Adopting a WASR Dog
Adoption Procedure
If you find a dog on this website that interests you, the first step is to complete an adoption application. There are several ways to complete an application. You may complete the application online, or download a Word or PDF file, and email the completed application to westernaussierescue@gmail.com. If you have trouble with these application please click here to copy and paste the application into a Word document. To learn more about any of the dogs listed, contact us at westernaussierescue@gmail.com.
After the completion of the adoption application a WASR representative will contact you usually within 7 days. After a review of the application and reference check, an in-home check is scheduled whenever possible. In Wyoming this is tough because of the distance between towns. The in-home checks serve multiple purposes. Often times the rescue representative that is doing the home check will bring one of their Aussies to the potential adopters home. This gives the adopter the opportunity to see what is like to have an Aussie in the house and meet an Aussie in person. This also gives the rep the opportunity to get a feel for the environment the "to be adopted" Aussie will be living in. We want to be sure that we have the best possible match between dog and owner.
Western Aussie Rescue asks for a rescue donation of $300-450, depending on the costs of spay/neuter, vaccinations, heartworm test, microchip ID, and other office, foster and transport costs we incur. In cases of long distance adoptions, the responsibility of transportation for the adopted Aussie is that of the adopters. When possible, Western Australian Shepherd Rescue will assist. We have a fairly good network of transporters willing to transport dogs when need arises.
To find out how to adopt, surrender, or list a herding dog on the website, contact Annette by E-mail at westernaussierescue@gmail.com. For additional information on any dogs listed please contact the listed person below the dogs biography.
After the completion of the adoption application a WASR representative will contact you usually within 7 days. After a review of the application and reference check, an in-home check is scheduled whenever possible. In Wyoming this is tough because of the distance between towns. The in-home checks serve multiple purposes. Often times the rescue representative that is doing the home check will bring one of their Aussies to the potential adopters home. This gives the adopter the opportunity to see what is like to have an Aussie in the house and meet an Aussie in person. This also gives the rep the opportunity to get a feel for the environment the "to be adopted" Aussie will be living in. We want to be sure that we have the best possible match between dog and owner.
Western Aussie Rescue asks for a rescue donation of $300-450, depending on the costs of spay/neuter, vaccinations, heartworm test, microchip ID, and other office, foster and transport costs we incur. In cases of long distance adoptions, the responsibility of transportation for the adopted Aussie is that of the adopters. When possible, Western Australian Shepherd Rescue will assist. We have a fairly good network of transporters willing to transport dogs when need arises.
To find out how to adopt, surrender, or list a herding dog on the website, contact Annette by E-mail at westernaussierescue@gmail.com. For additional information on any dogs listed please contact the listed person below the dogs biography.