Canine Adoption Application
Please be advised that filling out this application does not guarantee your ownership of the animal described below. Occasionally, we will receive more than one application for the same animal, in which case the staff of Safe Paws Animal Rescue of Ontario will decide which applying family is best suited for the animal. Please ensure every question is answered
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What rescue animal are you applying for?
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Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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example@example.com
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
Province
Postal Code
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Please list the names of all occupants living in the residence and their ages.
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Please share information about yourself, your lifestyle and your home routine:
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I would consider my house to be...
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Please Select
Hectic
Noisy
Active
Average
Quiet
What best describes your lifestyle?
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Home Bodies
Active
Adventurous
Very adventurous
My dog needs to be able to adjust to new situations quickly..
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Agree
Disagree
Doesn't matter
I want my dog to be playful..
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Agree
Disagree
Doesn't Matter
I want my dog to be laid back..
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Agree
Disagree
Doesn't Matter
If adopting a puppy, I want to spay/neuter when of appropriate age..
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Yes
No
Unsure
If adopting a puppy, I want to breed them..
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Yes
No
Unsure
I am comfortable doing some training with my dog to improve manners like jumping up, stealing food, and walking on leash..
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Agree
Disagree
Doesn't Matter
I am comfortable with a dog that is not fully house trained..
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Agree
Disagree
Doesn't Matter
Please describe your methods for potty training a dog:
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I or a person in my family want to participate in obedience training with our dog..
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Agree
Disagree
Doesn't Matter
What would you do if the dog/puppy started displaying negative behaviours? Ex. Nipping, food aggression, resource guarding, growling.
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Are you willing to enroll the dog/puppy in professional training classes?
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Yes
No
Maybe
Do you understand the costs involved in these training classes?
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Yes
No
The dog may be exposed to..
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Large Dogs
Small Dogs
Cats
Small Animals
Wildlife
Other
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My dog may be alone..
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Please Select
More than 9 hours a day
Between 4-8 hours a day
Less than 4 hours a day
When my dog is home alone, they will spend their time..
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In the Garage
In the Yard
In a Crate
Loose in the House
Confined to one room in the house
Please describe the types of enrichment you will provide your dog on a daily basis:
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My dog will spend the night..
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In the dog bed
In my bed
In a crate
Loose in the house
Confined to one room in the house
My dog may be exposed to..
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Children under 6
Children over 6
Men
Women
Elderly People
Where do you live?
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Please Select
House
Apartment
Trailer
Other
Do you rent or own?
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Please Select
Rent
Own
If you rent, are you allowed to have pets?
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Yes
No
N/A, Don't rent
Do you want the dog to serve as a therapy/service dog?
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Yes
No
Do you want a guard dog?
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Yes
No
Do you want the dog to hunt or herd with you?
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Yes
No
Do you have a yard?
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Yes
No
Is it fenced?
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Yes
No
Partially
Invisible fence
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How will you properly exercise the dog?
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Do you smoke?
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Yes
No
Have you owned a cat before?
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Yes
No
Have you owned a dog before?
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Yes
No
What pets currently live in the house?
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Are they spayed/neutered?
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Yes
No
N/A
Are they up to date on vaccines?
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Yes
No
N/A
Have you ever had to rehome one of your animals to a different home?
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Yes
No
If yes, please explain:
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Who is your current or previous veterinarian?
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Do you authorize us to contact your veterinarian as a reference? If yes, please contact them after the completion of this application and grant permission.
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Yes
No
What brand of food do you plan on feeding?
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Does anyone in your household have allergies to dogs?
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Yes
Yes but mild
No
If you answered yes to the above question, how do you plan to manage them?
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In the event that you are not selected to be the owner of the animal described above, would you like to be kept on file in case a suitable dog is available in the future?
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Yes
No
Do you prefer male or female?
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Male
Female
Doesn't matter
What age of dog would you prefer?
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Puppy
Adult
Senior
Doesn't matter
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Please be advised that no animals will be given out on a "trial basis" without adoption paperwork and payment being completed in full. If you feel that the animal is no longer working out in your household, you may return them to Safe Paws Animal Rescue of Ontario and your payment will be refunding in full up to 7 days after adoption. If the animal becomes ill or injured in the time he/she is with you, it is your responsibility to cover any medical costs incurred. If for any reason you must re-home this animal, please notify us at safepawsanimalrescue.ont@gmail.com. A surrender fee may apply.
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Date
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Year
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Did you call your veterinarian to give permission for us to talk with them about your file?
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Yes
No
I am not ok with this
Signature of parent or guardian if applicant is under 18 years old:
Please list your references names and phone numbers:
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