Pupcakes Application form

Thank you for choosing to apply for a dog from Pupcakes Rescue.

It is to your benefit that you fill out this application as completely and honestly as possible. Before applying please do make sure that you have a specific dog in mind as we DO NOT have a waiting/registry list for dogs that may suit your criteria. Think carefully before applying and do make sure that you have read the dog's full write up and that you meet the the rehoming criteria fully otherwise your application will not be considered. Unfortunately many dogs under Pupcakes Rescue's care have behavioural issues and/or bite histories so please do not gloss over any of the information offered.
Your Data

For us to be able to assess your application we will need your permission to store your data and confirmation of how would be best for us to contact you should you be chosen to move forward in the adoption process.
I consent to “Pupcakes Rescue and Rehab” storing my personal details on their database should I need to be contacted*

I agree
I consent for my personal data and information to be processed for the following purposes:*

To assess eligibility of my application for a dog available for adoption or any other dogs that may be suitable for my home offerTo share data and information with “Pupcakes Rescue and Rehab” colleagues, behaviourists and Veterinary Professionals, for evaluation of my home offer and capability as an owner of the dog that I am applying for, or others that may suit my home offerFor “Pupcakes Rescue and Rehab” to store my information and data on their database to allow them to contact me if required, and to keep a record should another dog be suitable for my home offerI am aware that consent for my personal data can be withdrawn at any time by contacting “Pupcakes Rescue and Rehab”
Please select ways we can contact you:*

LandlineMobile(SMS/WhatsApp)EmailLetterFacebook Messenger
ABOUT THE DOG
Which dog are you applying for from Pupcakes Rescue?*
It is advised to have a particular dog in mind when applying as Pupcakes Rescue DO NOT register applications for possible future Dogs. If you haven’t expressed interest in a specific dog for this question your application WILL NOT be assessed.
Are you currently applying for a dog from another rescue/organisation as well as with ourselves?
Why have you chosen to apply for this dog?
Where did you read about the dog?*
Have you read the behavioural issue disclaimer on our website (link with each dog on website)

YesNo
What do you think sets you apart from other applicants?
This is a great opportunity to get our attention and to make yourself stand out.
How soon are you hoping to add an animal companion to your family?
Eg. Immediately, at the end of a specific month or date (This will help us to determine how to prioritise your application)
What will your day to day routine look like with your dog?
What time do you wake up & go to bed? When would you feed them? When would you exercise/engage with the dog? Any extra forms of enrichment/ socialisation you plan to put in place for the dog?
ABOUT YOU
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Age
E-mail*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCounty

Postcode
Mobile number*
Landline phone number

Area CodePhone Number
Where are you employed*
What is your career title*
What are you general working hours? *
Please do ONLY include contracted or general working hours that apply outside of COVID restrictions as working from home or lessened/alternate working schedules that are currently affected by COVID are not relevant to the long term suitability of your application.
ABOUT YOUR HOME
Do you:*

OwnRentHouse shareLive with parents
What kind of property is your home?
If renting:

(You will need to provide evidence of permission given by the landlord or agency for having a dog living on the property)
Rental agency name
Landlord’s Name

First NameLast Name
Landlord’s phone number
Landlord’s email
example@example.com
ABOUT THE PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE
Have you or any member of your family been previously banned from keeping animals or have any restraint/restriction orders against yourselves or themselves by a government body or official animal welfare organisation.*

NOYES
If yes please explain
Partner/Spouse’s Full Name

First NameLast Name
Partner/Spouse’s age
Where is your partner/spouse employed?
What is their job title?
What are their general working hours?
Please do ONLY include contracted or general working hours that apply outside of COVID restrictions as working from home or lessened/alternate working schedules that are currently affected by COVID are not relevant to the long term suitability of your application.
Does anyone in your household smoke?*

Yes (inside and outside)Yes (outside only)No
Describe your current family structure and list any/all RESIDENT and VISITING children to the household and those in your family (inc. ages)*
(Please include ages of ALL visiting children no matter the timeframe the child(ren) visit for). Please do be honest as we have an Obligation to keep children and the dog safe. Intentionally keeping information from us With the intention to deceive will have you banned from applying in the future.
Do you have any other animals that visit or are resident to the property:*

YesNo
If yes please explain
Does anyone in your family have an allergy to dogs/fur/dander*

