Online Adoption Application If you are human, leave this field blank. NOTE: all fields in this application must be completed to be considered for adoption * Name of Dog Apply to Adopt: * Name: * email address * Phone Number(s) * Address MAILING & PHYSICAL * Please Indicate your age range: * 21 - 30 31 - 45 46 -60 60-70 70+ Are you or another family member able to come home at lunch? * Yes No Are you currently employed? * Yes No Employment details of all family members eg. hours, employer , felxibility * Has anyone in your household been convicted of a criminal offence? * yes no If YES, please explain. * What type of home do you live in? * Apartment Condo House Acreage Farm Do you Own or Rent? * Own Rent If you rent, please provide your landlords name and phone number: * Do you have a fully fenced yard? * Yes No 6 ft If NO, how will you keep this dog contained? * If you move what will happen with the dog? * If you are planning to have children, will the dog remain a member of the family? * Yes No Please list names, ages and relationships of all other household members: * Are all household members in favour of this adoption? * yes no Do any household members have allergies or asthma that may be aggravated by the addition of a dog? * Yes No What is your reason(s) for wanting to adopt a dog? * Companion for person Companion for dog Children's pet Working dog Sport dog Guard/Protection Dog Have you previously owned a dog? * Yes No Do you currently own a dog? * Yes No Have you previously applied to adopt a dog from other rescues or shelters? * Yes No If YES where did you apply? * If YES, were you approved for adoption? * Yes No If YES, please explain: * Please list types, breeds and ages of other animals in the household and whether they are up to date on vaccinations and spayed/neutered: * If not spayed/neutered explain why not: * Please list types of animals that have lived with you in the past 5 years and are no longer in your care. indicate the reason that they are no longer with you. * What age(s) of dog are you interested in adopting? * Young puppy (under 12 weeks) Puppy (3 - 12 months) Young Adult (12 - 18 months) Adult (18 months - 7 years) Senior (0ver 7 years) What sex do you prefer? * Male Female No preference Do you have a breed preference? * Yes No If YES please state what breed(s) * Would you consider a mixed dog breed? * Yes No What type of coat do you prefer? * Smooth/short coat Rough/long coat No preference Is there a household member home during the day? * Yes No If NO, how long will the dog be left alone? * Where will your dog be when you are away from home? * Where will the dog spend the majority of time when the family is home? * Where will the dog sleep? * How important is it that the dog you adopt is housebroken on a scale from 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important. * 1 2 3 4 5 Do you plan to enrol the dog in obedience classes? * Yes No If NO, how do you intend to train the dog? * Are you willing to buy and use a kennel/crate if recommended? * Yes No What activity level(s) are you looking to adopt? * Moderately active Fairly lively Energetic What is your experience with training? * Housebreaking Home obedience Advanced obedience Are you willing to housebreak your adoptive dog? * Yes No What types of behavioural training have you had experience with, if any? * Chewing Jumping up Socializing with dogs Socializing with adults Socializing with children Fearful/anxious dogs Nipping Dominance Human aggression Other What types of the above behaviours would you prefer to not deal with? * Would you allow It's a Dogs Life to come to your residence and perform a home visit? * Yes No While It's a Dogs Life does our best to disclose any behavioural problems that we are a aware of, do you understand that rescued dogs may have a history of behavioural problems common to its particular breed or related to previous ownership? * Yes No If you have any comments, questions or concerns, please take the time to indicate them below. * Please list two personal references and their phone numbers. No relatives please. * What veterinary clinic do you currently or have previously used? * VETERINARY INFORMATION By completing this section of our adoption form, you are authorizing the following veterinary clinic to release any and all information regarding current and previous animals in your care. Who is your veterinarian? * Veterinarian's Phone Number: * May we contact your veterinarian? * Yes No Any information we request and receive will be kept private and confidential. Information will not be shared without written consent from the adopter. If authorization is denied or not granted, the adoption will not be completed and the dog will remain in or be repossessed from the adopter by It’s A Dog’s Life. I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE TERMS OF AGREEMENT LISTED BELOW * Yes No Any information we request and receive will be kept private and confidential. Information will not be shared without written consent from the adopter. If authorization is denied or not granted, the adoption will not be completed and the dog will remain in or be repossessed from the