Sweet Paws Adoption Form

Which dog are you applying for?

Have you read the profile of the dog thoroughly and have a good understanding of its needs? Have you read the profile of the dog thoroughly and have a good understanding of its needs? Yes No

There are so many dogs in need. Why did you apply for this dog?

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone

Address

What is your work situation? What is your work situation? Full time Part time Work from home Stay at home Retired Unemployed

How would you describe your household? How would you describe your household? Quiet: Small household, few visitors. Moderate: Several people in the household, regular visitors. Busy: Large active household, lots of visitors.

How many adults live in your house?

How many children live in your house? What are their ages?

What type of residence do you live in? What type of residence do you live in? House Townhouse Apartment Acreage

Which areas of the house will your dog have access to?

Which areas will be restricted?

Do you have a dog door? Do you have a dog door? Yes No

Describe your yard Describe your yard Balcony Courtyard Small yard Medium yard Large yard Acreage

Are you currently renting or in a property with a body corporate? Are you currently renting or in a property with a body corporate? I am renting I am in a property with a body corporate I own my home

Have you checked that adopting this dog would keep you under the number of dogs permitted by your council? Have you checked that adopting this dog would keep you under the number of dogs permitted by your council? Yes No

Do you have secure fencing? Do you have secure fencing? Yes No

Do you have a pond, swimming pool, lake, river or dam on your property? Do you have a pond, swimming pool, lake, river or dam on your property? Yes No

If you became ill is there someone who can care for your pets? If you became ill is there someone who can care for your pets? Yes No

Are you planning any trips away within the next 8 weeks? Are you planning any trips away within the next 8 weeks? Yes No

If you go on holiday, what do you do with your pets?

Do you agree to a house check being carried out? Do you agree to a house check being carried out? Yes No

Do you have any other pets in the household? Do you have any other pets in the household? Yes No

What pets do you have in your household currently? What pets do you have in your household currently? Dog(s) Cat(s) Other

Please describe your dogs including how many, their breed, size, gender, desex status and temperament

What can you tell me about your cats? Are they confident with dogs or avoidant?

Please describe your other pets

What would be a typical day and night for the dog you are applying for?

How many hours per day would the dog be alone for?

Where would the dog be likely to sleep?

Have you ever surrendered a pet to an animal shelter or given to someone else? If so, why?

Which dog behaviours would you consider to be most challenging and/or frustrating?

Would you be prepared to work with the dog to help it learn better behaviours and to address issues? Would you be prepared to work with the dog to help it learn better behaviours and to address issues? Yes No

Do you have a vet you've taken past or present pets to? Do you have a vet you've taken past or present pets to? Yes No

Vet Name

Vet Phone

Vet Location

Is there anything else you would like to add about your family, lifestyle, and why the dog you are applying for would suit your household?