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Puppy Adoption Process

Sunny Chestnut Farm uses a defined process that we stick with when placing each puppy with it's new forever home. This process ensures a smooth adoption and that each family and puppy are best suited for each other.

1. Questionnaire

3. Contract & Deposit

2. Phone Interview

Contact SCF to receive a puppy adoption questionnaire.


Let's connect!

2. Phone Interview

3. Contract & Deposit

2. Phone Interview

Once we review your questionnaire, we connect via phone... let's get to know each other!

3. Contract & Deposit

3. Contract & Deposit

3. Contract & Deposit

If we are a good match for each other, send back a signed contract and deposit, and you are now officially on the wait list! 

4. Reserved Status

4. Reserved Status

3. Contract & Deposit

Expect a wait time of 6-12 months from reservation until puppies are born. Wait times may be longer when specific gender is requested.

5. Notification

4. Reserved Status

6. Puppies Arrive!

We will notify you when pregnancy is confirmed. While we cannot guarantee a successful pregnancy, number of puppies or gender, we try to give you as much notice as possible so that you can prepare for your new addition.

6. Puppies Arrive!

4. Reserved Status

6. Puppies Arrive!

There is nothing more exciting at SCF than the birth of a new litter! We will notify you after birth, provide regular updates, and LOTS of pictures on social media.

7. Puppy Pick Out Day

7. Puppy Pick Out Day

7. Puppy Pick Out Day

At 6-7 weeks, puppies are selected over Face Time in order of reservation. Recommendations are provided to each family based on puppy temperament, activity level and family needs/requests.

8. Puppy Pickup Day

7. Puppy Pick Out Day

7. Puppy Pick Out Day

The day we've all been waiting for! At 8-9 weeks, we schedule a date for families to pick up their puppy at SCF. Each family receives one on one attention and puppy instruction from SCF and a go-home package of information and helpful items.  

9. Lifetime Support

7. Puppy Pick Out Day

9. Lifetime Support

When an SCF puppy becomes a part of your family, you become a part of OUR family. We gladly provide ongoing support for the lifetime of your pup. Drop us a line, and don't be a stranger now!

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