ADOPTING YOUR SALUKI
What is the adoption process like?
The first step of course is to select your dog!
Check Our Facebook page for more detailed information on each of the dogs available for adoption. From these pages there are also links to other rescue
organisations in Qatar and Dubai such as 2nd Chance Rescue Qatar, Dogs in Doha, Rescue Salukis Middle East, and PAWS Rescue Qatar. New dogs are rescued almost daily so be sure to check often.
Feel free to send us a message or email telling us more about you, your family and your hopes, expectations and desired traits of your future family member. We will do our very best to ensure each dog goes to a home that is a good fit.
Next complete an Adoption Application. This must be returned before you will be considered as a potential adopter. Prepare for you interview! You will be contacted by e-mail and/or phone and a home visit will be arranged (where possible). We will also be checking your vet references during this time!
NEXT STEP
Celebrate! If your family and your chosen saluki/saluki mix are a match then the dog will be RESERVED for you.
Our adoption fee is $750 cnd and we ask this is paid prior to your dog's arrival.
Prepare for your new arrival! Depending on the age, vaccination and documentation status of the dog you would like to adopt, you may have to wait a few months before he/she is ready to travel to you. Use this time to buy the things your new family member will need, ask as many questions as you like, read about the breed, seek advice from trainers and veterinary services, follow us on Facebook for updates about your dog.
FINALLY
Meet and greet your new arrival at the airport! Most dogs headed for Europe come as excess baggage. You will be met by an Arabian Saluki Centre of Canada representative and the adoption finalised.
What should adopting families expect?
Please keep in mind these are rescue dogs!
Some have been abused and others simply neglected.
Many live in overcrowded shelters and rescues.
They may not be house trained!
They may be skittish and shy of sudden movements at first.
They may be reserved and take some time to warm up to your family.
They may need to be taught simple manners and leash walking skills.
Many have not have ever had access to bones/toys/sofas and may try to resource guard at first.
Salukis are a wonderfully adaptive and easy going breed to live with. They respond to gentle training and guidance. Many of these issues resolve themselves as the dog gets more comfortable in their home environment. Of course we are always available to offer help and assistance. We will also put you in touch with other fellow adopters who can offer advice.