Rescue Application Form

This section contains questions about you and your lifestyle.

I have read and agree to the conditions listed above and I am happy to continue with the application process.*

Yes

Full Name*

Age*

Email Address*

Mobile/Contact Number*

Full Address*

Dog's Name

Please let us know any other ways we can contact you if needed (social media etc.)*

Type of Property (terraced, semi-detached, detached)*

Terraced

Semi-detached

Detached

Owned/Rented (You may require the landlords permission to bring a new dog into the property)*

Owned

Rented

Other

Setting (Town ,City, Rural Area etc)*

How long have you lived there and are you currently intending to move? *

How many people live in the house with you? Please include age and relation to yourself.*

Are there any children under the age of 10 living in the house or frequently visiting?*

Yes

No

Which areas of the house will the dog have access to?*

Is the garden free of any potential hazards or debris?*

How tall is the fence (We require applicants to have a secure garden fence that is at least 5 feet / 1.5 metres in height to ensure the dogs safety. In some cases, this will need to be higher at 6 foot / 1.8 metres depending on the dog)*

Is the garden shared with any neighbours?*

Yes

No

Are all gates secured and able to be locked?*

Yes

No

Place of work / Type of employment i.e. part-time/full-time/hybrid *

Do you plan on bringing the dog into work with you?*

Do you have a set work schedule/hours? Could you please give details.*

This section contains questions about your previous experience with animals as well as questions about what kind of dog you are looking for.

Do you have a special interest in a particular dog? Please note, while we do keep this in mind, the dog may not be a suitable fit for any number of reasons. We are always happy to suggest a dog we feel would be better suited in the event that this happens.

Are you willing to obtain pet insurance prior to the dog arriving so that it is in place ready for adoption day? If not, are you confident that you can meet any vet bills that may arise?*

Have you been registered to a particular vet in the past? If so please let us know the clinic name and address*

Would you be willing to obtain a reference from your vet?*

Yes

No

Could you tell us your previous experience owning dogs?*

Are there any other pets in the house? Are they neutered?*

Do you have previous experience with rescue dogs? Either UK Rescue or Foreign Rescue *

Yes, UK Rescue

Yes, Foreign Rescue

No previous experience with rescue dogs

Would you be willing to work with a dog that has behavioural issues for example, a nervous dog?*

Yes

No

Please let us know of any health/behavioural problems that your current pets have? *

Do you have previous experience dealing with any behavioural problems? If so, Please explain*

Would you be willing to allow a period of time to allow the dog to settle into your home? Every dog is different and a new home can be a stressful situation for the dog. They may require an extended period of time to adjust. We are happy to advise. *

Yes

No

I'm unsure, please advise

How often will the dog be walked/ How long will you be able to walk the dog for in a single session?*

Do you have any mobility issues that would make walking difficult? If so, do you have support in place to help with this? *

Do you have any mental/physical health problems that might make owning a dog difficult? This may not preclude you from adopting a dog but we would like to discuss this with you first.*

How long will the dog be left alone for during the day?*

Any existing pets must be up to date with their vaccines. Can you confirm this with proof of vaccination certificates or titre testing? *

Do you have a specific area for the dog to sleep undisturbed?*

Would you be willing to crate train?*

Yes

No

Unsure, please advise

Do you have transportation for vet visits?*

Yes

No

Do you understand that there may be several introduction visits initially with family members and pets?*

Yes

No

Have you ever had to give a dog up for any reason?*

Do you understand that you may need to implement and maintain toilet training? We are happy to offer advice if necessary *

Yes

Yes, please offer advice

No

Is it possible to keep the dog separate from other animals/people in an area of the house should the need arise?*

Do any other pets regularly visit?*

Do you plan to attend any dog training classes? Puppy Training, Obedience, Gun Dog, Sniffer etc.*

What arrangements would you have in place for your dog when you are on holiday?*

Have you used kennels/pet sitters before?*

Would you be happy to leave the details of any holiday accommodation with us in case of emergency?*

Do you have any holiday plans for the first 8 weeks after the adoption date?*

Do you understand that once adopted, all fees for the dog will immediately become your responsibility from handover day. This includes vets, daily living, accommodation/ food and wellbeing. Whilst we try to ensure that all dogs are healthy on handover day, we cannot guarantee their health once leaving the rescue.*

Yes

Do you understand that if you have any concerns regarding you dog, you must immediately contact the rescue.*

Yes

This is a copy of the adoption contract to be signed upon arrival of the dog or on pick up day, we have included it in the below section so you can familiarise yourself with the content.

