Adoption Process

Our Poodles are the Champions of our hearts and our Companions for life; we are extremely proud of all of our Creations and it is for these reasons that we take the time to consider each adoption application, each family, and each individual situation when conducting our screening process.

We consider all information presented to us and review all known circumstances in-order-to select the right homes for our puppies; their forever homes.

- Completion of the Adoption Questionnaire is Mandatory.

- Please take the time required to complete all fields before submitting your response(s) to our Adoption Questionnaire.

- We will make every effort to get in touch with you to arrange the follow-up adoption interview, within 24-48 hours of receiving your completed Adoption Questionnaire.

- During the adoption interview we will ask lots of questions about you, your family; we will also discuss your family preferences at length to develop a better understanding of your expectations and family lifestyle.

- After screening has been completed and your application approved, you will be offered the option of being placed on our waiting list, with applicable deposit, confirming your intention and interest in being considered, for placement, within our next available litter.

In the event that you have questions for us, at any point throughout the process, don't hesitate, just ask!!!

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BREEDER RECOMMENDATION: 

Please consider reviewing our Adoption Process and submitting your responses to our Adoption Questionnaire (MANDATORY) early, as this is the best way to avoid disappointment, later; very often by the time a litter is born, all of our puppies have been spoken for. * Breeder retains the right to first pick of any and all litters.*

DEPOSIT POLICY

The Buyer(s) must submit the following fee(s) to the Breeder:

·         For placement on the reservation/waiting list, prior to confirmed pregnancy, a ‘commitment fee’ of $250.00, as Hold-Deposit.

v  The $250.00 Hold-Deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE.

v  To maintain priority on the Breeder’s reservation/waiting list after confirmation of pregnancy, the Buyer(s) shall submit an additional $250.00.

v  Once received by the Breeder, the second installment of $250.00, shall satisfy the $500.00 Full-Deposit ‘reservation fee’, and shall confirm priority for the Buyer(s) on the Breeder’s reservation/waiting list.

v  The $500.00 Full-Deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE; however, is TRANSFERRABLE to the next planned litter, whelped by the Breeder, after screening and assessments for best-fit.

The Buyer(s) must submit the following fee(s) to the Breeder:

·         For placement on the reservation/waiting list, after confirmed pregnancy and/or litter has whelped, a the $500.00 Full-Deposit ‘reservation fee’.

v  The $500.00 Full-Deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE; however, is TRANSFERRABLE to the next planned litter, whelped by the Breeder, after screening and assessments for best-fit.

IMPORTANT NOTES: Hold-Deposit ‘commitment fee’ and Full-Deposit ‘reservation fee’; deducted from the contract price of puppy.

The Buyer(s) acknowledges understanding that the Breeder reserves the right to first pick of any-and-all litter(s). All La Luna Belle Creations puppies undergo Volhard Puppy Aptitude Testing prior to placement in their forever homes, to determine the best fit for our puppies, and involves screening of Adoption Questionnaire, as a part of the placement process. Full-Deposit ‘reservation fee’ RECEIVED DATE places the Buyer(s) in preferred order for screening.

All balances must be paid in full, prior to transfer of ownership; E-Transfers are accepted and preferred, and may be submitted directly to the Breeder at: lalunabelle.creations@gmail.com (automatic system receipts are issued to related parties for all E-Transfers). 

Our Mission

It is our mission to confirm a best-fit match for each of our puppies and our goal is to do so no later than 7 weeks of age.

We maintain detailed video diaries and photos archives of our Dams, recorded before whelping their puppies, and of our puppies after they have been born, through to their transitions to their forever homes.

Photos/videos are shared with friends and family through our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram and via text.

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

We do not hold any bias; we know without a doubt that all of our Creations are exceptionally stunning; beautiful, on the inside and out!! We do not send out photos of our babies for purposes of selection based on looks, because we believe that it is far more important for a puppy to find it's forever home based on a thorough assessment of best-fit (ex. temperament evaluations, prey-drive, energy level, service/companion requirements, etc.) rather than simply their appearance.

- Matching each puppy with families on our waiting list is an involved process; we consider all aspects, of each puppy and each prospective family, to determine best-fit.

- At 49 days, after Volhard Puppy Aptitude Testing are complete and assessment results are reviewed, a report card is produced, and matches proposed. In the event a best-fit match does not occur, families on our full-deposit waiting list are offered the opportunity to transfer to our next planned litter, with priority screening.

Please remain open minded and trust our experience; we want what's best for our puppies and we are committed to finding the perfect match for our families, from each available litter(s). 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Where it is determined that more than one pup would be a good choice for a specific family (which can happen), based on temperament and preferences identified, then arrangements will be made for selection by the buyer, based on priority placement on our waiting list

>> COVID-19 restrictions related to home-visits are in effect at this time <<

- Between 8 and 9 weeks, our puppies will be ready for transfer to their forever homes!!! 

***Extended care arrangements can be made; additional fees apply.