Frequently Asked Questions

We are a nonprofit organization run solely by a small team. We take in all dog breeds, primarily from kill shelters. A Dog Named Black Jack Animal Rescue Recovery Inc. does not have its own physical location so all of our dogs are housed in foster homes. We are only able to take in dogs when we have an opening in a foster home, therefore, we can only accept owner surrenders when we have room. Our primary mission is to help dogs that are in immediate need of being saved from euthanasia at high-kill shelters. We do pull these urgent need dogs for adopters as well, either locally or across the country. 

Fostering is 100% volunteer-based while dogs' expenses are paid for. We pay for their vetting and necessities and you provide your home and love. If you would like to foster, please fill out our foster application. Once your application is approved and we have found a right fit for you, one of our team members will reach out to you. We may ask for a virtual home check to ensure our rescue babies are safe. During the fostering period, we will provide food and vet expenses. We do ask our fosters to foster our dog until we have found their forever home! 

Once you are an approved foster, you will be added to a private text chat with our team. This makes it easier for you to provide updates, ask questions, and address any concerns you may have!

There is no way to exactly predict when a dog will find their forever home, however, the fostering period typically lasts around 3 months, but can extend up until 5-6 months. 

Absolutely! We love when our fosters decide to adopt but you will still need to go through our typical adoption process and pay the adoption fee. 

We ask for a generous amount of time to secure a new foster as it is very difficult to find fosters right now. We strive to keep our dogs out of boarding to protect their well-being and health. Please be patient with us as we are constantly working to make sure you're happy, as well as our precious pups!

No dogs parks are allowed. This rule is to prevent any unpredictable or harmful occurrences from happening. Dogs are allowed to visit beaches, but must be leashed at all times. You can also take your foster dog out in public when visiting places, but the dog must always be leashed once again. We strive to ensure the well-being and safety of our dogs :)

We do not have a shelter facility nor do we have any set open/closed hours. All of our dogs are located in foster homes, so there is no easy way to meet any or all the dogs. Sometimes there are events that foster dogs attend if they live close by and are available for the event, but there is no guarantee every event will have a foster dog attending. We cannot guarantee any dog is available until a prospective adopter has filled out an application and is approved.

Yes, all dogs from our rescue are spayed and neutered. This is done for many reasons, here are the top 10 reasons from www.aspca.org:

1. Your female pet will live a longer, healthier life.
   Spaying helps prevent uterine infections and breast cancer, which is fatal in about 50 percent of dogs and 90 percent of cats. Spaying your pet before her first heat offers the best protection from these diseases.
2. Neutering provides major health benefits for your male.
   Besides preventing unwanted litters, neutering your male companion prevents testicular cancer, if done before six months of age.
3. Your spayed female won't go into heat.
   While cycles can vary, female felines usually go into heat four to five days every three weeks during breeding season. In an effort to advertise for mates, they'll yowl and urinate more frequently—sometimes all over the house!
4. Your male dog won't want to roam away from home.
   An intact male will do just about anything to find a mate! That includes digging his way under the fence and making like Houdini to escape from the house. And once he's free to roam, he risks injury in traffic and fights with other males.
5. Your neutered male will be much better behaved.
   Neutered cats and dogs focus their attention on their human families. On the other hand, unneutered dogs and cats may mark their territory by spraying strong-smelling urine all over the house. Many aggression problems can be avoided by early neutering.
6. Spaying or neutering will NOT make your pet fat.
   Don’t use that old excuse! Lack of exercise and overfeeding will cause your pet to pack on the extra pounds—not neutering. Your pet will remain fit and trim as long as you continue to provide exercise and monitor food intake.
7. It is highly cost-effective.
   The cost of your pet's spay/neuter surgery is a lot less than the cost of having and caring for a litter. It also beats the cost of treatment when your unneutered tom escapes and gets into fights with the neighborhood stray!
8. Spaying and neutering your pet is good for the community.
   Stray animals pose a real problem in many parts of the country. They can prey on wildlife, cause car accidents, damage the local fauna and frighten children. Spaying and neutering packs a powerful punch in reducing the number of animals on the streets.
9. Your pet doesn't need to have a litter for your children to learn about the miracle of birth.
   Letting your pet produce offspring you have no intention of keeping is not a good lesson for your children—especially when so many unwanted animals end up in shelters. There are tons of books and videos available to teach your children about birth in a more responsible way.
10. Spaying and neutering helps fight pet overpopulation.
    Every year, millions of cats and dogs of all ages and breeds are euthanized or suffer as strays. These high numbers are the result of unplanned litters that could have been prevented by spaying or neutering.

When your foster dog or newly adopted dog comes home, please be aware that it takes around 3 days to decompress. 3 weeks to adjust to your home, routine, and to feel comfortable, and 3 months for them to show their true personality and feel safe. This is known as the 3-3-3 rule.

Some dogs will have separation anxiety. Some will need help with learning basic commands, potty training, or learning to not pull on the leash. Some might be dog reactive. Please be aware of these potential issues and know that it gets better over time as long as you are doing your part! Please be open to training them and setting them up for success. Remember, you are not just fostering to give dogs a place to sleep, you are their safe space and their teacher. If you are adopting, remember you have chosen this pup for a reason. Please be patient with your new fur baby and take the necessary action to help them improve on these issues that can go away with reinforcement. Of course, we are here every step up the way and will help with training tips and questions! Every dog has lived a different life, we just have to learn to understand them.