Shelter
Catahoula Rescue of New England
Mission
Catahoula Rescue of New England: Houlas & Heelers is dedicated to working with the shelters and dog owners of both the Catahoula Leopard Dogs and Australian Cattle Dogs of New England and the East Coast. As a rescue we assist with purebreds, as well as mixes to promote breed awareness; work on behavioral problems and challenges; promote responsible guardianship through humane education; and finally if placement is needed to find permanent, loving homes.
We feel that it is essential to not only help shelters place unwanted animals, but to help owners with their dogs that are at risks of entering a shelter. If we can help these owners with resources, training and behavior modifications to prevent their dogs from becoming a shelter statistic then we have done our job to help the breed.
Another huge component of what we do is community outreach that includes, breed resources and information as well as responsible dog handling and management and bite prevention. We have worked with a number of community small business to help educate new and continuing dog owners and for the last two years have done a summer long girl’s camp program that touches children 6 years of age to late teens about various aspects of dog handling and training. The girls at this camp attend from not only the local area, but all over the world!
We are extremely dedicated to the two breeds that we focus on, but feel that all aspects of dog care and management are important when promoting rescue and adoption. This is why no matter what we are doing we bring these important facts into what we are presenting!
Finally - After each dog's name is the state's abbreviation for where they are located.
Adoption Policy
Our adoption process is more detailed than what you may find at your local shelter and this is because some of our dogs have seen misfortune in the past, and we strive to make this adoption their last adoption.
Before beginning the application process, please be aware of the steps that are involved:
Step 1: Complete the Adoption Application
Please make sure all fields are completed
Step 2: Phone Interview
Please plan accordingly when picking a day and time with our representative.
Step 3: Personal Reference Check
Inform your veterinarian and two personal references that we will be contacting them.
Step 4: Approval Process
We will review your application as a whole - references and application
Step 5: Home Visit
One of our representative will visit you and your family members in your home
Step 6: Meet & Greet
You and your family will travel to meet the foster family and prospective dog to assess compatibility
Step: 7 Adoption
Adoption agreement will be emailed to you ahead of time for review and will need to be finalized with payment before you may leave with your new dog
Available Dogs
Application
Catahoula Rescue of New England: Houlas & Heelers is proud to announce it is partnering with Safe Spot!
Safe Spot is an extension of the ID Palatine group offering a centralized, proprietary Pet Offender Registry™ that integrates Do Not Adopt (DNA) Lists of known animal abusers from animal shelters and pet adoption centers from across the country, including the full histories and criminal records of violent and sex offenders nationwide.
It allows CRNE and other animal organizations to make the best adoption decisions.
