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June 25, 2024

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NovaStar Rescue

#100 in United States, #4 in Arkansas

http://novastarrescue.com

adoptnovastar@gmail.com

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Dover AR

NovaStar Rescue is a small, predominantly foster-based, rescue in Dover, Arkansas. We are not breed specific but our main focus has always been to save, educate, and advocate for the pitties. Whether our dogs are rescued from the streets or saved from a shelter, we firmly believe that every dog deserves a chance to have a good home where they can be a loved and cherished member of the family.

Adoption Policy

Step 1: Apply for Adoption The adoption process starts with an application. Our application is designed to ensure a good match between our adoptable animals and adopters. Before you begin the application, please read the following: • Current pets, if any, must be spayed/neutered, up-to-date on shots and dogs must be on heartworm/flea/tick preventatives, unless there is a medical reason not to do so. • If you rent, talk to your landlord about pet policies. • Consider what animal you want to adopt and how it fits into your home and lifestyle. Research breeds, temperaments, energy levels and consider what works best for your household. Talk to a trainer, dog walker, doggie daycare, etc. to have a plan in place for your dog's long-term happiness. IF you plan on keeping your newest pet outside at all times, will will not consider your application. We consider our dogs family members; it is okay if they stay outside, but we want their home to be INSIDE- with you. • Please make sure you are serious in applying, our volunteers spend a lot of time being thorough with each app. Before applying, please be certain that adopting is something that is right for you and your family. • INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!!! Step 2: Application Review Once your application is submitted, our volunteers will review it. We will: • Contact your landlord, if you rent • Contact your veterinarian- Please give them permission to speak to us, even if you’ve had dogs or cats in the past. • Call your references • Call you to talk about the animal of interest • If possible, schedule a home visit ** Our approval process generally takes 7-10 days. The most common delay to approving an application is not having permission to speak to your vet or being able to connect with your references. Please list any “potential” name your account is under. If you have a deceased animal, please still include the vet you used when your animal was alive. Step 3: Approval Once your application is approved, we will request payment and invite you out for a meet-and-greet, if possible. Some of our dogs are located in loving foster homes; others are on-site at the Rescue, in Dover, Arkansas. You must be willing to travel to pick up your dog from the rescue or one of our transport stops. If picked up at a transport stop an addition $150 will be added to the adoption fee. Adoption Fees and Contract At the time of adoption, you must complete our adoption contract and provide payment of our adoption fees (Venmo, CashApp, PayPal or Credit Card over the phone to our account with one of our designated veterinary partners). Adoption fees will vary, depending on the dog. What do the adoption fees pay for? We are commonly asked what an adoption fee contributes to. NovaStar vets every animal that comes into the rescue. Common expenses include: • Spay/Neuter for all age appropriate dogs • Age appropriate vaccinations • Monthly heartworm and flea/tick prevention for all dogs • Boarding and transportation costs (gas, certificates, licensure, etc.) • Food, medication, dental work, recommended blood work, heartworm treatment (when necessary), crates, gates, you name it! Our adoptable animals and fosters are provided with anything and everything they need. After Adoption We are here for you! Please use us as a resource. Our rescue is enriched with very knowledgeable volunteers who are eager to help with behavior, house training, crate training, etc. We also highly recommend seeking out a trainer in your area for professional advice, we may even know some! Please remember that some of our dogs come from shelters in rural areas. Certain intestinal parasites may not present themselves while they are in our care. Worms are a common problem for dogs, especially young ones. They often require multiple dewormings to ensure they are worm free. This is why we recommend your newly adopted pet see your vet within 2 weeks of adoption! Our dogs are also up to date on flea/tick and heartworm prevention before you take them home. You must continue these monthly treatments as a condition of your adoption. Why? As a rescue, treatment of heartworms and Lyme Disease can be very costly and a lot of time and resources are spent doing so. Heartworm and flea preventative is not provided to you after adoption. If a medical concern arises, we may be able to help. Some conditions are not observed in a foster dog until they transition to a new home. We ask people to contact us at adoptnovastar@gmail.com if anything happens medically. We cannot guarantee reimbursement for vet bills or the health of a dog. If you do not receive a copy of your records at the time of adoption, please email adoptnovastar@gmail.com with the name of your pet and provide an email and mailing address. This will help us expedite the receipt of your records if they were not provided at the time of adoption. Please allow 2-4 WEEKS for us to get all medical records to you. Returning Your Pet If anything prevents you from keeping your pet, regardless of how much time has passed since the adoption, you must contact Terre at adoptnovastar@gmail.com or message us via Facebook. The pet cannot be given away. You must either return them to us or obtain approval to transfer ownership to a friend or relative! Once you get home with your new pet, if it is not a good match for some reason, you have 3 days to contact us and let us know. If the dog is brought back to the rescue within those three days, your adoption fee will be refunded. After 3 days, we will still make arrangements to take your pet back, but will not be able to issue a refund. All funds collected at adoption are used for a variety of rescue care. Most often, they are used to help fund the care of seriously ill or injured dogs that we are constantly inundated with.

http://www.novastarrescue.com/all-adoptable-dogs.html

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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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