ADOPTING A DOG

Owning a pet is a responsibility to be taken seriously.  Most of the dogs that come into rescue have not had an easy time in life.  We feel we owe it to the dogs to find the happiest home we possibly can for them.

Filling out an adoption application is the first step in adopting a dog from us.  It is our goal to match each approved adoptive home with a dog who matches its lifestyle.   Once we receive your application we will review it and call your references.  If we have any questions at that point we will call you. 

If we feel you will make a good home for a Border Collie we will arrange a home visit.  The purpose of the home visit is to see where the dog will be living.  

If you are approved as an adopter we will work with you to find the dog that is a good match for you.  Some Border Collies may want to herd children so do not need to go to a home with children.  A few may not be active enough for a home wanting to participate in dog sports.

Our adoption fee is $150.  All dogs will be spayed or neutered, up to date on all shots and on heartworm preventative.  There is a two week trial period during which the dog may be returned to us and the adoption fee will be refunded.   If the dog is returned to us after the two week trial period the adoption fee will not be refunded.

Interested in adopting?  Click here to fill out a form.  Please include your mailing address because we need a signature.

FOSTER HOME

Are you interested in serving as a temporary haven for a Border Collie on its way to a new life?  If so, consider serving as a foster home.  

Fostering is a rewarding job with the tangible benefits of puppy dog kisses and snuggles.  The intangible benefits of knowing you've helped give a dog a better life are beyond description.

Many dogs come into rescue from animal shelters, where their owners either turned them in or they were found as strays.   They may not be in good health.  They may have been abused.  They may have been unloved.  It is the foster home's job to give the dog the courage and training to make it in a new home.  A little love and a lot of tender care go a long way.

Foster homes are expected to housebreak dogs if they aren't housebroken, teach them manners, provide food while the dog is in their care and to keep the dog "presentable."

 It isn't easy and tears at your heart to let go.  But you let go because you know you've helped a dog as much as you can and that there is another dog out there needing your help.

Click here if you would like more information on fostering.

One dog at a time.

Last updated

Sunday, February 24, 2008