Adoption Application

1. Fees: The only fee involved is to cover our expenses. A minimum of $195.00 is required when you adopt a male Border Collie, females cost  $220.00 and puppies $235.00. Some of these dogs require extra medical care or special rehabilitation which will entail much greater expense; we do not require, but would appreciate an extra donation to help cover these extra expenses. If the dog must be shipped in, those costs are added to the fee.

2. Spaying/Neutering: Any dog adopted from BCRA will have been spayed or neutered. Rescue Border Collies are generally not suitable for breeding. Rescue Border Collies make marvelous friends, and placing  them in a devoted supportive environment is the only goal we will pursue. If you would  like to acquire a Border Collie with the idea of producing puppies, we would be happy to refer you to one of our list of breeders who conducts genetic screening. Breeding Border Collies is a time-consuming and expensive endeavor, and one which should not be attempted without knowledge and understanding  of this breed and of the many facets of breeding and nurturing puppies.

3. Contracts: All adopters of rescued Border Collies will be asked to sign an Adoption Agreement. This contract is legal and binding. Please read it carefully.

4. Miscellaneous: We recommend you follow a regular inoculation program established by your veterinarian to guarantee your dogs stays healthy. You will receive a complete medical  history on your Border Collie (as best as can be determined or documented). You must also have the  dog licensed in accordance with the laws where you live. Since we do not know you personally, the information from the following Adoption Application (which is requested of anyone seeking a rescue Border Collie) will help us to match the right kind of Border Collie for your circumstances. We place Border Collies only in good, loving homes, and we screen prospective adopters thoroughly.

Keep this cover information and the "Terms of Adoption" page for your reference.
Please fill out the attached form and return it to us as soon as possible.

CONTACT:

Border Collie Rescue, Australia
49 Fords Rd
Thirroul NSW 2515

Border Collie Rescue, Australia
Adoption Application

Name:_______________________________ 

Address: _____________________________

City: ________________________________

State: ________________

Postcode: ________________

Phone: ________________

Email::________________

Occupation: ________________

Business Phone: ________________

1. Why do you want a Border Collie?

 2. Have you ever owned a Border Collie before?________________
     Do you still have that dog? ________________

3. What happened to your last dog? ________________________

4. During the last two years:
a. Have you lost a pet (not through death)? ________________
b. Have you had a pet poisoned? ________________
c. Have you had an animal killed by a vehicle? ________________
d. Would you allow a dog to ride loose in the bed of a truck? ______
e. Have you had an animal die due to disease? ________________

5. For what purpose do you want this dog? (companion, competition,
    working, etc.)

6. Do you have any other animals? ________ List type, age and sex:

7. Do you have children at home? ________
    Number ________ Age(s) ________

8. Do you live in a house? _______ Apartment? _______
    Condo? ______ Trailer? _______

9. Do you rent or own? ________

10. If you rent, do you have the landlord's permission
      to keep a dog? ________

11. Do you have a yard? ________ Is it fenced? ________
      What type of fencing? ________________________________

12. Do all family adults work? ________
     Is someone home during the day? ______ 

13. What provisions will be made for your Border Collie if no one
      is home during the day?

14. Do you intend to keep this dog primarily indoors
     or outdoors? ____________
     Where will it sleep? ____________________________
     Please explain: ________________________________

15. Do you have a sex preference?
      No: ________ Male: ________ Female: ________

16. Do you have a color preference? No: ________
     Color:  ________________

17. Would you consider: The opposite sex? ________
      An older dog? ________ To What Age? ________

18. What size Border Collie do you prefer?

19. Are other members of your household aware that you are
     considering adopting a pet?  ________________

20. Are you prepared to assume the financial responsibilities
     of caring for an animal, including inoculations, veterinarian
     care, good quality food, licensing, etc.?  ___________

21. Are you planning to move in the near future? ________

22. Is anyone in your house allergic to animals? ________

23. Are you familiar with the animal regulations
      in your area? ________

24. Is the Border Collie going to be a gift? ________
     For Whom? ___________
     Do they know they are getting the gift? ________________

25. Do you understand that any rescue Border Collie that you may
     adopt through BCRA will be spayed/neutered? ________

26. What circumstances, in your mind, justify getting rid of a dog?

27. Are you willing to allow a Rescue Representative member to
      visit your home by appointment? ________

28. How did you hear about Border Collie Rescue, Australia?

29. Do you accept that there will be a fee of $195 for males,
     $220 for females, and $235 for puppies? ________

I am in full agreement with the BCRA Terms of Adoption (attached).
By signing below I am attesting to the truthfulness of my answers. I understand that falsification of any of  the above information will be grounds to disallow the adoption of a rescue Border Collie.

Date ____________________

Signature ________________________________

NOTE: If you are under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must also sign this  application.

Thank you for considering a dog from Border Collie Rescue, Australia. If you have any questions, or if we can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to call.

We reserve the right to refuse any applicant.

Print this application, sign the completed form, and post to:

Border Collie Rescue, Australia
49 Fords Rd
Thirroul NSW 2515

Phone: (02) 4267 1757

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Border Collie Rescue, Australia
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