Apply to Adopt

Adoption Application
Thank you for your interest in adopting from HugABull Advocacy and Rescue Society. Before you apply to adopt, please ensure that you have read about our Adoption program. Once you're ready, complete the following application and a HugABull representative will be in contact with you.

If you have any questions or concerns, please direct them to HugABullFoster@gmail.com.HugABull reserves the right to refuse any application.

Please note adopters must be over 19 years of age and reside in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island or in the Interior of British Columbia. If you reside in other parts of BC, please email us prior to applying to ensure you are within our adoption area.
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone number*

Area CodePhone Number
Alternate phone number

Area CodePhone Number
Email*
example@example.com
Is there a specific dog that you are interested in? If so, please provide the dog's name and why you think that this dog would be a good match for you.
Tell us what you're looking for:*

FemaleMaleNo preference
Age:*

PuppyYoung adultAdultSeniorNo preference/open to the right match
Size:

MediumLargeExtra-largeNo preference
If you are open to being matched with a dog, please describe the qualities that you are looking for in a new dog:
About me and my family
Who are you adopting this dog for?*

MyselfOther
Who will be the primary caregiver for this dog?*
Number of adults (18+) at home including ages:*
Number of children at home including ages:*
Are you planning on the following in the next month:*

MovingVacationChange in scheduleNone of the above
About my home
Are there regular visitors to your home - adult, child or animal in which your new dog must get along? Please describe.*
Please check which best describes your residence:*

HouseTownhouseDuplexApartment/CondoOther
Do you own or rent?*

OwnRent
If you're renting, do you have your strata/landlord's permission to keep a bully breed dog?

YesNo
How long have you lived at this address?*
Do you have a fenced yard?*

YesNo
About my current and previous pets
Are there any pets in currently in your household?*

YesNo
Are all of your current pets spayed or neutered?
Are all of your current pets vaccinations up to date?
If you answered yes, tell us about your pets. Please include: Type of pet, breed, name, age, sex and describe their temperament/personality:
Please tell us about your previous pets. Please include: Type of pet, breed, age, sex and what happened to them (be specific):*
Were all of your previous pets spayed or neutered?
Are all of your previous pets vaccinations up to date?
Have your current or previous pets had any health, or behavioural challenges? And if so, how did you handle them?
Have you ever surrendered a pet to a shelter or re-homed a pet?*

YesNo
If you answered yes, please indicate the reasons as to why you surrendered or re-homed your pet:
If you have pets currently, how do they interact with other dogs?
Do you have a regular veterinarian?

YesNo
Please list the veterinary clinic's name and telephone number:
Life with my new dog
Have you made arrangements to spend a few days with your new dog as they become accustomed to their new environment?*

YesNo
Have you researched the breed you are interested in adopting?*

YesNo
What attracted you to this breed?*
How many hours on average will your new dog spend alone each day on weekdays and weekends?*
Where will your new dog spend the day?*
Where will your new dog spend the night?*
How many hours of exercise can you provide for your new dog each day on weekdays and weekends?*
What would you like to enjoy doing with your new dog? Choose all that apply.*

On-leash walkingOff-leash walkingOff-leash dog parksHikingJoggingCyclingDog sportsOther
Dog parks - How important is it to you that your dog be suitable for dog parks?*

Yes, I'd really like a dog that can attend dog parksNo, I'm okay with not attending dog parks
How much money do you estimate you will spend in the first year of owning a dog on the following: Vet/medical bills, food and supplies, Training and misc./other.*
How large a vet bill can you reasonably afford at one time?*
Behaviour and training
Are you familiar with rewards based training that does not involve physical force or dominance?*
Please describe the method of training you intend to use with your new dog:*
If you've previously worked with a Professional Dog Trainer, please include their name/company:
What type of collar will your new dog wear? Choose all that apply.*

Flat collarMartingaleProng collarHarnessPinch/choke collarShock/E collarI am unsure and need more information
HugABull requires all adopters of puppies under 6 months to attend puppy classes with a Certified positive reinforcement trainer. Are you willing to accommodate this?
What level of training do you plan to pursue with your new dog? Choose all that apply.*

Self-taught house manners and commandsPuppy/basic obedienceAdvanced obedience classCanine Good Neighbour certificationTherapy dog certificationDog sports (agility, flyball, nosework etc.)Other
What behavioural issues are you NOT willing to tolerate and work on? Choose all that apply.*

ExcitabilityBarkingObedienceChewingSeparation anxietyJumping upResource guardingMouthingVocalizationHouse trainingReactivity to other dogsMild aggressionAggression towards other animalsHigh prey driveFearfullnessI am not sure and need more information to decide
Please choose all that apply:

I am a first time dog ownerI need a dog that is already trainedI have obedience trained beforeI have a lot of experience and could handle a difficult dogI am not willing to work on any problems
While aggression and selectivity towards other dogs can be challenging, it is not an uncommon trait in this breed - and in dozens of other breeds as well. How friendly do you expect your new dog to be towards other dogs? (excluding housemate dogs). Choose all that apply.*

I need my dog to be bombproof with other dogsI hope that my dog will be friendly with other dogs but I understand that they might stand up for themselves in a confrontationI am willing to provide slower introductions and monitor interactions if they need more time to make friendsI accept that my dog might be selective or picky with their friendsI don't mind if my dog is not friendly with other dogsI need more information to decide
You return home to find that your dog has chewed your furniture and urinated on the floor. How would you handle this situation and what would you do in order to correct it?*
You are out walking your dog on a leash when another dog that is off-leash approaches you and suddenly your dog starts behaving very aggressively towards the other dog. How would you handle this situation?*
As a bully breed owner, how do you plan to deal with breed stigma and potentially negative responses from family and friends?*
Under what circumstances would you return your dog? Choose all that apply.*

MovingNew relationshipNew babyAggressionToo costlyBehavioural issueNot enough timeOtherI would not return my dog
What would you do if you were unable to care for your dog anymore?*
Additional information
If there are additional topics that you would like to discuss or would like more information about, please choose all that apply.

Bully breedsBreed ban legislation (BSL)Information about volunteering/fostering with HugABullOff-leash/dog parksTrainingSocializationHouse trainingCrate trainingIntroducing your new dog to other animalsPreparing for a new dogPuppy proofing your homeFood/common allergiesExercise, toys and fun activitiesFinding a veterinarianSpaying or neutering your petMicrochips/tattoosGrooming/nail trimmingMoving with pets
If you have any other questions or would like more information about a specific topic, please let us know.
To complete our adoption application, we require a home check to be done. Would you be willing to let a HugABull representitive visit your home?*

YesNo
If the answer is no, please explain why:
Have you ever been charged with neglect or cruelty to animals?*

YesNo
FALSIFIED INFORMATION WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC REJECTION OF AN APPLICATION. HUGABULL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY APPLICANT. I understand that it is my responsibility to see and evaluate the dog for myself before agreeing to adoption. The adoption of a dog is a lifelong commitment and should not be an impulsive decision but rather a thought out decision which will ensure a loving and lasting relationship.*

I agree that all of the information that I have provided in this application is factual and true.
Should be Empty:

Adoption Application

About me and my family

About my home

About my current and previous pets

Life with my new dog

Behaviour and training

Additional information