La'al Marras Rescue Group - Adoption Application

La'al Marras Rescue Group Dog Adoption Application Form
Name of specific dog you would like to apply for:
Please leave this blank if you are not applying for a specific dog.
1. Personal Information
Full Name:
Date of Birth:
Address:
Postcode:
Phone Number:
We are happy to communicate primarily via text messaging or whatsapp messenger. We will need you to have access to a portable, video call capable device in order to carry out virtual homechecks.
Email Address:
example@example.com
2. Household Information
How many adults live in your household?
How many children live in your household? Include ages.
This should include everyone under 18 years of age.
Does anyone in your household have allergies to dogs?
Is everyone in your household supportive of adopting a dog?
3. Housing Information
Do you own or rent your home?
If renting, do you have landlords permission?
Landlords Contact Details:
We only need to verify this with the landlord directly if proof of permission is not available.
Do you have private use of a secure garden?
How will you exercise the dog?
4. Employment Information
Are you currently employed?
Employers Name:
Job Title:
Work Schedule:
Hours the dog will be left alone? Both per day, and days per week.
5. Pet Ownership Experience
Do you currently have any dogs? If so please list their breed, sex, age, whether they have been spayed or neutered and whether they are vaccinated. Please describe each dogs personality and behaviours.
Have you owned a dogs previously that you do not own now? If so, could you please explain why they are no longer in your care. Our sincerest condolences to you if your beloved pet has crossed the rainbow bridge.
Have any dogs you have owned produced litters or been used as stud dogs? Please give details of this.
Do you currently have other pets? List species breed and age.
Have you ever rehomed a pet? If yes, please explain the circumstances.
6. Dog Preferences
Preferred dog age: Puppy / Adult / Senior
If this is non-negotiable, please state that.
Preferred dog size: Small / Medium / Large
If this is non-negotiable, please state that.
Preferred breeds:
If this is non-negotiable, please state that.
Preferred gender:
If this is non-negotiable, please state that.
7. Veterinary Information
Do you currently have a veterinarian? If yes provide contact details
Are you willing to provide regular veterinary care for your dog?
8. Care and Training
Do you have any experience with dogs who have additional care needs? Please describe.
Are you comfortable bathing and grooming a dog? If not, will you book regular appointments at the groomers for your dog?
Will you ensure that your dog is not left unsupervised near open windows or balconies?
Will you ensure that your dog is not left unsupervised with a child?
How will you exercise the dog?
Where will your dog sleep at night?
What behavioural issues do you have experience with?
How will you manage behavioural issues?
Are you willing to attend training classes or hire a 121 trainer if needed?
How will you provide your dog with mental stimulation and enrichment?
Do you understand that it is an owners responsibility to put preventative measures in place to ensure your dog does not destroy property, become a noise nuisance to neighbours or behave antisocially around people or in public?
9. Health & Well-being
Will you flea and worm treat your dog regularly?
Will you vaccinate your dog?
All La'al Marras dogs will have at least their first vaccination. We prefer all dogs to be fully vaccinated on adoption, but where vaccinations have never been given or have had to be started, we will not let the time between vaccinations prevent them from going home.
Will you spay or neuter your dog when deemed fit by La'al Marras Rescue Group and a veterinarian?
Will you take out insurance for your dog?
Are you aware of common household foods that are harmful to dogs?
Such as chocolate, grapes or onions.
Will you ensure any hazardous items are left out of reach of your dog?
Are you aware of the 3/3/3 Decompression Rules and Realistic Expectations?
Do you agree to follow the 3/3/3 Decompression rules for your dog?
Would you be willing to muzzle a dog at all times in public if recommended?
Would you be willing to have a dog that could never be off-lead in a public space?
Are you willing to provide a specialist diet for a dog with specific dietary requirements?
Will you be willing to use stair gates for your dog?
Will you be willing to use a crate for your dog?
Do you have the space to safely separate until a new placement could be found if the dog struggled to integrate in to the home or family?
It will take between 14-28 Days to move a dog in to a new placement or in to a kennel space.
10. References

