Adoption Application Form

Application Fee- $20.00 ( will be applied to the adoption fee)

What You Need to Know

Puppies and Dogs under 18mo- $550.00

Dogs 18months to 7 years $300.00

Senior Dogs (over 7 years) -150.00

Adoption Process

Our process starts with an application. Our application fee is mandatory, but it is applied to your adoption fee. The adoption fee is in place to ensure that you are willing to commit to the process of adopting a Cane Corso. Cane Corso require commitment, now more than ever.

Once your application is submitted, we can plan a zoom meeting between a West Coast Cane Corso Rescue Representative, you, and the dog's foster. We use this initial meeting as a Q and A to get to know eachother better and to determine if the dog is a good fit in the home.

Next, we plan an in person meet and greet. Please note that we handle dogs from all over the West Coast and travel or tranportation may be needed.

The Cane Corso is a dog who is bred to be weary of new people, places, and dogs. We never allow dog meet and greets, so please leave dogs at home or with someone who can watch them.

We can help arrange transportation. We have teams of trusted drivers we use to transport, but the cost is the responsibility of the the adopter.

All Cane Corso must be introduced properly to all new homes, people and dogs. Please see our introduction process listed below.

All dogs adopted through West Coast Cane Corso Rescue are required to receive training and must be insured.

Once an adoption contract is signed, you will be the official owner of said dog and you will be responsible for all costs associated with your dog past adoption, including but not limited to food, vetting , transportation, and boarding fees

We love Cane Corso and we want you to be prepared to add one to your home for the life of the dog.

All Fees are Non-refundable and can be paid to West Coast Cane Corso Rescue

I/WE have read and agree to West Coast Cane Corso Rescue's Fee Policy. Please answer yes and add your signature before continuing to your application.

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How did you hear about West Coast Cane Corso Rescue?

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Do you live in a:

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If Renting: Please indicate landlord contact information

I agree to attach photos of my home and yard in a separate email to WestCoastCaneCorsoRescue@gmail.com

Household Setting

RuralSuburbanUrban

Describe your Homes Activity Level

Busy/NoisyModerate Comings/GoingsQuiet with Occasional Guests

Please List all People Living in the Household (Include Name, Relationship, Gender and Age)*

Does Anyone in your Household have Allergies to Animals?

YesNo

Are all members of your Family agreeable to adopting or Fostering a Dog?

YesNo

Please List any Pets you have Living (Please include Name, Breed, Age, Altered, Sex, UTD Vaccines, Heartworm. Please note Cane Corso can be same sex aggressive, therefore we do not adopt cane corso into homes where the same sex dog is present, NO EXCEPTIONS*

Do you understand that we do not adopt dogs to homes with dogs of the same sex. Cane Corso and other same type breeds are often same sex aggressive, so we make no exceptions to this rule*

Yes

Do you have a preference in sex?

MaleFemaleNo Preference

Are you willing to adopt a dog of any age?

YesNo

If not, what age would you consider?

Please list your level of experience (Check all that apply)

BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced

Please describe your experience with the Cane Corso and describe why you would like to add one to your home.

Please describe your level and or experience with training. If you have a trainer, please list contact information below

Are you knowledgeable in the specific needs of a Cane Corso

YesNo

Please list your expectations that you would want out of you new Cane Corso

Cane Corso require regular vetting, do you agree that you are capable of taking your dog to the vet for preventative and emergency care. Rescue dogs come from unknown origin and cannot be guaranteed healthy. West Coast Cane Corso Rescue is not responsible for any medical costs associated with your rescued dog once adopted.

YesNo

We cannot guarantee a dog to be housebroken, are you equipped to train with love and patience or with the advice of a professional?

YesNo

Cane Corso are a unique breed that have different requirements in their lifestyle. Management, crating, and training are a must. Not training or managing your dog is not aoptional, do you understand that you will be denied adoption if you do not agree to train your dog with the help of a professional.

YesNo

Have you had any experience with Cane Corso or other high drive dogs/mastiff types?

YesNo

If Yes please explain

Cane Corso must be introduced to new people, environments, and dogs slowly and properly, following our provided protocol or that of your trainer. Cane Corso and similar type dogs adopted through our program need time to decompress before introductions are made. Introductions may take up to 3-6 weeks depending on the specific dogs needs. Are you prepared and willing to introduce properly?

YesNo

Do you have a fenced yard?

YesNoPartial

If fenced, please give details on height, material, # of gates, are gates locked or lockable?

How many hours in a day would the adopted/foster be left alone?

What are your plans to mentally and physically engage your adopted dog? Dog parks and public trails/ beaches are not recommended for this breed.

Do you agree that you will not rehome,sell or euthanize your adopted dog for any reason with our prior permission or acknowledgement to West Coast Cane Corso Rescue and agree that you will give notice to West Coast Cane Corso Rescue if your dog is deceased. Please print your name for acknowledgement.

Trainer name and phone number

Please List your Pet Insurance

Please list 3 personal references with names, addresses, phone numbers and how related. We prefer it not to be all relatives. Are you ok with this?

YesNo

Vet Reference: Full Name*

First NameLast Name

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Reference #1: Full Name*

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Relation to applicant(s):

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Reference #2: Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Relation to applicant(s):

E-mail

Address

Street Address

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CityState / Province

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Reference #3: Full Name

First NameLast Name

Relation to applicant(s):

E-mail

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Do you understand that there is an adoption fee that must be paid before adoption is complete?