Contract

By signing this form the adopter accepts and adheres to the following agreement from the adoption date.

1. All adopted dogs must be fitted immediately with a suitable three point fitted harness, martingale slip collar and double lead. This is imperative as your new dog will be / possibly be scared and may well try to escape from you. A name tag containing your name and phone number and address is a legal requirement and should be ready to be fitted on the collar on arrival.

2. The adopter will agree to keep the dog under supervision in the early days of settling in as this is an important time to integrate your dog into your family.

3. Your dog should have a secure place of safety that is solely theirs, i.e. a suitable sized crate possibly with a waterproof and indestructible bedding.

4. Your dog should have access to fresh water at all times.

5. Toilet training is an important task from the start and the dog may require frequent visits to their toilet area outside possibly every two hours until such time a routine has been established.

6. Under no circumstances should your dog be left unattended or unsupervised with young children, children must be aware that the dog may need time to adjust. (some dogs have been previously chased by children.)

7. Caution must be exercised when introducing your dog to existing dogs. This is important for the safety of both dogs. And should be done appropriately on neutral ground. An initial walk together with both dogs on leads may be appropriate.

8. The adopter agrees that they will not let the dog off lead for at least 3 months and till such time assured recall can be reliable. Training classes are recommended to ensure full safety.

9.Dogs must not be left off lead in a garden for the first few days until they become accustomed to the area and then only if the garden is totally secure.

10. The dog should not be used for breeding or stud in the case of dogs not spayed or neutered.

11. The dog should never be left unattended in a garden or tied outside a building.

12. Should the dog do go missing or escape, all appropriate measures must be taken to retrieve the dog and the rescue needs to be informed immediately.

13. The dog may arrive with a sensitive stomach due the journey. Advise for feeding will be given by the rescue.

14. The adopter must care for the full needs of the dog including grooming and nutritional care as this is such an important part of being a healthy dog, and advice can be sought from the rescue.

15. Under no circumstances should the dog should be chained or restrained outside.

16. The dog will not be used for any cruel activities, such as fighting, hunting or animal testing.

17. The adopter agrees to comply with all current legislation in relation to the dog and will comply with The Dangerous Dogs Act, and indemnify Doggy Dens UK Rescue against any such claim relating to the said act. Your dog will have been assessed initially and any issues will be identified and agreed to beforehand.

18. In the event of the loss of the dog either due to illness or accident, the adopter will immediately inform Doggy Dens UK Rescue.

19. The adopter agrees that under NO CIRCUMSTANCES will the dog by euthanised without contacting Doggy Dens UK Rescue. In the event of an emergency and you are unable to contact Doggy Dens Uk Rescue a written account of events may be requested from the vet involved. We trust that these decisions will not be taken likely.

20. The adopter will agree to an authorised representative to visit if necessary if there is any concerns regarding the welfare of the dog.

21. Please note that a professional trainer appointed by the rescue may sometimes be necessary after the adoption process to assist with certain behaviours. A change of a dogs environment may well bring a change of behaviour. As part of our adoption process, Doggy Dens Uk Rescue will endeavour to support all adopters with their dogs. However occasionally we may suggest that the adopters contact a professional trainer for further advice. We have attached to the rescue a trainer that can be available for our rescue dogs. This will be at an additional cost to the adopter and paid directly to the trainer.

Please Note:
All adoption fees exchanged prior to adoption are non-refundable.

Please also note:
If your dog that has been found to be rehomed, sold or given away, a prosecution case will be brought against the adopter.

If you request to return your dog after a period of 12 months, the rescue will ask for an appointed trainers report to assess the dog's behaviour. This will be at a cost to you.

You are also required to cover the cost of transporting the dog back to the rescue kennels.

Please be aware that the spaces for kennels are limited and an immediate space may not be available therefore you may need to accommodate your dog in the process of a return.

A vets history summary report will also be required to include vaccination status and a recent health check ensuring the dog is fit and healthy. Your dog is your responsibility in these matters after the adoption date. You will be asked to run the dog's insurance cover for a further two weeks while an assessment is completed.

Please understand that we are a rescue charity funded on donations. We will aim to assist you if possible.

I Understand*

Yes

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