FAQ
Below are some frequently asked questions that may come up when you're looking for that new family member.
Q: Where are you located?
A: It is our policy not to give out our physical address due to the high instances of people coming by without an appointment, as we do all of our adoptions and introductions by appointment only, AND people attempting to bring in owner surrenders, dumping dogs in our neighborhood, or tying them to our gate.
Q: What are your hours?
A: Our hours vary depending on the appointments we have on any given day. To schedule an appointment email: mike@caaronline.org
Q: What is your phone number?
A: We conduct all of our communications by email only as we are extremely busy and understaffed the majority of the time. So for questions regarding any of our dogs or to set up and appointment to come out and see a dog, you may email: mike@caaronline.org
Q: Do you take owner surrenders?
A: No we do not. We get all of our dogs from county animal control facilities throughout the state that are on the euthanasia lists. We are their last chance.
Q: How is CAAR funded?
A: We are funded solely through our adoption fees and private donations. Our staff is 100% volunteer and every penny we receive goes to feed and care for our animals
Q: Are the dogs good with cats ?
A: We cannot say, as we don’t often get much info on any particular dog. Unless the dog was an owner surrender and the info was given by the owner at time of surrender.
Q: Are the dogs good with kids?
A: Depends on the nature of the dog. Look at the breed, do a little research. We get all of our dogs from county animal control facilities all around the state. And more often than not we do not get a lot of information on them. So, as a result, we cannot say with any amount of certainty what the nature of a particular dog may be, whether they are good with kids or other smaller dogs or cats, as we have not generally had the chance to witness them in that environment.
Q: Why do you have so many shepherds?
A: We love the breed and love to work with them so we naturally tend towards picking them out of the pound. People often buy GSD puppies without realizing what they are getting themselves into. They do not realize the time involved to properly train and care for a large, strong dog. These are not dogs for the first time dog owner, although German shepherd mixes can make good first time pets for people committed to learning about dogs. But unfortunately, not many people want to learn about dogs, but rather, they see that cute, irresistible puppy. Then when the cute puppy becomes an active, adult shepherd, which soon overwhelms them, they are then, surrendered to a shelter or abandoned by the side of a highway. This is where WE come in.