Perspective Dog Parent #1
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First and Last Name
First Name
Last Name
Perspective Dog Parent #2
First and Last Name
First Name
Last Name
Address
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Street Address
City
Province
Postal Code
Country
Address 1
Address 2
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Country
Home Phone
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Cell Phone
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Name of the dog that you wish to adopt.
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Why are you interested in the dog you applied for?
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Please provide as much detail as possible
If the dog that you wish to adopt is no longer available, will you consider adopting another Tails of the North dog? (Don't worry! Our Adoption Coordinator's will assist you in determining the right match for your family based on the dog's needs.
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Do you own any pets?
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Please answer Yes or No.
Pet Name(s)
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Please add all pet name(s).
Pet Age(s)
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Please add all pet age(s). If your last dog passed away, please indicate the dog's name, age when deceased, and how the dog passed.
Pet Breed(s)
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Please add all pet breed(s).
What kind of food do you feed or plan to feed your pet(s)?
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Is your pet(s) spayed or neutered?
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If you answered "Neither", why is your pet(s) not spayed or neutered?
Please provide a detailed explanation as to why your pet(s) are not spayed or neutered.
Pet's disposition and behavior towards other dogs?
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Please provide as much detail as possible. As much as we want our adoptable dog to be the right fit for your family, your pet(s) have to be the right fit for the adoptable dog as well.
Do you purchase medication for Heartworm, Flea and Tick?
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Please provide your veterinarian's name and phone number:
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To help expedite the adoption process, please call your veterinarian's office in advance, to provide them with permission to speak to a Tails of the North Dog Rescue Volunteer regarding your client file. Thank you!
Please provide the names, emails, and contact numbers for four personal references:
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Please include personal references only. 1/4 may be a family member.
Employment, occupation for yourself (and partner, if applicable).
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Please provide your occupation and name of employer.
Do you own or rent your home?
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If you answered "Rent", what is your landlord's pet (specifically dog) policy?
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If you rent, please provide your landlord's information here:
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Please provide your landlord's name, contact phone number and and/or email to confirm.
Do you have yard space a dog can enjoy?
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Please provide a detailed explanation of your yard space.
If "Yes" to the above, is it fenced? please describe.
Please indicate the type of fence and how tall. We will be conducting a home inspection, now is the time to fix that gate that does not work and the whole in the bottom of the fence that a dog may escape from.
Have you ever surrendered a pet you own to any animal shelter including a "low" or "no kill" shelter?
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Are there children in the home? (If yes, please list ages).
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We will adopt the right dog to a home with children. Some dogs are meant to be best buddies with children, others are not. Our foster based rescue allows for us to determine which dogs are suitable for homes with children and which are not.
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please elaborate if your children have been around dogs before.
Please provide as much detail as possible regarding the personalities and behaviours of your children. We want to ensure a successful adoption!
How many hours per day would the dog be alone?
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Please indicate the day of week, and number of hours alone in the day.
Will you crate your dog?
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Crating is extremely beneficial to the rescue dog's decompression. Although not everyone agrees with crating a dog, our dogs are used to their crates as a safe haven. It is therefore recommended to continue with crating.
If you have to leave town, unexpectedly or planned, where would your dog stay?
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Please provide as much detail as possible.
How would you deal with behavioural issues such as barking, chewing, destructive behavior, bathroom accidents indoors, unruly leash behaviors, developed aggressiveness in your dog?
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Please do not be afraid to say there are certain behavioural issues that you would not deal with. As we are a foster based rescue, it allows for us to determine some (not all) behavioural issues in our rescue dogs. It is important to note, that not all behavioural issues are displayed prior to the dog being adopted. Behavioural issues can develop over time, as with any dog and not just a rescue dog. That is why it is extremely crucial to understand that you will help the dog you are adopting progress and not regress.
What type of training do you plan on providing your dog?
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Please provide as much detail as possible.
