Thank you Jacob Chattman @Esper The Borzoi
for this fun and informative video!
Available Dogs
NBRF takes great care in the placement of our Borzoi. It is a thorough process that requires time and patience. Each rescue is evaluated physically and emotionally. Their needs for a happy, fulfilling life are paramount as we look for their ideal matches and we do not waver from that commitment.
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Not small dog or cat safe? Needs a 6 foot fence? Would be happier with another dog? Must have space and patience to overcome trauma or neglect? The essential requirements for each dog differs and none of our dogs will ever be asked to compromise on those.
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We are all volunteers working diligently to better the lives of Borzoi in need. Fill out an application, tell us about yourself and what you bring to the table for a rescue Borzoi. You may or may not be matched with the one you have in mind but if you are a candidate to adopt a Borzoi, it will be with the one(s) that you are best suited for and that will make you both very happy.
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After submitting your application, you will receive an email confirmation that includes a contact number and attachments with more information regarding our placement procedures and welcoming a Borzoi into your life.
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Please be patient and trust the process.
Keanu Reeves
"Pleased to meet you, my name is Keanu Reeves. I am that big hunk of hound dog you’ve always dreamed of; a gentle, kind soul looking for love. I thrive on affection!
I know things, like how to get my favorite belly scritches! My leash manners are impeccable and I am very good at helping with household chores. Performing bag inspections, food safety and keeping you company throughout the day are special skills of mine. Timely meal reminders is another. Oh, and I promise to keep outdoor kitties at a safe distance!
Ear placement is an important fashion statement of mine and speaks to my many moods. Up? Laid back? One flipped to the side like a beret in Paris? They all speak to the soft, curious politeness that is me.
With a name like Keanu to live up to, I am certainly Hollywood Handsome but mostly I’m a humble sweetheart looking to walk through the days with you, adoring and being adored.”
Keanu will celebrate 4 years young in September. He is a big boy (over 100 pounds) looking for patience and time to settle into an orderly schedule that includes him being a part of your daily routine in life. Keanu would prefer a small family with maybe another sighthound that speaks his language.
Keanu will require a secure 6’ fence. He has not been indoor cat tested, is neutered and being fostered in the mid Atlantic states of the U.S.
The first step to adopting an NBRF Borzoi is to tell us more about yourself and what you bring to the table for a Borzoi in need by filling out an adoption application.
Bree
The first step to adopting an NBRF Borzoi is to tell us more about yourself and what you bring to the table for a Borzoi in need by filling out an adoption application.
Bree: “Do Not Fear, the past is behind you”, said the angel named Paula who visited me at the shelter.
She brought comfort, gave me my name, Bree, and contacted NBRF to tell them of my situation. We waited many months, silently wishing, earnestly hoping for me to be released but the road to my freedom was long and steep. Neither NBRF or Paula ever gave up. In the end there was light and my new life has finally begun.”
Paula: “Bree is a gentle, loving girl who was always receptive to touch and most appreciative of kindness. We kept the faith together that a better tomorrow was on the horizon. I brought her delicious treats, a big fan to help cool her down as well as a mobile grooming kit to work on removing some of her many tight, painful mats. We chatted and bonded. Bree was so grateful and we will hold each other with love always. Bree is a gift, an Angel herself.
NBRF: “Bree is a superhero! She doesn’t want to talk about her past and is focused on the future. Her NBRF future began with an Angel and she continues to meet more and more. We are her village! She is a lovely white and champagne 5 year old 77lb lady who radiates joy. Her superpower is the ability to live in the moment. She is not shy or cautious but rather outgoing, happy and social. She loves to sit with her head in your lap being gently touched and talked to. If a nap is in order, she will gladly lay at your feet, touching you somewhere as she nods off.
Bree is food motivated and very smart! She’s met children of all ages as well as adults and has not had a single issue with any. She is, however, a fierce huntress and should be considered NOT small animal tolerant or cat safe. A six foot fence is a necessity. Bree is being fostered in the Mid-Atlantic states.
Sylvie
Adoption Pending
"Please to introduce myself, fortunate people. I am called Sylvie and I am the most delightful mix of sweet and spicy there is! Are you in the mood for an independent wild child? That is ME, darlings! Or maybe you fancy a sensitive soul who loves to bury her head in your lap? Also ME!
I can lure you in with long leans of love or speak to you of my needs with certainty and you will LOVE me for doing both. Give me some cuddle time, then leave me alone. Tell me you love me then give me my space. My desires are your commands.
Big dogs, little dogs, strangers and friends, I LOVE everyone but would prefer to share my life with a pack-mate I know well. Maybe someone who likes to play a bit rough? Hey, a girl wants what a girl wants!
Amuse me with car rides, take me shopping, get up early and let my morning personality shine. You will NOT be disappointed! If you want it all then you want ME!!"
