Question 1

What is (insert dog's name)'s adoption fee?

Accepted Answer

In an effort to make adopting a dog EASY AND AFFORDABLE all our dogs are $450.00 or less.

We always have specials (reduced fees) and sometimes have fully sponsored fee (donation only, no fee). Our goal is to make our dogs affordable for everyone.

Fees are fixed fee and can be paid by Credit/Debit Card or cash.
 
Dogs will come to you spayed or neutered with rare exception

ANY VOLUNTARY DONATIONS MADE AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION ARE NOT APPLIED AGAINST ANY ADOPTION FEES.  OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE NOT PRIVY TO WHAT WAS DONATED DURING THE APPLICATION SO THAT THEIR SELECTIONS ARE NOT INFLUENCED BY THEM. 
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If we think you could be the perfect fit, we’ll reach out to chat more about the adoption process and fee for that specific dog.
 
Thank you for your interest in adopting!

Question 2

I'm interested in ( Insert dog's name here), is he/she available?

Accepted Answer

Thank you for your interest in one of our dogs! Please visit our website to see which dogs are available, submit an application and get more information. If a dog is posted on the website it is available. Please be sure you indicate which dog(s) you would like to be considered for on your application.  If we review your application and feel you could be a potential fit for that dog we will contact you to discuss further.  
 
A helpful hint -- Keep a lookout on our social media for in-person and zoom events- putting a face to a faceless application often increases your chance of getting a match.

Thank you for your interest in adopting!

Question 3

Is (Insert dog's name here) good with other dogs and/or cats?

Accepted Answer

We are happy to say that all of our rescue dogs have been very well socialized with other dogs while in our care. However, we infrequently have the opportunity to socialize them with cats and cannot make any guarantees in this regard.

We post everything we know about a TrustRescue dog in their bio. 
 
Of course we understand that finding that perfect fit goes beyond just the dog and the people in the household.  We want a good fit between other pets in the household as well! Although we always ask that adopters DO NOT bring their current pets when coming to meet one of our rescue dogs.

Question 4

We don't live in New Jersey, can we still adopt?

Accepted Answer

We are certainly open to placing our fidos with great adopters who live a distance away! However, we do require that the entire household does make the trip on adoption day for the meet with us and the dog.
 
We mainly adopt to applicants within the tri-state area but we look at applications on a case-by-case basis.

We also want you to be aware that many of the great deals/offers/services included in a TrustRescue adoption ARE available to you but may be difficult or impractical for you to access from a distance.
 
If you understand and still would like to adopt a dog, then please don’t hesitate to view all our adoptable dogs and submit an adoption application!

Question 5

What is the adoption process?

Accepted Answer

It all starts by visiting our website to view all our available dogs and submit an adoption application. Please be sure you indicate which dog(s) you would like to be considered for on your application.   Our team will review your app and if we feel you could be the potential fit for that dog, we will contact you to discuss further and plan a meet.  
 
We do require that the entire household is present for the meet so that we can make sure it is a good fit for everyone involved!  Sometimes these meets are on the same Saturday that the dog arrives to NJ on the transport van with many others. Or it may be a meet planned outside of our adoption events if the dog is already in NJ with one of our fosters.
 
When you and your family are lined up to meet one of our dogs, we go into the meet with the expectation that you are ready to adopt and take the dog home that same day if and only if we all feel it is a perfect fit.

Question 6

Where are you located?

Accepted Answer

Trust Rescue is lucky to have our own facility, which we utilize as a transport hub, for storage, training, and operational needs. However, please note that we do not operate or maintain a kennel at this facility.We are a foster-based rescue community, meaning our dedicated fosters are located throughout the New Jersey and Pennsylvania area, caring for our Fidos in their own homes.Our adoption events take place on Saturday mornings with our retail partners, primarily at PetSmart in Berlin on Route 73, as well as occasional events through our partnership with Petco. We post our exact event locations and times every week on the homepage of our website, as well as in our Facebook and Instagram posts and stories. Follow us on social media to see where we will be and find your perfect fit!

Question 7

What's your Heartworm policy for dogs that are Heartworm Positive?

Accepted Answer

Trust Rescue conducts Heartworm testing on all dogs over 4 months old. If a dog tests positive, Trust Rescue treats the infection prior to adoption. It is very important that you continue to administer monthly heartworm preventatives (this is true for all dogs, not only those who were previously treated). All dogs should be heartworm tested on each succeeding 12 month anniversary post-adoption as part of their wellness exams.
We do not bring heartworm positive dogs to NJ from Texas. Instead, we ensure that all heartworm positive dogs receive full treatment before adoption. This treatment is provided in their original location, and once completed, the dogs are considered healthy and ready for adoption.

