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For information about the adoption process or our adoption fees, see the Adoption Info page.

Please take the time to give us as much information as you can about your current situation and your experience with dogs. After completing the application, you will see a thank you message and you will receive a confirmation email that it was submitted successfully.

We will review your application within 1-2 days, then you will get an email from applications@norcalbcrescue.org with the status of your application. Please add this email address to you contacts list or check your spam folder to be sure you receive the email.

To inquire about an application status, send an email to: applications@norcalbcrescue.org

Note: Do not leave any items blank, enter NA if it does not apply. If you do not see a thank you message after clicking submit, then there is an error in the form. Check for missing information, then submit again.

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Applicant's Full Name*

Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Physical Address. (No PO boxes)*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Home Phone*

Mobile*

Work Phone

STARTING WITH YOURSELF, put in your name and age, then list all of the people living in your household, their age and relationship to you.*

Housing Type*

House

Apartment

Townhouse/Condo

Mobile Home

Do you own or rent?*

Own

Rent

Please provide landlord's name, mailing address and phone number for permission verification.*

Do you have a fenced yard?*

Yes

No

Describe the yard, its size, fencing type and height.*

Without a fenced yard, how/where do you plan to potty your dog?*

May NCBCRA visit your home by appointment to review for dog safety?*

Yes

No

How many hours a day will the dog be WITHOUT people?*

0-4 Hours

4-8 Hours

8-12 Hours

12 or More Hours

Please elaborate:

What percentage of time will the dog be outside?*

0-25 Percent

25-50 Percent

50-75 Percent

75-100 Percent

Describe your normal schedule including work, activities and errands.*

Where will your dog stay when no one is home and what provisions will be made for the dog?*

Where will your dog sleep at night?*

Can you take your dog to work?*

Yes

No

N/A

Tell us about any other dogs in the home (name, age, size, breed or mix, temperament) if no other dogs enter N/A.*

Are all dogs in your household spayed or neutered? (if no other dogs, select N/A)*

Yes

No

N/A

If any dogs are not spayed or neutered, please explain why.*

Please tell us of non-dog pets and/or livestock with which your border collie will co-exist.*

Why do you want to adopt a border collie?*

Have you ever owned a border collie?*

Yes

No

Describe your dog ownership, training, and handling experience.*

Describe a typical day for a new dog or puppy.*

Are you seeking a companion, sport or working dog?*

Companion Dog

Sport Dog

Working Dog

Tell us why you'd be the right home for this dog or N/A if not inquiring about a specific dog:*

How do you transport your dogs?*

Crate

Harness/Seatbelt

Loose in Car

Other

Please explain in detail.*

Would you allow your dog to ride in the open bed of a truck?*

Yes

No

Please explain in detail.*

What training, activities and regular exercise do you plan for your border collie?*

What plans do you have for your dogs should unforeseeable circumstances affect you and your family? (e.g. loss of home, injury, illness, death, etc.)*

Do you have a preference for Male or Female? If no preference, select N/A.*

Male

Female

N/A

List the name of the dog you are interested in, or enter N/A.*

Have you read the Adoption Information page and are you aware of the adoption fees? (https://norcalbcrescue.org/adoption/adoption-details/)*

Yes

No

If you adopt a dog too young to be altered, do you agree to sign a contract to have it spayed or neutered at the appropriate age?*

Yes

No

Are you prepared to assume the financial responsibilities of caring for an animal including vet care (emergency and routine), licensing, proper shelter and feed?*

Yes

No

Please provide your veterinarian clinic name, address, phone and email address.*

Is the border collie going to be a gift?*

Yes

No

Please explain the circumstances surrounding your gift in detail.*

Is there anything else you would like to add?

How did you hear about NCBCRA?*

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Other

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