By submitting your online application form, please be aware of the following terms and conditions. If you are successful in adopting a Chihuahua from Chihuahua Rescue UK, you agree to the following:
- Veterinary Care & Insurance: You will be responsible for all veterinary treatment costs, including regular worming, flea treatments, and annual vaccinations. You must take out a pet insurance policy that includes third-party liability coverage from the moment the dog enters your home. Unless otherwise agreed upon with a representative from Chihuahua Rescue UK, the insurance policy must remain in place.
- Immediate Veterinary Attention: Should the Chihuahua become sick or injured at any time, you agree to seek immediate veterinary care.
- Pet Status: The Chihuahua will be kept as a household pet and companion, and will not be used for any breeding purposes. If you are fostering a female Chihuahua, you agree that she remains the property of Chihuahua Rescue UK until she is spayed. A written agreement will need to be signed to confirm this.
- Home Environment: You agree that the Chihuahua will not be kept in an outside kennel, nor will it be left alone for long periods in the garden. The Chihuahua will not be allowed to roam the streets and should never be left alone for extended periods.
- Rehoming: If, for any reason, you are unable to keep the Chihuahua, you agree that the dog must be returned to Chihuahua Rescue UK at your expense. The Chihuahua will not be sold, given away, or passed on to friends or relatives without prior consent from Chihuahua Rescue UK.
- Children: We do not rehome our Chihuahuas to homes with children under the age of 10 unless the dog has been assessed as being suitable for children prior to being placed with Chihuahua Rescue UK.
- Non-refundable Donation: There is a non-refundable donation of £450 per Chihuahua. This donation does not purchase the Chihuahua but contributes towards the ongoing medical expenses, transport, foster care, and administrative costs that Chihuahua Rescue UK incurs. As a non-profit organization, we are entirely volunteer-run, and none of our representatives are paid.
Further Information
All Chihuahuas that come into our care are placed in approved foster homes, where they are assessed and checked by a vet before being offered for adoption. We do not have kennels for our small dogs, and all placements are carefully considered.
As we often have more applicants than available dogs, please be patient while we match a Chihuahua to the most suitable home based on their individual needs. This process is not first-come, first-served, but rather based on the best fit for the dog. When a suitable Chihuahua becomes available, we will contact you with details and arrange for a home check. The home check is a simple process and not intrusive.
We are here to support, advise, and guide you throughout the adoption process and beyond, helping you integrate your new Chihuahua into your home.
Please note: If you no longer wish to remain on our waiting list, kindly inform us so we can update our records.
By submitting this application, you are acknowledging and agreeing to these terms and conditions. Thank you for your commitment to giving a Chihuahua a loving home.