A Nationwide 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Rescue Organization
Frequently Asked Questions
What are rescue dogs like?
Just like people, all dogs are different. We're talking in generalities when we discuss a breed. This is why a dog's time in foster care and the information we gather from an owner who surrenders is so important. It lets us know about the individual dog, which helps us in our placement process.
You are asked a lot of questions on the adoption application. This is to help us learn more about you even before we talk, so that we have an idea about you, your family and your household.
With the information provided by you and our foster families, we work to create a family match that will give the dog a forever home and the family a new cherished member.
When will a rescue dog become available in my area?
We have no way of knowing when a dog will become available in a given area. Havanese come into rescue very irregularly. We do encourage you to have an application completed and on file in case a Havanese becomes available. We cannot call or search for people based on emails or phone contact. We MUST have an adoption application on file so that we can find you in our system.
I'd really like a puppy. How often do you get puppies into HRI?
Puppies very rarely come into Havanese rescue. Most of our dogs are between the ages of 1 and 10 years of age.
Can you train an older dog? I wanted a puppy so it would love me and be easier to train.
You are in for a treat! Older dogs are indeed trainable. We can share resources with you to assist in your adoption of an older dog. We also strongly encourage (and sometimes even require) you become involved in a dog training class for your adopted Havanese. It can be a great bonding experience for you and your dog.
As already stated, Havanese are very sociable animals. They want to be with you and often learn quite quickly what is expected of them, even if they don't always comply. They have a sense of humor and clown for attention. Don't laugh if you don't want the behavior repeated!
Why does it cost anything to adopt a dog? I thought you were a rescue organization.
The adoption donation is put into a fund to help defray the cost of routine medical evaluations, vaccinations, permanent identification (microchip) spay/neutering and other medical treatments for our Havanese in rescue. Some of our dogs have extensive medical bills, but because the quality of their life is good when provided treatment, the decision is usually made to provide the care necessary for them.
Upon adoption, all our dogs are up to date on vaccinations, spay/neutered and tested for heartworm and started on preventative if they are HW negative.
Where are you located?
We are a national volunteer organization. We do not have a central office or shelter location. All our rescue dogs live in foster homes unless they are receiving medical treatment or are in medical quarantine for some reason.
Can you give me information on breeders in my area?
Havanese Rescue Inc does not do breeder referrals. For information on selecting a breeder, what you should know and how to avoid puppymills, please visit: www.theyreallkeepers.com
Just like people, all dogs are different. We're talking in generalities when we discuss a breed. This is why a dog's time in foster care and the information we gather from an owner who surrenders is so important. It lets us know about the individual dog, which helps us in our placement process.
You are asked a lot of questions on the adoption application. This is to help us learn more about you even before we talk, so that we have an idea about you, your family and your household.
With the information provided by you and our foster families, we work to create a family match that will give the dog a forever home and the family a new cherished member.
When will a rescue dog become available in my area?
We have no way of knowing when a dog will become available in a given area. Havanese come into rescue very irregularly. We do encourage you to have an application completed and on file in case a Havanese becomes available. We cannot call or search for people based on emails or phone contact. We MUST have an adoption application on file so that we can find you in our system.
I'd really like a puppy. How often do you get puppies into HRI?
Puppies very rarely come into Havanese rescue. Most of our dogs are between the ages of 1 and 10 years of age.
Can you train an older dog? I wanted a puppy so it would love me and be easier to train.
You are in for a treat! Older dogs are indeed trainable. We can share resources with you to assist in your adoption of an older dog. We also strongly encourage (and sometimes even require) you become involved in a dog training class for your adopted Havanese. It can be a great bonding experience for you and your dog.
As already stated, Havanese are very sociable animals. They want to be with you and often learn quite quickly what is expected of them, even if they don't always comply. They have a sense of humor and clown for attention. Don't laugh if you don't want the behavior repeated!
Why does it cost anything to adopt a dog? I thought you were a rescue organization.
The adoption donation is put into a fund to help defray the cost of routine medical evaluations, vaccinations, permanent identification (microchip) spay/neutering and other medical treatments for our Havanese in rescue. Some of our dogs have extensive medical bills, but because the quality of their life is good when provided treatment, the decision is usually made to provide the care necessary for them.
Upon adoption, all our dogs are up to date on vaccinations, spay/neutered and tested for heartworm and started on preventative if they are HW negative.
Where are you located?
We are a national volunteer organization. We do not have a central office or shelter location. All our rescue dogs live in foster homes unless they are receiving medical treatment or are in medical quarantine for some reason.
