Adoption Application

ADOPTION APPLICATION
Have you found a dog you're interested in on our website?*

YesNot yet, I'd like to be pre-approved
Thank you for considering adopting from Helping Hounds.

Our dogs have been through an enormous amount in their lives so its very important to us that their next home is their forever home.

If you have not already done so, pease visit our website and read the points to consider before you complete this form.

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Note: In order to be able to better support adopters, we try to re-home within a 90 mile radius of our operation, this includes Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex, Sussex, Kent, Berkshire, Dorset, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, Somerset and Essex.

We promise that your data will be used only to respond to your enquiry. It will not be used for otherwise, without your explicit consent and will never, ever be shared with a third party.
I want to*

Adopt a dogFoster a dog
Please complete our Foster Application Form
What is the dog's name?*
If no particular dog, please type ANY above
We're so glad you're considering us to help you find the perfect canine companion, and give us the chance to rescue another dog!

If you are absolutely certain you want to adopt, and it is us you will adopt from, then please continue this form.

We politely request that if you are just putting out feelers, that you come back to us when you are absolutely ready because we're a small team of volunteers, and vetting potential adopters takes up valuable time, as we contact each applicant for a chat and then arrange a home visit to ensure suitability.

Before you continue, Please read the following:

Our Adoption Donation is £495 (please double check this at the time of adoption).

There are other expenses to consider when owning a dog, that can come as a surprise to first time dog owners. Please ensure that you will be able to cover these expenses going forward. This is an example of costs as at October 2023:

Once Off:

Adoption fee	£495
Spay or Neuter (the rescue does not cover this for puppies)	£270-£380

Monthly / Annually:

Pet insurance premiums	£10 and upwards
Tick, Flea and Worming Treatments	£15 and upwards
Vaccinations (annually)	Up to £95

Ad hoc:

Grooming	From £25-£90 depending on size of dog and coat
Vet visits	£30 - £60 per consultation excl. medications
Training classes	£20 - £70 per session
Behaviourist	Up to £450 (may be covered by pet insurance)
Dog Walker	From £15 per walk, per dog
Day Care	£20-£30 per day per dog
Kennelling	£26 per day average
Home Sitting	£26 - £35 per day

I understand the costs of dog ownership and would like to continue my application*

Your Name*

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Date of Birth*

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Email Address*
Contact Phone Number*
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When is the best time to call you (select all that apply)?*

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Address*

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Why do we need to ask so many questions?

We pride ourselves on finding the right home for each dog, and knowing as much as possible about your lifestyle, home environment, activity levels and the support you have to care for a dog, helps us to ensure that we match you with the right dog.

It is important that a potential adopter's activity levels and physical capabilities are adequate for the age, size and exercise requirements of the dog they wish to home - irrespective of the adopter's age.

For older potential adopters, we may ask what arrangements are in place for a dog to be cared for in the case of declining heath, which might prevent them from exercising a dog sufficiently, or no longer being able to keep the dog.
Do you have any health issues that prevent you from taking a dog out for daily walks?*

YesNo
What arrangements will you make to ensure a dog is walked at least once a day if you cannot do this yourself?*
If you were no longer able to care for a dog due to illness or age, is there a family member or a friend you could nominate to care for the dog, to prevent it being returned into rescue?*

YesNo

Application approved?

YesNo
Notes
Any additional information we need to know about the applicant or suitability of dog
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	Name	Relationship to you	Their age	Check if they have agreed in principle
Nominee 1
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