HELLO CURRENT AND FUTURE LIFE UNLEASHED FAMILY!
Ready to begin your adventure?
Discover the adoption timeline below and see how Life Unleashed Farms brings every step to life.
Step One: Complete Our Adoption Application
Before submitting your application, please take time to review our Sales Policies and this Adoption Timeline. You’ll be asked to confirm that you’ve read and agree to both during the application process.
Please note:
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Our application also serves as our deposit contract
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Applicants are required to review and sign in agreement to all adoption terms and policies
👉 Start the process by completing our application here
Why We Ask These Questions
Our application helps us make thoughtful, informed matches. Here’s what we review and why:
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Home & Family Environment
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Daily Schedule
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Grooming & Care Plans
Sheepadoodles require regular grooming, and we want to ensure families are prepared. -
Other Pets or Children
Helps us match temperament and personality appropriately. -
Agreement to Policies
Ensures clear expectations and a smooth, respectful adoption process.
Step Two: Application Review & Approval
Once submitted, applications are carefully reviewed by:
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Jamie Parker, Program Director
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Korina Buehrer, Owner
Applications are typically reviewed within 1–2 business days.
If you haven’t heard back within two days, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Approval
Once approved, you’ll receive an email with next steps to finalize your reservation and officially begin your journey toward a Life Unleashed Sheepadoodle puppy.
Denials (Rare)
In the rare event an application is denied, we will contact you directly to explain our reasoning or schedule a call to discuss any questions or concerns.
Step Three: Reservation Fee
After approval, you’ll receive instructions to submit your $500 non-refundable reservation fee.
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Your spot is not secured until the fee is received
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The reservation fee may be transferred to up to two future litters
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After two transfers, the deposit is forfeited
Payment Options
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Apple Pay
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Zelle
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Cash App
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Credit Card (processing fees apply)
🐾 Future Pairings & Puppy Reservations
Want to stay in the loop and get the inside scoop? Join our Future Pairings List for $100 and be the first to hear about upcoming breedings and available pups — before they’re shared publicly.
When you’re ready to claim a spot on a specific litter, you’ll simply add $400, bringing your total deposit to $500. That officially secures your place in line for that litter (happy dance included).
If puppies are available beyond reserved spots once a litter is born, waitlist families will be notified and given the option to submit a deposit at that time.
Step Four: Waiting for the Breeding
Once your application and deposit are submitted, the waiting period begins. While we plan litters carefully, no litter is guaranteed until pregnancy is confirmed.
How We Keep You Updated
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Breeding Announcements
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Pregnancy Confirmation Updates
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Birth Announcements with photos and videos
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Exclusive Google Drive Access for reservation holders
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Social Media Updates
Follow us on Instagram: @lifeunleashedfarm
Step Five: The Puppies Have Arrived!
Once puppies are born, our focus is fully on caring for the newborns and their mama. While we can’t provide individual updates to every family, we regularly share:
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Public updates on Instagram
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Private photos and videos in the reservations-only Google Drive
Step Six: The Matching Process
Our goal is to ensure every puppy is matched for lifelong success.
Our Matching Process Includes:
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Daily observations of each puppy’s personality
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Temperament testing at 7 weeks old
Color and gender preferences are considered after temperament matching.
Farm Visits (4–6 Weeks Old)
At around 4 weeks, we’ll schedule:
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An in-person or virtual farm visit
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During the visit, you’ll select your top three puppy choices
Final Matching (7 Weeks Old)
Our goal is simple (and very important to us): the right puppy in the right home. Because of that, we follow a thoughtful, structured matching process designed to remove pressure, avoid rushed decisions, and focus on what truly matters — temperament and fit.
Matching is done in the order applications are received. Every family on the reservation list will still have the opportunity to meet the puppies in person.
At around 7 weeks, after puppies complete professional temperament testing, I will personally call each family — again, in order — for a 30-minute video call. During this call, families will choose their puppy based on the temperament assessments, lifestyle fit, and individual personalities rather than first impressions alone.
To help families feel confident and connected, you’ll also receive access to a private Google Drive from birth through gotcha day, filled with photos and videos of the puppies as they grow. By the time matching happens, you’ll already know them well — paired with the farm visit and temperament results, this makes the process feel calm, informed, and grounded.
This approach allows us to be fair, intentional, and thoughtful — ensuring every puppy is placed where they’ll thrive most.
Step Seven: Puppy Pick-Up (8 Weeks Old)
Puppies go home at 8 weeks of age.
Pick-Up Details
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Pick-up/meet-up appointment will be scheduled after matching
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Please bring a secure puppy crate or a designated puppy handler
Final Payment
Final payment is due at pick-up. Accepted methods:
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Cash (preferred)
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Credit card
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Zelle
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Apple Pay
Any puppy not picked up by 9 weeks will incur a $30/day boarding fee.
Boarding or training packages must be arranged before puppies reach 8 weeks.
Visiting Our Farm
We welcome visits — in person or virtually via Zoom, FaceTime, Messenger, or Google Meet. During your visit, you’ll:
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Meet the Dam
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See where puppies are raised
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Learn about our daily routines and care practices
Outsourced studs do not live on-site, and visits depend on breeder availability. On-site studs are always available to meet.