• ADOPTION APPLICATION

  • Thank you for considering adopting from Helping Hounds.

    We match each dog to the home that best suits their breed, age, temperament and individual needs. This means we may not progress every application for a specific dog. This could lead to disappointment, particularly when a dog's assessment is complete and we have established their needs.

    Where possible, we will suggest alternative dogs who may be a better fit, and we can keep your details on file for future matches. Our goal is always to ensure each dog finds a stable, suitable, lifelong home.

    If you have not already done so, pease visit our website and read the points to consider before you complete this form.

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    Note: In order to be able to better support adopters, we try to re-home within a 90 mile radius of our operation, this includes Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex, Sussex, Kent, Berkshire, Dorset, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, Somerset and Essex.

    We promise that your data will be used only to respond to your enquiry. It will not be used for otherwise, without your explicit consent and will never, ever be shared with a third party.

  • Please complete our Foster Application Form

  • We're so glad you're considering us to help you find the perfect canine companion, and give us the chance to rescue another dog! 

    If you are absolutely certain you want to adopt, and it is us you will adopt from, then please continue this form.

    We politely request that if you are  just putting out feelers, that you come back to us when you are absolutely ready because we're a small team of volunteers, and vetting potential adopters takes up valuable time, as we contact each applicant for a chat and then arrange a home visit to ensure suitability.

  • Before you continue, Please read the following:

    Our Adoption Donation is £495 (please double check this at the time of adoption). 

    There are other expenses to consider when owning a dog, that can come as a surprise to first time dog owners. Please ensure that you will be able to cover these expenses going forward. This is an example of costs as at October 2023:

    Once Off:

    Adoption fee £495
    Spay or Neuter (the rescue does not cover this for puppies) £270-£380

     Monthly / Annually:

    Pet insurance premiums £10 and upwards
    Tick, Flea and Worming Treatments £15 and upwards
    Vaccinations (annually) Up to £95

    Ad hoc:

    Grooming From £25-£90 depending on size of dog and coat
    Vet visits £30 - £60 per consultation excl. medications
    Training classes £20 - £70 per session
    Behaviourist Up to £450 (may be covered by pet insurance)
    Dog Walker From £15 per walk, per dog
    Day Care £20-£30 per day per dog
    Kennelling £26 per day average
    Home Sitting £26 - £35 per day

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  • More about you

  • Why do we need to ask so many questions?

    We pride ourselves on finding the right home for each dog, and knowing as much as possible about your lifestyle, home environment, activity levels and the support you have to care for a dog, helps us to ensure that we match you with the right dog.

    It is important that a potential adopter's activity levels and physical capabilities are adequate for the age, size and exercise requirements of the dog they wish to home - irrespective of the adopter's age.

    For older potential adopters, we may ask what arrangements are in place for a dog to be cared for in the case of declining heath, which might prevent them from exercising a dog sufficiently, or no longer being able to keep the dog.

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  • I, {yourName} agree:

    • To the Helping Hounds adoption process and that I will undergo a homecheck, and interview at the discretion of Helping Hounds
    • That Helping Hounds will check my references including veterinary and personal. 
    • That if my application is successful, I will pay Helping Hounds an adoption fee of £495. This is a donation to help towards running costs of The Rescue, provide means to rescue another dog, and to fund Spay and Neuter campaigns in Romania.

    I verify that all of the information I have provided is true and accurate. 

  • Important Note:

    If we don't feel that {DogName} is quite right for your circumstances, we may not contact about your application. We know this may be disappointing, but our responsibility is to ensure each dog is placed where they can thrive long‑term.

    Our matching process is designed to prevent dogs—many of whom have already experienced instability—from being moved again. If this application is unsuccessful, we can recommend other dogs that may suit you better, or keep your details for future matches.

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