FAQ

• • Submit an adoption application and a Bridge to Bridge volunteer will be in touch. We do ask for you to be patient as this a 100% volunteer group and the needs of animals keeps us busy. Our goal is to respond to every request in 24-48 hours

• • After application approval: a Bridge to Bridge volunteer will send you a contract to finalize the process

• • Bridge to Bridge Animal Rescue in St James Volunteerswill support you through the entire process to ensure you and your new furry family member have many years of happiness

• • Adoption donation is collected (cash,Paypal, Venmo or credit card).Other forms of payment are available

• • animals are sterilized, vaccinated and microchipped with registration website information provided at the time of the adoption

• • animals are ready to go home with you on adoption day with all paperwork

 Bridge to Bridge Animal Rescue in St James volunteers are familiar with all animals in the rescue and will work with you to ensure the best fit.

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animals are clever and they are fantastic athletes. Make sure all gates, doors and fencing are in good working order. Repair and secure all before you bring your new animal home.

animals have been known to open gate latches. Secure with clip locks. animals can let themselves out of yards if a fence is in disrepair or has low or weak spots. You do not want your new animal lost or injured before they become accustomed to your home.  Do a thorough once over to make sure your Boxer will be safe and secure in your home & yard.

Every animal adopted from Bridge to Bridge Animal Rescue in St James will come with records of sterility, vaccinations, microchip. Here are the basics you will need to have on hand for your newly adopted animal.

• • 6-foot sturdy leash

• • ID tag with your contact info

• • Food bowl

• • Water bowl

• • animal bed

• • Wire crate (optional but the best tool for housebreaking and preventing anxiety)

• • animal Food: the best food you can afford to feed your animal is the best investment in their health

• • Commitment: above all you need to commit to helping your newly adopted animal adjust their new life which can take time. Bridge to Bridge Animal Rescue in St James is there to help you every step of the way.

Only buy quality animal food from a pet food store. With so many great pet stores offering a wide variety of top quality food, it's really your choice, and what you new animal will eat. Sometimes in the beginning it might be trial and error so perhaps small bags to start with until your find the right one.  Some good brands include Iams, Blue Buffalo, Science Diet. We may not be able to narrow down what quality food is best for your new animal but we can certainly guide you in the right direction.

Bridge to Bridge Animal Rescue in St James will help select the best candidate to fit your life and all in it. If your home includes other animals, cats or kids of any age it is best to be prepared to follow integration guidelines to ensure the best chance for full integration and a happy life together.  It can sometimes take time and effort, but the end results are unconditional love for a lifetime. GO SLOW, TAKE TIME. Knowing what steps to follow and more importantly what NOT to do will help everyone.  Click appropriate links for successful integration tips that apply to you. Be prepared by educating yourself on what will work.

If you have another dog at home If you have a cat at home If you have kids at home

animals LOVE their human family. Your new animal should sleep inside the house preferably in the same room as a family member, especially at first.  Do not expect your animal to sleep in a remote room such as kitchen or laundry room which makes your new animal feel isolated rather than included. A crate in your bedroom is a great integration tool helping your animal feel safe, avoid accidents, and prevent anxiety.

The simple answer to this question is to integrate your animal by following Bridge to Bridge Animal Rescue in St James take home instruction and taking things in baby steps. Your new animal has a lot to learn and get used to. Every home is different; every animal is different. The most important thing to remember is that Bridge to Bridge Animal Rescue in St James is here to help you after adoption with advice and to answer questions to help your new animal fully integrate.

Here are links of the most common questions people have when bringing home a new animal.

Housebreaking Leash Aggression Separation Anxiety

Bridge to Bridge Animal Rescue in St James treats health issues that are apparent when animals arrive or conditions that develop during their time at our facility. Since most animals are found as stray/abandoned to Bridge to Bridge Animal Rescue in St James  their medical history is unknown. Bridge to Bridge Animal Rescue in St James will always divulge any conditions that are known and treatment protocols.  We partner with quality vets for the very best for animals in our care. 

Please be aware that there can be a very common temporary condition that affects many animals in  living environments: kennels, boarding facilities, etc.  Kennel Cough and Diarrhea/Giardia are easily spread but also easily treated. Your new animal may or may not have been exposed so please take a moment to familiarize yourself with these common and very treatable temporary conditions.

Make sure your resident animal is current with shots, especially bortatella before visiting Bridge to Bridge Animal Rescue in St James.

Common Heath Issues

Kennel Cough

We are fortunate to have adopters come from all corners of Louisiana and surrounding areas  to work with our volunterers to adopt the perfect animal for them.  No matter where you live, our policy is that all parties (human and pets) must be willing to adopt. Some adoptions are simple and others take more time especially if the animal has physical or emotional issues. In these situations a phone call  or in person visit may be needed to ensure a responsible lifetime match. If you, and all in your home are up for a trip to Bridge to Bridge Animal Rescue in St James we welcome your application.  Should the adoption not be for life, the animal can be returned to our rescue. Out of town adoptions are fine as long as you travel to us to adopt and commit to return if need be.