Adoption is the term we use when you decide to make a Sutter Buttes Doodle a part of your family. When you make the choice to adopt from Sutter Buttes Labradoodles & Goldendoodles, you will receive the following:
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A spaying/neuter agreement will be included in the health warranty and contract. This must be completed by 6 months of age with copies of spay/neuter certificate sent to Sutter Buttes Labradoodles and Goldendoodles for confirmation. If buying a pup for breeding purposes this will obviously not apply to your pup.
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Veterinary exam as well as 1st and 2nd shots and 2 series of de-wormings. You will be given a health record to update as necessary.
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Your puppy will be microchipped at 6 weeks of age.
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A Canidae Puppy Pack (including food sample and coupons for Canidae food products)
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A 3-5 generation Pedigree
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A signed contract that will include a health guarantee, sale conditions as well as any other necessary details spelled out specifically for your puppy. This contract is binding and is designed to protect the seller, the buyer and most important – the puppy.
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Support for the life span of your doodle – 24/7
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Sutter Buttes Labradoodles and Goldendoodles reserves the right to retain for its own breeding stock replenishment, puppies from any and all litters as it sees fit.
PAYMENT DETAILS
Payment in full is required via an approved payment method (cash, certified check, money order, PAYPAL) when the puppies are four weeks of age. The purpose of this policy is to ensure that Sutter Buttes Labradoodles has ample time to properly place puppies with qualified homes in the case that the original applicant chooses to postpone the receipt of their reserved puppy.
PAYPAL PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT PUPPY INFORMATION
Please be open to either a male or female Doodle. Due to the special care used when selecting breeding pairs, males and females exude virtually the same temperaments. As part of the contract, puppies must be spayed/neutered by 6 months of age and and as a result often do not develop many gender specific traits. Being open to either sex may shorten the length of your wait for a Doodle pup.
We do ship throughout the U.S.A. and Canada. Shipping fees are determined at the time of purchase. Shipping may be hindered due to severe weather conditions. ALL SHIPPING EXPENSES AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SHIPPING OF THE PUP ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO TAKE RECEIPT OF YOUR PUP UNTIL AFTER THE PREARRANGED DELIVERY DATE, WE WILL BOARD YOUR PUPPY FOR A COST $20/DAY TO COVER EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE EXTENDED STAY.
It is important to note that all of our breeding stock undergo hip testing (PennHIP or OFA) and eye testing (CERF). This is to ensure us as well as the buyer (to the best of our ability) that our Doodle pups are free of potential hereditary defects. While these tests do not give us an absolute guarantee that our pups will not have any hereditary problems, they are still the best way to determine that our breeding stock is clear of specific defects. With this testing in place, we can be sure we are passing the best possible genetic combinations along to your puppy.
We want your puppy to be in superb condition upon coming to live with you. Your puppy will be vet checked before his/her departure from us. We require that you take your puppy to your veterinarian for a well-puppy visit within 72 hours of receiving him/her. Our pups come with a general 7-day health guarantee and a 24-month genetic health guarantee. All veterinary expenses are the responsibility of the buyer.
We ask that (as much as you may want to) you do not take your puppy out and about in public until he/she has completed the series of puppy shots (usually 14 to 16 weeks of age). Young pups are at risk to the parvovirus as well as many other contagious illnesses. The parvovirus can stay dormant in the ground for up to 7 years! All it takes is a curious little puppy to dig around in contaminated dirt, dog feces and/or dog vomit to contract the potentially and commonly fatal virus. We recommend that you carry your puppy into the veterinarian’s office and hold him/her for the duration of your visits. The veterinarian offices are a common place for the parvovirus to enter due to the high volume of animals walking around inside. Once your puppy has had its full series of shots it is perfectly safe to take that puppy out and show him/her off!!
We will make the greatest attempt in matching you to the pup that best suits your needs. Be very specific when filling out the adoption application. It is an aid to us in determining which puppy will be the best addition to your family.
Extensive and accurate records are kept on all of our dogs. Any information regarding our dogs that will help you with a decision in purchasing a pup is openly available per your request.
If at any time you feel as though you can no longer care for your Doodle, we ask that you return the dog to Sutter Buttes Labradoodles & Goldendoodles so that we can place him/her in a home we feel comfortable with. We never want any of our Doodles to end up in an animal shelter. We ask that you make this commitment to us.
We are always interested in feedback regarding pups that leave us. Feel free to email updates and pictures to us. We take pride in our pups and love to see them as they grow into BIGGER Doodles!
