When an application is submitted, you will receive a phone call and an initial review. The next step is to check your references and then a home visit will be scheduled, if you are approved through each of the prior steps. Every dog in A and B's program is available until an approved adopter speaks for that dog. No one can speak for any dog until they are approved and we do NOT hold dogs for anyone. We have had people who were disappointed that they did not get the dog they initially applied for, but the ones who hung in there with us would not change a thing now that they have their A & B Dog.
Please Note: You must be at least 21 years old to apply to adopt an A&B Setter. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Signature is implied and assumed on e-mail & online Adoption Applications.
If you do not receive a call within 48 hours from our group, please e-mail our President, Michael Myers or one of our Co-Vice Presidents, Tom Gramzow or Robin Schlottman. Their e-mail address can be found on the Contacts Page.
We use PetShepherd NC pet tags as our 24/7recovery system for lost dogs. We stand by this system 100% and have seen lost dogs back in their owner’s care within 15 minutes! Your adopted dog will already have a PetShepherd NC tag on. We include 1 year of complete pet recovery protection for your dog with our adoption fee.
After 1 year, PetShepherd NC will remind you to renew and choose a coverage plan. It’s important to us your dog is protected as well! So Above & Beyond’s important phone numbers will always be associated with our adopted dogs as a last resort contact. If you are unreachable, we won’t be! So you can always be assured your dog gets back to you safe and sound.