Adopting from Amanda's Loveable Doxies

Have any questions about what to expect when you adopt from me? Read below to find out about our process!

Once we reach out about our available puppies, we typically like to get responses within 24 hours. Once you confirm that you want a certain puppy, we will take deposits. Our deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE, and this is because we want to be certain our pups are going to have homes lined up, and that you, the potential adopter, is serious in bringing a puppy home. Deposits can either be made in person, so you can see your puppy, or you can send a money order/certified bank check. Remaining balances are due in CASH at pickup!

Starting at 3 days old, we start developmental practices known as ENS and ESI with our puppies. ENS, or Early Neurological Stimulation, involves us applying gentle stressors to the puppy, such as holding them in different positions, brief exposure to cool temps, and tactile stimulations which involves tickling their feet with Q-Tip's. ESI, or Early Scent Introduction, involves us introducing the puppies to different scents around the house daily. We use scents such as grass, dirt, tennis balls, some herbs and spices, and even our cat.

There are many benefits of ENS and ESI which include better resilience and coping mechanisms, enhanced sensory perception and scent identification, and may lead to more confident and adaptable puppies.

We take at the very least, weekly photos of our puppies to update families on their growth and milestones such as eyes opening, first time getting puppy mush, first hard food feeding, and possibly first bath photos. We also go and do live videos on our Facebook page, which is a video that I record and post in real time, which is why it's called a live video. I will always send photos/videos if asked as well! All you have to do is ask!

Our puppies are raised just like our adults, in our home, right under our feet. My 4 kids also aid in making sure the puppies get adequate handling/love daily. They will all get checked by the vet and given first vaccines, and I also microchip all of our puppies. Our puppies leave here with sibling scent blankets, which helps make the transition to a new home that much easier.

Once the puppies are old enough, at 8 weeks, they are picked up at our home. We also will gladly meet families at our local airport, which is Harrisburg International Airport. If you choose, we also can deliver, at the buyer's expense, or you can hire a pet transporter of your choosing, again at the expense of the buyer. If you choose to hire a transporter, or have the puppy delivered, then the balance of the puppy must be paid in full one week prior to the puppy leaving. No exceptions. Puppy does not leave our care until payment is cleared.

All our puppies are sold on Spay/Neuter Contracts and with Limited Registration. We do occasionally make exceptions, so if interested in Full Registration/Breeding Rights, be sure to discuss that option with me!

We pour a lot of love and round the clock care into our puppies, and we have many happy families who can vouch for us! We hope we can find you your next loveable friend, and if you got this far, chances are you're well on your way to having a pampered pooch!