What is a Scottie Rescue?

A Scottie Rescue is a Scottish terrier who has been previously owned and whose owner can no longer keep them. They are turned in for a variety of reasons and come to us from many sources. Whatever the circumstances, they are in need of a good home, care, and love, and might just be the perfect Scottie companion for you.

When a rescue comes into the Bonhaven rescue program, several steps must be performed before the dog is made available to go to their new home. The dogs are washed and groomed so they will look their best! Their diet is evaluated and improved. They see our veterinarians and are examined to evaluate their health, they are brought up to date on vaccines, tests are performed to make sure they are free of parasites and heartworm disease and they are spayed or neutered if age and health permit before placement. Further testing and treatment is provided if necessary or indicated. Their temperament and needs are evaluated in order to make the best choice we can for both the dog and the adopter.

We work hard to make the perfect and forever match for what each individual Scottie needs with one of our prescreened applicants. We hope you will trust us with a Scottie you may need to re-home, instead of bringing them to a shelter or giving them away to someone who may not have experience with the Scottie temperament. We don't require a donation for dog turn-ins, but they are always appreciated.

Our rescue program functions on donations and volunteers. Volunteers are always welcome to offer whatever help they feel they can contribute, and we appreciate donations from our supporters!

Adoption donations are requested to help defray costs so that we can continue to help the dogs in need. We require a home visit, vet and personal reference checks before adopting out a Scottie rescue, to ensure our rescues are happy and comfortable for the remainder of their lives. We hope you will consider coming to us if you can provide a loving home to a Scottie who needs a second chance.

If you have room in your heart and in your home for a Scottish Terrier companion and live in our adoption area, please fill out an application. The best family for each Scottie is chosen after an evaluation of all factors. If a dog is currently ready for adoption and our evaluation indicates this dog may be right for you, we may be able to schedule a home visit with you immediately. Otherwise, your application is filed until a dog becomes available for adoption and a home visit is scheduled. All approved applications are kept on file until a dog is placed with the applicant. (We do request that anyone who has applied to adopt a Scottish Terrier through us and who subsequently acquires a dog from elsewhere or changes their mind about adopting, to notify us so that we may update our files.)

The new family signs the Adoption Contract and provides a $300.00 donation, which helps to defray some of the program expenses, including but not limited to: a routine intake veterinary examination, spay/neuter if required, special medications or testing as required, transportation, dietary supplements, improved diets, phone bills, etc.

Bonhaven Rescue will make routine follow-up calls to assure that the forever-home is successful and to resolve any questions before they become problems. All new adopters agree to return the dog to Bonhaven if any conditions prevent them from keeping their dog forever.

If you would like to adopt a rescue dog, please complete our Adoption Application.