Welfare for Animals Guild

Our Mission: The purpose of the Welfare for Animals Guild is to protect animals from neglect, abuse, and exploitation, to advocate for their interest and welfare, and to inspire awareness and compassion for the animals whose world we share.

From our website: "The first step in all our adoptions is to complete an adoption application. Once the application is reviewed and approved, a meet and greet time will be scheduled. If the dog and the adopter are a good match, we finalize the adoption. We often get several applications for the same dog. Although many of the applicants could be a great home, we have to make the hard choice as to which "great home" would be the very best home for that particular dog. Our adoption fees vary depending on the dog. All our adult dogs are spayed/neutered, are up to date on vaccines, and micro chipped. All have had a medical health check-up, and any individual requirements will be stated in writing. Our puppies have all had a wellness vet visit, first vaccines, de-wormed and micro chipped. Veterinary care, feeding and grooming throughout the dog's life is a major expense of owning a dog. Please consider that when thinking about adopting a dog for life. Our thanks to the over 2000 families who have adopted one of our wonderful dogs and given them their very own Forever Home!" In 2023, the adoption fee for puppies is $400, adults is $350, and seniors age 8+ is $250. Our contract states: 1. _____ This is a legally binding contract between _____________________________________ and WELFARE FOR ANIMALS GUILD (hereinafter known as WAG). I/We agree to accept the dog known as ____________________ from WAG, the dog’s current legal guardian, under the conditions listed below. 2. _____ I/We agree to return the dog to WAG if for any reason I/We can no longer care for the dog. The dog shall NOT be relinquished to a city or county shelter. 3. _____ I/We agree to obey any and all animal control regulations governing the area in which I/we live. 4. _____ I/We agree to provide proper food, water, and access to my/our home, the yard will be adequately fenced for the dog. 5. _____ I/We agree to provide veterinary care as needed, including boosters for DHPPL and Rabies when due. 6. _____ WAG only places dogs as pets. A lawsuit will be filed against any person(s) found using dogs for any other purpose (guard dog, animal research, exploitation) or altering the dog’s appearance (e.g..tail or ear docking) 7. _____ I/We agree to keep an “ID TAG” on the dog at all times, and to keep microchip information up to date. 8. _____ I/We understand that if the dog is ever lost and reclaimed by WAG I/We must reclaim the animal within 48 hours. I/We agree to pay $20.00 per day boarding fee to WAG after the 48-hour period is over to cover any additional fees incurred during the duration of boarding. I/We agree to pay necessary vet care if needed. 9. _____ I/We agree that we will NEVER transport the dog in the open bed of any vehicle and will never tie the dog up for the purpose of containment. 10. _____ I/We agree to notify WAG immediately if the dog is ever lost. 11. _____ WAG may make a follow-up visit at a mutually convenient time to ascertain that all conditions are being met. 12. _____ WAG will not be responsible for any medical care incurred after placement of the dog. 13. _____ I/We understand and have been advised that this dog has snapped/bitten. 14. _____ I/We agree to notify WAG immediately of any behavioral or training issues with our dog. 15. _____ I/We agree to take our PUPPY to obedience training at my/our cost, with in five months of adoption date (or other mutually agreeable date). 16. _____ I/We agree to have the puppy spayed/neutered by 6 months old. I/We will provide a certificate from a veterinarian to WAG to prove this has been done. If this is not done, I will relinquish the puppy back to WAG. 17. _____The selection and subsequent adoption of the WAG dog is based upon the adopter’s own observations and judgments. WAG is not responsible for the temperament, behavior, genetics or health of any dog. 18. _____ I/We agree that WAG reserves the right to reclaim the dog if the above conditions of this agreement are not met. 19. _____ I/We agree to hold harmless WAG for any personal or property damage resulting from this adoption. 20. _____ This is a legally binding contract. In the event of breach, the parties are entitled to pursue all remedies available under the contract laws of the State of Washington including specific performance and /or monetary damages. In case any party has to resort to a lawsuit for the enforcement of the terms of this agreement, the prevailing party is entitled to actual attorney’s fees and any other costs and disbursements related to said lawsuit.