To add a newTo express interest in becoming a SHAMROQ foster carer, please complete a Foster Carer Enquiry form. You can complete and submit the Foster Carer Enquiry online, or you can download the form from our Forms page, complete it and email it back to admin@shamroq.org.au. Similarly to the adoption process, foster carers are matched with the right dog for their lifestyle. We take many factors into consideration when placing a dog in care. Depending on what kind of fencing the individual dog requires, whether he/she is compatible with other dogs, with cats or children, a suitable foster carer is chosen. We are always happy to add additional foster carers to our database, but we may not have a dog suited to your lifestyle right away.

To express your interest in adopting a dog from SHAMROQ, please complete a Pre-Adoption Questionnaire. You can complete and submit the Pre-Adoption Questionnaire online, or you can download the form from our Forms page, complete it and email it back to admin@shamroq.org.au. Matching dogs with their perfect forever home can take time, so please bear with us if you do not receive an immediate response to your expression of interest.

Yes, we know, all the dogs we help here at SHAMROQ are simply adorable, but what should you do if you think you've seen the one for you? Firstly, head to our Adopt Me section and read through the in-depth profile attached to each dog. Every profile contains important information to help you get an idea of each dog's personality and what they need in a forever home. We strive to ensure that every dog stays with the family who adopts them from us. So once you've read through the dog's profile, if it sounds like the dog would be a good fit for your home, family and lifestyle, then click the Apply button at the bottom of the profile page, and complete a Pre-Adoption Questionnaire. ​ SHAMROQ doesn't have a shelter or kennels - all the dogs we assist are placed in private foster homes whilst they're in our care. Once your Pre-Adoption Questionnaire has been assessed by our Adoption Co-ordinator, you'll be contacted by our team to arrange a property check, and after that a meet-and-greet with your chosen dog. It may sound complicated, but our process helps us ensure a furrytail ending for every dog.

When we take a dog into our care, we incur the costs associated with ensuring the dog is vaccinated up to date, desexed and microchipped, as well as costs for any other veterinary treatment and rehabilitation a dog may require. The adoption fee we charge is a nominal fee to try and cover some of these costs as well as expenses associated with the day-to-day care of the dog.

All of our adoptions commence with a two-week trial period, which gives the dog a little time to settle in and allows both dog and owner to get to know each other. If, during this trial period, you experience any problems or decide you don't wish to proceed with the adoption, you are not obligated to continue and the dog will be returned to SHAMROQ.

SHAMROQ can provide an assisted rehoming service, where we will advertise your dog for adoption on our website, Facebook page and PetRescue listing. We will receive and manage applications to adopt your dog in the same manner as we do with dogs in our care, however your dog must remain in your care until such time as a suitable new home has been found. You know your dog better than anyone, so we will liaise with you to ensure that they are going to a suitable home. There is no charge for this service, however we ask that you set an adoption fee for your dog's new owner to donate to SHAMROQ so we can continue to help other dogs in need. Please note that dogs must be desexed and have current vaccinations to be eligible for Assisted Rehoming. To express interest in assisted rehoming of your dog, please email admin@shamroq.org.au.

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