Adoption Application | Paws2Rescue

Paws2Rescue | UK Registered Charity No. 1156882

Before filling out this form, please ensure you have read about our adoption process fully by following the link https://paws2rescue.com/adoption/

Please do not apply if you have not read this.

We are currently experiencing a huge increase in applications, and we ask you to allow 5 working days to hear back. Please also be mindful that we are volunteers.

Please ensure each section is completed with as much information as possible.

Please note: the minimum age for children in the household is 8 years old.

We do not deviate from this.

Our minimum age for applicants is 25 years old and maximum age is 76 years old.

All of our dogs are rescue dogs from Romania. Please ensure you have researched and thought carefully about rescuing a Romanian dog, is it the right choice for you and your family, before applying.

1. First Name

2. Last Name

3. Home Address

4. Email

5. Phone Number

6. Occupation

7. Working Hours

8. If you are currently working from home, do you have an agreement with your employer as to the duration of this? Please list any possible changes to this agreement that could occur in the coming months:

9. Are there any specific dogs on our website in which you're interested? (It may not always be possible to match you with your first choice and we ask that you are open minded to suggestions, we reserve the right to decline your choice if the dog is not suited to you).

10. When are you looking to adopt a dog?

11. Why do you want to rescue a dog?

12. Why do you want to rescue a dog from Romania in particular? Have you researched this before applying? Please provide a detailed answer:

13. How does a dog ‘fit’ into your life? Do you have the time for the lifetime commitment? (Which can potentially be 16 years):

14. What is your previous experience with dogs?

15. If you are adopting a puppy, are you aware that when you adopt a puppy from Romania, that they come over at least 15 weeks old and therefore miss some vital socialisation. Do you feel confident and have the patience in dealing with nipping, toilet training, excess energy, and possible fears?

16. If adopting a puppy, are you prepared for broken sleep and keeping a very lively puppy occupied throughout the day? (Especially if you work full time from home):

17. Are you aware many of our dogs will not be housetrained and will need to be lead trained?

18. Dogs and puppies can take at least 3 months to adapt to their new lives. Are you aware that it won’t always be easy and are you prepared to work through issues?

19. Do you have your own transport?

Yes No

20. Are you able to travel to meet or pick up your dog? (Please note we do not offer transport assistance to applicants in the London area due to heavy traffic and congestion charges).

Yes No

21. In what type of property do you live?

22. Are you the property owner?

Yes No

23. If no, do you have the landlord’s permission to keep a dog? (At home check you will need to show proof of landlord’s permission)

Yes No

24. Is there direct access to a secure outside space?

Yes No

25. Please give details of your secure outside space

26. Please provide information about the height of your fencing, hedge, wall:

27. If your fencing is lower than our required height, are you prepared to make changes to meet the criteria?

Yes No

29. Main applicant's age

30. Age of other adult(s) in the home and relationship to main applicant

32. Age(s) of children

33. Do other children visit the home regularly?

Yes No

34. If so, how often do they visit?

35. What are their ages?

36. Have you previously owned a dog or dogs?

Yes No

37. Do you current have another dog?

Yes No

38. If yes, please state the breed, age, sex and whether they are neutered / spayed

39. Do you have other dogs visiting your home?

Yes No

40. If yes, please provide details of the other dogs who visit your home

41. Do you have any other pets?

Yes No

42. If yes, please provide details of your other pets

43. On an average day, how long would you anticipate your dog being left alone?

44. Where will the dog be kept when you are out?

45. Are you planning on using a crate? (Please bear in mind that this is a personal choice, and some dogs could potentially be scared of the crate and therefore might not adapt to it):

46. Does anyone in the household have any health issues that could affect their ability to look after a rescue dog? This will not determine the results of your application and you DO NOT have to disclose any personal details, but it will help, if approved, to match the most suitable dog to your home and limit the risk of a dog being returned. Information provided on this question will remain private and in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and Data Protection guidelines.

47. What contingency plans do you have in place in the unlikely event a dog would be left with no owner, for example long hospital stays, or death?

48. Would there be any reason that you would consider rehoming a dog after adoption? Please give a detailed answer.

50. Is there any other information you would like to provide?

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