D allas / Ft. Worth
Sheltie Rescue


24 Hour Voice Mail: 972-994-7848

  
Adoption Application and Information


Dallas/Ft. Worth Sheltie Rescue, Inc. ("DFW Sheltie Rescue"), is a non-profit charitable organization comprised of volunteers who give their time, ability, and homes to help place Shetland Sheepdogs, commonly known as Shelties, where they will be well cared for and loved. Our main goals are the protection of Shelties already here, the prevention of further over-breeding, and the education of any Sheltie owner who requests it.

DFW Sheltie Rescue was established in response to the need to find good homes for Shelties that are abandoned, lost, or mistreated and that are in dire need of a new lease on life. We also help, in extreme emergencies, those who must give up their dogs. We feel that the responsibility for caring for lost, neglected, and abused Shelties must rest with those who know and love the breed. DFW Sheltie Rescue’s volunteers have many years of experience with this breed and understand the needs of the dogs. What better reward could there be than knowing that dozens of Shelties, which otherwise might have been put to sleep, left out to starve, or to run loose in the streets to be crippled or killed in traffic, are in loving and caring homes!

POINTS TO REMEMBER


Fees. The only fee involved is a donation to cover our medical expenses. A minimum of $150 is required when you adopt a Sheltie. 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.


Spaying or Neutering. All dogs adopted from DFW Sheltie Rescue will have been spayed or neutered. The only exceptions are very young or sick dogs. Rescued Shelties make marvelous friends, and placing them in a loving, supportive environment is the only goal we will pursue. If you would like to acquire a Sheltie with the idea of producing puppies, we would be happy to refer you to one of the breeders in the Dallas Shetland Sheepdog Club. Breeding Shelties is a time-consuming and expensive endeavor, and one that should not be attempted without knowledge and understanding of this breed and of the many facets of breeding and nurturing puppies. Adoption Agreement. All adopters will be asked to sign an Adoption Agreement at the time of the adoption placement. This agreement is a legal and binding contract, so you should read it carefully. A summary of the terms and conditions of the Adoption Agreement is on the next page.


Miscellaneous. We recommend that you follow a regular inoculation program, as well as monthly heartworm and flea preventative treatments, established by your veterinarian to help keep your dog healthy. You will receive a complete medical history on your Sheltie, as best as can be determined or documented. You must also have the dog licensed in accordance with the laws where you live. Because we do not know you personally, the information from the Adoption Application (which is requested of anyone seeking a rescue Sheltie) will help us to match up the right kind of Sheltie for your family. We place our Shelties only in good, loving homes, and we screen prospective adopters thoroughly.


Questions.

DALLAS/FT. WORTH SHELTIE RESCUE, INC. 972.994.7848 (Answered 24/7 ~ Monitored Daily) www.sheltie.org
Please PRINT and complete each question in full. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Name______________________________email_____________________________________

Address__________________________________________________________

City:___________________________State:_______Zip:___________ Home Phone___________________

Occupation__________________________Work Phone__________________________________________

If apartment, what floor do you live on?__________________________________________

1. Have you previously filed an application with us? YES    NO

If yes, give date(s):_____________________________

1a. Have you ever filed an application with another rescue group or shelter (including SPCA, Operation Kindness)? YES    NO

If yes, please list names and dates:________________________________________

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2. Why do you want a Shetland Sheepdog? ________________________________________

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3. Have you ever owned a Sheltie before? YES    NO

Do you still have that dog?
Male    Female   Age_________

Is your pet Spayed or Neutered? YES    NO

4. What happened to your last dog?________________________________________

What kind of dog was it? ________________________________________

Please explain the circumstances:________________________________________

5. During the last two years, have you?
Lost a pet (not through death)? YES    NO

If "yes," what happened? ________________________________________

Had a pet stolen? YES    NO

If "yes," what happened? ________________________________________

Had a pet poisoned? YES    NO

If "yes," what happened? ________________________________________

Had a pet killed by a vehicle? YES    NO

If "yes," what happened? ________________________________________

Had a pet die due to disease? YES    NO

If "yes," what did it die of? ________________________________________

6. For what purpose do you want this dog?________________________________________

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7. Do you have any other animals? YES    NO

List type, age, and sex: ________________________________________

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Are they spayed/neutered? YES    NO

If your animals are not spayed/neutered, please explain:________________________________________________________________

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What type of heartworm and flea prevention do you use? ________________________________________

If "none," please explain: ________________________________________________________________

