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Dog Adoption Form
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Name of the dog that you are applying for
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First Name
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Last Name
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Home Phone
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Mobile Phone
Email
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Address
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City
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Province
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Postal Code
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Please check reason for adopting:
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Pet
Watchdog
Breeding
Hunting
Child's playmate
Are you adopting for:
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Yourself
Immediate family
Are you:
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Under 18
19-29
30-60
61-75
75+
Do you live in:
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House
Apartment
Condo
Townhouse
Do you own or rent?
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Own
Rent
If you live in an apartment, on which floor?
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How long have you lived at your present address?
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Who lives in the home? Please list all adults, children (including ages), roommates, family members, etc.
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Is any member of your family allergic to dogs?
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Yes
No
Unknown
Please list any other pets in your home:
Are your other pets vaccinated?
Yes
No
Are your other pets spayed/neutered?
Yes
No
How long would the dog typically be alone during the day?
Where would your dog stay when home alone?
Do you have a fenced yard?
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Yes
No
Have you ever had a dog before?
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Yes
No
What became of the dog?
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While at work, are you planning on any of the following?
Hire a dog walker
Bring the dog to dog daycare
Have a neighbour or family take the dog out
Walk before and after work
I am retired
I work from home
How active is your household?
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Very active
Moderately active
More relaxed/homebody lifestyle
What activities are you hoping to share with your future dog? Please check all that apply.
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Walks
Hiking
Running
Cuddling/companionship
Training/sports
Travel/adventures
Yard play
Other (please tell us below)
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What energy level are you hoping for?
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Low energy
Moderate energy
High energy
Open to discussion
What age range are you most interested in?
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Puppy
Young adult
Adult
Senior
Open to any age
What size of dog are you most comfortable with?
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Small
Medium
Large
Giant
Open to any size
What behaviours or challenges would you feel comfortable working through? Please check all that apply.
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Basic training/house training
Leash pulling
Jumping up
Nervous/shy behaviour
Barking/vocal behaviour
Separation-related behaviours
Reactivity toward dogs
Reactivity towards people
Medical needs
Ongoing training and behaviour support
I would prefer a dog with minimal behavioural concerns
Dogs often need time to decompress and adjust after adoption. Are you willing to commit to giving a dog at least 3 months to settle into your home, routine, and lifestyle while continuing to provide support, patience, and guidance?
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Yes
No
I would like to discuss this further
What are your expectations around training and adjustment?
How would you support your dog if challenges came up after adoption?
If your life circumstances changed (moving, schedule changes, family changes), how would you plan to continue caring for your dog?
Under which circumstances would you return your dog?
Moving
Too costly
New baby
If the dog bit me
If the dog bit a stranger/visitor
If the dog bit a dog
Medical reasons with the dog
Not enough time
Behaviour problem
Destructive of the house
Accidents in the house
I would not return a dog
If this dog becomes ill or injured, are you prepared to be financially responsible for it?
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Yes
No
Is there anything else you would like us to know about your home, lifestyle, or what you are hoping for in a canine companion?
Have you ever adopted an animal from LAWS?
Yes
No
Name of your veterinarian:
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Do we have permission to contact your veterinarian?
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Yes
No
What brought you to LAWS?
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