Adoption  Procedures

Basic Information

Our adoption area is Ohio, Extreme Northern Kentucky, and a portion of Eastern Indiana.  We do not adopt to any other areas. For exact area go to FAQ.

To find a dog in your area, please contact a rescue in your area.

All of our rescue dogs are spayed and neutered prior to adoption. All shots, except for rabies, are given.  They have been wormed, checked for heartworm, lyme disease & ehrlichia, and placed on heartworm preventative.  

All dogs are kept for a minimum of one month for temperament evaluation and to be house trained. Registration papers are returned to the AKC as per their request and there are no exceptions.

We require a fenced yard of adequate size, to be determined on an individual basis. Fence must be at least 4 feet tall (48 inches) and must attach or surround with direct access to the building where the dog will be housed. Invisible and electric fences do NOT meet the requirements of a fenced yard. In some rare cases apartments and condos may be acceptable, to be determined on an individual basis. Adopter must be 21 years old.  We do not accept checks or credit cards.

If you are in the process of installing a fence,  PLEASE DO NOT submit application until the yard is securely fenced.

If you are in the process of purchasing your home or moving, PLEASE DO NOT submit your application until after you have moved  and settled into your home.

We are located east of Cincinnati, outside the town of Hamersville.

Purebred Adoption fees:
$250 for 6 months and under.
$200 for 7 months to 4 years of age.
$100 for 4 years and up.

Mixed breed Adoption fees:
$140 for 6 months and under.
$100 for 7 months and up.

We have many deserving dogs of all ages and color for adoption at this time.

ADOPTION PROCEDURES!!

1. You have a choice of an online app or to print your application and mail. If you want to print your application Do NOT send express mail, or certified or ANY way that they will not be left in the mail box) along with $10.00 application fee (money order or cashier's check only. NO personal checks) to:

Harlequin Haven Great Dane Rescue
11567 State Route 774
Bethel, Ohio  45106

Answer all questions honestly, accurately and completely an incomplete application is reason for refusal to adopt. Out of our adoption area applications will NOT be processed. Application fee is non-refundable. This part of the adoption process may take up to 2 weeks.

2. A volunteer will call or e-mail to let you know if we have a dog that would work in your home at this time. If we have a dog that would work in your home then an appointment will be set to come and view the dogs. We are open Saturdays by appointment ONLY.

3. With an appointment, you may come to view up to 3 dogs. All family members and dogs living in the home are required to come for this visit. This better enables us to help you find the perfect dog for you home and family. If you find a dog you wish to adopt, there is a 1 week waiting period which will allow you time to think about what you are doing prior to adopting.

4. If you decide to adopt and your application is approved, you will be given an appointment to return to the Rescue to adopt.

The application is provided in 2 formats either a PDF to print off and mail or online. To view and print the PDF version you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. It is free software and can be downloaded here.  Please read all articles contained in Canines & Humans prior to mailing your application.

>>>CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE APPLICATION<<<

>>>CLICK HERE FOR PDF APPLICATION <<<

Suggested Reading Prior to Adopting

Beauty is Only Skin Deep

Black is Beautiful

Is Rescue too Strict?

So You Want a Puppy for Your Child?

To find a rescue or shelter in your area, please check out our list of other rescues

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