SAVE A KILL SHELTER DOG ADOPTION APPLICATION FORM

Name*

First NameLast Name

Date of Birth*

Date

Email*

example@example.com

Mobile Number*

Home Contact Number*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

What type of property do you live in?*

Do you have direct access to outside space? *

Are you sure you are ready to make the commitment to adopt? Please do NOT submit this application if you are not certain that you wish to adopt. Please only submit this application when you have considered fully all aspects of adoption and you are ready to take on the responsibility and care of a rescue dog.*

Following the successful completion and approval of the application form, we will need to carry out a homecheck. This could be by phone, zoom call or in person. Do you agree?*

Upon successful completion of the application and homecheck, you will be asked to make full payment for the dog you are adopting. The full payment is £575. This payment covers the full cost to carry out all the necessary blood checks, vaccinations, health checks, paperwork, passport, and preparation for importation; together with the cost of transport from Romania to the UK. Are you able to pay £575 upon completion of the homecheck?**

Is there a particular dog you have seen that you would like to adopt? If so what is their name?*

Should your 1st choice not be available to you (for any reason); are there any other dogs that you would consider adopting?**

Do you currently have an active application with any other rescue? Or, are you awaiting a decision for another dog?*

Please describe your preferences in a dog? (E.G: preferred size, gender, character etc.)*

Are there any traits/disabilities that you would prefer to avoid? E.G: fearful, shy, blind, deaf etc*

Please describe your garden/outside space.*

Is your outside space enclosed?*

Do you have a fence around your garden? If so, what height is it?*

Do you own your own property?*

If you live in a rented property, do you have written permission from your Landlord to adopt a dog? If not, please seek written permission BEFORE you apply.*

How many times have you moved in the last 5 years?*

If you were to move and you have adopted a dog, what would happen to the dog?*

Who lives with you at the same address? Please include how many adults and children including ages.*

Do you have other people who visit including children? If so, how old are the children? Please give more information.*

Do you or your partner work?*

What is your profession?*

What is your partners' profession?*

How many days a week do you work away from your home?*

How many hours a day would a dog be left while you/your partner are working?*

Is anyone at home during the daytime?*

How would you describe your household? Quiet, loud, busy.....*

How would you describe you and your families lifestyle?*

Do ALL family members want a new dog in the home?*

Have you ever had a dog before?*

Have you ever rehomed a rescue dog before? If so please provide as much information.*

Do you have any other pets? Please give as much information regarding your current pets.*

Are you involved in anything commercial with animals such as breeding dogs, buy and sell pets etc? If so please give further information.*

Have you ever had an application declined, to adopt a dog? If so, please let us know why. This does not mean that we would also decline your application*

Is there anyone in the household that has ever been banned from having pets?*

Do you realise that a dog can knock an adult or a child over?*

Do you understand that ALL CHILDREN should be closely monitored and never left unsupervised with a dog?*

Are you willing to work with your children to teach them how to interact with a dog?*

Does anyone in the household have any allergies?*

Please describe any changes that may occur in the future within your household. for example, new baby, new job, moving etc*

If your current relationship changes, what would happen to the dog?*

In the event of illness or unforeseen circumstances, who would look after your dog?*

Have you ever applied to adopt a rescue dog from a rescue before? If so please give more information.*

Please list ALL PAST PETS and type (e.g: dog.)*

Please list ALL CURRENT PETS and type (e.g: cat.)*

Do your current pets get on with others? If not, please give more information.*

Are you aware that all rehomed dogs must be neutered/spayed? We endeavour to neuter/spay all of our dogs however, in Romania, they have different rules and don't neuter/spay older age dogs, or dogs who have been poorly. We would advise if this was the case.*

Have you ever had to surrender a dog to a shelter/kennel/new home because you couldn't continue to care for them? If so, please give more information.*

Do all your pets receive regular veterinary care?*

Are your current pets up to date with vaccinations?*

Is there any reason/circumstance that you feel you would need to return a dog?*

Have you ever owned a dog that has bitten someone? If so, please describe what happened and what you did.*

Are you able to separate a new dog from the other animals in your home if there was a need to?*

Who will be responsible for the day to day care including feeding, walking, cleaning after the dog?*

On average how many hours a day will the dog be left?*

Where will the dog sleep?*

Where will the dog be kept during the day?*

If you go out, where will the dog be kept?*

Do you plan to use a crate?*

Who will look after your dog/pets when you go away? E.G: on holiday. What care provisions do you have?*

