Potomac Valley Pekingese Club
Rescuing Pekingese in Need for Over 20 Years
Rocky, who is being fostered near Richmond, VA, is 10 years old and is a precious love-bug. This sweet boy loves going camping with his foster family and his furry playmates. He has a soulful face which will grab at your heart. Rocky is a laid back boy! He enjoys a good belly rub! Rocky also loves to roll around and play with his toys. He loves making them squeak. Most of all, he just wants to be loved and in your lap or close by. Rocky would love to have a playmate to run with and a fenced-in yard. He needs both of these. He is also used to having someone at home during the day.
Bigsby
Bigsby is being fostered in Brookeville, MD. He is a very cute and mellow gentleman, approx. 7 years old. His foster mom says Bigsby is sweet with people and dogs. Everyone who has met him is enchanted! Bigsby is house trained, great on a leash and loves to play in his fenced-in yard so much, he has never tried to escape! He is very calm and exhibits no separation anxiety. Bigsby loves to be held while getting belly rubs. He enjoys sitting on the couch next to his human. He seldom barks and is a delightful companion to someone working from home as his foster mom does sometimes. Be careful though, Bigsby is a charmer and you will find yourself handing out more treats with a look that melts your heart. Did I say Bigsby is loving?
Poochie is being fostered in Richmond VA. He is a senior about 14-15 years old. Poochie had been neglected in his former home and turned into a shelter. Our rescue loves the seniors and scooped this boy right up in our arms. Poochie is beginning to thrive and is a very sweet natured boy. He is learning how to play with toys too!
Poochie loves to snuggle with his foster Mom. He likes to sit really close to her on the sofa and loves to sleep next to her in bed. Feeling close and loved next to his human makes Poochie a very happy boy! He is vocal and will tell his foster mom when he wants something and loves to talk to her when she comes home from work. He has his own his own version of human talk!
Information on Adoption
Adopting from the Potomac Valley Pekingese Club
Thank
you for your interest in adopting a rescued Pekingese. Pekingese enter
our rescue system from a variety of sources: shelters, private give-ups,
etc. The average age of the dogs we see in rescue is two to five years
old, with puppies under a year old being very rare. (A note about age:
Pekes given appropriate care can live well into their teens.) Males are
much more common than females. All dogs are spayed/neutered prior to
placement, are current on routine inoculations, and tested for heart
worm. A medical history accompanies every placement.
All our dogs
are pure-bred Pekingese. However, they may exhibit some
characteristics different from those Pekingese you may have seen in the
show ring, such as shorter coats, more length of nose and legs, etc.
Regardless of the physical appearance, the wonderful Pekingese character
is always true.
Our rescued Pekingese can be adopted out in
Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, and surrounding areas.
*Please Note: Given the temperament of Pekingese towards very young children, we typically DO NOT adopt to families with children under the age of 8.
Our Adoption Process
Our
requirements for adoption are simple, but, are not negotiable. We
require a veterinary reference, a fenced-in yard or other form of
protected exercise area. Potential adopters must be willing to submit
to a home visit prior to the adoption, must complete an adoption application, an adoption contract,
and pay an adoption fee at the time the dog is turned over to their
care. As Pekingese fall into the category of brachycephalic dogs (flat
faces) and are, therefore, heat sensitive, air-conditioned environments
are strongly recommended for the summer months. Although Pekingese can
be a great family pet, they are not recommended for homes with small
children.
How Long Does the Adoption Process Take?
The
adoption process can take several days and sometimes several weeks, so
your patience is greatly appreciated. If during that time, you have
questions, feel free to contact us.
Who Is In Charge of the Decision Process?
All
applications are reviewed by the PVPC Rescue Committee and placements
are made at the discretion of the Committee and of the particular dog's
foster care giver.
Once your application is sent to us, we will
share information with you on Pekingese available for adoption at the
time. Using our expertise gained from placing hundreds of Pekingese
over the years, we make our best judgment in matching the needs of
individual dogs with those of our adopters; therefore at times, we will
offer an applicant a different dog than the one he/she has applied for.
All applicants must submit to a home visit and a veterinary reference
check.
As the welfare of the dogs in our care is our number one priority, PVPC reserves the right to deny any application.
Are the Rescued Dogs in Good Health?
All
of our dogs available for adoption have received veterinary care and
have been spayed or neutered, are current on their vaccinations, and are
micro chipped. We treat our rescued Pekingese for all the medical
needs of which we are aware. If there are any chronic or ongoing health
issues, they will be explained to potential adopters prior to the
adoption.
What About "Not So Young" Pekingese?
What Are the Fees for Adopting a Dog?
As of April 12, 2009, our adoption fee structure is as follows: for dogs up to 2 years of age the fee is $350; for dogs 3 to 7 years of age the fee is $300, and for dogs over 8 years of age and for special needs cases, the fee is $250. Our organization is entirely funded by contributions from the public and by the adoption fee we receive for the dogs we adopt out. These funds help us defray all of the costs we incur while the dogs are in our care.