Yes, puppies 18 months and under are $550Yes, Dogs over 18 months are$ 400Yes, Senior Dogs over 7 are $150No.

West Coast Cane Corso Rescue is a canine adoption agency. All costs accrued outside of adoption are the responsibility of the adopter including transport, health certificates , and additional items needed for the care of the dog. Do you agree

YesNo

By sending this electronically, I acknowledge that I have completely read this questionnaire and comprehend it fully. I understand that applying does not ensure approval and that untruthful answers or failure to comply with the requirements of this application can result in serious injury to pets, children and adults and or in the forfeiture of any West Coast Cane Corso Rescue animal adopted by me. I certify that the above information is correct, and I understand that the information will be verified. I understand that by submitting this form electronically, I agree to release and covenant to hold harmless West Coast Cane Corso Rescue and it's members from any claims, damages, costs, or actions incurred because of the care or actions of the adopted dog. I accept full responsibility for the Cane Corso's actions at all times, and release West Coast Cane Corso Rescue from any liabilities or damages that may be incurred because of adopted a Cane Corso. I agree to have West Coast Cane Corso Rescue complete reference call checks and conduct a home visit inspection to be able to approve my adoption application. I agree that if I'm unable to commit to the Cane Corso(s) anymore that I will return the dog(s) to West Coast Cane Corso Rescue and to give West Coast Cane Corso Rescue a 2 week period to try and find another suitable foster for the dog(s).

I agree that I have read and understand the introduction policy and that I am adopting a Cane Corso, a high drive working dog. I agree that I will use a qualified trainer, insure the Cane Corso and abide by all state and county ordinance.

Introduction Policy

There's a couple rules to this process and I'll list the first DO NOTS

1. DO NOT introduce your new dog to existing dogs in the home or neighborhood dogs for the first 2 weeks your new dog is home.

In the first few weeks your new dog needs to learn house rules, get training and bond with you. DO NOT under any circumstances allow the new dog to meet other dogs on leash or off leash.

2. DO NOT take your new dog on outings to public places until AFTER you've established solid loose leash walking skills, being neutral in public and a solid recall and place command amid distractions.

3. DO NOT let your dogs eat together

4. DO NOT let your dog "meet" other dogs on leash ever.

Your new dog is NEW to your home and family. It doesnt matter what the dog's history was because the most important history starts on day 1 of bringing them home. So you have to establish a routine in your home first and start training on day 1.

5. DO NOT allow friends and family to visit your new dog until you've established a home routine and have begun training. Keep in mind it takes a dog 2 weeks to fully relax into a new environment. The first week or so a dog will suppress its behavior because its in a new place. Week 2 is where you may start to see problem behaviors that previous owners didnt know how to work on. This is why establishing a routine from the beginning will be paramount to success with your new dog.

Now that you've read what you're NOT supposed to do, here is a best practices for bringing a new dog home.

Weeks 1 and 2 | Crate and Rotate | This means your new dog should be sleeping in the crate at night, eating his meals in the crate, he or she stays in the crate while you're gone. You develop a routine where your new dog has structured time out of the crate with you only. If you have existing dogs in your home, they are never to be together in the first two weeks.

When one dog is out, the other is in the crate. No exceptions. You should also have a few lessons with a trainer scheduled so that you can learn how to properly train your dog.

Week 3 | By this time your new dog should be well settled in and should know house rules, basic manners and is comfortable walking calmly on leash. Now its time to start the INTRODUCTION PROCESS.

You will need a second person to help, this is where a dog trainer will be immensely helpful. Depending on both dogs' behavior and temperament, a walk together through your neighborhood with each dog with one person would be ideal. Taking both dogs to a park to work on ON LEASH obedience is ideal. You should plan to do these sessions at least 3 - 4 times before trying any off leash obedience. Again, this should all be done with two people (one person for each dog) and the dogs DO NOT interact. They merely rehearse known Obedience behaviors in the presence of the other dog.

Week 4 | Off Leash Obedience in a fenced area practice. Now that both dogs understand how to pay attention to a person while the other one is out, now its time to take them to a fenced area, this can be your yard or a dog trainer's facility. Place bed training will be key as this is where you would put each dog on a place bed and work with one dog's obedience while the other one waits its turn on the place bed. If both dogs are being neutral and in a relaxed state of mind, you can finish the session by allowing the dogs to sniff each other OFF LEASH. Be ready to end the session when both dogs ignore one another. This may only take 5 minutes.

If dogs start playing, be sure to not let them get hyper aroused! Practice recalls away from play, practice going back to place bed etc.

You will still be doing crate and rotate in the home

Week 5 | If all is going well in week 4, now you can start to practice off leash obedience in the home in short sessions maybe 2-3 times a day.

The dogs will be loose in the home only when you are focused on them and they are under supervision. You want to discourage playtime inside the home. The home is place to relax and calm down, not play. If they start to play, they go in a crate.

Week 6 | Now its time to allow the dogs more freedom together in the home. Also walking them together without the assistance of another person if possible. You will still want to make sure the dogs are crated separately when you are gone and when they eat. For more advanced training and obedience, you will need to work with a trainer to establish these advanced behaviors correctly. Everything depends on the dog and you will need a trainer to help you.

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