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June 25, 2024

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Companion Pet Rescue

#100 in United States, #4 in Connecticut, #2 in Bridgeport

http://cprdogs.com

cprtransport@gmail.com

Companion Pet Rescue & Transport (CPR) was founded in 2004 and rescues over 2,500 dogs per year thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers! CPR is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We have an adoption center in Southbury CT, as well as weekly events, and if your heart is set on a specific pup that has not yet arrived at our adoption center, you can pick up directly from our amazing transport! Please watch the video on the transport page to learn more about the transport process! Submitting an application is the first step.

Mission and Vision

In addition to to rescuing & rehoming dogs, we promote our own spay/neuter outreach program that allows us to assist families that need this service but can't afford it. Companion Pet Rescue's name was chosen very deliberately ‚ we focus our efforts on friendly, social, loving companion pets. We rarely assist in placing dogs with special needs or aggression ‚we simply are not equipped to rescue these dogs, as our dogs are heavily socialized with others (a doggy daycare environment), or in foster homes, almost all of which have children and other pets. While we always have more dogs in need than foster homes to help, we focus on the positive and what we can accomplish, this helps us save thousands of dogs in need!

Adoption Policy

1. The adopter is taking possession of the dog to be responsible for it as his/her own dog and companion. The dog will be treated as a family member with loving care and affection.2. The dog will live inside the adopter's home. The adopter will not let the dog run loose or roam, never chain the dog, and never leave the dog outdoors when no one is home.3. The adopter will not have the dog attack-trained nor use it for any purpose other than companionship. The adopter will not have the dog's ears cropped nor have its tail docked.4. a) The adopter will take the dog to a licensed veterinarian within 2 weeks of adoption. The adopter will provide all required and needed veterinary care, including yearly wellness visits and prompt treatment by a licensed veterinarian for any illness or injury.b) Your adoption fee reflects costs that our rescue has already incurred on the dog (spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, transport, care). It is not an "all inclusive" fee for the next year so be prepared that this fee is the first expense in a long line of expenses.c) If adopting a puppy: The adopter understands that puppies require a series of booster vaccinations, and the puppy has had a minimum of 2 under CPRs care. The puppy will need additional vaccinations which are the adopter's responsibility.d) All pets adopted from CPR need a Lymes vaccination after adoption unless noted otherwise.e) If your dog has visible stitches, they can be removed 14 days after spay/neuter date.5. The dog will be given heartworm preventative tablets every month, all year long, and will be heartworm tested annually.6. The adopter affirms that no member of his/her household has been convicted of an animal welfare law violation such as neglect, cruelty, abandonment etc.7. The adopter will ensure proper licensing of the dog and will attach the appropriate license tags and personal identification tag to a non-choke collar to be worn at all times.8. The adopter is adopting the dog for his/ herself and will not give away or sell the dog, even as a gift to a friend or family member. The adopter must notify CPR immediately if he/ she can no longer care for or keep the dog and agrees to work with CPR on re-homing the dog. If the dog is over five months old, CPR will require a trainer's report in order to help place the dog if the dog has been in the adopter's home for more than three months. We may move the dog to a foster home at our discretion, based on availability. If, many months or years post-adoption, you attempt to return an untrained and/or aggressive adult dog, please understand that it may not be possible to assist you. In some cases, when we can safely do so, we may be able assist your dog, but it is YOUR dog and was YOUR responsibility to train the dog and prevent issues. For this reason, we again encourage you to commit to professional training after adoption. Because you committed to the dog, you will be expected to foster the dog until adoption, bring the dog to events, and help us help the dog find a committed home.9. The adopter agrees to accept responsibility and ownership of the dog at his/ her own risk and releases CPR and its agents from any and all liability arising out of possession and ownership of the dog.10. The adopter agrees that he/ she is assuming total financial responsibility for the dog as of the date of taking custody of the