A guardianship home is a family or individual who cares for one of our dogs full-time, providing love, training, and daily care, while the dog remains legally owned by Versatile Ohana during the program. This ensures dogs live in a home environment rather than a kennel.

Guardian homes allow our breeding dogs to live happy, socialized lives in a home setting. They also let us prioritize the health and well-being of our breeding dogs while keeping them with loving families.

Dogs come to us only for breeding and to have puppies, then return to their guardianship home. The timing and frequency are planned in advance to minimize disruption.

No. There is no charge to be a guardian home. All breeding expenses will be paided for by the breeder. However, we require proof of routine veterinary care and expect you to follow program guidelines.

Yes. Owners are responsible for providing proof of routine (non-breeding) veterinary care to Versatile Ohana, at their own expense, just as with any regular dog. This includes vaccinations, wellness check-ups, and any necessary emergency care.

Our guardian home program ensures that when the contract is complete, the dog stays with their guardian family as their forever home. All dogs are spayed or neutered, so they already have a loving, permanent family and never have to be rehomed as adults.

Versatile Ohana reserves the right to cancel any guardianship arrangement if cooperation or program responsibilities are not being met.

Yes. All guardianship agreements are formal contracts that must be signed and notarized to be valid.

No. Participation in breeding is part of the guardianship program. Dogs are only returned to the breeder for breeding and puppy care, then return to the guardian home.

Experience with dogs is strongly preferred, especially with breeding, whelping, or raising puppies. Guardians must be willing to follow care and training protocols.

Yes, but guardians must ensure the home environment is safe and suitable. The dog’s well-being and stress levels must always be prioritized. No other pets can be brought into the home unless they are spayed or neutered.

Potential guardians must notify Versatile Ohana of any major life changes. Cooperation is required to ensure the dog’s safety and welfare. Versatile Ohana will make every effort to work with you; however, taking the dog out of Hawaii is not permitted. The dog must be returned until the terms of the contract are fully completed.

Some people prefer traditional adoption or kennel breeding programs. While opinions vary, we have found guardianship homes provide the best environment for our dogs’ health, socialization, and happiness.