Important Adoption Information

Adoption Area

We will consider adopters who live in the US, EU, and Canada.

Any costs associated with a dog being adopted outside of the lower mainland are at the expense of the adopter. If the adoption does not work out, the expense to bring the dog back is also the responsibility of the adopter.

Airport Pick Up

Adopters need to be available to meet their dogs at the airport or they need to make alternate arrangements.

Make sure you arrive with a martingale collar. The martingale collar is designed to tighten if your dog tries to back out of it meaning the collar can’t slip off and your dog can’t escape. Martingales also have the added benefit of hanging loosely around your dog’s neck when not attached to a leash so are far more comfortable than a standard collar that has to be kept snug.  

Our compassion and desire to save as many dogs as we can, to be the one who can take a troubled dog with love and patience and overcome extreme obstacles and challenges, can cause us to become so emotionally involved that we overlook the fact that Mehregan Rescue Group is rescuing street dogs whose challenges are not always readily apparent. Coming to US or Canada can be a huge culture shock for them and not everyone is willing or able to commit to the time and care that some of these dogs could need.

In general, Mehregan Rescue Group will not approve an adoption to a family with children under the age of 8 years. Please note: if your application is denied for this reason, please respect our guidelines and understand that we want to keep both dogs and kids alike safe. Only specific dogs may satisfy the criteria to be adapted to homes with young children. Under specific circumstances, we will consider applications with children under the age of 8 but only if we have video proof from the foster/shelter showing the dog interacting safely with a young child. We require a waiver to be signed for any homes with children under 18.

We encourage families looking to adopt a dog from us to consider those dogs which have been identified as “Good with Kids” as indicated on our website.

Good with Cats/Dogs

Read the bio carefully. If a profile says that the dog does not like cats/children/dogs, please do not apply for this dog if you have them. Applications that do not match the profile requirements will likely not be processed. We are not able to guarantee that dogs and cats will get along.

Spay/Neuter

Most dogs eight months of age or older will have been spayed or neutered before they arrive in Canada. Exceptions are those for whom a health condition prevents them from safely undergoing surgery. Typically puppies younger than eight months cannot be spayed or neutered before their arrival.

All adopted puppies MUST be spayed/neutered before the age of nine months. Confirmation that this has been done is mandatory for finalizing the adoption. If adopting a puppy, the cost of the operation is at the expense of the new owner.

Vaccinations

Most dogs are vaccinated for rabies, parvo, distemper, and leptospirosis. Dogs from countries where kennel cough has not been a problem or the Bordetella vaccine is not readily available, such as in Iran and the Dominican Republic, do not receive it. 

Understanding that most dogs are not coming from a country that has the same standards of living for dogs as in Canada is important. Many dogs are living in a shelter and under less-than-ideal conditions.

Breeds

The breeds assigned to most dogs have educated guesses. We encourage you to do as much research as you can about the breed (if known) before applying. However, it is not recommended that you restrict your search for a specific type of dog, nor put too much into what breed is identified for a dog. If you have to have a specific breed, we are not able to guarantee it. Keep in mind that the identified breed could be something different and don’t fall in love with an assumption.

Yards

Not all homes need a fenced yard, however, if a yard is partially fenced, you will be required to secure the yard.

Dental

Street dogs have often never gone to the dentist. The majority of dogs will need to have their teeth cleaned upon adoption. This is at the expense of the adopter.