Frequently Asked Questions
Are you a kill shelter?
No. Roseys Rescue is a 501(c)3 organization aimed at providing temporary shelter, veterinary care (including, but not limited to spay/neuter), and love to neglected, abused, abandoned, and surrendered animals for the purpose of finding permanent, loving homes in Southeastern North and South Carolina. It is not a public shelter. Roseys Rescue dogs are housed and fostered at Roseys home and we save them from being killed from local shelters. We specialize in larger breeds, and those with an undeserved reputation for aggression, such as pit bulls. In the event we have a special needs dog enter our care, and the dog cannot be adopted due to their special needs, we will provide permanent fostering so that they can live out their life to the fullest.
We pull the majority of our animals from local animal shelters. We do take owner surrenders on a limited basis, but helping the dogs at surrounding animal control facilities is our first priority.
How long do most animals stay in Roseys Rescue before being adopted?
It is hard to say how long an animal will be here before adopting. Puppies are usually adopted fairly quickly, after they have completed their quarantine period, usually being adopted within a couple of weeks of having their second vaccine administered. Adult dogs often stay here for several months before being adopted, because most people are looking for puppies.
All of our animals will stay with us until their forever home comes along. We have had animals for over a year before. All animals coming into our care are required to go through an “intake” process prior to being made available to the public for adoption. Some of the animals you may see posted on our Facebook page and on our website, are currently undergoing medical care and are not yet available.
Why is the adoption fee for some animals higher than others?
Adoption fees are based on age, breed and medical considerations. Our normal fee is $275, but is generally reduced for senior dogs or dogs with chronic health issues that are fully disclosed. We reserve the right to adjust fees up or down as circumstances warrant.
What does the adoption fee include?
All animals are spayed or neutered, are up to date on vaccines and dewormings, and are micro-chipped. They are heartworm negative and on flea and heartworm prevention. All medical records are turned over to the new owners upon the completion of an adoption.
Puppies will have had at least their first two vaccines, and we will offer the third vaccine free of charge if a puppy is adopted before it is administered. Of course, the new owner is welcome to have the vet of their choice administer the third vaccine if they prefer.
Adult dogs will be heartworm negative (unless otherwise specified) and up to date on all vaccines that are normally accepted as prudent or required by law. If an adult dog enters care with heart worms,they will have been fully treated before being made available for adoption.
Can I bring my dog in for a meet and greet before adopting?
All dog vs dog meet and greets must be scheduled with one of our experienced staff or volunteer members, and are usually scheduled to happen during one of our weekly adoption events. We will normally conduct a meet and greet on neutral turf, such as the dog training arena at our adoption location.
When can we adopt the dog we applied for?
Only applicants who have been preapproved are authorized to adopt our dogs. All adoptions will occur during one of our adoption events (except in extraordinary circumstances) in order to dedicate time to ensure your adoption process goes smoothly. We do not hold or “pre-adopt” dogs. We do not accept deposits to hold a dog for anyone. Adoption events are held every Saturday at the Pet Supplies Plus in Wilmington NC.
Is there a trial period?
We want adopters to be confident in their decision prior to adopting. It is very stressful for the dog to go from the shelter, to a home, and back into the shelter. We do everything in our power to help potential adopters make sure the dog they have chosen is a perfect fit prior to taking them home. We do our best to match the ideal animal with the right family. That being said, we do sometimes allow a trial period of a week for adult dogs (only) if:
- The family has been approved for adoption,
- Our staff is confident that the dog is a good fit, and
- The circumstances of the family justify it.
Do the animals ever get out of their cages?
Yes! All of our dogs are allowed out of their kennels into a common play area multiple times a day provided they are vaccinated and finished with their quarantine period. They are played with, play with each other, bathed, and during warm weather have kiddie pools to play in.
Can I go to where the dogs are being fostered to meet a dog?
I am unable to receive visitors at my home to meet any of the available/adoptable dogs, and I do not do any adoptions from my home. It is not a public shelter, it is our home and the dogs can only be adopted, (if approved), at our weekly adoption events held at Pet Supplies Plus, 130 Hays Lane, Wilmington, NC.
Where do you do the adoption events?
We only do adoptions at PAWS Resale Shoppe, 5941 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, NC 28409. We do adoptions every Saturday, from 10-3 unless otherwise specified. Call PAWS to make sure we will have any of the available dogs on a Saturday. 910-399-8390 Hours are Monday – Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday’s 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
I found a dog, what should I do? Can you take the dog?
Roseys Rescue is not a public facility and we are not able to take in stray dogs to look for the owner during the required hold time. We do not have empty cages or kennels available to take in lost dogs. We only have available space for the foster dogs in our care.
If you find a dog you should assume it’s lost and not a stray. You must assume the dog is someone’s pet and give them ample opportunity to reclaim their pet. Take the dog to a veterinarian or the shelter to be scanned for a microchip. There is no charge to scan.
If there is no microchip, you should take the dog to the animal shelter that is in the county the dog was found so that the owner can be found and reclaim. If you don’t want to take the dog to the shelter and instead will keep the dog and try to find the owner, take a clear photo and post photo and description with the location the dog was found on social media. Most counties have local Lost and Found Pet pages on Facebook.
If you are not able to hold onto the dog to find the owner you must turn the dog over to the animal shelter and you cannot rehome or give away the dog. Dogs are considered property in the state of North Carolina and you can be charged with felony theft of property.
It shall be unlawful for any person, without the consent of the owner or keeper, knowingly and intentionally to harbor, keep in possession by confinement or otherwise, give away or sell any animal that does not belong to him. Any person in possession of a stray animal is required to contact the county animal control within 24 hours to arrange for impoundment. If the person possessing or harboring does not want the animal taken to the shelter, he must provide a clear photo and description of the animal, along with the location the animal is being held, to the county animal shelter within 24 hours. You are required to hold the animal for seven consecutive days and must provide proof you have made reasonable attempts to locate the owner.