Have you ever been convicted of an animal related crime, such as cruelty to animals, animal theft, or animal abandonment?
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If you answered "Yes" or "Neither" please provide a detailed description:
Do you agree to a Tails of the North Inc. volunteer conducting a home inspection prior to adoption?
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This is an ADOPTION APPLICATION CONTRACT. By clicking on the submit button, you are submitting your application to Tails of the North Inc. (TOTN) dog rescue for us to commence processing your application. If you do not click the submit button, then your application will not be processed. By clicking the submit button BELOW, YOU ARE DEEMED TO HAVE AGREED TO ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THIS CONTRACT. THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY TO ANY DOG YOU ADOPT FROM TOTN UNLESS EXPRESSLY SUPERSEDED BY A DIFFERENT CONTRACT WITH TOTN SPECIFICALLY REFERENCING THIS CONTRACT. THERE IS NO FEE WHATSOEVER FOR SUBMITTING, AND TOTN’s PROCESSING, OF YOUR APPLICATION. Thank you for filling out the adoption application. By electronically submitting this application, I/we understand that this is the first step of the adoption process. I/we attest that the information provided on this application is true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge. I/we have retained a copy of this application for my/our records and understand that completion and submission of this application does not guarantee or entitle me/us to adoption of a rescue dog. By submitting this application, you also are attesting that you are at least 18 years old. Pet ownership is a serious commitment that the entire household needs to consider and agree to before the dog is adopted. We want to ensure that each adoptive household is aware of and willing and able to accept the physical and financial responsibilities of pet ownership. Not everyone that desires a dog is ready to properly care for one. I understand all of the questions and have completely read the application and understand that this dog MUST be indoors, and this dog will not live chained/penned outside unattended. I understand that I can return this dog to TOTN within ten (10) day for a full refund minus a $100.00 administration fee. After that time, I understand I am no longer eligible for a refund. I agree that at any time and for any reason I no longer want or can no longer care for this dog, I will email TOTN at tailsofthenorth@hotmail.com, and undergo a waiting period in which 1) a representative may work with me to resolve any issues with the dog, or 2) will allow TOTN time to find an appropriate foster home. I understand that I am not authorized to release this dog to any other party, whether related to me or not, and I agree that in any circumstance, if I can no longer keep this dog in its lifetime, the dog will be returned to TOTN. By electronically submitting this form to TOTN or by signing/typing in the fields below and submitting this application to any TOTN volunteer by email or in person, you are legally bound to this contract. The statements, terms, and conditions of this application (including without limitation the return policy) applies to any and all dogs I adopt from TOTN, regardless of if named in this application or not, until a new or different application is submitted by me to TOTN. An adoption fee is required for all dogs and is listed on the website and communicated by an authorized TOTN Adoption Coordinator who is a volunteer. Your submission of this application electronically is also confirmation to TOTN that you understand the fees described above. We make no guarantees in reference to the health and/or temperament of the dog. The dog is adopted “AS IS” and the adopter assumes responsibility for the treatment of all existing conditions or any other conditions of physical or temperament changes that may occur. While the rescuer makes every effort to place only healthy animals, the rescuer cannot guarantee the health of any animal. The rescuer shall not be held responsible for any medical expenses which may be incurred, hereby expressly excluding any implied or express warranties, merchant ability, or fitness for any particular purpose, including without limitation and warranties regarding health, temperament or whether the animal is housebroken. We do not refund adoption fees if the dog is returned after ten (10) days. If we determine that the match was just not an appropriate fit, we will work with you to find the right fit for your circumstances. This is a legally binding adoption contract. TOTN 55 Jarvis Street PO Box 55 Fort Erie, ON L2A 5M6 tailsofthenorth@hotmail.com By clicking the submit button, I agree to signing a legally binding adoption agreement superseding this agreement with TOTN, prior to the transfer of the rescue dog from TOTN to me. This is in addition to the Terms and Conditions of this application form.
