Importance of the dogs bio:
- Read the dogs bio in full. We try to ensure we list requirements to ensure people apply for the right match.
- If you are not a match, please don’t apply. We have dogs that have specific requirements and we outline them in the bio. Applying for a dog that does not align with you will only lead to disappointment.
- Each of our bios ends with a call to action for the applicant.
- Check out available and incoming dogs. Do the leg-work, vs sending an email about yourself and asking what dogs we have available.
- Check for the current status of the dogs. Focus on “available” vs those that are listed as having applications. Applying for a dog with a pending adoption will only lead to disappointment. You can apply for a dog that is listed as “has applications” but do know that they likely have between 5-15 applications for them.
Call to action:
- Each of our bios ends with a call to action for the applicant. Please do not email asking us to repeat details that we cover in the dogs bio. We are volunteer based, and the extra communication slows down the process for the applicant and the rescue.
- We don’t approve the first app, we pursue the best apps. Take your time to ensure we understand why you could be a match for the dog.
Email communication:
- If you have applied to DIBS, use that application as your email communication thread. We get hundreds of emails daily, and prefer to continue conversations vs starting over with no context
- Do not change email subject line (subject line is the name of our file)
- As outlined in green text on https://dibsrescue.com/application/ , we do not want a new application for each dog. We use your existing email thread, provided no personal information has changed.
- We reply to 100% of the applications that we receive, whether it be good news or bad. We don’t leave you hanging. If you don’t hear from us, it’s likely your application wasn’t received.
Be kind to our volunteers. Any rudeness will not be tolerated.