THE FIRST STEP TOWARD ANY ADOPTION IS A COMPLETED APPLICATION WHICH YOU WILL FIND ON OUR WEBSITE AT www.colliesheltierescue.org.  THE MORE INFORMATION YOU CAN SHARE WITH US, THE BETTER WE CAN HELP GUIDE YOU TO A PERFECT MATCH FOR YOUR FAMILY.

The Collie Mama is named Jazz and therefore her four pups have been named for some of the jazz greats.  Basie (as in Count Basie) is one of those special Collie puppies that seem to outshine the basic tri-color characteristics.  He has a huge white rough that glints in the sun.  He is outgoing and playful, spunky and curious.  When he matures, he will have scads of admirers and you can explain to all of them about the difference between good breeders and the crummy humans who are motivated by greed.

Basie will be celebrating his 8-week birthday on December 27 and can be placed for adoption by Colorado law.  We are not in a hurry but prefer to follow up with potential adopters to find that family situation that will provide love and great care for the next 15 years of Basie's life.

Please read the requirements for adoption on our website before you submit an application.  Folks with prior Collie experience will be given a preference.  A fenced yard is required, not optional.  We will call your veterinarian for a reference and either do a home site inspection if possible or accept digital photos if necessary.  We hope you will not be offended by our process but it is our moral obligation to find the best homes possible for these puppies and we take this very seriously.  Doggies first!!

Please begin the process for adoption by reading our Adoption Policies and, if we sound like the right group for you, fill out our online Adoption Application. From there, our receipt of your completed application will be confirmed by email. You then will receive a follow-up phone call if we feel you are a good potential applicant for the dog. Lots of good conversation with the foster family, a reference from your veterinarian, and a home visit round out the screening process. We take dog adoption very seriously.  Please put a lot of thought into why you want to adopt a dog, and help us make a good match for your family. We appreciate your taking the time to visit with us. We will look forward to hearing from you as well.

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