RESCUE DOGS MATCH Adoption Application
519-574-1743
**We thank all applicants for their interest in helping a homeless pet, please note due to limited resources we are only able to respond to those that are a good match within 7 days **
Name of dog you are applying for:
First & Last Name of Applicant (s):
Address:
City: Postal Code:
Phone number (s):
Age (s):
Email:
Occupation: No. of yrs with present employer:
1. Why do you want a dog?
2. Do you presently have a dog (s)?
Breed:
Age:
Male/Female:
Altered( spayed/neutered):
Animal Friendly:
3. Do you have any other animals in your home?
Type:
Age:
Male/Female:
Altered( spayed/neutered):
Animal Friendly:
4. Have you had dogs in the past?
Breed?
Please explain what happened to them:
5. How many hours a day will the dog be left alone?
6. Are you willing to hire a dog/walker or use doggie day care?
7. Are you willing to give the dog a good long walk at least twice a day - everyday?
8. Will the dog be kept Indoors, Outdoors, or both?
Where will the dog sleep?
Where will the dog spend the day?
9. Please list the members of your household with genders & ages:
10. If there are no children in the home will you be having children in the future?
11. How often do children visit your home?
12. Who will be the main caregiver of the dog?
13. Is everyone in the household interested in having a new animal in the home?
14. Does anyone in your home suffer from allergies?
15. Does anyone in your home smoke?
16. Is there anyone living in the home that has been charged or convicted of any crime includinganimal cruelty/neglect or domestic violence?
17. Have you ever given away or surrendered a pet?
18. Do you live in a house, a townhouse or an apartment?
19. If a house, do you have a yard?
Is it fully fenced?
If so, height and type of fence?
If an apartment, do you have a sunroom or balcony?
20. Do you own or rent your residence?
If rented, are pets allowed in your residence?
Please provide Land name & Number:
21. Do you anticipate change of your lifestyle and/or family situation in the next few years?
22. Do you have any dog training knowledge?
23. What issues have you had during past experiences with animals that have caused you difficulty?
24 . What issues are you NOT willing to deal with?
25. Briefly, in your own words, explain what makes a “Responsible Pet Owner”
Please provide 3 references:( other than Partner/Spouse)
- Name
Number
- Name
Number
- Vet Clinic Reference:
Name:
Number:
*** Please note that all question need to be answered for your application to be reviewed.***
In submitting this application, you attest to the truthfulness of your answers. Falsification of any of the above information will be grounds to disallow your adoption of a rescue dog. RescueDogsMatchreserves the right to refuse any application.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be thorough and make sure you provide your full legal name.
Thank you for considering rescue of a dog that is searching a loving home.