Full street address including city, state & ZIP (No PO Boxes) *
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Phone number *
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Occupation *
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Are you working? *
Have you owned a Sheltie before? *
Have you adopted a dog from SC Sheltie Rescue before? *
If you are applying to adopt a specific dog, please list that dog's name:
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Why do you want to adopt a Shetland Sheepdog? *
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What happened to your last dog? *
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During the last 5 years, have you had a pet become lost or stolen? *
During the last 5 years, have you had a pet that was killed by a vehicle? *
During the last 5 years, have you had a pet that died due to disease? *
If you answered 'yes' to any of the previous 3 questions, please explain below: *
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How many dogs and cats do you currently own? *
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For each of the animals listed above, please provide their name, species, breed, age and sex. Sex options are spayed female, neutered male, intact female, or intact male. *
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Please list any additional types of animals in your home (name & species). *
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How many people live in your home? *
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Please list the names of each person living in your home, and their age. *
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Which best describes your residence? *
Do you rent or own? *
If you rent, do you have your landlord's permission to keep a dog? (If so, list landlord's name and phone number)
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Is your yard fenced? *
If your yard is fenced, describe type and height of fencing. If your yard is not fenced, describe how you will handle an adopted dog's bathroom/exercise needs. *
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Are any of these available in your home for an adopted dog? *
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If you have a doggy door, please list when an adopted dog would have access to use it: *
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Are any of these present at your home? *
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Do all family adults work and is someone home during the day? (Please explain) *
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Do you intend to keep this dog primarily indoors or outdoors? Where will it sleep? *
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If you are not applying for a specific dog, please let us know if you would accept a dog that is: *
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Please list any other considerations or restrictions we should take into account when matching you with an available rescued Sheltie. *
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What brand of food do you currently feed your dog (or plan to feed an adopted dog)? *
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Are you open to changing the brand of food you currently use? *
Are other members of your household aware that you are considering adopting a pet? *
Are you prepared to assume the financial responsibilities of caring for an animal? (vaccines, heartworm preventative, veterinarian care, good quality food, licensing, etc.) *
Are you planning to move in the near future? *
Is anyone in your house allergic to animals? *
Are you familiar with animal control regulations in your area? *
Is this Sheltie going to be a gift? For whom and do they know? *
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Do you understand that any rescue Sheltie you may adopt through SC Sheltie Rescue will be spayed/neutered? *
What circumstances, in your mind, justify rehoming or giving away a dog? *
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Are you willing to allow a Rescue representative to visit your home by appointment? *
Do you accept that there will be an adoption fee for the adopted dog? *
Please list the clinic names and phone numbers of all vets you have used for your pets in the last 5 years. *
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Have you applied with any other rescues? If so, what is the status of those applications? *
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Is there any additional information you would like to share? *
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By submitting this form, I am attesting to the truthfulness of my answers and granting SC Sheltie Rescue permission to contact my veterinarian for a reference. I understand that falsification of any of the above information will be grounds to disallow the adoption of a rescued Sheltie. NOTE: If you are under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must fill out the application. Thank you for considering a dog from South Carolina Sheltie Rescue. If you have any questions, or if we can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to email us. We reserve the right to refuse any applicant.