Sylvie is a WEST COAST girl who has been loved and cared for all of her life. She will be eight years young in July, is spayed and up to date on vaccinations. Her sweet, sensitive, independent nature is a hallmark of female Borzoi. Gorgeous and outgoing, you will want to give her everything! Her dream home will include a playmate of her own and living in a cool climate with a family that wants to share their world with her.
Secure fencing is a must. Cats are an unknown.
ps check out those FABULOUS ears!! 😃
The first step to adopting an NBRF Borzoi is to tell us more about yourself and what you bring to the table for a Borzoi in need by filling out an adoption application.
Mackie
Adoption Pending
"Hi everyone, it’s me, Mackie! What a grand welcome to the family from NBRF. Thank you so much!!
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Would you like to know more about me? I am a West Coast, outdoor loving, adventure kind of girl. I can take care of myself but I do so appreciate a bit of pampering! Being close and loved and petted and KISSED makes me very happy. Some may even say that I’m sweet but shhhhh… a girl has her reputation to keep!
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Car rides are special! They are usually a precursor to adventuring and my skills at loading up and heading out are exceptional! I’m pretty darn good at leash manners too, if I do say so myself. I’m getting to know the other Borzoi, a Greyhound and cats (what ARE they??) where I’m currently hanging. The sighthounds are cool but the cats… I’m not so sure about them yet.
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My previous family loved me very much and we were sad to part ways but they did a kind thing and asked for help when they could no longer give me my best life. I’m safe and loved while decompressing, adjusting to this life altering change. Everything is going to be wonderful."
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Mackie is five years old and being fostered on the West Coast. She is an exception to the rule and has lived successfully with a four foot fence. She loves to be close to her family, enjoys an active lifestyle and would thrive with a companion to share in those adventures.
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Tell us more about yourself and what you bring to the table for Mackie’s happily ever after by filling out an adoption application.
Evie
Adoption Pending
Hi, my name is Evie! What’s yours? Do you like to play? Playing makes me SO happy! I may be young but I know things, like how to tell you when I’d like to go outside to PLAY!! And maybe do a bit of business. Confidently meeting and greeting new friends is just one of my specialties.
I’m a quiet, sweet, curious Baby Girl with so much more to learn. And have I mentioned? I’m pretty cute too. Can you make my dreams of a stable, secure home come true?
Evie needs a home with 6’ fencing, no cats or small children. She is 18 months old, has been spayed and is located in the NY/PA area.
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The first step to adopting an NBRF dog is to tell us more about yourself by filling out an ADOPTION APPLICATION.
Adoption Pending
Olivia
Hi, my name is Olivia. I’m a little girl with a big dream! Would you like to cuddle with me? I’m really soft and sweet. Would you like to love me? Forever? I’ve been treated kindly but my young self has been through many changes. I dream of my own people and my own home. Maybe my own playmate too? Forever? What a life that would be!
Darling Olivia is 18 months young. She is a soft, sweet girl who needs consistency and stability to blossom into a confident young Borzoi. She’s just waiting for that right family to offer her their hearts… forever. Olivia needs secure fencing and is being fostered in the SouthEast - U.S.
Is Olivia speaking to you? Fill out an adoption application, tell us about yourself and what you bring to the table for this Baby Girl in need.
THE FINE PRINT
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All potential adopters are required to submit a completed application, after your application has been received you will receive an email letting you know that it has been received, if you do not receive an email, please contact us.
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The adoption fee for a domestic rescued Borzoi under seven years of age is $450, seven years of age or older the adoption fee is $250. The adoption fee for an international rescue is $650 regardless of age. In special circumstances, the adoption fee may be waived. Payments may be made on our website or with a check.
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When a dog comes into rescue all of the applications are reviewed looking for the home that will be the best fit for that particular dog. After the applications are narrowed down, the remaining adopters will be interviewed, references will be checked and a home check will be scheduled. The home that is the best fit will be presented to the board for review and the board along with input from the foster home will decide on the placement of the Borzoi. Applicants will be notified whether they have been approved by the Board, by the placement coordinator, who will maintain records on each applicant.
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When possible, an in home visit with the Borzoi to be adopted will be made before the dog is permanently placed with the prospective new owner to ensure proper placement.
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If the person or family adopting the Borzoi is a renter, a letter from the landlord stating the Borzoi is permissible in the rental for the length of the owner's stay in their residence is required.
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To the greatest extent possible, the Director, appointed delegate or volunteer will maintain contact with the homes of all Borzoi placed. Efforts will be made to ensure all rescued Borzoi remain in good homes.
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In the event provisions of the adoption agreement are violated by the adoptive home, the regional delegate, rescue group or NBRF Director will take all steps possible to retrieve the Borzoi from the adoptive home. Provisions have been made in the Adoption Agreement a new home/owner must sign and agree to before they can adopt a rescued Borzoi for this to happen.
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All Borzoi will be altered before being placed into any permanent home.