Reference can be any responsible adult who can vouch for your capacity as a competent pet owner.
Name
Relationship
Phone Number
Email
example@example.com
Name
Relationship
Phone Number
Email
example@example.com
On submitting your application we ask that you send the following proofs either by uploading below, or by sending an email directly to admin@laalmarrasrescuegroup.co.uk we need these passed to the homecheck team prompty in order to book in and carry out your homecheck.
- Proof of ID - Preferably photo ID, if this is not possible please upload a photo of yourself holding your birth certificate.
- Proof of Address - This can be an official letter from council, utility provider, bank, NHS or the government.
- Proof of Permission to Adopt a Dog - This applies if your home is rented. We will need either a copy of your tenancy agreement outlining their stance on dog ownership or a letter from your housing association, council or landlord. If you are applying for a dog intending to be a support animal, we will need a letter from your landlord supporting that allowance if dogs are otherwise not permitted and also a letter from a health professional involved in your care recommending a support dog. (Dogs in these situations will be rehomed on a foster to adopt scheme until there is confirmation that the dog has been recognised as an ESA by the relevant landlord).
- Photographs of every room the dog will have access to in your home.
- Photographs of every secure, privately accessed garden attached to your home. If you do not have a secure or private use garden, it is expected your dog is kept on lead at all times in that area.
- A short video walkthrough, that should start outside your front door, and should show you walking in to the house and a quick pan around in to every room. This should be recorded in a continual flow, and helps us more accurately gage space and check for potential areas in your home that may need consideration for a particular dog.
We safely store all your data in line with our current data protection policy which can be found on our website at www.laalmarrasrescuegroup.co.uk

Although upload or email are preferred, we can also accept proofs via Whatsapp if there are technical issues. Please reach out to admin via our email link to let us know and we can contact you directly.

Once the homecheck team has a completed proofs check list, someone will contact you to book in an in person or virtual home check. Due to us being solely volunteer based, this usuallys take up to 72 hours but can take longer if we are helping with emergency or crisis situations.
11. Applicant Declaration

Before submitting your application to adopt a dog through La’al Marras Rescue Group, please read and sign the following declaration. This statement outlines our core expectations for applicants and ensures alignment with the standards we uphold for animal welfare and safety.
By submitting this application, I confirm the following:

Truthfulness and Transparency
I certify that all information provided in this application is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge.

I understand that:

Withholding relevant information or providing false or misleading information may result in immediate rejection of my application. If a dog is placed in my care based on false or misleading information, it may result in immediate removal of that dog and a lifelong, permanent ban from adopting from La'al Marras Rescue Group and any affiliated rescue.

Animal Welfare Commitment
I agree to provide any dog placed in my care with:

A safe, secure, and stable home environment,
Consistent access to veterinary care, including treatment for injury or illness,
Proper nutrition, hygiene, exercise, and socialisation as appropriate to the dog’s needs.

Breeding Prohibition

I understand that:

All intact dogs rehomed by La’al Marras Rescue Group are placed on a neutering/spaying agreement, unless exempted for medical reasons,
breeding from any dog placed in my care is strictly prohibited, and
failure to comply with this will result in removal of the dog and a lifelong, permanent ban from adopting from La’al Marras Rescue Group or any affiliated rescue. La'al Marras Rescue Group extend their legal ownership and obligations to any offspring produced by a La'al Marras Rescue Dog either by pregnancy or studding duties and will also remove any offspring in accordance with that.

Ongoing Monitoring and Welfare Checks

I acknowledge that:

La’al Marras Rescue Group may conduct follow-up checks (either in person or remotely),
These are intended to support the dog’s welfare and offer guidance where needed,
If welfare concerns arise, I will be given the opportunity to receive support and information unless there is immediate risk.

Responsibility for Property and Insurance

I understand that:

I am solely responsible for any damage caused by a dog placed in my care, and
I should consult my home or pet insurance provider about relevant coverage.

Rescue Rights and Rehoming Decisions

I accept that La’al Marras Rescue Group:

Reserves the right to decline or withdraw an application at any stage,
May choose not to rehome a dog to me without obligation to provide a reason,
May remove a dog from my care if the terms of this declaration are breached or if a welfare concern cannot be resolved.

Declaration

I have read and understood the terms above.

I agree to abide by them in full and understand the consequences of failing to do so.
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La'al Marras Rescue Group Dog Adoption Application Form

1. Personal Information

2. Household Information

3. Housing Information

4. Employment Information

5. Pet Ownership Experience

6. Dog Preferences

7. Veterinary Information

8. Care and Training

9. Health & Well-being

10. References

11. Applicant Declaration