WhipStaff Ranch and Rescue
Surrender Policies
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Species we work with-
We work with any species of animal that we are legally able to possess by the State of Minnesota or the
USDA.
Specific to Equines- Owner Surrenders-
We ask if you surrender a horse/donkey that we be given a current copy of the animal's Negative Coggins
Paperwork. They must also be up to date on deworming and have their equine Influenza vaccination
before setting hoof on our property. Any intact male equines over the age of 2 years MUST be gelded
before we will take them. This is done to ensure the health status of our current horses.
Specific to Small Animals and Pocket Pets-
We ask that if you are surrendering a small animal such as a rabbit or guinea pig you provide it's cage,
bedding, food etc. The eases the transition and the supplies are sent to the pets new home.
Temperament Testing-
If after acceptance it is found that an animal posesses a temperament which makes it unsafe for adoption
into an average family, the animal will be humanely destroyed. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT AN
ANIMAL IF WE FEEL IT'S TEMPERAMENT IS UNSUITABLE FOR ADOPTION OR IS
DANGEROUS.
Surrender Fees-
We do not demand a set surrender fee as most shelters do. If you are giving up your own pet, you will be
asked to make sure the animal is spayed/neutered before we will take it. You will also be asked to
provide the animals vaccination records, cages, crate, bedding, food and medications that belong to the
pet. If you would like to make a monetary contribution to your pets care it is up to you, anything you can
provide is greatly appreciated. We typically have a waiting list for animals waiting to come in.
Please do contact us with your pet's particulars though as we may have a person waiting to
adopt just that kind of pet. We will also be happy to list them on our website with your contact
information.
If you have found a stray/abandoned animal, we do not ask a set monetary contribution. We leave it up
to you if you would like to make a donation to assist with the animal that is wonderful. Your contribution
helps to vaccinate, groom, deworm, spay/neuter and feed the animal until a suitable home may be found.
Data Privacy-
To protect the pet, we do not release any information regarding the new owner or the whereabouts of the
animal to the past owners.
Questions?
If you should have any questions regarding these policies, please feel free to contact us by email or by
telephone from 10 am til 7 pm.
Disclaimer- This site was developed to showcase our ranch's
activities. It is in no way, shape or form an advertisement to receive
dogs or cats.