East Tennessee Border Collie Rescue

East Tennessee Border Collie Rescue

Describe the type of fencing you own if you answered "yes" above, including the height:

Have you had any pets in the past? *

Yes

Please list the occupations of those in the household who work: *

Where will the dog be during the night? *

Do you have an upper age limit? *

Yes

Would you consider a Border Collie mix? *

Yes

Adoption Application

Describe the type of outdoor shelter from weather elements you possess, if any (roofed porch, dog houses, etc.)

If there are restrictions, please explain what they are:

Are there restrictions?

Yes

Many Border Collies are extremely noise-sensitive. Would this suit your lifestyle? *

Yes

If you rent, do you have permission from your landlord to keep a dog?

Yes

Given that this is a highly work-oriented breed that does not do well when bored or under-stimulated, what plans do you have for the dog you adopt? (Walks, Frisbee, obedience, agility, stock work, etc.) *

Do you have an image of the kind of Border Collie you would like to adopt? (Rough coat, smooth coat, color preference, etc.)

Please list all pets you own. Include their names, breed, age, and if they are spayed or neutered. If you do not have any pets then put "No pets" *

List all of the children's ages under 18 who reside in the home and/or state if children under the age of 18 visit the home often. If none then enter "No children" *

Do you have a fenced yard? *

Yes

What is the size of your yard? *

Where will the dog be during the day? *

Do all family members work? *

Yes

Please add any information about yourself that you think would be useful in helping us select the right dog for you.

Is there anyone home during the day? *

Yes

Secondary Home / Cell Phone

Is there a particular dog you are interested in? *

Yes

Are you prepared to pay an adoption fee? (Our current adoption fees range from $200 to $400. All of our rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, checked for heartworms, intestinal parasites and treated if necessary. They will also be on a heartworm preventative, treated with flea/tick preventive, and microchipped). *

Yes

Any field with an "*" you are required to choose and option or type something in the box. If the question does not apply then enter "n/a" or "None". If your application does not process it is because something was not answered that is required.

What qualities of the breed made you decide to apply for an adoption of a Border Collie? *

Who will be the primary caregiver in caring for the dog? *

Regarding your current pet/pets please list the type of heartworm and flea/tick preventative you currently use? If you don't use any then enter "NONE" *

Please provide the names, telephone numbers, and/or email addresses of two personal references who are not relatives *

Please provide the name and telephone number of your current veterinarian or past veterinarian.

Approximately how many hours during the day will the dog be left alone? *

If "yes", where are they now or what happened to them?

Do you *

Own or

Rent your home

After researching the breed, are there any characteristics you would prefer to avoid in an adopted Border Collie? (remember that almost all Border Collies that come through our program have either been neglected or abandoned, and have an unknown history). *