ADOPTING A PUPPY
HOW DO I RESERVE MY PUPPY?
Emails are great, but I really like to personally talk to someone about the puppy they are considering. You are welcome to call me anytime at 912-425-9332. If I cannot answer at the moment, please leave me a message, and I will return your call as soon as possible. I would like to know a little about you to assure that our babies go to good homes only. I will be more than happy to send more photos and answer any questions you may have.
I will temporarily hold a newborn puppy for someone, but do not accept the non-refundable $200 deposit until their eyes/ears open. The deposit is required at that time, which usually is around the 10-14 day period. I do not post the puppies' pictures on my site until that time. Since many of my puppies are reserved early and I do not have a waiting list, it is very important that if you are interested in a particular type/color of puppy, you email me often to see if a litter is on the way. The deposit does go towards the price of the puppy, and the balance is not due until the day of pick-up or one week before the shipping date.
I do accept payments by Paypal, but if you don't have a Paypal account, I can send you an invoice by email so that you can use your debit or credit card. I do waive the 3% fee on deposits, but if you are paying the remainder by Paypal, you will need to add the 3% fee that Paypal charges me. I also accept Money Orders by 2-day mail (in case we need to track it), Western Union and MoneyGram (at Walmart) wire transfers. NO PERSONAL CHECKS are accepted at any time, and cash is always required at pick-up.
HOW DO I GET MY PUPPY?
PICK-UP / SHIPPING: I always prefer pick-up, but will ship, if necessary. I only charge what it costs me to fly your puppy to you. With the ever increasing price of gas, the airfare continues to rise. The shipping cost for one puppy is $325.00, which includes airfare (approximately $240), health certificate from the vet ($50), travel crate, and bedding. Right now I am just absorbing the price of the trip to the airport (an hour and 15 minutes) myself. Two puppies shipping together in the same crate is $ 375.00 since I will need to get a second health certificate from my vet. I only use Delta or Continental (they both do a wonderful job) and I always strive to get the shortest flight possible. We ship anywhere in the continental U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Alaska, and other countries which can accept pets without excessive quarantine restrictions.
PARTIAL DELIVERY: I also provide delivery to Augusta and Savannah or anywhere that is approximately an hour and 15 minutes from my house for a $25 travel fee. This will decrease your round trip by about 2.5 hours. But, of course, you are encouraged to visit us at any time!
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I GET MY PUPPY?
We can assure you that your puppy is in good health and has been properly dewormed and vaccinated with his/her first shots. We do provide a written one-year health guarantee for congenital problems. You will be provided with extensive information about taking care of your new family member. I do ask that all new owners call me the day after they get their puppy, just so I can see everything is going great. I want to make sure that the transition period goes smoothly, so I work very hard making sure that my puppies are very socialized, healthy, and totally ready to go to their new homes. I love to stay in touch with people who have gotten puppies from me, so an occasional update and new picture is greatly appreciated! Owners are encouraged to call me at any time after they get their puppy with any questions or suggestions.
"A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest
acts of the wicked are cruel."
Proverbs 12:10
