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After an initial phone discussion and a meeting with the potential new owners and the dog, conducted at the Centre, one of our home-checkers will make an appointment to come and assess the home’s suitability for the chosen dog.
We are looking for a secure environment and one suitable for the chosen dog, which varies according to their INDIVIDUAL needs.
You may or may not be told at the time whether the check is passed, but either way someone will call you back very soon.

YES

We do have an adoption fee for any of our dogs BUT THIS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE SO PLEASE ASK FOR CURRENT FEES WHEN BOOKING YOUR APPOINTMENT.

For this fee however the dog is vaccinated, neutered or spayed, de-flead, microchipped, wormed and given a pre-homing vet check to ensure that it is in healthy before it is rehomed.
Most of the dogs which come in to us have medical issues that need sorting out, be it only getting them vaccinated or neutered, or much more in some cases. We do not make a profit with our adoption fee, in fact each dog invariably costs much more for their upkeep than we charge the new owner. It is simply a way for us to be able to fundraise a small amount to be there for the next dog in need.

The basic procedure goes as follows

1. Look on our website page DOGS NEEDING HOMES to see if there is a dog that you would like to meet, or call us on 01872 560232 to enquire as to which dogs we have which might suit your lifestyle.
2. If you decide that there is a suitable dog you will be invited to attend the kennels for aa meeting with the dog/s in one of our secure exercise fields or our Meet and Greet Barn
3. If the meeting goes well and you would like to rehome your new friend then a homecheck will be carried out by one of our experienced homecheckers as soon as possible.
4. As long as everything goes well, the dog will get a final rehoming vet check and then you can come to the kennels to collect your new family member. The paperwork is completed, the rehoming fee is paid and you get to begin your life with your new buddy.
5. K9 Crusaders have full rescue backup and trainers who will always be there to help with any issues that might arise during the dogs life so never be afraid to contact us if you need advice.
   
   

The dogs looking for homes changes so quickly that the best way to find out who’s in the kennels is to check on the “Dogs Needing Homes” section of our website, or look on our Facebook page.

We can always use extra help with the day to day running of the kennels, whether that is walking and playing with the dogs, grooming, feeding, cleaning or other jobs such as washing up and sorting laundry.
WE ALSO ACCEPT STUDENTS FROM DUCHY AND TRURO COLLEGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE FOR OVER 16S.

YOU MUST BE OVER 16 TO VOLUNTEER, it’s an insurance stipulation and there cannot be any exceptions unfortunately.

To apply to help please complete the Volunteer Form on our Volunteering page and our volunteer co-ordinator will contact you asap.

We will never euthanise a dog unless it is directed by a vet as a last resort. Dogs which cannot be rehomed after assessment remain at the kennels as Sanctuary Dogs and will be looked after as part of the K9 Crew family.

We believe strongly in the 3 Rs – Rescue, Rehabilitation and Rehoming – and so a dog will remain in our care until it is fit, healthy and psychologically ready for it’s forever home, however long it takes.