How do I adopt a Shar Pei... ?
The first step is to register with us either by registering on
the website or by phoning one of the Welfare team. We
will take a history and background on your and your family, your
lifestyle, details of other pets, ages of children etc, in order to match the right dog to the right family.
The next stage is to join the SPCGB. We only home dogs to
members of our club so you will need to join up with us. A
membership form will be sent to you and once that and your payment
is received a home check will be arranged (please note all
cheques must be made out to The Shar Pei Club of GB Welfare). You can download a membership form
from our main website. Please note that it is a
condition of Shar Pei Welfare and Rescue that you remain a member of
the Club throughout the life of the adoption.
Once we have your membership, a home
check will be carried out and all being well and all the
criteria are met, we will match you with the next suitable dog.
You will have the opportunity to visit the dog and make a decision
about whether this is the right dog for you. Once the dog has
joined you and your family, we are always on hand for advice and
information. And as a member of the Club you will get regular
copies of The Wrinkle our club magazine which is full of useful
information about the breed.
What does a home check involve ... ?
A home checker will call and ascertain the hours worked by the
prospective owners, meet any other family members such as children
and other pets or anyone involved in the day to day care of the dog. They will check your garden is secure and that
you have the facilities and the time to properly care for one of
these loving animals. (Home checkers are not interested in how
often you do your housework or how tidy your home is, they are only
interested in the dog's welfare.)
Why are Shar Pei in rescue.... ?
Rescue is a sad fact of life in any breed and the reasons for Shar
Pei coming into rescue are many. They vary from changes in
circumstances such as marriage breakdown, redundancy and sometimes
even death to owners who have just taken on more than they thought
and can no longer cope with family demands and a dog. Dog ownership
is a huge responsibility and anyone considering taking on a dog
should think very carefully before doing so. Sometimes these
rescue dogs are the product of bad breeding and may require a
lifetime of special care and sometimes medication. Shar Pei
Rescue is always on hand with support and advice.
What are Shar Pei like as a breed ... ?
Before you even consider rehoming a shar pei, we would recommend
that you read up on the breed. We will be writing a guide to
the breed shortly but in the meantime there are a number of good
books and websites where information can be found. Once you
have read up on Shar Pei, please draw up a list of any unanswered
questions and contact the Welfare team who will
be happy to answer them.
Can I breed from my Shar Pei... ?
No. The registration papers for rescued Shar Pei remain
with the Shar Pei Club of Great Britain for the duration of the
dog's life. It is a condition of adoption
that both male and female dogs (after a settling in period) must be speyed
or castrated. You will be asked to sign a contract agreeing to
this condition before you receive your dog.
How much does adoption cost ... ?
We do not charge for placing dogs, but a donation of a minimum of
£50 is expected from prospective adopters to cover administration
and to enable us to carry on our work rescuing and rehoming these
wonderful dogs.
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