RESCUE FUNDING & EXPENSES

1. The funding goal is to have on hand enough reserve funding to cover any individual or large rescue effort that may occur. 

2. The adoption fee for a rescued Borzoi is $450 for a Borzoi under seven years of age. For a Borzoi seven years of age or older is $250.,  International adoption fees are $650. In special circumstances the adoption fee may be waived. Payment may be made on the website via debit or credit card or by check.

3. Local rescue groups are expected to provide funding for any rescue effort in their area. NBRF will assist in funding if required. Pay back in kind will be acceptable. 

4. If adequate funding is not available or resources have been depleted, NBRF will provide funds to a local rescue group or individual to the best of it's ability. 

5. If after adoption, funds recouped are more than the cost of the rescue effort, such funds will be returned to NBRF by the rescue group or individual. 

6. When research reveals the breeder or seller of a rescued Borzoi, NBRF may contact him or her and request assistance with payment for the rescue, foster care, medical treatments, placement expenses, etc... Time payments are acceptable but should be paid in full within six months. 

7. NBRF will solicit donations from within and outside it's organization to help pay the expenses incurred in the rescue and care of a rescued Borzoi. Such efforts may include but are not limited to: 

   1. Donations from BCOA and any or all affiliated or non affiliated breed clubs or individuals; 

   2. Raffles and auctions; 

   3. Trust Funds; 

8. All funds will be promptly forwarded to the Treasurer of NBRF. 

9. NBRF will minimize rescue expenses in any way possible. Use of low cost spay/neuter clinics, veterinary discounts, least expensive transportation and local placements are some examples. The safety, health, rehabilitation and optimal placement of the rescued Borzoi will not be jeopardized by these efforts. 

10. If the situation arises, NBRF may purchase Borzoi from their current owner to remove it from a harmful environment or possible placement into a harmful or questionable situation. If possible, NBRF, delegate or volunteer will try to purchase all Borzoi in the home or situation. If the owner or breeder requires a fee, the rescuer will negotiate the lowest price possible. The rescuer will get a signed bill of sale from the owner relinquishing all rights of ownership to the dog/s and/or have the owner sign an NBRF Surrender Agreement. 

11. Upon approval of the Director, with guidance from the Board, when needed, the following expenses are reimbursable by the Treasurer. 

    1. Necessary expenses including: 

       1. Spay/neuter; 

       2. Vaccinations; 

       3. Fecal and heart worm tests; 

       4. Mandatory medications; 

       5. Repair of injuries; 

       6. Euthanasia; 

       7. Purchase or animal shelter adoption fees; 

       8. Boarding fees not to exceed $6.00 per day; 

       9. Transportation where volunteers can not be found; 

       10. Any other necessary cost incurred; 

       11. Micro-chipping.

RESCUE PROCEDURES

1. When a Borzoi is offered or turned over to any rescue group or individual, efforts should be made immediately to collect as much information about the dog as possible. This should include: 

   1. Reason the dog is being given up; 

   2. AKC registration number/papers and Pedigree if possible; 

   3. Name and address of seller; 

   4. Current owner and breeder; 

   5. Medical and behavioral history of the dog. 

2. The owner or agent of owner must sign a bill of sale, surrender agreement or release form prior to acceptance of the dog into the rescue program. 

3. If doubt exists, efforts should be made to confirm a rescue candidate is actually a purebred Borzoi. 

4. The dog should be groomed, given necessary medial attention and altered as soon as possible and safe for the dog. All Borzoi, without exception will be altered with the possible exception of strays. Stray Borzoi will be handled within the laws of the local government. After these laws are followed and the dog has been legally purchased/ adopted by the rescue group or NBRF and the owner or breeder if known refuses to pick up their Borzoi, the dog will be altered. 

5. All Borzoi entering the rescue program will be altered before being placed for adoption. 

6. If the breeder of the dog is known, he or she will be contacted and informed a Borzoi from their breeding is in rescue. If it is determined the breeder will not or cannot take the dog, the breeder will be requested to take financial responsibility for the dog's care, boarding fees and medical care until they are placed into a new home. 

7. If because of unforeseen circumstances, any breeder is unable to take responsibility for any of their dogs in the rescue program, they will be asked to discontinue their breeding programs until their financial or other situations are under control. 

8. Euthanasia is always a difficult decision and the burden of this decision should not be placed on one person alone. If the foster care giver feels euthanasia is the only solution for a particular Borzoi, with concurrence of the NBRF Director, the Borzoi will be humanely euthanized by a Veterinarian. Conditions for euthanasia are as follows: 

   1. Paralysis due to hip dysplasia or other neurological damage or disorder. 

   2. Aggressive temperament. 

   3. Extremely poor health or diseased, as advised by a veterinarian. 

   4. Dog being unplaceable due to behavioral problems. 

9. Rescued Borzoi will be placed in foster care homes prior to being adopted in order to provide adequate temperament evaluation and medical screening. Regional delegates or the NBRF Director will approve any exception to this provision on a case by case basis. 

10. Boarding options are as follows: 

    1. With a Borzoi breeder at no cost; 

    2. With an NBRF delegate or member of any rescue group or approved individual who donates care and space; 

    3. A boarding kennel at a discounted rate of no more than $6.00 per day till suitable accommodations with a delegate or volunteer can be found. 

11. All NBRF Delegates and members of all affiliated breed clubs should continuously watch their local newspapers for Borzoi in the classified advertisements and ask friends and families to do the same. Borzoi may show up in any type of advertising, including free pets and lost and found ads. 

12. Regional Rescue groups affiliated with NBRF will place rescued Borzoi in the best home possible through the development of perapproved adoption applicants and advertisement in club publication as well as Internet listings and Borzoi related email lists. 

13. All Borzoi entering the rescue program will be micro chipped. 

14. If a breeder or owner agrees to take back their dog which is in the rescue program and the foster care giver refuses to return the dog to said owner or breeder, the dog becomes the sole responsibility of the care giver. NBRF will not be responsible for any expenses or actions incurred by the dog or care giver. 

15. The only exception being if the breeder or owner had been convicted of animal abuse, neglect or abandonment. No Borzoi will be returned to a breeder or owner if said owner or breeder has ever been convicted of abuse, neglect or abandonment.

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