Can you give me information on breeders in my area?
Havanese Rescue Inc does not do breeder referrals. For information on selecting a breeder, what you should know and how to avoid puppymills, please visit: www.theyreallkeepers.com
What is HRI?
HRI is Havanese Rescue Incorporated, a volunteer organization dedicated to helping Havanese find forever homes. The rescue dogs are given a complete health check and temperament assessment. All dogs are placed spay/neutered.
HRI has 501(c)(3) status and is chartered in the state of Arizona.
HRI is a very pro-active group. We work hard to rehabilitate, evaluate and re-home our Havs in rescue. We are the advocates for our dogs, with our focus on the health, welfare and happiness of the dogs we serve. That people benefit from this work as well is a blessing. Sometimes it's watching a family discover a new family member. Other times it's helping someone who must give up a beloved family member because of a change in his or her life circumstances. People benefit because the attention is given to do the right thing for the Havanese in question.
Where do you get your rescue dogs?
Our dogs come from a variety of sources. Most dogs come to us directly as owner surrenders, some come from shelters or animal control as strays, while others are left there by owners. Other times dogs come from a puppy mill that has closed or is no longer interested in the breed or the dog in question.
Why would somebody give up a Havanese? They sound like the perfect dog.
First, please take the quiz, Is the Havanese the Right Breed for You? There is NO perfect dog for everybody.
We have found that the decision to give up their Havanese is not an easy one for any of the families with whom we have worked. It's often a process that began long before we were contacted. We do try to help people look for other options, but sometimes an owner sees the best choice as surrender.
Some Havanese come to us because there was not a good match between the owner and the dog. Havanese are very sociable and their need for companionship is more than some families anticipate.
Havanese require regular grooming. Some families find they were not prepared for the time and expense this entails.
Havanese are slow to mature and can take a long while to reliably house train. If a family has irregular or extended hours away from home, this exacerbates the problem.
Sometimes families go through changes such as divorce, death, serious illness of one of the family members or even the sudden arrival of several children that expend the family's resources, including time. The Havanese may not respond well to these situations or the owners may not find themselves able to provide the care they need for themselves and their family as well as their Havanese. These decisions are always difficult for the family involved.
Expenses can also play a part in the decision to give up a dog. Some Havanese require regular medication or medical attention either because of their age or illness.
HRI is Havanese Rescue Incorporated, a volunteer organization dedicated to helping Havanese find forever homes. The rescue dogs are given a complete health check and temperament assessment. All dogs are placed spay/neutered.
HRI has 501(c)(3) status and is chartered in the state of Arizona.
HRI is a very pro-active group. We work hard to rehabilitate, evaluate and re-home our Havs in rescue. We are the advocates for our dogs, with our focus on the health, welfare and happiness of the dogs we serve. That people benefit from this work as well is a blessing. Sometimes it's watching a family discover a new family member. Other times it's helping someone who must give up a beloved family member because of a change in his or her life circumstances. People benefit because the attention is given to do the right thing for the Havanese in question.
Where do you get your rescue dogs?
Our dogs come from a variety of sources. Most dogs come to us directly as owner surrenders, some come from shelters or animal control as strays, while others are left there by owners. Other times dogs come from a puppy mill that has closed or is no longer interested in the breed or the dog in question.
Why would somebody give up a Havanese? They sound like the perfect dog.
First, please take the quiz, Is the Havanese the Right Breed for You? There is NO perfect dog for everybody.
We have found that the decision to give up their Havanese is not an easy one for any of the families with whom we have worked. It's often a process that began long before we were contacted. We do try to help people look for other options, but sometimes an owner sees the best choice as surrender.
Some Havanese come to us because there was not a good match between the owner and the dog. Havanese are very sociable and their need for companionship is more than some families anticipate.
Havanese require regular grooming. Some families find they were not prepared for the time and expense this entails.
Havanese are slow to mature and can take a long while to reliably house train. If a family has irregular or extended hours away from home, this exacerbates the problem.
Sometimes families go through changes such as divorce, death, serious illness of one of the family members or even the sudden arrival of several children that expend the family's resources, including time. The Havanese may not respond well to these situations or the owners may not find themselves able to provide the care they need for themselves and their family as well as their Havanese. These decisions are always difficult for the family involved.
Expenses can also play a part in the decision to give up a dog. Some Havanese require regular medication or medical attention either because of their age or illness.
Changing Lives, One Havanese At a Time.
