Mississauga Humane Society

FINDING THEM HOMES- JAMES BAY PAWSITIVE RESCUE www.findingthemhomes.com

Adopting a dog requires a serious commitment of time and resources. Finding Them Homes-James Bay Pawsitive Rescue wants to ensure that prospective owners are fully aware and capable of fulfilling the requirements to properly care for the dogs they provide at no cost. In turn, prospective owners need to demonstrate that they are willing and able to meet these requirements. This will lead to better match-ups of dogs and owners and help avoid unpleasant surprises and disappointment.

All information must be completed and will be held in strict privacy.

Application Form for Adopting a dog(s)

All applicants must be 18 years or older

First Name: ______Last Name: ______Tel. No: (___)______

Address: ______Apt No:_____ City:______Postal Code: ______

Age:______Occupation:______

Email Address: ______Date:______

Name of dog you are interested in. ______

1. If you currently own a pet please fill in this section: What type, age and gender are your pets?

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Are all your pets spayed/neutered? If not, please explain why.

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Are your pets up to date on their vaccines?

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If you do not currently have a pet please fill in this section: Have you ever owned a pet? ______If so please explain. ______

2. Do you have a current or past vet? If required, can you provide us the contact information?

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3. On average, how much time per day do you spend with your pet(s)?

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4. When you go on holidays, what accommodations will be made for your pet(s)? ______

5. Why are you looking to adopt a dog? Please explain.

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6. How will you handle: chewing, scratching, digging, jumping or destructive behaviour if it were to occur?

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7. When you are not home, where do you intend to leave the dog? I If outside: Is there a fenced yard, pen, running chain, insulated dog house etc.? ______If inside: Do you use a crate, a specific room, the entire house etc.? ______

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8. Is your yard fenced? If yes, how tall? If not, how do you intend to keep the dog in your yard?

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9. Do you have experience with dog obedience training? If so, please explain. ______

10. If the dog/pup needs training, how much money would you expect to spend on training?

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11. If adopting a puppy, approximately how much money do you expect to spend on vet care, food, toys, training etc. within the first 6 months? Year?

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12. Approximately how much money do you expect to spend on an adult dog monthly? Please provide a specific amount.

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13. If your dog had a medical emergency, do you have the funds to be sure the dog gets the care required?

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14. How did you hear about us? If a friend/acquaintance who currently has one of our rescued dogs informed you, do we have permission to contact them for a reference?

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15. If required, can you provide up to 3 references?

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16. Are you a student, do you work (full/part-time), retired, other (please explain)?

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17. Do you live with your parents?

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18. Please explain your living/dwelling arrangements. Do you rent or own? ______

If you rent: What type of rental? House, basement apartment, building or other? ______Does your landlord allow pets? ______

19. Are there any children under 18 in the household? If so, please give ages.

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20. Is everyone in the household on board with having a dog? ______

21. If required, would you object to a representative from Finding Them Homes coming to assess your living environment? If yes, why?

22. Does anybody in the household have allergies? ______

23. Have you had to re-hone your pet in the past? ______

If yes, please explain why. ______

24. If you needed to find a new place to live and had issues finding a place that allowed pets, what would you do? ______

25. If you relationship with your significant other went south, what are the plans for the dog? ______

26. If you lost your job what is your plan with your dog? Do you have a back up plan in place? ______

27. I understand and agree that if I am provided a dog, I will arrange to have it spayed/neutered as stated in the contract. I further agree that I will never sell any dog provided by Finding Them Homes, also stated in the contract.

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Please send this application back to [email protected]. We will be in touch with you within 1 week in regards to approval.

Thank you for considering adopting a dog.