Chesapeake Shepherd & K-9 Rescue, Inc.

Adoption Procedure

Before we introduce you to some of our dogs, we'd like to give you a clear understanding of our adoption process. Once an application is submitted, it is reviewed, references are checked and a home visit is scheduled. Once the process is complete and an applicant is accepted, he or she is matched with a dog that best suits everyone's needs. An adoption contract is signed and CSK9 requires a minimum adoption fee of $250.00. For any dog six (6) years of age or older, the fee is $200.00. The expenses for the care may include, but are not limited to, vet bills, food, shelter and providing for the many rescue dogs who come into our care. If you are interested in any of these dogs, please fill out an application from our "Forms" page.

Saving one dog will not change the world except for that one dog whose world will change forever.

We know you are excited, but please try to be patient. If you are a good match for a dog, we will be in touch. It might be soon, or it might be a few weeks. We respond more quickly to inquiries that include a completed application. We appreciate your cooperation!! Thanks!

Casey

Hi..My name is Casey. My foster mom found me at the shelter waiting patiently for someone to love me. I had 2 "cherry eyes". My foster mom just couldn't leave me there...so, lucky for me, she took me home. CSK9 fixed both my eyes and now everyone thinks I am wonderful!! I am a very active 11 month old male rottie. I love to play. I love to snuggle. I love to kiss. I love life!! I really really do!!. My previous home no longer had time for me and kept me outside. I hear I am skinny and need to gain weight. Being the great dog I am, I am happy to obey!! I am at 80 lbs and probably need at least another 15 or so. So, I eat everything they give me!!! I stole my mom's stuffed animals and she didn't like that so much. She says she is gonna get me my own toys!! Yay for me!! I get along very well with all my doggie bros and sisters. I play lots and I play hard. I am learning house manners as my mom gets mad at me when I house surf. I wonder if I can be sneaky?? I know my mom loves me, but I want a real family of my own! I see other dogs with their own humans and would just love to have my own humans!! I think someone that knows how to exercise an energetic pup would probably be best for me because my mom says that I just never stop until late at night!! If you are interested in learning more about me or meeting me, you can contact my foster mom. You will also need to fill out an application at www.csk9.org.

Greta

Fabulous Greta! We can't say enough great things about this girl! She is beautiful, super smart, active, sensitive, loving and fun loving. She is about 5 years old, spayed, and current on all her shots. When out and about, Greta gets along with everyone she meets. She has been on many a stroll through Annapolis' downtown, and was even "sucker punched" by an ill-tempered terrier once without issue. In her home, Greta is a dominant female, and she has had arguments with other dominant females in her foster home. She seems to take correction for a while, then goes back to challenge once again...always hoping for that top spot! Greta has had some separation anxiety issues in the past, and has overcome them in her foster home, but she will most likely experience them again during the transition time to her new home. Her ideal home should be one where someone is home most of the time, or someone who doesn't mind coming home to the occasional "surprise" she has left while she worried her owner wasn't returning. She is all the things that are wonderful about a German shepherd, so if you are looking for a devoted, black and tan furry shadow, Greta is the girl for you!

Piper

Writeup coming soon!

"A harbor, even if it is a little harbor, is a good thing, since adventures come into it as well as go out, and the life in it grows strong, because it takes something from the world and has something to give in return." -Sarah Orne Jewett, from "River Driftwood" (1881)