american brittany club policy book 2012 - National Breed Clubs ...

AMERICAN BRITTANY RESCUEThe information on this page is provided for informational purposes only. The American Brittany Rescue is aseparate legal entity and there are no legal affiliations between the American Brittany club, Inc. and AmericanBrittany Rescue.The American Brittany Rescue was formed in 1991 as a cooperative effort of Brittany owners/breeders/fanciers whobelieve we have an obligation not only to our own dogs and the dogs we produce, but to all the dogs of our breed.Because many rescue dogs can be traced 1-3 generations back to a recognized breeder, we believe it is theresponsibility of all breeders to assist Brittanys in need, in any way they can.POLICIES AND PROCEDURESAmerican Brittany Rescue will accept only pure-bred Brittanys, based on visual inspection or AKC papers. All dogsdeemed to be pure-bred Brittanys will be rescued. They will be taken into a foster home whenever possible. If spaceis not immediately available rescue will refer potential adopters to the individual or institution holding the dog.All Brittanys placed through the Brittany rescue shall be spayed or neutered before placement.All Brittanys rescued shall be vaccinated against DHLPP and rabies and will be wormed if necessary. If a breedercan be identified, she/he will be notified and given the opportunity to take the dog back or assist in its placement. Ifthe breeder does not wish to take the responsibility for the Brittany, it will be spayed/neutered, immunized andplaced in accordance with rescue policy.All adoption applicants will be screened to assure that they are able to provide a loving home appropriate for aBrittany Rescue's primary goal will be to place Brittanys in homes where they will be pets and companions.American Brittany Rescue reserves the right to refuse adoption to any applicant deemed unsuitable, based on oralinterview or past history.As often as possible, rescue will visit the adoptive home prior to placing the dog. Adoptive families will sign anagreement which obligates the adopter to provide a loving, safe, appropriate environment for the Brittany andassures that if, for any reason, they can no longer provide a home for the dog, it will be returned to Brittany rescue.No personal information will be released about the previous owners or breeders of a rescue Brittany to theadopter(s) unless mutually agreed upon by all parties.American Brittany Rescue will provide follow up to assure the dog and its new family are doing well and willremain available for consultation at any time.If the adoptive family becomes unable to keep their dog, Brittany rescue will take the dog back or assist infinding a new adopter, who will also be required to sign the American Brittany Rescue agreement.Rescue volunteers will ask each adopter to make a donation which will help fund their local rescue efforts. Eachrescue group will be responsible for the cost of maintaining the dogs prior to adoption (food, vaccinations, alterationand advertising).Regional coordinators will work with local clubs to raise funds which will keep each volunteer group self sufficientand the national coordinators will supplement these funds as possible.American Brittany Rescue will make available educational materials which provides information about theBrittany, genetic diseases common in our breed, responsible breeding, spay/neuter, taking responsibilityfor the dogs we produce, and will provide referrals to responsible breeders.NATIONAL COORDINATOR:Rhonda Carlson, 6340 Platte Ave., Lincoln, NE 68507, Phone: 766-Brit911, e-mail:rhondacarlson@copycentral.com137