Frequently Asked Questions

Being a long term care sanctuary, OLCCS doesn’t typically have a lot of turnover in our residents since they are with us for life! Because of this we have set our focus on the dogs that are not behavioral appropriate for a rescue. Our background and focus on positive training techniques allow for some unique opportunities. If you have heard no from other rescues, check with us. 

Additionally, if you are another registered non profit dog rescue or animal shelter that has found a Chow Chow with special needs in your care, please reach out to us. We have a limited number of spaces reserved for foster dogs / transfers from other organizations.

If a dog is accepted into the Sanctuary, we do not charge a surrender fee. OLCCS is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization, we are funded through donations. 

Yes, and this is especially true if your dog is coming from us from outside the state of Michigan. 

As of July 31st 2023, OLCCS currently does not offer transport services. We hope to offer transport services in the future.

As of October 6, 2024, Our Little Chow Chow Sanctuary currently full and is not accepting applications for new residents, as we are currently are working to settle and integrate our newest Residents. Please be aware that we are not a rescue, we are a sanctuary, meaning that our Residents are not adopted out. This is their forever home. Our dogs have very unique needs which requires us to move a little slower for the safety of our dogs and personnel. 

If OLCCS is accepting new residents (shown above) and you have a Chow in your care that has behavioral needs that have prevented him/her from being accepted into rescue / being adopted, or you have been told no by other rescues, please fill out the below form and an OLCCS representative will get in contact with you as soon as possible to discuss options.  *Please note that successful submission of this form does not constitute as an agreement to surrender a dog to OLCCS*

https://forms.gle/7tWKsZps6MT2CuLg7

If OLCCS is currently full and you need help, please reach at contact@chowsanctuary.org and will do our best to assist with additional information, and potential solutions.

Yes, all dogs at OLCCS are spayed / neutered, and new surrenders need to be spayed / neutered prior to acceptance into OLCCS.

As of October 2024, OLCCS is currently not recruiting volunteers. 

If you feel like you have substantial contributions to offer to the OLCCS Team, please email at volunteering@chowsantuary.org.

As of October 6th, 2024, OLCCS is currently not hiring any paid positions.

As of October 6th,2024, OLCCS is currently accepting applicants. 

If you are interested in serving on the OLCCS Board of Directors please fill out the questionnaire, linked here. 

OLCCS does not foster or adopt out permanent resident dogs under our care. Our Little Chow Chow Sanctuary does assist with foster dogs from other recognized nonprofit rescues. Adoption of those dogs is done through the rescue that OLCCS is assisting.  

Yes we do accept non monetary donations. If you are interested, please email us at donations@chowsanctuary.org.

No worries. We love questions! Send us an email contact@chowsanctuary.org