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Adopting a Rescue Leonberger

A rescue dog is not just a cheap dog. Often, rescue dogs are wonderful pets caught in a bad situation at home: a job transfer to a location where the pet cannot be kept, or a divorce where neither person can keep the dog. But just as often, a rescue dog is a problem dog. Many Leonbergers that come to Rescue have not been trained or socialized. In other cases, the dogs have medical conditions that require ongoing veterinary care. These dogs need owners who are able to spend the extra time and effort to meet their special needs.

While we will fully investigate each and every Leonberger available for adoption, please understand that we are unable to make any guarantees. Adoption donations vary. Young puppies are adopted with a s/n contract and refundable deposit. Other refundable deposits may apply in other cases. For additional information, please contact the regional representative nearest you.

If you are interested in giving a Rescue Leonberger a forever home, download the Adoption Application, complete it, and return it to your Regional Representative (mailing information is included in the application). Please understand that the questions on the form are not meant to be intrusive, but rather are designed to match the perfect home with the perfect dog.

The fee to adopt a Leonberger from LeoRescue is based on the age of the dog. This money goes straight back into the LeoRescue coffers, ready to pay for veterinary care, training, and various needs of other Rescue Leonbergers. Please ask one of our representatives for current adoption fees.

Fostering a Rescue Leonberger

Leonberger Rescue, Inc. is always looking for homes that are willing to temporarily house Leonbergers in need. We truly could not do this job without our foster parents. In addition to providing housing, foster parents are our best source of information about a rescued Leonberger. They frequently provide the first training and socialization a rescued Leonberger ever receives, and their experiences with the dog help us find the best homes possible.

We use the same application form for both foster homes and permanent homes. Why? Because we need the same information in order to match a dog with a home, even if that home is just temporary.

If you are interested in helping LeoRescue as a foster parent, download the Volunteer/Foster Application, complete it, and return it to your Regional Representative (mailing information is included in the application).