dog. CPR and its agents will not be held responsible for any damages or expenses (veterinary or other, "pre-existing" or other) incurred by the adopter.CPR provides a free 30 days of pet insurance with each adoption through Trupanion. Every adopter is REQUIRED to activate the Trupanion pet insurance by the date of adoption for the free 30 days. There is no wait period for accident or illness coverage once you have signed up. Trupanion coverage begins immediately upon registration by the adopter. You MUST line it up with 24 hours of adopting your new dog. You can contact Trupanion at 888.733.2685 or www.trupanion.com to sign up. The insurance plan is NOT active until you activate it. Adopters are not required to continue with insurance after the free 30 days are up, but it is strongly recommended.11. CPR is diligent in caring for the pups when they are rescued and we make our best guess as to breed mix and age, in conjunction with our vets. We rarely know for sure what breeds make up a rescued pup and often it's a mix of several. CPR makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee as to the health, age, breed mix or disposition of this dog. CPR makes no representation or guarantee that the dog does not bite.12. The dog is not to ride loose in the bed of trucks, convertibles, or left in a car for any excessive period of time, or in warm (over 70 degrees) or very cold weather.13. The adopter agrees not to leave small children unsupervised with the dog at any time, and not to allow children to ride, crawl on, or jump on the dog.14. The adopter agrees to permit CPR to inquire about and enforce any of the above conditions and requirements at any time after adoption. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE ABOVE PROVISIONS MAY RESULT IN FORFEITURE OF THE DOG TO CPR.15. The adopter agrees that he/ she will bring no claim, action, demand, suit in law or equity against CPR, its agents or officers by reason of this adoption and hereby releases CPR, its officers, veterinarians or agents from any and all actions, suits, claims and demands arising from this adoption and this Agreement.16. By voluntarily signing this agreement, the adopter is entering into a legal and binding contract with CPR. Breach of any term(s) of this agreement is deemed actionable by CPR. In the event there is a violation of the agreement, the adopter agrees to pay a minimum of $750.00 in liquidated damages plus any court costs and attorney's fees. Payment of damages shall not excuse the adopter from returning the dog to CPR. The adopter agrees to waive any challenge to venue and agrees that the appropriate venue for this matter is the State of Tennessee, and the County of Madison. The adopter agrees to accept service of process by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address provided in this adoption contract, and specifically waives any right to receive personal service.17.THE ADOPTER MAY RETURN THE DOG WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF RECEIPT OF THE DOG FOR A COMPLETE REFUND OF ADOPTION FEE (MINUS $25 PROCESSING FEE, and minus the quarantine fee is a MA resident) FOR ANY REASON, INCLUDING HEALTH, TEMPERAMENT, APPEARANCE OR ANY OTHER REASON. AFTER THAT TIME, NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN.

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David Adams

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David Adams is a man of many passions, but his love for dogs stands above all. He is not only a dog lover, but also the founder of an innovative platform called Sniffspot. This unique platform connects dog owners with private property owners who are willing to rent out their space for off-leash playtime. While the idea of Sniffspot was initially conceived by his wife, Rebecca, David has been the driving force behind its remarkable success, tirelessly overseeing its growth and development. David's dedication to providing safe and enjoyable spaces for dogs to play, explore, and socialize is evident in his unwavering commitment to Sniffspot. He strongly believes that dogs need ample space and opportunities to stretch their legs and have fun. As a result, he has worked tirelessly to build a network of private property owners across the country who share his vision and are willing to offer their space for the benefit of dogs and their owners. Despite his busy schedule, David always finds time to indulge in his passion for the great outdoors. He loves nothing more than exploring new hiking trails and embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures. Whenever he is not working on Sniffspot, he can often be found hiking or visiting multi-acre fenced sniffspots with his two beloved dogs, Soba and Toshii. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the fresh air, breathtaking scenery, and the sense of freedom that comes with being in nature. David is based in Salem, MA.

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