LRRoF does not adopt to families that want an "outside only" dog. All dogs adopted from LRRoF will live and sleep inside the home. All dogs adopted from LRRoF will not be left alone outside in yard or left outside alone in a dog run.
All dogs adopted from LRRoF will never be left alone with children under age 10.
Families with children under 7 years of age may only adopt a dog with a young child history. This history is established in the original home or the foster home with children under 7 years of age.
A 'tie-out' (a long rope or chain attached to a stake or other fixed object) is not an acceptable method
of containing a dog to the adopter's property.
We will only adopt a puppy under 9 months old to a home with a stay at home/work from home family member.
The dog may not be adopted as a 'surprise' or a gift for someone else. LRRoF will work directly with the
adoption applicant only (not family members, neighbors, etc.)
The adopter must agree to enroll the young dogs in an obedience class, or with a private trainer, within 30 days of adoption.
It is the adopter's responsibility to research and locate a trainer.
The adopter must be willing to obtain a crate and crate train the dog, if necessary. This is especially important
when a young dog is adopted. Crates are also helpful when potty training a dog and as tools to keep dogs safe
when the owner is not present to supervise the dog.
The Adopter must agree to properly maintain the health of the dog by placing him/her on an annual vaccination
schedule under the direction of a veterinarian. The adopter must agree to have the dog tested annually for
heartworm, and he/she will receive heartworm preventative by prescription from a veterinarian. Florida has one
of the highest incidence rates for heartworm in the country. As such, LRRoF strongly recommends that adopters
consult with their veterinarian and place the dog on year-round heartworm preventative.
All family members, including any other household pets, must be present during the home visit and when
meeting a prospective "adoptee" Labrador to be sure of a good match.
Adoption applicants residing in a townhouse, condominium, apartment or rental property must provide
written documentation stating that they have permission from the landlord/homeowner's association to
add a dog (the size of a Labrador) to their household. This letter/documentation should be given to the
LRRoF volunteer at the time of the home visit.
LRRoF requests a written reference from the veterinarians named by the adopter on the application
form. If you do not have veterinarian, no reference will be requested.
We do not adopt our dogs out of Florida as a home visit is required. Out of state adoptions may occur if the residence in another city is close to a volunteer in Florida for a home visit.
The LRRoF Board of Directors reserves the right to change these policies at any time. LRRoF volunteers reserve the right to deny an application at any time.
