Austin - ADOPTION PENDING!

Australian Shepherd | Waterford, NY

Age : 7 MonthsYoungMaleMediumShetland Sheepdog Sheltie

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Meet Austin - ADOPTION PENDING!

AUSTIN SHORTLY WILL BE GOING INTO A FOSTER-TO-ADOPT SITUATION.  WE WILL BE GIVING HIM AND HIS FOSTER FAMILY SOME TIME TO SEE IF HE IS A GOOD FIT WITH THE SENIOR DOG IN THE HOME.  WE, THEREFORE, WILL NOT BE PROCESSING ANY APPLICATIONS FOR HIM AT THIS TIME.Meet Austin!  Our best assessment (NO GUARANTEE) is that Austin is a mini Aussie mix & about 8 months old.  He currently weighs around 25 lbs.Austin was a pulled from a breeder/hoarder situation. Held in a pen with all of his siblings, he came to the fence and gently kissed the coordinator's hand.  Well, she went to walk away, and he held her hand in his little paws. That was all it took, and he became one if the most special little boys in our rescue.  From transporting to multiple stops to settling in and a bath, he was nothing but sweet - always compliant and grateful. He plays nicely with his canine foster sibling and chases her in the yard. When play is done, there are always snuggles to be had.  Toys and balls are new to him and he is no retriever, but he sure does love to play with them.  While human affection is new to him too, he really wants to experience it. He becomes more comfortable with it every day.  If you are looking for that love story, please fill out the application for Austin.  He is neutered, up-to-date on core vaccines, dewormed, current on flea preventative, and can be microchipped! ____________________________________________________________________**If you are interested, YOU NEED TO APPLY.  Also, a follow-up email to [email protected] is strongly recommended. To pursue adoption, please register on www.safeatlast.net.  (Click Register on the left-hand side of our homepage.)  When you receive your password on your email account, please log back on to our website to complete the SAFE AT LAST on-line adoption application.  (Click Forms/Application on the left-hand side of our homepage and select the Adoption Application.) Once we have your completed application, if we feel you are a good match, we will contact you by email. (So, please check your SPAM.)  Our process is straightforward but involves a phone interview, reference checks and a home assessment.  An adoption fee of $450 applies. YOU CANNOT MEET OUR RESCUE ANIMALS UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN APPROVED TO ADOPT.  WE CANNOT CONSIDER YOU UNTIL YOU HAVE SUBMITTED THE FULLY FILLED OUT SAFE AT LAST ON-LINE ADOPTION APPLICATION.  Delay in submitting your application will put you behind other potentially suitable applicants.  Ultimately, approved adopters will be required to complete an adoption in Schoharie/Albany County. Thank you for your interest.(Sorry, we will not respond to generic "check the box," "Is s/he available," "Can you give me more information" inquiries.) NYS Rescue Registry No. RR 087

Adoption Process
The adoption process will begin with an extensive adoption application, accessible on our website. In addition to a series of questions (e.g., to ascertain the adopter's likes/dislikes, lifestyle, and general suitability), the application will require, among other things, a veterinary reference and two personal (non-family member) references. In lieu of a veterinary references, we will require 3 personal references. We will also require submission of digital photos of home and yard, as well as a home visit. Approved adopters will be required to take their pup or dog to the vet within 7 days of adoption. Each animal adopted from Safe At Last will go home with a medical booklet, complete with all details of vetting done prior to adoption, with explicit instructions as to the follow up required. All animals will be UTD with all age appropriate shots prior to adoption, and barring any health reasons that would preclude it, they will be placed on topical protection for fleas/ticks, and based on age, also started on heartworm preventative (or provided with the first dose). Any animals older than 4 months will be spayed/neutered before adoptions. For animals under 4 months old, the adoption contract will require spay/neuter by the time the animal is 6 months of age. We will require proof of same and will assign one of our members to have the task of following up on proof of spay and neuter. Under the contract, the adoptive family will not "own" the animal until we have received proof of spay and neuter. Failure to have the surgery performed will allow us, under the contract, to reclaim the pet.

Contact
Safe At Last Animal Rescue
[email protected]
safeatlast.rescuegroups.org