Found my dog... now how do I get him?!

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Dore0021

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I've fallen in love! Love at first site...
Well almost. I think I fall in love with almost every Sheltie I see, lol.
I live in Ottawa,Ontario.
I currently have a 4yr old male neutured Sheltie named Riley. We've been looking for another adult to add to our family.
Then... I saw Sammy -
http://www.heavensentanimalrescue.com/extrapics/sammy.jpg

I emailed the Shelter and asked if they transferred their dogs? They replied no, they like to meet the adoptive parents in person which I totally understand. So I've reiterated to them that I'm not asking for shipping to me, but to a local shelter. I would fill in the application prior.

The rescue is 6 hours from my house, so definately do-able, but I'm not sure how to bring Riley there to meet him (Riley is my first priority and if he meets a dog and says 'No go Mom' then the adoption process is halted) and how difficult it would be to bring him back across the CAN/US boarder? Any idea's? Or is this too far fetched?
Thanks for your input!
 
Hi! I am from Ottawa too :) (well Hull but I work in Orleans). What a cutie I actually saw his picture this morning looking for Shetland Rescues around here. Not that I am looking to adopt another dog yet but I enjoy torturing myself now and then :wink2:.

I don't have experience adopting a rescue nor crossing the border but I really think it is necessary that you meet this dog in person. So I say do all you can to bring Riley to meet him there. I don't think it would be that difficult to cross the border... probably need proof of vaccination and stuff.

I would think it is doable!

I'm pretty sure some Canadian members here often go to agility trials across the border or to other events therefore you will definitely get a more precise answer to your questions. Did you ask the Shelter if they have experience adopting out their dogs to Canadian residents?
 
Proof of up to date vaccinations is all that's required to cross the border with a dog... and even then, they rarely ask. We live in BC and have property in WA State so we cross A LOT! So far, we've never been asked, but I carry it with me every time just in case.

Good luck!!!... I hope Riley decides he's a keeper :smile2:
 
Six hour drive and an international border crossing...go for it!!! What a great adventure it will be! Hope they get along, he looks like a really fun guy!

I sure hope you didn't come to this forum to be talked out of making this journey, because if you did........you are in the wrong place!!!:winkgrin:
 
He looks like a sweetie so I say pack up Riley and do a road trip to meet Sammy and see how it goes! Following ones heart usually means it was meant to be!
 
Road Trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seriously, I'd ask the rescue if they would adopt to you if you bring Riley for a visit. They might want a home visit (? in which case a local rescue visit to your place might be suggested?). Also, how long you would need to be there before you could take your new pup home. So , basically, asking if you could you do it over a weekend.
 
How about this:

1. Contact the rescue and see if they would accept a home visit report from a rescue near you.
2. Once they have that and are happy with it, make the road trip with Riley on the plan that if the meeting goes ok, the new boy comes home with you.
3. Offer to send a deposit of one-half the adoption fee if they agree to the plan. That way, they know you're really serious!
 
Ok, I've actually done this. Not across country boarders, but both out-of-town and out-of-state.

My first rescue, Cooper, was from Orlando which is 2.5 - 3.0 hours from me. They had a local Collie Rescue volunteer come to my house for the house visit. Once they received her report, I took my little Meggie with me up to Orlando and met Cooper. I knew I would love him, and I did!

My second rescue, Lottie, was from St. Louis. I saw her here on SN. The St. Louis rescue called the Orlando rescue for a reference. I never even met Lottie before she was delivered to me by friends who happened to be going to St. Louis on vacation. They brought her home to me.

I've been lucky following my gut and heart. My three get along well and I've had no troubles with the rescues acclimated to my home.

Best of luck to you. He's a cute boy and deserves a loving home like yours. Thank you for rescuing!
 
not across the border but guy from Rhode Island came over to Chicago to adopt Sheltie here. His local rescue contacted CISR and he had one long drive to pick her up...
Sammy is a keeper!
 
Good idea of the home visit from a local Shelie rescue. When I was in the process of getting Emma, the breeder is two hours plus away from me. She had a friend of hers (who actually works for the local Sheltie rescue) come do a home visit. That is one option you can address with them.

Email them pictures of your home and where you would be walking the dog. Do you have a secure fenced yard? If so indicate this to them. Get your vet to give you a letter of reference and send a copy on to them. Did you take training with your present dog? If so, get a letter of reference from the trainer.

Think of things that you can do in advance that show them how much and how willing you are to work with them to get your new Sheltie.
 
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