STEPS TO OWN
HICKORY RIDGE GOLDENS



STEP 1 - CONTACT US
Tell us a little about yourself and the care & environment you could provide
for a Hickory Ridge Golden.
This info is reviewed to consider you for approval.
You may also include info such as puppy gender preference and questions.
Text Elizabeth at 573-319-1449 or Email hrgpups@gmail.com
Please do not proceed to Step 2 before providing this info and gaining approval.

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STEP 2 - PLACE A DEPOSIT
After approval, a $250 deposit must be placed to reserve a puppy.
You will be reserving the available "next pick"
in your selected gender and selected litter.
Deposits are placed via PayPal.
No checks or cash accepted.
Click on the button below to go to visit our PayPal Link
Do not make a deposit before following Step 1 and receiving approval.
Deposits are refundable in the event you change your mind, no questions asked
STEP 3 -CHOOSE YOUR PUPPY
You make your pick when puppies are around 6 weeks of age,
on a pre-determined choosing day
noted on the litter page.
Choosing is an online process.
We provide individual photos and/or videos of the puppies for selection purposes. This is a progressing process, beginning with the 1st-pick family, then 2nd-pick and so on. Each family is given the link and a space of time to make a selection.
Half the balance for your puppy is due on Puppy Selection Day, to continue to hold your reservation.
(*VERY IMPORTANT: We strive to provide each buyer with physically healthy, socially secure and mentally acute puppy. Also, we seek to improve the quality of the breed. Therefore, in rare cases when we observe an abnormality or receive information of significance from our vet or from a test we've done, we reserve the right NOT to release a puppy even if the buyer has made their choice/pick. In these cases the buyer will be fully reimbursed or given the chance to pick another puppy. We sincerely hope this doesn't happen. It is very rare.)
STEP 4 -PICK UP YOUR PUPPY
You are responsible to pick up your puppy
on the pre-scheduled Pick Up Day noted on the litter page.
This is generally scheduled on the 1st Sunday,
once the puppies are 8-9 weeks, depending on holidays and our schedule.
You will receive an AKC registration application, record of current shots and deworming, proof of vet wellness check, and a Puppy Adoption Contract that will need your signature.
The balance of payment is due by/ at Puppy Pick Up
All payments should be made via Paypal
If you are unable to pick up your puppy on the specified date, we can at times, provide the option to care for your puppy at $100 per week. This option may be based on our schedule and other limitations at the time.
WE DO NOT OFFER SHIPPING
STEP 5 - PHOTOS
We kindly request that you provide photo updates of your puppy.
We love to see how the pups are growing and settling in, and at times add photos to our gallery or social media.
We love go-home, settling in, and milestone photos @ 3, 6, and 12 months old.
HICKORY RIDGE GOLDENS RESERVES ALL RIGHTS TO TAKE BACK THE PUPPY IF THE OWNER HAS MISTREATED THE PUPPY, the NAME OF THE KENNEL, or in case PAYMENTS HAVE FALLEN THROUGH. THE VALUE (if paid, and defined in the Contract) WILL BE REFUNDED.