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Welcome
to our Adoption FAQ
Spindletop Refuge is dedicated
to the successful rehabilitation and rehoming of homeless, abused and
neglected dogs for over eighteen years, specializing in the APBT and
AST. Spindletop will and does, also help other breeds. Spindletop is
located in Texas but helps dogs from all over the country. All dogs are
spayed/neutered, vaccinated, heartworm negative and crate/obedience
trained. Responsible indoor homes
only.
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To Adopt From Spindletop You Must:
* Be 21 years of age with legal proof of residence
*Submit an application with a $50 application fee,
including vet references and be approved by the adoption counselor
*Have prior responsible ownership of a pit bull terrier
or related breed
*Agree to a homecheck both before and after the adoption
*Apartments and townhouses okay
*Must have a securely fenced yard
*Provide a $150
adoption fee($50 application fee is applied toward adoption fee)
*Sign a legal binding contract stating your intention
to properly house, provide vet care for and responsibly own your
Spindletop Orphan for its life
*Sign
a contract stating the dog shall be returned to Spindletop if not
responsibly kept by the adopter under Spindletop's discretion
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What's the Adoption
Process?
You must email
SPINDLETOPABR@aol.com
for an interview and application. We will be able to match your
preferences with the available dogs this way and send you an
application by email or ground mail. You fill out the application and
contract and if we approve, we arrange a home check and reference check
before releasing the dog to you. We do ship nationwide but you must
follow our shipping protocol using Continental Airlines. We stay in
contact for the life of our adopted dogs and will do follow ups to be
sure your new relationship is a joyful one.
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Why are the dogs spayed & neutered? How did the dogs get
to Spindletop?
Spindletop rescues dogs from abuse, neglect, being killed at
shelters and found as strays. There are not enough responsible homes
for American Pit Bull Terriers and it is irresponsible and unethical to
add to the surplus of unwanted dogs. Looking at our Orphans, you will
see beautiful, friendly dogs that represent the average pit bull
terrier and unless dogs are being produced for standard show quality
and working performance out of health screened, proven parents, there
is really no difference between those pit bull terriers produced
casually and Spindletop Orphans. Spay and neuter your dogs, do not add
to the problem!
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Why Adopt A Rescued Dog?
Spindletop dogs are evaluated for a companion temperament
and we know each dog's personality and what you can expect from the
dog. Our orphans are ready to come to your home with basic obedience
and crate training and have all their veterinary care. We are here to
answer any questions regarding the dog and will help you solve problems
as they come up. Of course we love to hear from our adopted dog
families for updates and happy stories as well! We insist that the
adopted dog be brought back to Spindletop if a situation arises that
endangers the dogs welfare.
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"I have to get rid of a Pit Bull. Will you take
him?"
Spindletop Refuge does not take owner dogs. We suggest an ad
in the paper, online or a pet store bulletin board and careful
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We
gratefully accept donations through PayPal:
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Spindletop is
THE official rescue of the United Kennel Club's National American Pit
Bull Terrier Association
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