The Tibetan Terrier Association of
America established its own rescue program in 2012 for the primary purpose of
rescuing Tibetan Terriers at risk in shelters, other rescue organizations or
from private owners no longer able to keep their dogs.
TTAA Rescue constantly strives to
involve its member breeders, even those that are not active Rescue volunteers. The success of this program relies on
our member breeders to continue prudent breeding and selling practices. As a courtesy, member breeders are
generally notified if a dog of theirs is in need, solely for the purpose of
allowing them to assist in the rehoming of said dog and/or to take full
responsibility for the dog's welfare.
Although we are focused on the rescue
of purebred Tibetan Terriers, we will never knowingly allow any Tibetan Terrier
mix to remain in a shelter or pound facility. If our assistance in rescue is requested, we will take
action. Pedigree status can
be determined by genetic testing once the dog is safe.
Any dog that comes into a foster home
receives necessary veterinary care, temperament evaluation, and whatever
rehabilitation may be needed before being placed. Foster care duration can be from a minimum of two weeks to several
months.
Veterinary care includes a thorough
exam, rabies and DHPP vaccinations, fecal and heartworm testing, and spaying/neutering
as appropriate. All dogs
entered in to the rescue program will be microchipped.
We never rehome dogs for the purposes
of or potential for breeding nor do we resell any dog no matter what its
pedigree. If you are interested in
a dog, you must fill out an application
form. After the form is
received and evaluated, you will be eligible for an adoption. An interview will be conducted before or
when we actually have suitable dog for you. If you have received no feedback from TTAA Rescue after an
application or inquiry, please email to make sure it was received.
After a successful interview, we then
will check references and arrange for a home visit with as many family members
present as possible. If the applicant
passes this screening, then arrangements for getting the dog will be made.
An adoption contract must be signed
prior to release of the dog. To help defray the costs of rescue dog
care and to support the rescue program, the following fees apply:
Up to 18 months: $400
18 months to 8 years: $350
8 years and up: $200
12+ years or special needs
dogs (deaf, blind, serious medical problem) a donation of $150 is
suggested
Rescue
fees do not cover the expenses incurred by Rescue for the dog you adopt; rather
they help to defray the expenses of the next Rescue we bring in. While we never recoup the money we
spend on nursing the dogs back to health, we do need to keep replenishing our
Rescue fund in order to continue to rescue other Tibetan Terriers in need. Our funding consists entirely of
donations for Tibetan Terrier enthusiasts and fund raising events.
Although
we will assist in setting up transportation of the Rescue to the applicant, any
costs incurred for transportation are the responsibility of the applicant.
Now that I'm home, bathed, settled and fed,
All nicely tucked in my warm new bed.
I'd like to open my baggage,
Lest I forget,
There is so much to carry - So much to regret.
Hmm... Yes there it is, right on the top,
Let's unpack Loneliness, heartache and Loss,
And there by my perch hides Fear and Shame.
As I look on these things
I tried so hard to leave -
I still have to unpack my baggage called Pain.
I loved them, the others, the ones who left me,
But I wasn't good enough - for they didn't want me.
Will you add to my baggage?
Will you help me unpack?
Or will you just look at my things - And take me right back?
Do you have the time to help me unpack?
To put away my baggage,
To never repack?
I pray that you do - I'm so tired you see,
But I do come with baggage - Will you still want me?
