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Waller's Freedom Kennels Catahoula Bulldogs and American Bulldogs Process
This page has been designed to help inform potential puppy owners of the process we go by in an effort to be fair to everyone and ensure our puppies go to permanent, loving homes.
Step 1: You found us! We're honored to have you interested in our dogs. We put a lot into our dogs, they're not just breeders, they are our pets and members of our family first and foremost. We care about each one of them and only breed quality, healthy dogs that can genetically improve our breeding program and help us move on to the next level of achieving our dream of creating the best Catahoula Bulldog for you, our "support group".
Step 2: So, you like what you see and you've done your research. You think this is the breed of dog you want to add to your family. Go ahead and complete our questionairre and email it to us. It helps us get to know you and what exactly you are looking for, also may help us to help you choose the right puppy to add to your family. There is no obligation to purchase a puppy by completing the questionairre. We'll review it and give you a call so you get the chance to ask us questions and get to know us and what we're all about.
Step 3: Congratulations, you've been approved! That's the email or phone call you'll receive if everything checks out. Then, you decide which puppy or which breeding you want to place a deposit on. Deposits are non-refundable but are transferable up to one time towards another puppy/litter. The reason for a deposit being non-refundable is we are a non-profit hobby kennel which means that every penny (and then some) that we get for our puppies goes right back into their daily care/maintenance. So, therefore, when we get a deposit it is almost immediately spent on food, supplies, bedding, etc. However, we know we cannot guarantee you'll find "your" puppy in an unborn litter so we allow that non-refundable deposit to be transferred to another puppy or litter up to one time. There may be a situation where you're wanting a specific color or gender and its not available in the original litter you placed your deposit on; this is why we allow the transferable deposit, because we know there are no guarantees in "Mother Nature".
Step 4: Now that you've placed your non-refundable deposit, you are either waiting for puppies to be born or you've already chosen the puppy you want to add to your family. Take this time to get yourself, your family, and your house ready for the new addition. Get a couple of "bulldog tough" toys (Kong toys are great!), a collapsible wire crate w/removable pan, food/water dishes, order your 1st supply of NuVet Plus vitamins, and purchase your dog food. Also, don't forget to check back regularly as I love taking pics of the puppies as they grow and develop and will post them to the website so you can be a part of their lives from the beginning.
Step 5: Its almost time for your puppy to go home (puppies are ready at 8 weeks of age) with you or to you. If you haven't already done so, please let us know if you will be shipping your puppy or picking up. If shipping, make sure you have paid your balance plus shipping costs by the time the puppy is 7 weeks of age so that shipping arrangements can be made on your behalf. If you are picking your puppy up, you may pay your balance in person upon pick-up. We look forward to hearing from you once you receive your puppy or seeing the happiness on your face as you get your first "kiss".
This is not the end but just the beginning...We are here for you throughout the life of your new family member and encourage you to keep in touch with us. We love getting updates and especially pictures of puppies we have produced as they grow and mature. Welcome to the family!
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