WHAT'S THE ADDRESS FOR GOTCHA DAY? When you're ready to begin your Gotcha Day Journey, set your GPS to SOUTH HILL, VA 23970 & make sure to LET US KNOW WHEN YOU'RE ABOUT AN HOUR AWAY SO WE CAN SEND OUR ADDRESS. TEXT 434-414-1144 or EMAIL silversideaussies@gmail.com. We're always checking our phones on Gotcha Day so at the most it should only be a few minutes if we're in the middle of a puppy bath. đWe host Gotcha Day at our home, which is of course where our puppies & dogs live too. This allows us to create a safe space for you to meet the your puppy, their parents, & maybe even some littermates! We are super protective of our puppies so for their safety & ours, we do not share our address prior to "Gotcha" day (see "Can I Visit?" for details). We hope you understand our concerns & appreciate our vigilance over your new puppy!! When you get here, we'll go over your Puppy's medical charts, vet exam, registration & insurance paperwork, & a , & lastly, we will complete your Final payment.
FINAL PAYMENT IS DUE DURING PUPPY PICKUP & your balance must be PAID IN FULL before Ownership will be Transferred. WE ACCEPT CARD OR CASH ONLY! WE DO NOT ACCEPT CHECKS, MONEY ORDERS, or other alternate forms of payment. Receipts will be provided via email.â VA Sales Tax applies to all sales with a DISCOUNT FOR CASH!!! All Digital/Card Payments incur Service Fees (usually 4%+) so paying cash will give you the biggest discount.
ACTIVATE TRUPANION INSURANCE UP TO 24-HRS BEFORE "GOTCHA" DAY. (See activation letter in the "PUPPY PACKET" below) You must activate the TRUPANION policy within 24 hours after transfer or the offer will expire. This is an "Opt-In" offer, which means you do not need to provide financial information unless you choose to extend beyond the trial period.â Coverage starts immediately so your puppy is covered on the ride home against accidents, injury, & illness!!
WHAT WILL MY PUP COME WITH? We know traveling with a puppy can be difficult & we want you to enjoy your first moments with your new furiend, so we pack a V.I.P.uppy Bag for each puppy which includes:
Collar & Leash, which should fit until ~20 weeks
Travel bowl & a bottle of water
Disposable waste bags & pee pad
2 Toys & Lots of Treats
Blanket that smells like mom
AKC Registration Application & AKC Insurance offer
ASDR Registration Application
Copy of Vet Exam, Animal History Certificate (AHC), & Medical Papers
Copy of your SILVERSIDE AUSSIES PUPPY CONTRACT
Offers from Trupanion, Embark, Dogo, & more
If you plan to switch foods, we will provide a sample of Purina Pro Plan Puppy Food. CLICK HERE to see FLAVOR.
TRAVEL TIPSÂ Puppies may become car sick during the first few rides in a car. We do not feed puppies on Gotcha day so you will hopefully have an easy ride home, but accidents can happen.
We recommend bringing another person along to hold your new puppy or use a dog carrier. Have your passenger frequently, but slowly, rub the puppy and talk to them in a soft voice. This proves effective most of the time to relaxing puppy.
Bring a roll of paper towels, blanket or towel, and wet wipes along just in case your puppy does get sick. If your puppy does have motion sickness, make short trips (around the block) until he/she gets used to it.
We would suggest you try to go straight home without stopping or consider ways to keep your puppy "Paws Off Ground" during travel (a large storage tote with pee pads so your puppy has a easy-to-clean place to potty that keeps them secure is a great idea!) If you absolutely must stop, try to find a concrete pad or small grassy area that is not frequented by dogs!!! NO REST AREAS OR DOG PARKS OR PET STORES!! Even though your puppy will be up to date on vaccinations they are still susceptible to diseases, including parvo. It is important to prevent exposure to areas of potential contact until 2 weeks after the Puppyâs final booster shot at 16+ Weeks old. Areas of potential contact include: vet clinic floors, contact with unvaccinated dogs or puppies, areas where dogs are walked, dog parks, pet stores, parking lots, & near the feces of other dogs.
ONCE YOU GET HOME Take Puppy to their potty spot immediately to create a positive first experience at home. Let your Puppy know they did a good job đthen head to their Puppy Crate & set them in with the door open. This will let them know this is THEIR SAFE SPACE & they can choose to come out when they want.
**WATER Water can taste different in different cities or neighborhoods. Your puppy may choose to not eat or drink anything for the first day. This is normal. To prepare, we gave them a Nutritional Gel (great for sick dogs & readily available) to help get them off to a great start. Just a small amount contains enough nutrition to hold them over for a whole day while they adjust.
**FOOD The puppies are eating around 1.5 -2 cups of food per day, divided into 3 meals, but now should be a good time to transition to 2 meals. If you notice early that your puppyâs appetite has decreased, there are some food items usually found in the home that may be used to entice the puppy. Cheese (all types), rice (white or brown), boiled chicken, plain or vanilla yogurt, cottage cheese, cheerios, baby food (chicken), cooked egg (scrambled or boiled), peanut butter. Please contact your local vet and us if their appetite does not resume to normal after 36 hours. Purina recommends: "After weaning, Pro Plan can be fed moistened or dry. For best results, develop a regular feeding schedule such as three small meals a day for younger puppies. You can gradually reduce to one feeding in the morning and one in the evening as your puppy ages. The routine should not vary. As puppies near adulthood, their calorie needs may drop, and your puppy may begin leaving food in the bowl. Donât misinterpret this as an indication of dislike for the food. Instead, begin offering less so your puppy doesnât overeat and stays in ideal body condition. NestlĂŠ Purina Research indicates that avoiding overfeeding of puppies may help their development. Maintaining ideal body condition is key to encouraging proper growth in all puppies, especially large breeds. The indicated amounts are only a guideline. If your puppy becomes overweight, a reduction of your puppyâs daily food intake may be appropriate. You may wish to consult your veterinarian about a weight control program.