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Bluebonnet Animal Rescue Network

David Adams

June 25, 2024

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Bluebonnet Animal Rescue Network

#100 in United States, #22 in Texas

http://bluebonnetrescue.org

barn@lonestarmail.net

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Whitewright, TX

Bluebonnet Animal Rescue Network (BARN) was founded in 2013 to help animals in North Texas, and especially in the Texoma area. We are an IRS-designated 501(c)(3) non-profit tax-exempt organization, so your donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. We do not have an expensive facility to maintain nor do we have any paid staff, so all donations go directly to the care of the animals we rescue. Our volunteers have spent years rescuing an assortment of animals -- from a vulture with a broken wing to feral cats to dogs who were dumped in our rural area. We fostered for another organization for a few years before forming BARN. We focus on farm-friendly dogs, including livestock guardian breeds such as Great Pyrenees, Akbash, and Anatolian Shepherd. While we focus on livestock guardian breeds, we don't strictly limit our intake to any breed or size, so please be sure to take a look at all of our available pets to see if your next best friend may be here waiting for you! We are always looking for more volunteers, including foster homes. And of course, as a non-profit organization, we always appreciate donations of time, services, dollars, and supplies. We usually have a LOT of big dogs in foster, and grooming appointments are expensive, so we are especially glad to have volunteers help us with this task. We would also be glad to have your help spreading the word about Bluebonnet Animal Rescue -- through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any other social media you use. Give us a call and let us know how you would like to help! BARN is based at Windsong Ranch in Whitewright, TX. This is a private, working ranch, so visits are by appointment only.

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Adoption Fees Our adoption fees vary according to the age and type of dog. We try to include the adoption fee on the bio page for each dog, but if you don't see a fee listed, please ask. What Your Adoption Fee Includes All BARN animals will receive the following before leaving for their new homes: • Spay/neuter - We believe that spaying and neutering is the only way to stop the overpopulation problem in our society. Spaying and neutering prevents reproductive diseases and helps to prevent undesirable behaviors. We will not adopt to homes with unaltered dogs. • Microchip - Microchips allow for the animal to be quickly and easily traced back to their owner. Most vets, and all shelters, have microchip scanners and animals are scanned on intake. • Vaccinations - All BARN animals receive DHPP and Rabies vaccinations. DHPP prevents two of the deadliest diseases to dogs: parvo and distemper. Depending on where the dog has been treated on intake to our rescue, BARN animals may also have received vaccinations against Leptospirosis and Kennel Cough (Bordetella). • Dewormer and flea preventative • Heartworm test and monthly prevention if HW negative or treatment if HW positive Requirements For Adoption In order to be considered as an adopter, you must be 21 years of age or older. If renting or leasing your home or apartment, you must have the prior consent of your landlord. The first step in our adoption process is for a potential adopter to fill out our online application. The information provided in the application will help us to assist you in making the best choice for your family and individual situation. PLEASE NOTE: The service we subscribe to for our applications does not work well with mobile devices, so we recommend that you use a PC or laptop computer to complete the application. We've had several folks tell us that when they complete the application on their phone or iPad, they get to the end and can't submit. We know that's frustrating. If you don't have access to a PC, send us an e-mail message and we can mail a printed application to you. Upon receipt of your application, we will take the following steps: • Call your veterinarian for a reference check. We will verify with your vet that your current dog/s are up-to-date on annual vaccines, have been spayed/neutered, have had annual heartworm tests, and are on heartworm prevention. • Call or e-mail any references that you list on the application. • Perform a home visit. This is so that we can meet you in person if we have not already done so, and to ensure that you have a safe and secure environment for the animal, and to determine whether your fencing is adequate to contain the animal that you are interested in adopting. • Have a "meet and greet" with the dog and adopter together. This is to determine if the adoption is a good match. If you have one or more dogs already, we will include them in the meet and greet. If your vet/reference checks and home visit are all approved, then we will schedule a time to complete the adoption. Sometimes, this is done at the same time as the home visit. Other times, you may come to Windsong Ranch to pick up the dog and complete the paperwork. Puppies Puppies under one year of age may have additional requirements before they can be adopted. With very few exceptions, puppies will not be allowed to go to new homes until they have had the full round of DHLPPv vaccinations. This may be 3 or 4 vaccinations depending on the age of the puppies. In cases where the puppies and mother dog are together, the puppies will stay at least 12 weeks with the mother before being allowed to be adopted. All puppies that are not old enough to be spayed or neutered will be adopted using a "provisional" adoption agreement. This means that as the adopter, you are allowed to take the puppy to your home, but the adoption will not be finalized until the puppy is spayed or neutered. Until that time, the puppy remains legally under the control and ownership of Bluebonnet Animal Rescue Network. When the puppy is old enough to be spayed or neutered, we will coordinate the scheduling of the procedure with you, and we will pay for the spay/neuter if you use one of our approved veterinarians. You are welcome to use your own veterinarian if you prefer, but due to the wide variation in fees charged by different vets, we will not be responsible for the cost if you use anyone who is not on the approved list we will provide to you. Currently, our approved list includes clinics in the DFW area, Durant OK, and Kiowa OK. We require an additional deposit of $100 on intact puppies; this fee will be refunded after you have provided evidence that the spay/neuter procedure has been done. The adoption fee for provisional adoptions is non-refundable and there is no grace period. Long-Distance Adoptions As a general rule, the vast majority of our adoptions are done in Texas and Oklahoma, and we try to keep adoptions within about a 4-hour drive of our home-base in Whitewright, TX. In April 2018, the USDA instituted a new policy that requires people to "inspect" in person any animal they want to buy or adopt. This means we can no longer work with you by phone and messaging, do the adoption paperwork, and put a dog on a transport to you. With very limited exceptions, the USDA rule means that you must be able to come to North Texas to meet the dog. Please don't ask us to bend the rules for you, because we have friends in other rescues who have received warnings from the USDA for doing exactly that. If we want to continue rescuing dogs and farm animals, we must abide by the rules. The Adjustment Period Remember that your new companion will need time to adjust to their new home. In some cases, our rescue dogs have come from hoarding situations or neglect, and some are dealing with lack of socialization. It is going to take understanding and time, as much as two months or longer. During this time, the key phrase is “steady as she goes”. Your dog is learning to trust you and other family members (including pets and livestock). If you have questions or concerns, we are here to reassure you that a settling in time is normal and we'll help you over any rough spots to make a match that will last a lifetime. Overall, please count on this period to last 8 weeks. If it’s shorter – great, but if it takes every bit of two months or longer, be assured that the work will be well worth your time. Returning Your Adopted Animal We understand that sometimes life events make it difficult to keep your adopted animal. If you can no longer keep an animal that you adopted from us, for whatever reason, no matter how long you have had the animal, and no matter where you live, the dog must be returned to us. If something comes up in your life that will necessitate surrendering the dog back to us, notify us as soon as possible. You must be prepared to hold the dog for as much as two weeks while we make arrangements to bring the dog back into our rescue. If you can't keep the dog at home, we expect you to be willing to pay for boarding or find a friend or family member to help out short-term. Please understand -- if you take one of our dogs to the shelter, we will be contacted, because the microchip was registered to us before being transferred to you. Taking the dog to anyone other than Bluebonnet Animal Rescue Network is a violation of the adoption agreement, and we have the right to pursue legal action. Trust us, we have only the best interests of the dog at heart. But if you break your trust with the dog and your legal agreement with us, there will be a price to pay. The best thing is to contact us immediately so we can bring the dog back into our care. Our contact information is at the bottom of every page of this website.

https://www.bluebonnetrescue.org/animals/browse?Status=Available

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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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