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Application

Due to the number of applications received, please allow at least 48 hours for us to review your application. If you have not heard back from us by this time please get in touch with us. skywaybcrescue@hotmail.com or 727-871-2817.

Today's Date:

Name (Last, First) :

Address:   City:   State: Zip:

Home #: Cell # : Email address:

Names and Ages of all household members:

Are all household members in favor of this adoption?

Does anyone in the household have allergies or asthma that could be aggravated by the addition of a dog? Yes No

What type of dwelling do you live in? ( House, apartment, condo, townhouse, duplex, other)

Do you rent or own? If you rent please provide landlord contact info:

Do you have a fenced in yard? Yes No If yes please describe kind and height..

Please list all animals living with you (include small caged animals as well as livestock) and include the following: Pet's Name, Type, Age, Gender, Spayed/Neutered? How long owned?

Have you ever had to relinquish or surrender an animal in the past? If so please explain circumstances.

Provide the name, address, and phone number of your current veterinarian:

If you currently have a dog, have you ever introduced it to a new dog before in your home? Yes No

If yes, how did your dog react?

What do you want to do with your BC? (agility, herding, obedience, tracking, search and rescue, house pet, rally, flyball, frisbee, assistance dog)

What will your Border Collie need to get along with? (small animals, children, women, men, loud noises, birds, cats, livestock, confusion and high activity)

How will you contain the dog during your absences from home? (crate, loose in house, loose in yard, patio, porch, tied out, loose in house with dog door)

How many hours of the day will the dog be alone? Someone is always home 1-4 hours 5-8 hours 9-12 hours More than 12 hours  

Where will the dog sleep at night? 
How do you plan to exercise your Border Collie?

Are you willing to enroll your new dog in training classes if recommended? No Yes

Have you ever owned a Border Collie Before: No Yes

What attracts you to the breed?

Describe the ideal BC or BC mix.

Are you willing to buy and use a crate if recommended?

Do you object to a physical inspection of your premises and a personal interview? Yes No

If you are interested in a particular dog which one?

How did you learn of Skyway Border Collie Rescue, Inc?

Have you applied with any other rescue groups or shelters? Yes No

If yes, please list, name of shelter/group, date and outcome:

If there is any additional information you feel is pertinent, please include it here:

I am willing to pay an adoption donation. (Adult companion dog donation is $200, although rare this fee may vary with some dogs) Yes No

I am in full agreement with Skyway Border Collie Rescue, Inc. Terms of Adoption and understand that if I ever relinquish the dog that said dog must be returned to Amber Horan of Skyway Border Collie Rescue, Inc. or his designated representative.  By submitting this application I am attesting to the truthfulness of my answers.  I understand that falsification of any information given to Border Collie Rescue in this application or in any other medium will be grounds to disallow the adoption of a rescue Border Collie.  I understand that a vet reference and a home visit are required for adoption.   I understand that Skyway Border Collie Rescue, Inc. dogs are spayed or neutered or have a spay/neuter contract.  Skyway Border Collie Rescue, Inc. reserves the right to refuse any applicant for any reason. 

By hitting the submit button below you agree to the above statement.