Sydney DOG ADOPTION FORM 2025

Name:*

First NameLast Name

Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Numbers*

E-mail Address*

example@example.com

Own Your Home (we'll ask to see proof of ownership, such as a rates notice)Renting (we'll ask to see proof you're allowed to have a dog)Other

Please list the names and AGES of everyone living in your house including yourself, children and housemates.*

If you know the name of a specific dog within the above litters, mention it here.

How did you become aware of the dog you are applying for?

IE - Referral, Event, Facebook, Instagram, Dog Rescue Newcastle website

YESNOOther

Why are you interested in this dog?*

If YES please list Name, Age & Breed

If you have NO PETS please put N/A

YESNOOther

Please describe your pets personality*

Helps us understand more ot make a better match

Is your dwelling a free standing house, townhouse, villa or apartment etc?*

What size is your yard? ( courtyard, full yard, acreage etc)*

Is your yard full fenced and gated?*

What is the height of your fencing / gates and at the lowest point?*

What is your fence made of?*

Please upload a photo of your yard*

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Is anyone home during the day?*

How many hours per day will your dog be home alone during weekdays vs weekends?*

Where will your dog be when no one is home?*

Where will your dog be when someone is home?*

How much time each day will your dog be allowed inside the house?*

Where will your dog sleep?*

If sleeping outside does your dog have shelter? (Please describe)*

How often will you walk your dog and for how long?*

How will you set your dog up for success? (e.g. Please think about what type of training and what you will commit to doing as a family)*

Have you had a dog before? if so what breed?*

What happened to your previous dog?*

Which veterinarian did you use ?*

What would you do if your dog needed life saving veterinary costing $2000? (car accident or tick etc)*

If your application is successful, what will you feed the rescue you have applied for?*

What will you do with your dog when you go on holidays?*

What arrangements will you make for your dog in case you are no longer able to look after them? (i.e.: Moving house, personal circumstance, nursing home etc.)*

Yes (if yes, please comment in the box below what kind of dogs you are interested in)No

Is there anything else you want us to know?

Thank you for completing this form.

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What happens now?

Thank you for choosing to adopt and not shop! You will be saving not one, but two lives ♥️

Our Sydney team of volunteer carers (who also juggle families/work and a life) will endeavour to be in contact within 7-14 days - this does not mean your application is approved.

Below is our Dog Rescue Newcastle (DRN) adoption process.

For more information visit Dog Rescue Newcastle Adoption Process here - Adoption Policy

All our dogs in Sydney are provided 5 star care and love from the time they arrive into care. This includes:
⭐️ health checks/vaccinations (if required) + flea/tick/worm treatments
⭐️ desexing (if required)
⭐️ fresh food feeding
⭐️ basic training including crate & toilet training
⭐️ lots of love, enrichment and doggy companionship (where needed)

Adult dogs are also lifetime registered with the NSW Animal Registry.

Our purpose is to match the right family for every dog based on our dog’s needs. If your application is unsuccessful - it just means another application was a more suitable match. Please don’t give up—your forever dog is still out there 🐾🐾

Good luck!
From the North Shore Dog Rescue Team (the Sydney arm of DRN).