​​As a member of the Natural Rearing Breeder Connection, I state that:​

• I am committed to feeding my dogs/puppies or cats/kittens on a completely raw (BARF, SARF) diet and do not feed cooked foods, processed kibble, or canned foods even as a supplement and have been doing so for at least three (3) years.

• I do not vaccinate at all (except where required by state law).

• I do not use toxic chemical products in, on, or around my dogs/puppies or cats/kittens such as tick/flea preventatives, household cleaners, laundry products, air fresheners, lawn/garden -cides, etc.

• I will always conduct myself in a manner as to reflect credit on Natural Rearing of my chosen breed(s).

• I breed my dogs/cats with care and attention for the preservation and improvement of my chosen breed(s) by researching true health, temperament, and conformation (correct structure) for each litter I breed.

• I health test for the diseases and/or health problems prevalent in my chosen breed(s) and am also able and willing to provide copies of all appropriate health and genetic clearances, as well as health and temperament information on my breed(s) in general and on my specific dogs/cats or puppies/kittens to all prospective buyers.

• I test my breeding program in an objective venue such as conformation showing, work, tests, trials, etc.

• I am a member in good standing of a breed-related, show-related, canine/feline education-related, breed rescue-related, working dog-related organization.

•  I ensure that my dogs/cats offered for stud, and the bitches/queens that are accepted for service are in good health with strong immunity, free from communicable diseases, and that they are structurally sound.

• I rear puppies/kittens in my home where they will get a maximum of  human contact, socialization, enrichment, and stimulation.

• I remain available to my puppy/kitten buyers for their lifetime; mentor them if need be and provide education in Natural Rearing. I take back puppies/kittens at any time during their life, ensuring that each dog/cat I breed has a home for its lifetime as I hold myself responsible for the welfare of every dog/cat I breed and/or sell.

• I register my litters with the American Kennel Club, Canadian Kennel Club, United Kennel Club, The International Cat Fanciers, Cat Fanciers Asssociation, or other breed or breed-specific registries that have similar standards, and will provide all required documentation with each puppy/kitten in accordance with the rules and regulations of said registry.

• All placements are made by me, the breeder, never by third parties such as brokers, dealers, or wholesalers, nor through auctions or as prizes. I personally and carefully screen each prospective puppy/kitten buyer to ensure that the home is appropriate for the breed and the individual, and I make every effort to place puppies/kittens in homes where the new family will continue to rear them “Naturally” (raw diet/no vaccines/chemical-free environment.). 

• I  refuse to sell any puppy/kitten or adult dog/cat to a buyer who cannot or will not provide evidence of ability to properly care for the animal, nor will I ever sell to a commercial facility, lab, broker, pet shop, mill, or their agent.