Border Collie Rescue
has been set up for the benefit of the dogs we rescue and provide sanctuary for. This is
our primary consideration. Our dogs lead a normal life in foster homes while in our care.
They are not kennelled in centres as is more common in dog rescue. Applicants are matched
to dogs and priority is given to the needs of the dogs when selecting homes.
Border Collie Rescue will not normally
place dogs under the following circumstances -
In homes where there are resident children
of 7 years of age or under, if the dog is to be a pet or reside in the house.
In homes that do not have their own private
garden or yard which has direct access from the home. (shared gardens are not usually
accepted).
In tied accommodation where occupancy is
dependent on employment unless on a working farm.
In Flats above first floor level or any flat
that does not have direct access to a private yard or garden.
In homes where all resident adults are in
full time employment or where the dog is regularly left 'home alone' for long periods of
time.
In City or Town or busy Urban environments.
Quiet Sub Urban environments are considered, but preference is always given to rural homes
that are more appropriate to the nature and temperament of the breed.
Anywhere within the M25 Boundary unless on a
working farm.
To anyone under 18 years of age.
For the purposes of breeding or profit.
Border Collie Rescue would also like to
point out the following conditions we impose for the safety and well being of the dogs we
re-home -
Puppies under 6 months of age are not
placed as family pets.
We cannot accept applications in joint
names or on behalf of third parties.
Dogs re-homed by Border Collie Rescue are
not allowed to be passed on or sold by the applicant to any third party, but must be
returned to Border Collie Rescue if the applicant is unable to keep the dog.
Applicants must keep Border Collie Rescue
informed of any change of their address during the time they have a dog from the
organisation and any address at which the dog is to be kept for more than 21 days, if
different from the normal registered address of the applicant - other than that of
licensed boarding kennels for temporary accommodation during holiday periods or similar.
If a dog is to be placed in boarding kennels for a period exceeding 28 days Border Collie
Rescue should be informed in advance.
Dogs must not be taken abroad from their
normal country of residence where they were re-homed without the prior consent of Border
Collie Rescue. Border Collie Rescue must be informed if a dog is placed on the 'Passport
for Pets' scheme and is to travel abroad.
Dogs re-homed by Border Collie Rescue must
not be destroyed by the applicant or on the instructions of the applicant, unless for
reasons of health and then only upon the advice of a qualified veterinary practitioner,
without the prior consent of Border Collie Rescue.
Registration of a re-homed dog with a
qualified veterinary practice and Annual Booster inoculations are a requirement of ALL
placings - if this becomes a problem, applicants must inform Border Collie Rescue.
Dogs cannot be used for any commercial
purposes other than any agreed by Border Collie Rescue at the time of homing a dog to the
applicant, without the prior consent of Border Collie Rescue
Dogs placed by Border Collie Rescue must not
be kept on chains, unless a safe running line is used and then only on a temporary basis.
The submission of an application form
implies acceptance of the above conditions and other criteria outlined on this page. If
you have any problems with any of the above - please do not apply.
Any
queries, please call us during normal office hours.
Please note -
Border Collie Rescue now receives, on
average, over 100 application enquiries a week. We are a voluntary organisation and we
simply do not have the time to follow up spoilt, incomplete or incorrectly submitted
applications. We cannot accept any application that is e.mailed or faxed to us. The
original signed form must be sent in by post. Application forms must be filled in and
signed, in ink, by the person who is to be the keeper of the dog and who is named on the
form.
For
information about what happens after an application form is returned to BCR - Click here.
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