Preparing for Gotcha Day
Bringing your new furbaby home is a big transition!
Read about the following topics to see what to prepare for ahead of Gotcha Day!
PET/COMPANION: If you’re adopting your puppy as a pet/companion, you should schedule your puppy's first wellness check as soon as you have a plan in place for receiving your puppy. Some vet offices are difficult to get into, so planning ahead is a good idea!
BREEDING RIGHTS: If you’re planning on purchasing breeding rights with your puppy, please schedule your puppy's first wellness check as soon as you have a plan in place for receiving your puppy. Some vet offices are difficult to get into, and we require the first wellness check to occur within 48 hours of receiving your puppy to comply with your initial breeding rights health guarantee. If this isn't possible, please let us know when it's scheduled.
There should be no vaccines or treatments given at this first visit! This is simply a well-puppy check. Please do not allow your veterinarian to start your vaccination series all over again. Over-vaccinating can cause problems and no one wants that for your new precious puppy! We carefully handle all of our vaccines with great care and administer them as recommended per their respective manufacturer. Please note that we may choose to alter the recommended vaccine schedule on a case-by-case basis according to the needs and health of each puppy.
Remember when you take your puppy to your veterinarian, to bring along the vaccination and deworming records so that your veterinarian can help you schedule the next vaccinations and deworming protocol that is appropriate for your area.
First Wellness Check
Purchases & Final Payments
Please order Life's Abundance along with purchasing any training aids, potty boxes, kennels, beds, toys, etc. from our Amazon Storefront prior to pick-up. Though we provide a puppy care package, you will need more than what's included to be adequately prepared.
Close to your Gotcha Day, or at your request, we will send you a final balance and break down of each cost. Please note that we cover 6% Idaho sales tax for those who plan to bring their final balance in cash.
This is the list of different payment methods we accept for final payments which must be received no later than 24 hours prior to pick-up or delivery. Please note that both Venmo & CASH App have either daily or weekly limits, so please plan accordingly!
All payments are made through secure methods, keeping your information safe. We never keep or share payment information after a transaction is complete.
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This is a free money transfer service offered through most banks. Idaho residents need to send a total of $530.
Name: Reino Macki
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Credit Cards and Debit Cards through our Venmo business account, send $510 (includes 2% processing fee) unless you're an Idaho resident, send $540 (6% Idaho sales tax + 2% processing fee)
@idahojewelspoodles
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This mobile app is quite simple and it is much like Venmo, except there is no processing fee. Idaho residents send $530. Try it using our referral code and we’ll each get an instant cash bonus when you make your first transaction.
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You may personally deposit your confirmed (cashier's check or money order) payment directly into our account. NOTE: Banks will no longer accept cash deposits! Please request our bank information from us privately if you'd like to utilize this method. Idaho residents will need to deposit a total of $530.
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Send your deposit directly from your bank account to ours (an additional $15 will need to be added for our bank's processing fee). Idaho residents will need to send a total of $545. Please Request our bank information from us privately if you'd like to utilize this method.
Insuring Your Furbaby with
The final thing before your puppy comes home is to activate your 30-day free insurance through Trupanion, per our Agreement. We require that this insurance be activated within 24 hours of receiving your puppy!
It takes only about 5-7 minutes, any by adopting one of our Idaho Jewels Poodles, you will qualify for our FREE activation code, BR1JP12919, giving you immediate coverage. Trupanion doesn’t even ask for a credit card number, so you don’t have to remember to cancel when your free trial expires!
What to Expect on Gotcha Day
Along with your puppy, we will also be sending along a small "puppy care package" which includes:
information on how to care for your new puppy and what to watch for. Please take the time to read these documents as they do contain important information for the transition period! Copies of these documents will be attached to our emails for your review beforehand.
vaccination/deworming records & health certificate
a small bag of your puppy's food
a small package of treats. Break off tiny pieces of this soft, nutritious treat to reward your puppy for good behavior! A little goes a long way and your puppy will be motivated to please you!
a small bag of pre & probiotics powder with some instructions for the first few days to sprinkle a very small amount on your puppy's food one time a day. This trip to a new home is stressful and this will help settle your puppy's digestive system.
a small toy
If you opted in for a microchip ($25), we will send you instructions on how to register it, so that if your pet gets lost, you can be notified when it's found by your local shelter.
If you opted in for a Snuggle Puppy ($40), we will provide that along with your puppy care package. Buying a Snuggle Puppy from us directly ensures that the Snuggle Puppy has carried the scent of their mom and/or the playmates of the pup to provide them with extra comfort and less stress overall.
Traveling Home
For planning your travel home, we want you to be fully prepared to travel safely with your new dog.
Food & Water Bowls - We will provide a care package that has a bit of food, but please plan to bring a water bottle to fill with water for your dog.
Paper Towels & Wet Wipes - Just in case your dog gets motion sick or has an accident.
Kennel - If your dog is small and the drive is less than an hour, you're welcome to bond with them in your lap on the ride home as an alternative. You can see what kennels we recommend on our Amazon Storefront.
You should feel safe to make a few stops for potty breaks in the grass, as all of our puppies have received a safe amount of vaccinations prior to leaving our care.