Foster/Adopt App

Muskoka Animal Rescue

Application to Adopt or Foster
The screening process for animal adoption/fostering through Muskoka Animal Rescue:

Step One:

Complete this application and submit - you will receive a confirmation email when it is successfully received.

Step Two:

Call your vet and/or previous vet(s) to let them know we will be calling.

Step Three:

Renting? We will call your landlord to confirm that pets are allowed.
Already/previously a pet owner? We will call your vet to confirm spay/neuter and that vaccinations are up to date.

Step Four:

Telephone interview and virtual home visit: every adult living in the home needs to be available for the virtual home visit, or available by phone or email to provide their consent to the adoption at some point during the screening process.

Please Note: We do not adopt/foster to individuals under 21 years of age.
Would you like to: (select all that apply)*

AdoptFosterEmergency Foster (Short-term i.e. personal crisis, illness, etc.)
What type of animal are you interested in?*

CatDogOther (i.e. Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Bird, etc.)
If other, what type of animal?
Name of animal interested in adopting, if applicable
Applicant Information
Name of Adopter/Foster*

First NameLast Name
Age*
Residential Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mailing Address (if different than residential)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail*
What best describes your housing information?

Own my own homeRent my home
If you rent, please provide the name and phone number for you landlord
By providing this information, you are consenting for a representative from Muskoka Animal Rescue to contact your landlord regarding this application
What type of home do you have?

Single Family HomeSemi-detached HomeTown HouseCondoApartmentOther
If you selected other, please describe
Does anyone in the home have allergies to animals?

NoYes
Please provide the names and ages of everyone living in your home*
Home visits are done virtually. What is the best method for us to use for your home visit? (i.e. Facebook Messenger, Skype, FaceTime, etc.)
Pet History

If you do not currently have pets, or have never had a pet, please mark the box with NA
Are all of your current pets spayed/neutered?

NoYes
CURRENT PETS: Please provide information about current pets including name, type and age of pets*
PAST PETS: Please provide info about pets you have owned in the last 5 years, including name, type of pet and what happened to them*
Have you ever given a pet away?*

NoYes
Please describe what happened
Veterinarian Reference

Muskoka Animal Rescue will ALWAYS conduct a vet reference check. Please contact your vet to let them know that we will be contacting their clinic, and that you have provided consent for them to share information. By providing this contact information, you are giving consent for your vet to discuss your pet history with a representative of Muskoka Animal Rescue. This needs to be completed before screening will take place.
Vet Clinics & Phone Numbers for vets you have used in the last 5 years
Have your pets been seen on a regular basis?
If you are interesting in adopting/fostering a cat, please complete this section.
Is your cat or previous cat(s) declawed?

YesNo
What are your thoughts about declawing?
Does your cat or previous cat(s) go outside?

YesNo
What are your thoughts about letting cats outside?
What would you do to stop a cat from scratching at the furniture/carpet/drapes, etc?
How will you provide exercise and mental stimulation?
If you are interested in adopting/fostering a dog, please complete this section.
What do you know about this breed?
Do you plan to use this dog for hunting?
Describe your property (size, fenced, etc)
If you do not have a fence, how will you contain the dog? What kind of tie out? How long on a tie out?
How many walks per day would the dog go on? For how long? Off-leash?
If you will only bring the dog outside on a leash, how many times per day?
How else would you exercise the dog?
On a typical day, how long will the dog be left alone?
How do you plan on socializing the dog to make it friendly and safe with other pets and people?
Welcoming a New Furry Friend
How would you describe the energy level of your home?
How will you introduce your current pet to a new pet in order to ensure success?
What would you do if the pet started showing unpleasant behaviours? (barking, nipping, biting, separation anxiety, scratching, etc.)
Where will your pet be during the day?
At night?
Where are animals allowed in your house? Upstairs? Couch? Kitchen Only? Outside Kennel? Anywhere in the house?
When placed in a new home, a pet may chew things, scratch furniture, have accidents even if fully house-trained, bark, meow or whine with anxiety. Are you willing to tolerate this? For how long?
Have you or anyone else in your household ever been convicted of an level of crime involving the mistreatment of animals?

YesNo
How did you hear about Muskoka Animal Rescue?

TwitterFacebookAdopt-a-PetPetFinderWord of MouthOther
If other, where?
If you are interested in adopting/fostering a rabbit, guinea pig or other pocket pet, please complete this section.
Have you ever owned a rabbit or other pocket pet before?

YesNo
Where are they now?
Please describe the type of housing you will be providing for this pet.
Please describe the type of diet, including brand of food, that you will be using this this pet.
How many hours of free roam time will they have per day?
Should be Empty:

Muskoka Animal Rescue

Applicant Information

Pet History

Veterinarian Reference

If you are interesting in adopting/fostering a cat, please complete this section.

If you are interested in adopting/fostering a dog, please complete this section.

Welcoming a New Furry Friend

If you are interested in adopting/fostering a rabbit, guinea pig or other pocket pet, please complete this section.