YesNoOther
If so, how mild/severe is the allergy and how will it be handled to ensure an adoption is successful.
Do yourself or anyone within your family have any health issues/(short or long term) illnesses that we may need to know about for us to offer tailored advice regarding the dog that you are applying for?*
eg: balance impeded illness that require a calm dog that perhaps doesn’t jump or if you depend upon a walking frame so an over energetic Dog may cause issue with your day to day life. We may have a suitable dog in mind for you!
ABOUT YOUR COMMITMENT AND EXPECTATIONS
What are your expectations/hopes of adding a Pupcakes dog to your household ( for example; as a family companion, a dog to interact with your children/grandchildren etc/A dog to cuddle on the sofa/To take on holiday or to festivals/accompany you to your place of work/take to agility etc)
Does the dog need to have any specific characteristics/qualities/requirements for it to fit into your life?*
Eg: must be well traveled in the car, must not be too energetic or jump up etc.
Please tell us about any recent or future life events that might affect the application process and the ability to acclimate the Dog in question to their new surroundings.*
Eg. travel, holiday, work commitments, surgery, remodelling, pregnancy, relationship changes..etc
Describe your past animals that you have owned and what happened to them, spanning from relinquishment/rehoming to reasons for euthanasia:*
*Name? Breed? Where did each come from? What happened to each?:
Where would the dog be allowed to access when you are at home, at work or sleeping?*
What are behaviours, medical issues, or any other things you are not willing to address?*
What food do you plan to feed your dog or have fed in the past?
-Please be specific
If you cannot continue with an adoption, you are bound by legal contract that the dog must be returned to Pupcakes Rescue by yourselves or alternatively an independent animal courier can be arranged at your cost.
Do you acknowledge and agree to honour this condition that should the adoption not succeed that you would have the dog returned to Pupcakes Rescue by the means specified?*

YesNo
Under what circumstances would you feel it necessary to surrender the dog back to Pupcakes rescue?*

Altercation with another dogToileting in the houseSeparation anxietyIf you movedIf you got marriedIf you had a babyGrowlingBiting myself or a member of my family (incl. children)Biting a member of the public/strangerBiting a visiting friend to my homeIf the dog did not settle within an expected period of time (eg.2 weeks)Resource guardingNone of the above. Under no circumstances would I surrender the dogExcessive sheddingOther
What things may you need help with?
If any of these issues are presented and you felt confident to work with them how would you approach any particular circumstance?*
How would you described your Level of experience with dogs?*

First time/novice dog ownerLimited Experience- (family dog as child)Fairly experienced - ( owned a couple of dogs in a short period of time eg. 1-5 years)Experienced owner - (owned multiple dogs with no significant issues over a considerate period of time)Experienced owner - (owned multiple dogs with minor issues over a considerate period of time)Experienced with severe behavioural issues - (Aggression, resource guarding, biting, separation anxiety)Other
Please explain briefly:
General dog preferences

Should your application not be chosen for this particular dog, giving us a general idea of what you are looking for might help us suggest another dog to better support your search for a rescue dog.
What breeds are you generally interested in?
Any specific sized dog

Very small - Eg. ChihuahuaSmall - Eg. Jack Russel TerrierMedium - Eg. CollieLarge - Eg. DobermanNo preference
Any specific energy level?

Couch potatoLow energyMedium energyHigh energyNo preference
References

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟐 𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫. We will NOT accept a family member, partner, friend or neighbour (This can be a veterinary professional, dog walker, doggy daycare worker, groomer, behaviourist etc). References are not mandatory but can aid in making your application more favourable/suitable should they be used as a deciding factor in helping us choose the best home for a dog amongst another potential application of equal suitability. If you do not have any professional contacts to use this is not a problem and you can leave this blank.
Which veterinary clinic do you currently or intend to use?
Veterinarian’s full name

First NameLast Name
Veterinarian’s address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Veterinarian’s phone number

Area CodePhone Number
Reference #1: Full Name

First NameLast Name
Relation to applicant(s):
E-mail
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCounty

PostcodeCountry
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Reference #2: Full Name

First NameLast Name
Relation to applicant(s):
E-mail
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCounty

PostcodeCountry
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
•𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

We can keep applications open for anywhere up to a 2 week period to allow everyone a fair opportunity to submit their interest- or until we find a suitable home offer past this deadline- this means that you may not get an answer straight away after submitting your application as we DO NOT run on a first-come-first-serve basis. When you have submitted your form and applications have been closed we will go through every application and assess the home that best suits the dog’s criteria. If your home offer and information matches the specific requirements of the dog in question then we may invite you to conduct a video homecheck that can be submitted through our Facebook page messenger or directly to our WhatsApp. We will require you to video the general living areas that the dog will have access to and your garden, including the perimeter to check for safety. If you are invited to submit a video homecheck we require this to be submitted within a 42h period if not a time discussed between the rescue and yourselves, otherwise the next suitable applicant will be contacted and your application bypassed should we not hear back. (PLEASE DO MAKE SURE TO CHECK SPAM/JUNK FOLDERS).

Regrettably not all applicants will be successful and if your application is not taken forward this is not necessarily a negative reflection on the home that you have to offer. Unfortunately with more popular breeds we can receive hundreds of applications -per dog- that we need to condense into one chosen applicant. This is why we ask that you be as honest and detailed as possible in your application as the slightest piece of information may set your application apart from all of the others.

If you are not successful you will unfortunately not receive a reply as we simply do not have the woman power to reply to every application. When the dog is reserved we will put up a post on the page stating that applications are closed so that you are made aware of when a home for the dog has been found.

