 6 months of age will be altered(spay or neutered) before the adoption is final. A spay /neuter clause is listed in the contract for pets under 6 months of age, we demand strict adherance to this policy. Verification is required.
7. Its a RUFF Life Rescue does NOT under any circumstance ship any of our adoptable pets, please do NOT ask..
8. All adopted pet(s) must remain up to date on all shots, rabies, medical treatment, etc.
9. All pets are adopted "as is". Pets are adopted into a new home with all known illnesses, injuries, etc.
10. We have an adoption contract which requires you to return the animal to our rescue if at anytime you should no longer be able to keep your pet. It the pet(s) can not longer be cared for, it must be returned to us with an up to date shots, rabies, medical treatment, etc. "unless other arrangements are made" Appropriate time must be given for us to fine a place for the pet.
11. Upon receipt of application, Its a RUFF Life Rescue has the right to accept or refuse any person at anytime applying for a pet.
12. You must be willing to spend the time and money needed to feed, train, and provide medical care for your pet.

13. YES, we do adopt out of state, however the pet must be picked up at the foster home.

14. If you rent we MUST verify with your landlord that you are to adopt the pet you have applied for, NO EXCEPTIONS.

It's a RUFF Life Rescue

North Lima, OH 44452

234-759-4100 info@ruffliferescue.com