Adopting a puppy at Foglesongs
This is where you will find ALL the information about HOW & WHAT to expect when getting a puppy from Foglesong's Puppies
Puppy Selection & Update Process
At Foglesong Puppies, our biggest priority is the health, care, and well-being of both our puppies and their moms. To keep everything organized and fair for families on our waitlist, we follow a structured process for puppy updates and selection when a deposit is placed on a future litter.
1. Reservation Before Puppies Are Born
Many familes place a deposit before the litter is born. Deposits secure your place in order of selection for that specific litter. Once the puppies arrive, families will choose their puppy in the same order taht deposits were received.
2. First Photos ( Around 2 Weeks Old)
When the puppies are about 2 weeks old, we begin sharing the first set of photos on our website. At this stage, the goal is simply to introduce the litter and allow families to start watching them grow.
3. Puppy Selection (4-5 Weeks Old)
Puppy selection typically takes place when the puppies are between 4 and 5 weeks old. At this time, we post updated photos along with a short video of the litter on our website so families can see the puppies moving and interacting.
Families will then select their puppy in deposit order. This process allows everyone to view the puppies clearly while keeping the enviroment calm and safe for them.
4. Continued Updates Until Pick Up
After selections are made, we continue posting updated photos every 12-14 days so families can continue watching their puppy grow until pickup day.
Why We Do Not Allow In-Person Puppy Selection
Young puppies have developing immune systems, and outside germs can easily be brought in on clothing, shoes, or from contact with other animals. Something small could quickly spread through the litter and even affect puppies reserved by other families. Because of this, we limit early visits and conduct selections through photos and video to help keep all puppies safe and healthy.
About FaceTime or Live Video Calls
While we love sharing our puppies with their future families, our daily priority is caring for the puppies and their moms. Because of the number of families on our waitlists, we are not able to schedule individual FaceTime calls for everyone. However, we are always happy to provide a personalized videos of your puppy upon request, which allows you to see them more closely while still allowing us to focus on their care.
We appreciate your understanding and support of the process we have in place to ensure our puppies receive the best care possible from birth until they leave with their new families.
Pickup Day Information
One of the most exciting days is finally bringing your puppy home! Here's what families can expect on pickup days with Foglesong Puppies.
Pickup Age
Puppies typically go to their new families between 8-10 weeks of age. The exact timeing may vary depending on the size and devleopment of the puppies, and final pickup timing is always at our discrection to ensure each puppy is ready.
Your Puppy Pick Up Bag Includes
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Trial size puppy shampoo
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A blanket with Mom's Scent to help with the transition
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Information on Nuvet Vitamins
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Food information so you can continue the same diet your puppy is used to
Family Photo Time!
We love celebrating this special moment, so we also take a photo of you with your new puppy before you head home.
$ Final Payment Information
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Final payment us due at pickup
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Accepted Forms: Cash or Venmo
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If meeting for pickup, cash is requred
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We do not accept checks (no exceptions)
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If paying by card, payment must be completed at least the day before pickup and theres a 4% processing fee.
Pickup Schedule
Pleae be mindful of your scheduled pickup time. When we set a time with you we kindly ask that you arrive on time, as we often have multiple families scheduled throughout out the day.
Pickup Days & Times
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Monday-Friday: Until 3:00pm (unless discussed otherwise)
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Saturday: 9:00 AM- 12:30 PM
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Sunday: No pick ups
If other times are needed please discuss with me
Kennel Visits
For the health and safety of our puppies, we do not offer kennel tours or visits with parents. This helps us maintain proper disease control and protects both current litters and puppies waiting to go to their new familes.
We also understand that many families worry about puppy mills, and we completelty respect that concern. Our puppies are raised in hands-on environment where their health, cleanliness, and daily care are our top priorities. Limiting outside traffic helps prevent illness from being brought in on clothing, shoes, or contact with other animals. Our focus is always keeping our puppies and moms safe, health and well cared for.
We keep a structured scheduel because caring for our dogs involves many daily chores, responsibilities, and family time as well. Thank you for respecting our schedule and helping pickup day run smoothly for everyone.
