Chow Chow Rescue & Adoption
Our Chows
We only offer chows for adoption that we would like to have as pets ourselves. We have very strict temperament requirements, so all of our chows are polite and well behaved with people and other dogs. All are housebroken, microchipped, spayed/neutered, free of intestinal worms, fleas and ticks, current on all shots, heartworm free and on preventative. Any special medical needs or injuries that we are aware of are treated and all medical records are given to adopters. If you are interested in a particular dog, please
email us for more information.
Baby purebred chow puppies are seldom homeless - that's why there aren't many of them available. Purebred puppies usually don't come to us until the owner tires of caring for and training a demanding puppy. We urge potential adopters to consider carefully before adopting a puppy. Puppies are time consuming, demanding and require intensive work and training. Even then, there are no guarantees. With an older dog, you know what you are getting up front and older dogs are so grateful for the opportunity to love and be loved.
Touched by a Chow
This rescue effort is dedicated to the loving memory of Sunny, the first purebred chow chow to touch our lives. She lived the first half of her life with someone that severely neglected her and then abandoned her when she reached middle age. She was found with a chain around her neck attached to a doghouse with no food or water. While Sunny was a castaway to her previous owner, she was a dear friend and a precious gift to
us. She was our little ray of sunshine and truly one the sweetest dogs to bless our lives. Sunny passed away on August 8, 2006 at the estimated age of 11. We were privileged to have this angel among us over 4 years and we cherished every minute with her. Our hope is that Sunny’s life will be an example of how rescued chow chows, despite their background, have so much love and devotion to share when given the opportunity. Sunny's life mattered and we will always be grateful for the incredible gift of hope she gave to us.
Be the change that you want to see in the world.
--Mohandas Gandhi
Who We Are
We are an all-volunteer organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)3 charity. We are also an incorporated non-profit in the State of Ohio dedicated to finding loving, responsible homes for purebred chows in need. This is not a shelter! Our rescued chows are kept in home settings so that they can receive the daily love and attention that they need and deserve. Most chows come to us from shelters, animal control facilities or pounds when they are at high risk of being killed due to lack of space or opportunity. We accept chows given up by owners on a very limited basis, depending on the circumstances. If you have found a chow, please contact your local animal control, as that is who the chow’s owner will contact when trying to find their lost chow.
Adoption Requirements:
- previous purebred chow experience
- live within 400 miles of Cincinnati, OH
- dogs must be kept as indoor pets
- enclosed fenced yard (not invisible fencing)
- completed adoption application
- home visit prior to adoption
- other pets in the adoptive home must be spayed/neutered
- signed adoption contract after application has been aproved and home visit has been performed.
Adoption Fees:
1-2 years old: $275
3-4 years old: $250
5 years or older: $200
Chow Facts:
- easily housebroken and have little or no body odor
- not big barkers or diggers
- shed seasonally, not daily - twice a year they shed their undercoats and literally fill trash bags full of hair at that time
- seldom destructive
- naturally suspicious of strangers and very territorial - they take their homes & family very seriously as well as their responsibility to protect what they love
- aloof, reserved with affection, independent, dignified and stubborn - like a cat
- saves his affections for those he loves dearly and finds little reason to seek attention from anyone else
- seldom get along with large dogs of the same sex
- Chows are not "one person/family" dogs! They bond to new owners regardless of age.
- Sigmund Freud used his favorite chow-chow, Jo-Fi as a pet therapy dog. He felt that the presence of the dog seemed to have a calming influence on all patients, particularly children.
Fostering a friend
The personal rewards that come from saving a worthwhile life are immeasurable. Rescued dogs do everything possible to please you and show you how much they appreciate your efforts. If you have ever had a cherished pet, consider that here but for the grace of God goes your beloved pet. These dogs can't help their situation, but you can by volunteering to foster a dog in need.
Wish List
Foster Homes
We feed Nutro products and always have a need for food and treats.
Donations to help pay vet expenses. Your donation is tax deductible.
Links to more Chow info:
The Black Tongue Debate
Chow Chow Club
Chow Welfare
Homeowner's Insurance Issues
Net Chows
Blue Tongue Talk
World Chow
Chow Chow Rescue & Adoption
Cincinnati, OH
Phone: 513-745-9995
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