🐾 Life Unleashed Farm · Sheepadoodle Breeders · Vernonia, OR
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.
THE ADOPTION JOURNEY
Seven Steps to Your New Best Friend
Step 1: 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:
Our application also serves as our deposit contract
Applicants are required to review and sign in agreement to all adoption terms and policies
👉 Start the process by completing our application here
Home & Family Environment
Helps us determine which puppies may thrive in your specific household.
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.
Daily Schedule
Allows us to recommend puppies that match your energy level and availability.
Agreement to Policies
Ensures clear expectations and a smooth, respectful adoption process.
Step 2: Application Review & Approval
Once submitted, applications are carefully reviewed by:
- Jamie Parker, Program Director
- 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 inviting you to create your very own Puppy Portal (client portal).
After setting up your account, you’ll see a personalized dashboard with next steps waiting for you—such as completing your contract and submitting your reservation fee.
Your Puppy Portal is also where the magic happens ✨
You’ll receive updates from Korina about your puppy, including photos, videos, and important milestones as your pup grows.
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.
Reservation Fee
You’ll receive instructions within your Puppy Portal to submit your $500 non-refundable reservation fee.
- Your spot is not secured until the fee is received
- The reservation fee may be transferred to up to two future litters
- After two transfers, the deposit is forfeited
Step 3: Waiting for 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
Breeding Announcements
Pregnancy Confirmation Updates
Birth Announcements with photos and videos
Exclusive Google Drive Access for reservation holders
(Content is private and not to be shared on social media)Social Media Updates
Follow us on Instagram: @lifeunleashedfarm
Step 4: The Matching Process
Our goal is to ensure every puppy is matched for lifelong success.
Our Matching Process Includes:
Daily observations of each puppy’s personality
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:
An in-person or virtual farm visit
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 5: Puppy Pick-Up (8 Weeks Old)
Puppies go home at 8 weeks of age.
Pick-Up Details
Pick-up/meet-up appointment will be scheduled after matching
Please bring a secure puppy crate or a designated puppy handler
Final Payment
Final payment is due at pick-up via the Puppy Portal
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.
COME SAY HELLO!
Visiting Our Farm
We welcome visits — in person or virtually via Zoom, FaceTime, or Google Meet. Meet the Dam, see where puppies are raised, and learn about our daily care practices.
🏡 In Person 💻 Zoom 📱 FaceTime 🎥 Google Meet
📍 Vernonia, OR 97064
📧 hello.lifeunleashed@gmail.com
📞 503.836.2186
🕐 By appointment
BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY
Ready for Your Forever Friend?
Start your application today and take the first step toward welcoming a Life Unleashed Sheepadoodle into your family.