Thank you for considering one of our rescue dogs! Adopting a rescue dog is a serious endeavour and should not be considered as a spur of the moment decision.
We do appreciate your patience and understanding during the adoption process. If you experience any issues, please email adoptions@savemedogrescue.ca for assistance.

Your application is our method to get to know you, the applicant, so we ask that you provide us with the most accurate information possible. These questions do not have right or wrong answers they merely help us in considering if the dog you have selected would be best suited to your home and lifestyle. Please note that we do not contact any of the references provided without speaking to you first.

Please also note, we will only place our dogs in smoke/vape free homes. This is something we look for during our home visit, which is the last stage of our application process.

** We do not adopt dogs outside of the province of Ontario**

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What dog are you applying for? *

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Have you read the entire biography posted for this dog, and understand all information that may be relevant in deciding if this is the right dog for you? *

• Yes
• No

Do you have an application submitted with any other organization? IF so, what stage are you at in the adoption process with them? *

Contact Information

Main Applicant's Name (If Applicant is under 25, please provide parental co-applicant) *

First

Last

What is the age of main applicant? *

Secondary Applicant's Name (or Parent's Name if applicant is under 25 yrs)

First

Last

What is the age of secondary applicant (if any)?

What is your email address? *

Please watch both your main inbox and your spam/junk mail for correspondence from us.

What number can we reach you at? *

Address *

Address Line 1

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

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Please note: we only adoption within the province of Ontario

Home Information

Let us know a bit about your home environment.

How many people live in the home? *

(Including applicants listed above)

Are there any children living in the home, if so what are their ages? *

How many years have you lived in this home? *

Are you and/or your family the sole occupants of the residence? If not, please provide details *

(e.g. are any boarders, rental suite, defined apartments, condo building, etc)?

Do you own or rent your home? *

• Own
• Rent

Please provide landlord's name and number.

If your application is chosen, we confirm with landlord or rental agency that dogs are allowed.

Are dogs allowed in your rental unit? Are there any size restrictions?

• Yes
• No

Do you have a yard? *

• Yes
• No

If you have a yard, is your yard fully fenced? If so please describe. *

Example: fully/partially fenced, wood/chain-link

If there is no fence, how will the dog be kept secure within the yard?

Does anyone at the residence smoke/vape inside the home? *

**Please be aware, we only place dogs in smoke/vape free homes. This is something we check during the home visit stage, so please answer honestly.

Employment 

We do not contact employers, this information just tells us a bit about you and what you do.

Main applicant

Employer/Company Name *

Position *

Years on the job *

Secondary applicant

Employer/Company Name

Position

Years on the job

Personal Information

Tell us more about yourself and any pets you may have.

Who will be the primary care giver for this dog? *

On average, how many hours per day with the dog be left alone? *

For example, working hours out of the home, time away for sports/hobbies, and other extra curricular activities.

Is someone typically home during the day? *

Do you have holidays planned in the coming weeks that need to be considered while applying for, or introducing a new dog to your home? *

Have you ever owned a dog before? *

• Yes, and still do
• Yes, but not currently
• No, I will be a first time dog owner

Are your current pets spayed and/or neutered? *

• Yes
• No

Is there a reason they are not spayed/neutered? *

Are your current pets up-to-date on their vaccinations? *

• Yes
• No

Are your current pets on heartworm prevention? *

• Yes
• No

Do you currently have any other pets? *

• Yes
• No

If so, please tell us about them *

Please provide basic information: name/type/breed/age

Do you have a breed preference? If so, what draws you to that breed?

What activity level are you looking for to best match your lifestyle? *

There is no wrong answer, this just helps determine compatibility with dog being applied for.

What type of activities/exercise would you plan to do with this dog? *

(hiking, fetch, car rides for pupcups, camping/cottage, couch cuddles, etc)

Behaviour wise, briefly describe your ideal dog. *

(cuddly, independent, quirky, obedient, playful, lazy)

Do you or anyone in your household have any experience with dogs? *

(past/current dogs, friends or family with a dog, etc)

Do you have experience with the mix/breed you are applying for? *

Is there anything else you'd like to share with us about yourself or your family?

References

Veterinary Reference

Please provide the clinic name and contact information of the vet you have used for all pets in the past 5 yrs

Veterinary/Clinic Name *

Clinic phone number *

Pet name(s) on file

Personal Reference 1

Name *

First & Last

Relationship to you *

Please provide phone number and/or email *

Personal Reference 2

Name *

First & Last

Relationship to you *

Please provide phone number and/or email. *

Personal Reference 3

Name

First & Last

Relationship to you

Please provide phone number and/or email

Please read and understand:

I understand: *

• Save Me Dog Rescue does not select applications based on first-come-first-serve

I understand: *

• An application does not guarantee approval for dog selected

I understand: *

• Save Me Dog Rescue does their best to evaluate/describe the dogs behaviour, but it can vary between environments and change as a dog settles into a home

(If not, Personal

I understand: *

• Though all dogs are vetted, there may be undiagnosed medical issues.

I understand: *

• There is a fixed donation amount for this dog.

I understand: *

• Applicant is responsible for pick up/transportation of this dog if approved to adopt.

Terms and Conditions *

• I certify that the information provided on this form is true & correct and that nothing of relevance has been omitted. I realize that if any of the information I have provided in this form or during the screening process is inaccurate, misleading, or significant omissions have been made; this may result in my application being denied. I grant my permission for a SAVE ME RESCUE volunteer to contact all stated personal references and veterinarian(s). I am aware that SAVE ME RESCUE does not guarantee the age and breed of this dog and SAVE ME RESCUE bases our information on the opinion of the shelter staff and/or veterinarians. I am financially and physically able to care for this animal. I understand that proper food, water, shelter, and veterinary care, and training is necessary and may be costly, and I am able to meet these requirements. I am willing to seek professional help such as training, if needed. I am aware that Home Visits are mandatory prior to approval for ALL applicants. If, even after an adoption has taken place, it is discovered that information contained in this application or during screening to be false or misleading, SAVE ME RESCUE retains the right to deny your application or remove the animal from your premises without a refund of monies paid. SAVE ME RESCUE reserves the right to deny any application due to the primary interest being the best interest of the animal.

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