adopter by It’s A Dog’s Life. TERMS OF AGREEMENT Please fill out the following application truthfully and completely. Failure to answer all questions may disqualify your application. This process is designed to appropriately match you or your family with a dog that will suit your lifestyle. While a particular dog may have caught your eye, it may not be the right fit for your home. It’s A Dog’s Life is based out of foster homes and has taken the time to understand the individual needs and temperaments of the dogs in our care to ensure they are adopted into appropriate homes. TERMS OF AGREEMENT Please read the following terms and conditions carefully. IT’S A DOG’S LIFE TERMS OF AGREEMENT ADOPTION FEES Adopter's are required to pay an adoption donation of $275.00 for all dogs adopted from It’s A Dog’s Life. These fees are used to attempt to recoup veterinary fees from vaccinations, spaying/neutering, and any other necessary vetting. This donation covers the puppy/dog’s first set of vaccinations and the spay/neuter and deworming. The adopter is responsible for the 2nd set of shots. ADOPTION TRIALS Dogs adopted from It’s A Dog’s Life will go to adoptive homes for a maximum two week trial period. If during this time the dog on trial will not be adopted by the home, it must be returned to It’s A Dog’s Life and a refund cheque will be provided. If after two weeks from the adoption being finalized the dog is returned to It’s A Dog’s Life the adoption donation will not be refunded. If at any time the adoptive home does not wish to keep the dog, during the trial period or after adoption has been finalized, it must be returned to It’s A Dog’s Life. If the dog has been placed, sold, given away, gifted, or adopted to another person or relinquished to or ownership has been transferred to an animal control, animal pound, humane society, shelter or rescue, It’s A Dog’s Life reserves the right to retrieve the dog. Unless for extreme health issues, no dog adopted from It’s A Dog’s Life may be euthanized or re-homed without written consent from this rescue. It’s A Dog’s Life reserves the right to repossess any adopted dog if the rescue finds reason(s) to suspect the dog is being mistreated, or if information on this form is found to be untruthful. The adopter(s) agrees to allow It’s A Dog’s Life to periodically check to confirm the dog's acceptance of the new environment and family (physically, mentally or otherwise) to ensure compliance with all Terms Of Agreement conditions and to verify that the animal has been spayed/neutered in accordance with the terms of this contract. PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL ONLY PAY FOR THE COST OF THE SPAY/NEUTER. ANY PRESURGERY APPOINTMENTS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER AS IS ANY BLOOD WORK. This may include a home visit. It’s A Dog’s Life retains the right to visit and examine the animal at any time. It’s A Dog’s Life also retains the right to reclaim an animal when warranted because of neglect, abuse, inadequate home or veterinary care or breach of contract. SPAYING/NEUTERING All dogs adopted from It’s A Dog’s Life are required to be spayed or neutered. If adopted out prior to being spayed or neutered, the procedure must be performed: - within 15 days of adoption if the dog is over 6 months of age Female dogs going through heat cycles will be the only exception. They must be spayed immediately following the heat cycle and be kept safe from all male dogs. If It’s A Dog’s Life finds a dog has not been spayed or neutered within the timeframes stated on these forms, the rescue reserves the right to repossess the dog at any time. Adoption fees will not be returned. LEGAL OBLIGATIONS It’s A Dog’s Life cannot be held responsible for any damages that occur in the adoptive family's home, and is not liable for direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of, or relating to dogs adopted through It’s A Dog’s Life, whether framed as a breach of warrant, upon any legal theory, in tort, contract, failure of essential purpose, or otherwise. Adoptive families are obligated to report any concerns regarding their adopted dog to the rescue. All dogs adopted from It’s A Dog’s Life within the city of Kenora must be licensed with the City of Kenora Animal Services. PRIVACY POLICY Any information obtained through this and other forms on our website are kept on record with It’s A Dog’s Life. This information will not be shared with third parties, used in any solicitation, and will not be provided to any organization outside of It’s A Dog’s Life. In submitting this application, you agree to the terms of agreement as stated above. Until an adoption has been approved by an It’s A Dog’s Life director, all dogs remain the property of It’s A Dog’s Life. Please remember that It’s A Dog’s Life is here to aid with any problems you experience and are more than willing to help if you require any form of assistance, guidance or advice. Fill out the captcha below to submit your application. NOTE: YOU MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER TO FOSTER OR ADOPT. CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO FAMILIES UNDER 21 YEARS.