Please tell us why you would like to adopt a dog, particularly a rescue dog from our rescue.*

Please describe, if any, the reasons why you may want to return a dog.*

What would you do if your dog shows misbehaving and unwanted behaviour?*

What behaviours would you not tolerate or be able to deal with, from your dog?**

What would you do if your dog misbehaves and exhibits unwanted behaviour?*

Have you ever had a dog with a behavioural issue? If so, how did you deal with it?*

Would you be willing to work with your dog? E.G: seek advice, training, and/or a Behaviourist's support. Please explain what you would be prepared to do and for how long.*

How much do you think it costs to look after a dog for one month? Consider food, health care, and insurance.*

How would you introduce visitors and strangers to the dog?*

How would you introduce other dogs/cats that you may already have, or have in the future?*

Do you have any knowledge or experience with ROMANIAN rescue dogs specifically? If so, please give more information.*

What are the three main things you are looking for in your new dog?*

What type of dog are you wanting to adopt?*

What type of food are you planning on feeding your dog?*

What type of family activities will your dog be involved in?*

Are you aware that most of our dogs have no previous history, and may never have lived in a home before? (Although our dogs are assessed ready for rehoming, it is the responsibility of the adopter to ensure the dog has all the time and understanding they need.)*

Are you aware of the 3.3.3 rule? If not we ask that you familiarise yourself with it.*

Do you understand that the dog will require basic training, housetraining, and recall training?*

Will you enrol your dog in obedience/dog training, if necessary?*

How long would you be prepared to work with your dog to correct any training issues?*

Do you plan to insure your new dog?*

Is there anything else you would like to add to support your application?*

Reference 1*

Reference 2*

Your Current Vet Details*

Please upload any photos that will support your application, such as any other dogs and pets you may have, home and garden.

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Are you ok with us contacting you with updates and newsletters regarding Save A Kill Shelter Dog. Your information will not be passed on to any other party.*

By signing below, I certify that all the information I have provided above is correct, and that I am able to financially and physically care for a dog.

I understand that Save A Kill Shelter Dog will continue to support the adoption as best they can; should a welfare/wellbeing situation risk arise, Save a Kill Shelter Dog reserve the right to revoke the adoption contract and take the dog back.

I understand that the rescue offers rescue back up whilst the rescue is operational, but this is for extreme cases where a dog cannot remain in the home for unforeseen circumstances. Rescue back up can take up to 90 days to find an alternative suitable home, the rescue do not use kennels and will not place any dogs in circumstances that will be detrimental to the dogs development and well-being and therefore I will be expected to take care of the dog I have adopted until alternative arrangements have been made.

I will not rehome my dog and should any unforeseen circumstances arise where the rescue is in agreeance that the dog should be rehomed I will support the rescue in find a suitable alternative home of which must be homechecked and approved.

I am fully aware that the rescue is a very small rescue of a small number of volunteers who do this to save the lives of dogs in need and do not profit or benefit personally. These volunteers have full-time jobs and families and commitments and although they will continue to support me where best they can I take full responsibility of ensuring my dog receives the correct care and commitment I have stated in this application form.

I understand that dogs can take up to 3 months to decompress and settle and the behaviours that may exhibit before this time need to be understood, with time and patience, but should I need to seek guidance I will do so by contacting and receiving support from an approved and appropriate behaviourist or trainer who specialises specifically in Romanian Rescued Dogs and only uses reward and positive based techniques. The rescue do not approve of any fear based training.

I will register my dogs ID CHIP on arrival with Petlog and always have a collar and tag AS REQUIRED BY LAW. I will register my dog with my vet and insure my dog. I accept that returning a dog for financial reasons is not accepted and can be avoided by taking out dog insurance to cover any eventualities.

In the first 6 months I will provide regular updates to the Rescue regarding my dogs progress.

I have fully considered all the options and issues around adopting a rescue dog from Save a Kill Shelter Dog, and I am ready to proceed with the next step of my application. I agree with the statements made in the Declaration above.

This application forms the adoption contract upon approval of adopting a dog with Save a Kill Shelter Dog Rescue.

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SAVE A KILL SHELTER DOG ADOPTION APPLICATION FORM

Declaration before completing and submitting the application form.

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