Adoption Process and Policies
Here are the STEPS in our ADOPTION PROCESS for bringing home an Australian Labradoodle of your own:
FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION: If you are interested in our puppies available or being placed on our wait list for future litters, PLEASE COMPLETE OUR PUPPY APPLICATION. ONCE WE RECEIVE IT WE WILL CONTACT YOU WITHIN 24-48 HOURS BY EMAIL to let you know if you are approved. Application form is located at the OUR PUPPIES page.
YOU ARE APPROVED, NOW WHAT?
Upon acceptance of your application we will contact you. Once your $500 non refundable reservation deposit is received you will be placed on our waitlist or assigned to a litter. Final remaining payment ($3500 less $500 initial deposit plus sales tax) is DUE when puppies are 5 weeks old. Welcome Home Doodles reserves the right to release your spot on the reservations list to another buyer if payment is not received on time. If for some reason you decide that you are not ready to welcome your new puppy at that time, your deposit may be transferred to an upcoming planned litter.
After your final payment is received, you enter into a binding agreement with Welcome Home Doodles. This contract will explain in detail, the arrangement made between seller and buyer, and will form protections for all involved, including the puppy.
Final payment is accepted via the Gooddog.com payment service or Zelle. You will have the option to pay with a fee or without a fee via Gooddog.com. Details about this can be found on the gooddog.com website and/or when payment request link is sent via email.
Our puppies are ready to go home at 8 weeks of age. We will provide you with your new pet’s complete health records (including vaccines received) which you will need to take to your initial wellness visit within 3 days of coming home.
GUARANTEE
We will do everything within our power to breed a healthy litter of Australian Labradoodle puppies. We guarantee that your puppy will be in good health at the time of purchase and pick up. We will keep him/her until 8 weeks of age, including preventative deworming, provide veterinary exams and the first set of vaccinations. Within 3 days of receiving your puppy, please acquaint him/her with your own family veterinarian. All of our puppies have a 2 year health guarantee for inheritable diseases.
Our breeding dogs will have been health tested for the following:
• Hips: OFA and/or PENN Hip
• Elbow & Patellas: OFA
• Eyes: CERF exam and PRA clear, either by test or parentage
• Cardiac auscultation
• Genetic/DNA tests, tailored to the individual breed Australian La
Each of our puppies will go home with the following:
• First puppy vaccinations and de-worming,
• Checkup from our trusted veterinarian
• A bag of puppy food
• Toy
• Collar
• Health record
• Their microchip record
• Eight weeks of gentle loving care inside our home, including exposure to the sounds and socialization of everyday life.
WALA registration (paperwork sent after proof of spay/neuter)
During your puppy's time with our family, we will:
• Introduce puppy to the many sights and sounds he will hear in your home and during travel
• Give puppy opportunities to be curious and explore in tunnels, boxes, and with balls and various toys
• Introduce puppy to adults and children
• Coach puppy regarding appropriate play with humans
• Introduce puppy to crate training
PUPPY VISITATION POLICY
The only way puppies receive immunity to diseases and bacteria is through mother’s milk. Puppies can easily contract diseases and infections prior to vaccinations. Therefore, for the safety and health of our puppies, we do not let anyone come to see puppies until our puppy meet and greet day.
Also, for the health and safety of our pets and yours, we do not allow anyone to bring their pets to “visit” or meet a potential new “family member.” After pups reach 7.5 weeks old, they will have received their first vaccination. We are happy to update our families on our adoption list with pictures. daily Instagram check ins, weekly Facebook live videos of the puppies growing along the way!
PUPPY ALLOCATION PROCESS
Australian Labradoodle puppies must mature to around seven weeks old to be allocated. Most important is that the Puppy get their ideal family and you get the puppy with the ideal personality, energy etc. We allocate puppies to families based on a combination of factors including preferences stated on your application, with personality and temperament fit taking priority. Every one of our litters are evaluated by our dog trainer at 7 weeks old. We look at your family situation and lifestyle to make the best possible fit for you. We take into consideration all of these factors when we allocate puppies to their forever families. COLOR SHOULD NEVER BE THE FIRST PRIORITY IN SELECTING THE BEST FIT FOR YOUR FAMILY. We ask for your trust that we will make the best decision for you based on the time we spend socializing, caring for and really getting to know your future puppy.
*Breeder reserves the right to hold back any pups for breeding program at any time.
We are always here for you even after your puppy joins your family. We welcome pictures and updates as we love seeing our puppies living their best life. We are always available for any questions or concerns you may have. Welcome to the Welcome Home Doodle family.