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Some of the benefits of adopting a dog from ARF are:

Saving a dog's life - you are not only saving the dog you adopt, but making space for another one in the foster carer's home and therefore at the pound. On the whole, many dogs in the pounds get put down after the required legislative period (7 days) simply because there may not be enough room to keep them longer. Making space at a foster carer's home for another pound dog reduces the pressure on the pounds and therefore the number of dogs being 'destroyed'.

Knowing what you are getting - the foster carer has looked after the dog in their own home, so you can ask about the dog's personality, activity levels, likes and dislikes, behaviour, and training needs. You get to meet and interact with the dog in a 'normal' home environment, so you can get a better idea of how the dog will behave.

Trial period - ARF offers a trial period to ensure you and your new dog are suitable for each other. Your adoption contribution money will be refunded if you need to return the dog for any reason at all within three weeks, and the adoption agreement also specifies that the dog must be returned to ARF at any time in the future if for any reason at all the adoption doesn't work out.

Companion ready - ARF dogs are microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, heartworm-tested, wormed, and health-checked for only $230. The actual financial value for those procedures is approximately $350. We subsidise the costs with fundraising, donations, and contributions from our foster carers. We love dogs and want to make it easy for the new owners and make sure the dogs get a head start with the best care possible. Donations to help us with costs are always very welcome and appreciated.
See also: How much does an ARF dog cost? and Why does ARF desex and vaccinate etc?

Setting a good example - adopting a rescue dog helps show your children, friends, and family that you care about dogs in need.

Help a volunteer organisation - all rescue contribution fees and donations go directly to help ARF foster carers save more dogs.

Access to advice and help - you gain a contact (the foster carer) who knows your dog and other dogs well, who you can turn to for advice and who will also love receiving your 'guess what my clever dog did today!' emails. 

Best interests at heart - foster carers are totally non-profit volunteers and have no other motivation than to help save dogs and ensure that people are matched with dogs that are suitable. A happy person with a happy dog is the goal.
See also:Do you want to adopt an ARF dog?

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