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The Charlie Project Dog Rescue

David Adams

June 25, 2024

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The Charlie Project Dog Rescue

#100 in United States, #7 in Wisconsin, #3 in Milwaukee

http://thecharlieprojectdogrescue.com

thecharlieprojectdogrescue@gmail.com

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Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

We are a 501c3 non-profit whose mission is to focus on Spay/ Neuter to reduce homeless pets. We provide transport and rescue to shelters to breeder releases. Every dog deserves a home. The creation of The Charlie Project Dog Rescue was motivated by the experiences of my cherished dog who was initially intended to be a stud dog. A Pomeranian, who looked beautiful but endured congenital health issues stemming from his background in micro and commercial breeding operations. Not one record of health testing was done to prove he was a champion sire. A reputable breeder would've conducted multitudinous testing. This would include x-rays, dna structure analysis, on and on...... A reputable breeder goes for perfection, they desire to preserve breeds. Sadly, Charlie was just eyeballed for cuteness and at 10lbs he was considered too large to stud. His day was comprised of injections, pills, eyedrops, liquid medicines, many stays in the hospital in chronic pain. Rest in Peace my sweet boy. I envision a future where breeding dogs is revolutionized by mandatory full DNA work ups, comprehensive health testing, hip evaluations, ultimately breaking this cycle. Let's leave Breeding to the Professionals. Let's put an end towards needless suffering, while also addressing the volume of dogs suffering due to lack of spay and neuter accountability issue. All Dogs Deserve homes! Those eyes. Have you ever stared into a dog's eyes who is about to lose their life? A heartbreaking truth most choose to ignore is that the "pretty dogs" deserve a chance at life too. Many criticize that we rescue breeder releases, we show love and compassion for ALL. We choose all to save. My heartfelt desire is for a society where spaying and neutering, are mandated. Curbing excessive litters and shelter dumping, holding those accountable who mistreat and abandon dogs. Eradicating cruelty and celebrate the dogs as the magnificent creatures they are. They deserve a new life and someone can help. That person is you, me, us, all of us. Did you ever notice a dog just simply loves? Having no choice in who picks them, takes them. They simply love My story, briefly... as a child growing up I brought home every stray animal I found. By age 15, I was spending weekends cleaning kennels at Anderson Animal Shelter in South Elgin IL. I continued my volunteer work through my children's youth, but when I became an empty nester I became heavily involved in different rescues. I started doing transport for several different rescues when I moved to Twin Lakes, and if you ask me to this day, I wouldn't take it back. I enjoyed every rescue I worked with and tried to blend every different style of Rescue I have learned. I'm very thankful for each person who mentored me and still are actively helping me now! A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO RESCUE! More about our goal. In simpler terms, It is to seek the best interests of the dog and to find a home regardless of whether they are in a shelter, an owner surrender dog, or a dog coming out of a breeder situation. Several dogs such as unsold older puppies, wrong color or improperly coated puppies, may need more help than others to find their forever home. In addition, some dogs are surrendered by owners who can no longer take care of them for unforeseen circumstances. A large portion of our fees are transportation. You may notice higher fees on some breeds and that is because times are hard for everyone in the non profit and private sector. Food costs are rising, housing, gas. Let's face it times are hard and donations are becoming a strain on most people. With some dogs, vetting can be in the thousands of dollars, and we have will ask for no cost for that dog. Just for a forever foster. Other pups run into costs far more than the adoption fee due their vetting , to surgeries, illnesses, medical needs. We also do this for other dogs and puppies based on age or breed to find them a great home. Our costs don't make us money, we are non profit, it literally goes back into the dogs. Our reward is seeing these companions go to fantastic homes A large majority of our dogs are puppies. We insist, actually it's the law, that any adopted dog be altered! Therefore, reducing the population of dogs in shelters. We do also take in shelter dogs and owner relinquishments. One by one, if they all get altered, hopefully there will no longer be the need for shelters and rescues. People must stop believing that their dog of five different breeds needs to experience childbirth or that it will be fun for their kids to raise puppies. Or that they will "take away a dog's manhood". STOP! Really? Spay/Neuter helps prevent certain cancers, decreases aggressive behavior, marking, desire to roam and your pet will live a longer healthier life. Our animals will be altered by 6 months, and you will sign a contract at the time of adoption.

Mission and Vision

The Charlie Project's Mission is to provide loving homes where they are treated like family and have a warm place to lay their head at night with responsible pet parents. That is why we have such a lengthy application. I must reiterate our focus to educate on spay/ neuter to prevent unwanted litters. Encourage owners to utilize trainers and other resources to properly train and socialize your dog, resulting in less shelter dogs.

Adoption Policy

OUR PROCESS 01. Apply We appreciate you wanting to bring a dog into your home. In order for us to find the right pet for you, we need you to submit an adoption application. 02. Review We will review your application upon receipt. If we have any questions or concerns, we will contact you for clarity. 03. Home Visit Once your application review is complete, a The Charlie Project Dog Rescue volunteer will contact you and discuss all-things pet. During the home visit, we look for potential hazards for the dog that the adopter may not have considered. All household members must be present during the home visit. This includes all pets. 04. Finding Your Pet Once approved to adopt, the search for your dog begins. Volunteers will begin to evaluate pets currently in our foster care program who may be a good fit for you and your family. We would also be open to discussing dogs in our care that you are specifically interested in. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • We will not discuss adoption details regarding any particular dog if you have not yet applied to adopt. • The Charlie Project Dog Rescue is a 100% volunteer, non-profit organization. We will make every effort to schedule your home visit in a timely manner. Please be patient with us…the dogs need our time too. • All dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on all shots prior to adoption • Adoption fees range from $500-$800, based on the age and health of each individual animal.

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David Adams

June 25, 2024

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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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