Terms and Conditions

Minimum Age:

The minimum age to adopt from Love4Dogs Rescue is 18 years old.

We reserve the right to refuse any adoption application without explanation.

Data Protection:

When you complete our application form, you provide certain personal details.

By submitting the form, you agree that we may use this information to:

• Contact you regarding your application
• Verify your identity
• Assess your home environment and lifestyle to match you with a suitable dog or cat
• Prioritise applications based on the closest available foster homes

Your data will never be sold or used for marketing purposes.

Only authorised members of the Love4Dogs administration team will have access to your information.

Application data will be stored for up to 3 months and then deleted automatically. If you would like your data removed sooner, please contact us.

If you adopt a dog or cat from us, we will retain your submitted details for the life of the animal.

We will never request personal financial information.

Adoption Fees:

To reserve a specific dog or cat, we require a £100 deposit.

Deposits are non-refundable, unless the animal becomes unavailable.

Minimum adoption fees:

Dogs
• £495 – Puppies and adults (up to 8 years old)
• £280 – Senior or disabled dogs

Cats
• £285 – Kittens and adults (up to 8 years old)
• £480 – Bonded pairs
• £175 – Senior or disabled cats

These adoption fees help cover some of the costs already incurred, including:

• Microchipping
• Vaccinations
• Veterinary care
• Transport to the UK

The adoption fee is not a purchase price and is non-refundable.

Additional costs for the rescue, such as unexpected veterinary treatment, are covered through fundraising and donations.

Availability:

Although our website is updated regularly, we cannot guarantee an animal is still available at the time of enquiry.

However, we will never accept a deposit for an animal that is no longer available.

Adoption Conditions:

Adoption refers to the point at which the dog or cat is collected, even if the final payment is still pending.

All animals adopted through Love4Dogs Rescue must be kept as family pets only.

Animals must not be used for breeding, guarding, or commercial purposes.

Dogs must sleep inside the home and have appropriate shelter if outside for any period.

Adopters must ensure their garden and property boundaries are secure to prevent escape.

If the animal is not already neutered, the adopter agrees to spay or neuter at the appropriate age as advised by their vet.

We reserve the right to request veterinary confirmation that neutering has been carried out.

We will not place a dog in a home with unneutered dogs of the opposite sex.

Adopters must notify us immediately if their circumstances change and they are no longer able to care for the animal properly.

Veterinary Care:

We will provide as much information as possible about a dog or cat’s background and health history. However, in many cases, the full history may be unknown.

Once the animal has been adopted, Love4Dogs Rescue is not responsible for veterinary costs.

We strongly recommend that adopters arrange pet insurance.

Love4Dogs are not liable for any vet bills once a dog has been

adopted, and you are strongly advised to take out adequate

pet insurance cover.

Return Policy:

If, for any reason, you can no longer keep the animal, ownership reverts to Love4Dogs Rescue.

You must provide at least two weeks’ notice so we can arrange foster placement.

If the animal must be removed sooner, the adopter may be responsible for costs such as emergency kennelling or transport.

Under no circumstances may adopters:

• Rehome the animal themselves
• Sell the animal privately
• Transfer the animal to another rescue without permission
• Advertise the animal on selling websites (including free listings)

These rules exist to protect the safety and welfare of the animal.

If these terms are breached, Love4Dogs Rescue reserves the right to reclaim the animal.