How to Adopt a Chinese Shar Pei

By Natalie Gailes

Instructions

Step 1:
Locate a Chinese shar-pei to adopt. To find a rescued shar-pei near you, look online at Shar-Pei Rescue North America (see Resources below) or contact your local humane society. They can connect you to shar-pei rescue organizations in your area or let you know when they have a shar-pei available for adoption.
Step 2:
Complete the adoption application. Most Chinese shar-pei rescue organizations require you to fill out an extensive questionnaire before you adopt one of their animals. Be prepared to answer questions about your home, your family, your other pets, your past experience with pets and your reasons for wanting to adopt a Chinese shar-pei. Have a list of personal references readily available as well as the names and contact information of your veterinarian and dog groomer.
Step 3:
Pay the adoption fee. Many rescue organizations ask that you pay a fee to cover the cost of care while your dog was in foster care. This includes the cost of food, relevant supplies, veterinary care, the cost of spaying or neutering and the cost of inserting a microchip. Make additional donations of food, supplies or money if you want to support to continued work of the Chinese shar-pei rescue organization.
Step 4:
Know how to care for a Chinese shar-pei. Every dog breed has unique demands and needs. The same holds true for the Chinese shar-pei. Familiarize yourself with the skin and eye issues that are common in the shar-pei breed. Talk to your veterinarian about these common health problems, or educate yourself online at Canis Major (See Resources).

Tips & Warnings

Chinese shar-peis are typically very intelligent and quick to learn. Enroll your adopted shar-pei in obedience classes to help curb stubborn behaviors.

Resources

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