Adoption Application

Keypoints To Remember

• FEES: A $300.00 donation is required when you adopt a rescue Border Collie. Fees are due at the time of adoption, no exceptions will be made. Some of our dogs require extra medical care or special rehabilitation, which will entail greater expense; we may ask for an additional donation to help cover these extra expenses (this will be noted prior to meeting the dog). Should an adopter wish further exams, tests or x-rays, we are happy to provide these at the expense of the adopter; fees are to be pre-paid and are non-refundable.
• SPAYING/NEUTERING: Any animal adopted from MABCR will have been spayed or neutered prior to placement.
• MEDICAL CARE: All dogs brought into rescue receive heartworm test/preventative when called for, as well as rabies, and DHLPP inoculations. All dogs are treated for intestinal parasites and are given a general health screening. NOTE: X-rays, teeth cleanings and other non-emergency medical tests and services are not provided for unless requested by the adopter, and pre-paid for as a donation to rescue. As part of our placement contract, we require that once you have adopted a dog that you take it to your personal vet within the two-week trial period for a wellvisit. We recommend you follow a regular inoculation program established by your veterinarian to guarantee your dog stays healthy. You will receive a medical history on your Border Collie (as best as can be determined or documented). Be fully aware that most dogs do not come with fully documented medical records.In addition, we require that you have your new dog licensed in accordance with the laws where you live.
• CONTRACTS: All adopters of rescued animals will be required to sign an Adoption Agreement. This contract is legal and binding. Please read it carefully prior to applying to adopt. We will not alter our contract in order to make placement of a dog.
• A NOTE ON OUR ADOPTION PROCESS: All adopters of rescued animals will be required to sign an Adoption Agreement. This contract is legal and binding. Please read it carefully prior to applying to adopt. We will not alter our contract in order to make placement of a dog.
  
  Please be sure that you are ready for the commitment it takes to own a dog before you send us this application. Owning a dog or adding another dog to your pack will change your life. We can help you prepare, but we cannot be sure that you are ready, only you can determine that.
  
  If you have applied with other rescue organizations or are considering another breed of dog, please let us know at the time of application, as this will help facilitate the application process with MABCR.
  
  Keep this cover information and the "Terms of Adoption" page for your reference. Please fill out the form below and return it to us via e-mail. By sending us the following application (electronically) you agree to the terms listed within this document.

Please note that we can only accept an application via e-mail.

MABCRsTerms of Adoption

• Return:The adopted dog may be returned to Mid-Atlantic Border Collie Rescue at any time, for any reason.
• Transfer of Ownership:The adopted dog may not be transferred to any other person for any reason. If the undersigned adopter is forced to relinquish custody of the dog at any time, said dog will be relinquished only to Mid-Atlantic Border Collie Rescue.
• Refund:There will be no refund or reimbursement for any expenses incurred by the adopter for the adopted dog, even if it is returned to Mid-Atlantic Border Collie Rescue.
• Trial Period:There will be a two-week 'trial' period in which you may return the dog for a full refund of the adoption fee. Within that time it is the adopter's responsibility to contact MABCR to discuss and attempt to resolve any behavioral or health issues that have come to light. We will do our best to help you work through any issues that arise in order to help you keep your newly adopted friend. This trial period is not valid with puppies under 12months of age unless there are veterinarian-diagnosed health issues with the pup involved.Medical Records must be returned with the pup.
• Health Program:The adopter agrees to take the dog to his personal veterinarian within the two-week trial period for a general check up. The adopted dog will be cared for humanely, including adequate food, shelter, water and veterinary care and will be licensed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which he resides. The dog is to be exercised in a fenced yard or on a leash and is not to be free to roam the streets.
• Reason for Adoption:The adopted dog is to be kept as a house pet; it shall not be used for medical or any other experimental purpose; it shall not be chained or tied.
• Loss:If the adopted dog is lost or stolen, the adopter will notify MABCR within 24 hours.
• Reservation of Rights:Mid-Atlantic Border Collie Rescue reserves the right to enforce this contract in order to protect the welfare of the adopted dog. It is understood that MABCR may examine and may make inquiry about said dog at any time. If the terms and conditions of the Agreement are not upheld, Mid-Atlantic Border Collie Rescue reserves the right to terminate this Agreement and to reclaim the dog.
• Return check charge:There will be a $40.00 charge on any returned checks
• During the trial period:the adopter may not 1.) change the dog's name or 2.) change the dog’s appearance in any way (including trimming or other grooming other than bathing and nail clipping) and 3.) use any type of negative correction including prong collars, electrical correction collars or remote trainers. Use of such equipment or change of the dog's appearance will result in the loss of the adoption fee as payment for time loss in order to regain the dog’s appearance and/or training in order for the dog to be re-homed.

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