Scruffer Lovers Inc

🐾 Scruffer Lovers Inc. – About Us Scruffer Lovers Inc. is a medium-sized rescue dedicated to saving and rehoming pound dogs from regional and rural councils. We also assist with private surrenders, assessed on a case-by-case basis, with the goal of helping every dog find a loving, forever home. All of our dogs are desexed, vaccinated, and microchipped before adoption. Puppies under six months of age are adopted out on a desexing contract, with the procedure to be completed once they reach six months of age. At Scruffer Lovers, we pride ourselves on our high animal welfare standards. Every dog in our care is treated as an individual, with their wellbeing as our top priority. We make every effort to ensure dogs are well-socialised with people and other dogs before they are ready for adoption. We are an ethical rescue and will never compromise the welfare of an animal. Sadly, some dogs are so traumatised that they cannot be safely rehomed. In these cases, we must make difficult decisions based on quality of life, not quantity. While this is the hardest part of rescue, we believe every animal deserves compassion, dignity, and kindness. Our mission is simple to give every dog the best chance at a safe, happy, and loving future.

Adoption Policy: Strict

🐾 Scruffer Lovers Inc. – Adoption Process Adoption Policy: Strict 1️⃣ Adoption Application To begin, please click the relevant adoption link. This will automatically send an email to Scruffer Lovers Inc. You will receive an Adoption Application Form in reply. Once we receive your completed application, a team member will contact you via email or phone to: • Discuss the dog in more detail • Answer any questions you may have • Arrange a meet and greet Please note: Submitting an application does not place you under any obligation to adopt, nor does it guarantee adoption of that particular dog. 2️⃣ Meet & Greet → Adoption → Trial Following the meet and greet, if both you and the dog are a suitable match, the adoption can proceed. All adoptions commence with a two-week trial period to ensure the placement is the right fit for both the dog and the adopter. 3️⃣ Trial Period • All dog adoptions include a 14-day trial period • If the trial is not successful, the adoption fee will be refunded within 14 days, minus an administration fee 4️⃣ Aftercare & Support At Scruffer Lovers Inc., our commitment does not end once a dog leaves our care. We provide ongoing support and guidance to adopters during and after the adoption process. Our team is available to assist with: • Settling your new dog into the home • Advice on decompression and routine • Basic training guidance • Behavioural support and recommendations • General care and wellbeing advice We understand that every dog transitions differently, and we encourage adopters to reach out if they need assistance. Our goal is to create successful, lifelong matches between dogs and their families. 🐾 Important Information • All dogs sleep indoors at night • Puppies and dogs must not attend off-leash dog parks during decompression • Existing pets must be up to date with vaccinations • Some dogs may require ongoing training and adjustment time • If at any stage an adopter can no longer care for their dog, Scruffer Lovers Inc. must be contacted prior to any rehoming taking place • Scruffer Lovers Inc. may be able to assist with guidance or Assisted Rehoming support where appropriate • Scruffer Lovers Inc. reserves the right to decline any application if we believe the home is not the right fit for the dog Thank you for supporting rescue and giving a deserving dog a second chance at life ❤️🐾