If you are chosen to move forward and your video homecheck is approved we will arrange for you to attend an appointment here at the Pupcakes Rescue shelter in Boston, Lincs.

If you are invited to an appointment we will require you to make a £70 non-refundable, non-transferable reservation payment by PayPal or bank transfer , this payment will reserve the dog for you and cover the resources required to have the dog groomed, prepared for adoption and the time required to conduct the appointment. Additionally, we will not progress with any further applications and will secure you an appointment slot. If you do not wish to pay the reservation cost then we are afraid we will terminate your application to undertake other applications. Unfortunately due to a considerable number of past applicants not fully considering the dedication required for taking on a rescue dog, not reading the Ads properly, not doing adequate independent research into the size and temperament of the breed they are applying for or considering the restriction necessary to keep all involved safe, we now have to implement that this non-refundable and non-transferable reservation is mandatory before being able to book an appointment into our schedule

Upon a successful adoption the deposit will be deducted from the minimum adoption donation of:

🐾£480 (under 1 year old)

🐾£390 (under 2 years old )

🐾£350 (2-4 years old )

🐾£270 (5-8 years old )

🐾£150 (9+ years old )

🐾£800 (Chinese dogs)

Please do be aware that our adoption fee is non-refundable and non-transferable to other dogs in rescue care.

We accept cash payments, PayPal transfer (Friends & Family/ Personal Payment ONLY) or bank transfer upon completion. Due to internet/signal connectivity issues on the property please do come prepared. We advise that all payment resources be brought along to the appointment (bank cards, mobile devices linked to accounts in case your provider requests account confirmation or two factor authentication to be able to log in) failure to pay the fee will result in the adoption not being able to be completed.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT CHEQUE, MONZO OR CARD PAYMENTS THROUGH A HANDSET.

If using PAYPAL please make sure that you have set up your account with an active bank card and can easily access your PAYPAL account through the new security measures before you attend the meeting. Please make sure that you can successfully make a payment to limit disappointment as we cannot allow a dog to leave the centre without completing payment.

When the reservation is paid this will hold the dog for you for 7 days to allow us to arrange a mutually convenient appointment for you to come meet and complete your adoption. In the event that you cancel before the meeting the dog will be placed back up for adoption and the deposit will not be refunded.This is to limit the amount of applicants that adopt a flippant attitude towards our process and ultimately misuse our support and limited resources when we could have offered another application the opportunity to adopt the dog. This approach means that dogs aren’t kept in boarding for unnecessary periods of time or continuously let down when they could be placed in their loving homes and means that we can support another dog coming into rescue and keeping families and owners safe.

Space is of vital importance to our mission, for every dog let down and remaining in kennels we have to turn away another dog that may be at risk of euthanasia or in an environment that may prove dangerous for their families so the sooner that we can help find dogs in our care their homes, the sooner we can save others and their families from stressful and dangerous situations.

If the adoption is successful your new family companion will leave with a harness, lead and collar to start off their initial journey. They will leave flea treated, wormed, vaccinated, microchipped and neutered (age depending).

If you are not capable of travelling to our centre in Boston at this time please do not submit an application.

To limit travel we ask that applicants be very sure of their commitment to the dog that you are applying for and capability to manage any behavioural issues that may need further attention. Please make sure to conduct further, individual research into the dog, the behaviour and breed you are applying for to limit disappointment should expectations not be met when finally meeting the dog. We cannot accommodate multiple appointments

If you are invited to an appointment please do be aware that due to the complex natures of the dogs that we take on, their appointments can take anywhere up to and often over 3 hours for us to be able to fully cover all the information needed for you to make an informed decision about your capability to take on a rescue dog.

We DO NOT have a toilet facility available to the public so do make sure to visit a restroom before attending.

We respectfully ask that you do not apply for a dog or homecheck if you are not fully dedicated to the dog and the responsibilities that comes with bringing a complex, emotional individual into your home, especially a dog with behavioural issues or a bite history. Dogs can take months to feel fully settled and safe within a new environment so please do be considerate of your capability to support them and persevere long term to make an adoption work.

We hope that this helps to explain how to apply and what to expect when doing so.

If you have any further questions please do message us directly and we will endeavour to return your message as soon as we are capable.
Are you willing to pay a non-refundable £70 reservation deposit if you are invited to attend an appointment -after a successful application and passed home check -to meet the dog that you are applying for? (We will not require this until arranging an appointment for you to attend the centre)*

YesNo
I agree that all of the information that I have provided to be a true and honest reflection of my circumstances, expectations, capability and dedication to the dog that I am applying for.*

YES
Should be Empty:

Thank you for choosing to apply for a dog from Pupcakes Rescue.

Your Data

ABOUT THE DOG

ABOUT YOU

ABOUT YOUR HOME

If renting:

ABOUT THE PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE

ABOUT YOUR COMMITMENT AND EXPECTATIONS

General dog preferences

References