Question 8

I sent an Email/ Direct message and haven't heard back! Why?

Accepted Answer

If you have a question and we do not respond, that will mean we have already listed the answer to your question in our FAQ's here.
 
Unfortunately, we are not staffed to respond to questions whose answers are readily available on our FAQ's.

We also are not staffed to respond to the many lovely emails we get letting us know you are interested in a a particular dog.  Please express your interest by submitting an application
 
Thank you for your understanding.

Question 9

We are first time pet owners, and do not have vet records as a result. Will this hurt our chances?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not! Just make sure to put you are first time pet owners in the part of our application that is for vet information, and you're set! Knowing you are first time dog owners helps us get it right for you and your new pup.

Question 10

Do you transport dogs to adopters in other states?

Accepted Answer

The short answer is no, we do not. We are certainly open to adopting our dogs out to great adopters who live a distance away! However, the only place we transport our dogs to is our facility; we will not transport dogs to any other locations. We will not set up meets anywhere except at this location. If you are selected for a meet, you must travel to us. We also do require that the entire household make the trip. We also want you to be aware that many of the great deals/offers/services included in a Trust Rescue adoption ARE available to you but may be difficult or impractical for you to access from a distance. If you understand and still would like to adopt a dog, then please don’t hesitate to view all our adoptable dogs and submit an adoption application!

Question 11

I am the friend/family member of the Adopter or the adopter is my Client and I want to get them a Dog! Can I apply for them or adopt for them?

Accepted Answer

Only the person that would have the dog and own the dog as theirs in their residence is allowed to apply for one of our dogs. Your family member/client would need to apply themselves and be fully aware and involved in the process, and present at all stages of the process from start to finish.

Question 12

What is your non-profit tax ID number?

Accepted Answer

32-0803950

Question 13

We would like to adopt a service dog. Can you help?

Accepted Answer

Our dogs are strictly companion animals.  Nevertheless, some may be suitable as service dogs. We will NOT adopt any dog directly to an applicant as a service dog. We will, however, work with helping agencies who specilaize in training and placement of service dogs.
 
Please talk to your local helping agencies who can help you with this as we do not have the necessary expertise to assist

Question 14

Do you require an application fee?

Accepted Answer

We DO NOT require ANY fee to apply for one of our pups.

Question 15

What is Included in the Adoption Fee?

Accepted Answer

Spay/Neuter* (see note below)Up to date on shotsFree Microchip (owner registers microchip for a nominal fee),Heartworm TestedHeartworm PreventionFlea and Tick PreventionLeash and collarDewormer1 month of MetLife pet insurancePartially tax deductible 501(c)3, A lifetime of cuddles from your Fido** Heartworm Positive Dogs- Trust Rescue treats HW positive dogs prior to adoption. If your dog (4 months or older) breaks with heartworm after 4 months post the recorded negative 4DX test conducted by TRUST RESCUE , TR will not be responsible. Trust Rescue treats HW positive dogs from Texas prior to adoption.**Note: We make every effort to spay or neuter your Fido before it leaves our care. In rare cases, due to availability with our partner vets, we are unable to do so.  In these cases we will require an additional $125.00 spay neuter deposit which will be refunded to you once proof of neuter is received.

Question 16

Is there a minimum age to adopt one of your dogs?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  You must be at least 24 years old to adopt from Trust Rescue

Question 17

Can I bring my dog to your event or to a meet?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, no.  There are many reasons for this.  The first is that we are not insured for any unlikely events involving non-TrustRescue pets.

Second, trying to determine whether or not your pet and your potential new addition get along when they are both in unfamiliar surroundings with a WHOLE LOT of activity going on around them is not a good or realistic indicator of compatibility.

If you arrive with a pet in your car, we unfortunately, will ask you to leave.

Question 18

Can I Take my dog to a meet with a Trust Rescue Dog?

Accepted Answer

Although PetSmart allows customers to bring their dogs into their stores, Trust Rescue's Policy is that we do not offer meets between our dogs and an adopter's dog.

Question 19

What is the governing criteria to adopt a Trust Rescue dog?

Accepted Answer

Trust Rescue looks at every single application individually, taking many factors into account. This determines our initial assessment. However, this may change once we meet you in person.

Yes! You are their world!

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