8. What is your vet's name, address & phone number?________________________________________________________________

May we contact the clinic for references?YES    NO

9. Do you live in a house_____ Apartment_____Condo_____Mobile Home_____

If an apartment, please provide name of apartment complex and management office number (for general verification purposes, e.g., weight limits):
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10. Do you have a yard?_______Is it fenced?_____If "yes," what type? Height_________

If you do not have a yard/fence, how do you plan to potty/exercise your Sheltie?
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11. Do you have a doggie door? YES    NO

If "yes," where is the doggie door? (E.g., from house to yard, from garage to yard, etc.)
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12. Do you have a pool? YES    NO

Above ground or in-ground?
Is it fenced separately from the yard? YES    NO

13. Do you RENT    OWN?

14. If you rent, do you have the landlord's permission to keep a dog? YES    NO

Paid pet deposit? YES    NO

15. Are you planning to move in the near future? YES    NO

16. Is someone home during the day? YES    NO

Please explain: ________________________________________________________________

17. Is someone home during the day? __________Please explain:
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17a. What provisions will be made for your Sheltie if nobody is home during the day?
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18. Where will the Sheltie spend his or her time while you are gone (please be specific)?
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19. Do you intend to keep this dog primarily indoors or outdoors? YES    NO

Please explain: ________________________________________________________________

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20. Where will your Sheltie sleep? ________________Permitted on furniture or bed?_________________________

21. Do you have a sex preference? MALE    FEMALE

If yes, which? _______________________________________________

Would you consider the opposite sex? YES    NO

22. Color preference (due to the popularity of Blue Merles, we do not see them often in Rescue) Second color preference: ________________________________________________________________

23. Age preference (we rarely see Shelties younger than 2 years in our program)
Would you consider: An older dog? YES    NO

To What Age?____________ A Sheltie-mix? YES    NO

24. What size Sheltie do you prefer?________________________________________________________________

25. Are other members of your household aware that you are considering adopting a pet?
YES    NO

List all individuals residing in your household who will be interacting with the Sheltie (if any individuals are younger than 18 years old, please provide their age and sex)

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26. Is anyone in your household allergic to animals? YES    NO

27. Are you prepared to assume the financial responsibilities of caring for an animal, including inoculations, veterinary care, good quality food, licensing, etc.? YES    NO

28. Do you understand that the Sheltie you adopt must be kept on monthly heartworm and flea preventative? YES    NO

29. Are you familiar with the animal control regulations in your area?
(including number of pets you are permitted to have in your city)? YES    NO

30. Is this Sheltie going to be a gift? YES    NO

For whom? ________________________________________________________________

Do they know they are getting the gift? YES    NO

31. Do you understand that any rescue Sheltie that you may adopt through DFW Sheltie Rescue will be spayed/neutered? YES    NO

32. What circumstances, in your mind, justify getting rid of a dog?
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33. Are you willing to allow a DFW Sheltie Rescue representative member to visit your home by appointment? YES    NO

34. How did you hear about DFW Sheltie Rescue?
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35. Do you understand that there is a $150 adoption fee for the dog?
YES      NO




By signing below, I am attesting that I completed this application and that the information in it is true and complete. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application. I understand that any misstatement, omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in this application may disqualify me from adopting a rescue dog or result in the termination of an Adoption Agreement if one is signed.

I have read and understand the Dallas/Ft. Worth Sheltie Rescue, Inc. Adoption Information and Application, including the (a) Points to Remember and (b) Summary of Adoption Terms and Conditions. If I am approved to adopt a rescue dog, I agree to sign an Adoption Agreement and to abide by all of the terms and conditions contained in the agreement.

I understand that the use of this application form does not indicate that a rescue dog that matches me or my family is currently in the rescue program and in no way obligates Dallas/Ft. Worth Sheltie Rescue, Inc. ("DFW Sheltie Rescue"), to place a rescue dog with me. I also understand that DFW Sheltie Rescue reserves the right to refuse any application. I am 18 years of age or older. I have read and fully understand the above statements and conditions of adoption.

Date:_________________Signature of Applicant___________________________________________

Date:_________________Signature of Co-Applicant (if any) or Parent or Guardian if Applicant
is under 18 years of age_________________________________________________________________

Thank you for considering a dog from DFW Sheltie Rescue. If you have any questions, or if we can be of assistance, call us at 972.994.7848.

Please return by mail or fax to:

Dallas/Ft. Worth Sheltie Rescue
P.O. Box 251
Merit, TX 75458
903-776-2541
(8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.)


DFW Sheltie Rescue Official Use Only:

Approved         Not Approved

Rescue Volunteer:______________________________Date:______________________
Comments:_________________________________________________________________________
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Dog Adopted:_____________________________ Number:__________________Date:___________