Liberty K9 Rescue Ranch: DOING THINGS DIFFERENTLY

We are glad you asked! We are different from most rescue organizations (and shelters) in many ways. 

1. All of our rescue dogs come with training and extensive socialization. Our dogs learn manners, obedience, boundaries, rules, structure, impulse control, confidence building, proper interactions with other dogs, and so much more! 

2. Due to our extensive experience with dog training and behavior, we offer expert "matchmaking". We don't believe in adopting dogs out based solely on looks. We take time getting to know our pups before we allow meet and greets. This allows us to help make the best matches possible. We consider the dogs' age, size, breed(s), energy level, temperament, level of training, AND compare that with the humans' lifestyle and needs. This helps ensure successful adoptions that last a lifetime.

3. We do not prematurely spay and neuter our dogs. This allows them to develop naturally and helps keep them healthier. We do not alter any dogs in our care that are under 1 year old. 

4. We do take owner surrenders (case by case), but we require that the dogs are UTD on vaccinations prior to entering our facility. This ensures the safety of all dogs in our care. We may also require that the owner pay a surrender fee (this allows us to pay our staff to train our rescue dogs) and puts some responsibility on the human(s). We do not accept dogs with behavior issues as they are not the right fit for our program.

5. Everything that we do with our dogs, has a training and behavior mentality behind it. You will not have to undo any bad behaviors that humans have created. 

6. We only take a limited number of dogs at a time, so that we are able to dedicate enough time to each dog to ensure that they are successful. 

7. We send all of our rescue dogs him with a fresh groom, $300 worth of training equipment and approximately $3500 worth of professional training. 

8. We DO NOT adopt littermates out to the same household (no exceptions).

9. Every choice that we make is in the best interest of our dogs.

10. We donate fully trained therapy dogs to schools and other facilities to help effect positive mental health changes across the country via animal assisted therapy.