Here are things to consider before committing to puppy adoption. Getting a dog is a commitment for the lifetime of the companion animal. We here at WCAE want you to know that the welfare of our pups always comes first. You can see some of Our Furever Families Here.

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1) Have you had an American Eskimo before? Have you had a dog before? If not, please educate yourself on About Eskies and Eskie Puppy Care.​

 

2) Do you have any other pets or kids? Eskies do great with both, but how will your kids and the other pets do? Do you have ample time to tend to all?​

 

3) How active are you? Do you want a dog that can join you on vigorous hikes and runs? Consider the standard. Are you more of a leisurely walker and a movie night cuddler? A toy or mini may be a great fit for you. 

 

Check out some our Puppy Gallery and Pet Parent Gallery to get a visual of the size differences.  Do you plan to air-travel in the future? The miniature or toy may be the ideal size for you. 

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4) Will he/she be a competition dog? Are you considering breeding your dog? Training and competitions are a great way to bond with your dog.

 

We do recommend spaying or neutering your puppy for responsible pet ownership. Breeding, to improve the breed, requires a very purposeful dedication to the breed, immense time and tremendous dedication which we provide with love. Especially important, there is a lifetime commitment to each puppy that is brought into this world. No pet that is intentionally brought into this world should ever see the inside of a shelter. Please refer to Our Policies for more information. 

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5) Who will care for your pet if you need to travel or have a medical emergency?​ Everyone should have someone to step in in case of an emergency. We review this during our application screening and re-visit it on your pre-adoption Zoom meeting. 

 

To see what specifically is included in your puppy pack, please visit Our Policies for more details.

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6) Having a pet is an added expense and aside from food, supplies, toys and treats, there is routine medical care, e.g., routine dental cleanings requiring anesthesia and routine medical care. Moreover, there are always possible emergencies that can be quite expensive. Is this added expense something you can comfortably afford? 

 

Check out our list of Essential Supplies for bringing home puppy.

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7) What are your hours? No (adult) pet should be left alone longer than 7-8 hours and 2-4 hours maximum for puppies.  

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8) Will the puppy be an inside or outside pet? Our dogs are companion animals and eskies are the ultimate pack dogs.  We insist that your yard, garden or patio be checked for safety and security regularly to ensure that a puppy cannot get out or get hurt.

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9) Where will the puppy spend his or her day? How many hours will your puppy be crated or in a puppy den during the daytime? This is something that needs to be considered before adoption. 

 

Please remit your Adoption Application back to us to allow us the privilege to better get to know you. 

 

10) Does anyone in your household have any medical conditions that may interfere with the care and well-being of the puppy or the possible rehoming of the puppy? If so, please consider carefully the ramifications on the puppy/dog for the future. 

 

Please review our Adoption Agreement for more information regarding this matter. Rest assured that a responsible breeder will always accept a dog back, at any age, that they bring into this world, to care for him or her and ensure that dog never sees the inside of a shelter.  

 

We are committed to be part of the pet over-population solution and not the problem. That is part of our commitment to you and to our community. Hence, our Adoption Considerations section. 

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11) What are your intentions for potty training? Do you intend to crate train or do you have another method for training? We will review potty training tips during your pre-adoption Zoom meeting. 

 

Rest assured that Our Puppies are partially potty trained on paper and outside before Adoption Day. Please visit About Us for more details.

 

12) Exposing your pet to obedience school may help with both bonding and behavior improvements. This is something we highly recommend. Some of our pups get to go to doggy socials and even train to be therapy dogs. The point is that having a well socialized and trained eskie puppy is a joy you simply won't want to miss.  

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13) Do you have a preferred veterinarian selected? This should be decided well in advance of adoption day. Please check Eskie Puppy Care for the importance of having a good vet.  Moreover, kindly ensure you have an emergency vet selected too, just in case.

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14) Kindly consider pet insurance. It can add peace of mind in case of an emergency. It can also help cover early pet care such as vaccines, wellness visits, flea meds and any other basic medical needs. 

 

We have an extensive list of pet insurance companies under Our Favorite Things.

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Our Mission Statement: We do our best to ensure that our puppies will be adopted into a deserving and loving family to be loved and nurtured throughout their lives. We welcome them to this world and we never want to be part of the problem of homeless animals. Please read our Mission Statement on our Home Page.

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