🌍 International Adoptions – Why It’s Harder and Why We’re Strict

Adopting a dog internationally is a big commitment, and for this reason our process is more complex than local adoptions. Over the years, we’ve learned from experience that careful screening protects both the dogs and the families who welcome them.

📜 Procedures & Rules – Based on Experience

Our adoption policy may feel strict, but it’s designed to prevent difficult situations. Sadly, we have faced “return cases” when adopters underestimated the needs of their new dog – for example, lack of a secure garden, very young children in the home, or mismatched lifestyles. These situations cause stress for both the animal and the adopter, and can even endanger the dog’s future. This is why we carefully match each dog to the right home.

👤 Adopter Vetting & Home Checks

Before we even discuss a specific dog, the adopter is vetted first – we carefully review applications to understand lifestyle, environment and suitability.

Next, a home check is carried out by one of our trusted volunteers. This visit allows us to assess safety and space, and we carry out further vetting during the home check before we agree to proceed with the adoption.

🩺 Health & Safety Before Travel

Every dog adopted internationally from us undergoes:

✅ Full veterinary check-up

✅ Deworming and vaccinations

✅ Comprehensive medical tests including:

• 4DX SNAP test (for heartworm, Lyme disease, Ehrlichia & Anaplasma)

• Leishmania test

• Brucellosis test

🚛 Legal & Safe Transport

We are a registered organisation and only use licensed, legal animal transport services that comply with EU regulations. Your future family member’s safety and welfare are our top priority during the journey.

💛 Quality Over Quantity

We focus on finding the right home for each dog, not just on sending out as many adoptions as possible. Every adoption is a lifelong commitment, and we believe that doing it right is far more important than doing it fast.

🐾 Because they deserve nothing less.