Silver Trails Shelties
Walter & Dee Silverstein
P.O. Box 1563
Loxahatchee, FL  33470
Tel:  (561) 753-3330
Email:  WSilver569@aol.com

Puppy Placement Application

The answers you give on this application will help me more readily select the right puppy/dog for you. All information is confidential and will only be used by me.

Thank you for your cooperation and help in answering my questions.

Please review, complete and return via regular mail.

Name:
Address:
City, State & Zip:
Home Phone/Work Phone:
Occupation:
Marital Status:
Good time to reach you:
E-mail address:
How were you referred to me?
Preferred Sex of Dog: ( ) Male ( ) Female ( ) No preference
Size: ( ) Large ( ) Standard ( ) Small ( ) No preference
Why are you interested in obtaining one of our dogs? ( ) Companion ( ) Show ( ) Breeding ( ) Performance
What qualities do you like in this breed:
What qualities don't you want to find in this breed:
Is this your first Sheltie?  ( ) Yes ( ) No
Previous dogs owned:
Animals at home now:
What is the name of your veterinarian:
Veterinarian Address:
Veterinarian Phone Number:
Are you committed to caring for this dog for its entire life?
If you have to give this dog up do you promise to contact me first? ( ) Yes ( ) No
Have you ever had to euthanize (put to sleep) a dog? ( ) Yes ( ) No
If yes, why?
Have you ever surrendered any animal to rescue or the humane society? ( ) Yes ( ) No
If yes, why?
If purchasing a companion pet, are you willing to spay/neuter this dog? ( ) Yes ( ) No
If no, why?
If purchasing for show/breeding prospect, please list a reference or a mentor:
If purchasing for show/breeding, who will be handling the dog to its champion title:
How many adults reside in your household?
How many children reside in your household?
List ages and sexes of children:
Where will the dog stay during the day?
Where will the dog stay during the night?
Who in the family will have the responsibility of caring for this dog?
Do you live in: ( ) Urban ( ) Suburban ( ) Rural ( ) Apt.
Do you own or rent your home? ( ) Own ( ) Rent
If you are renting, do you have permission from your landlord to keep a dog? ( ) Yes ( ) No
Do you have a fenced yard? ( ) Yes ( ) No
Please add any further information you wish in order for me to consider the placing of one of my puppies with you:

FYI:  Please be advised that we reserve the right to only place our shelties in suitable homes. We breed for show and only to better the breed.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q. What is the price of your puppies?
A.   Our companion “pets” currently available are $1,500.00. Show prospects are sold under private treaty.
Q.   Do you ship puppies?
A.   Only show prospects are shipped.
Q.   Where do we start?
A.  

1. If we do not have puppies on the ground, we require a $50 non-refundable application fee. A home visit by the local sheltie rescue may be scheduled as we reserve the right to only place our shelties in suitable homes. The application fee will be credited towards the purchase of your Shetland Sheepdog when the transaction is completed. If you decide to go elsewhere for a puppy, the application fee of $50 is forfeited. Initial this paragraph so there is no misunderstanding:_____. Upon our receipt of the application fee, your name is placed on our waiting list. You will be contacted when puppies are on the ground.

2. If we do have a litter on the ground, we request ½ deposit at 2-8 weeks of age. Puppies can be released at 8 weeks of age pursuant to Florida Law.

Q.   What form of payment you take?
A.   Personal check, cash, or money order. Please make checks payable to Dee Silverstein and send to the address provided above. Cash is required when final payment of puppy is made. We are also verified members of www.PayPal.com.

Thank you for your interest in Silver Trails Shelties.