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Adoption Application

Adoption Application

Adoption application

Email

What dog are you interested in? Are you open to suggestions?

First Name

Last Name

Address

Suite Number

City

Postal Code

Phone Number

Occupation

Are you over 21? * Please note you need to be over 21 to adopt from Stray to Play

Yes

No

Do you own or rent your home?

Own

Rent

Live with family

Other

How long have you lived at this address?

Do you have home/tenant insurance?

Yes

No

What is your current living arrangement?

Apartment

Condo

Townhouse

House

Other

If you rent, does your landlord allow pets? Does your building have size/breed restrictions?

What steps would you take to keep your adopted dog if there's a change in your residence rules regarding pet ownership?

Do you have a yard?

Yes, fully fenced

Yes, not fully fenced

No

Do you agree to a home visit from a Stray to Play volunteer in order to get approved?

Yes

No

Please list the name and age of all members of your household (including yourself), as well as the occupation of any people you share your residence with.

Has everyone in the household been included in the decision to adopt?

Yes

No

Not applicable

Is anyone from your household allergic to animals?

Who will be the primary caretaker of the dog?

By checking Yes, you understand that for insurance and liability reasons, we do not adopt to homes with children under the age of 6.

Yes

If you have children between the age of 6-16, what steps will you take to educate your children on safe interactions with animals?

Do you have any open applications with other rescues or shelters? If yes, please provide details on the status of the applications.

When are you prepared to welcome your new dog?

Do you have any vacations/getaways that might potentially impact the adoption? Please note the whole adoption process will take approximately 2 weeks.

What size dog are you interested in adopting?

No preference

Toy (under 12 lbs)

Small (12 to 25 lbs)

Medium (25 to 50 lbs)

Large (50 to 100 lbs)

Extra Large (over 100 lbs)

What kind of energy level are you looking for in a dog?

High energy

Medium energy

Low energy, senior

Other

Do you have an age preference?

No preference

Puppy

Adult dog (1-8 years old)

Senior (8-12 years old)

Old-timer (12+ years old)

Do you have a gender preference?

Male

Female

No preference

Are you willing to adopt a dog with special needs? Medical or behavioural

Yes

No

Maybe

What type of training would you be using?

Positive reinforcement

Negative reinforcement

Combination of both if needed

Not too sure

A training session upon adoption will be mandatory for some dogs in our care. Do you agree to this if the dog you're willing to adopt falls into this category?

Yes

No

Our dogs are often strays or come from abusive situations, why do you want to adopt a rescue and what makes you a good home?

What qualities are you looking for in a dog?

What qualities are you not looking for in a dog?

If you had to return the dog, what would be the reason(s)?

In the case where you need to return the dog, do you understand that the dog needs to be returned back to our care as per the adoption contract?

Yes

On average, how many hours will the dog be left alone for? Please include commute time.

Do you plan on crate-training your dog?

Yes

No

Not sure

Do you currently have a dog?

Yes

No

Do you currently have a cat?

Yes

No

Please list all current and past pets. Including their personalities, lenght of ownership, reasons why the ownership ended. Be as specific as possible.

If you currently have pets in your home, are they spayed/neutered?

Yes

No

Not applicable

If you currently have pets in your home, are they up the date on all mandatory vaccines?

Yes

No

Not applicable

If applicable, please explain how you are planning to introduce your new dog to resident pets. Be as specific as possible.

If applicable, how will your pets be managed when unsupervised?

How do you plan to exercise your dog?

Please explain where the dog will spend their time when alone.

Where will the dog sleep?

What type of food are you planning on feeding to your adopted dog?

Please tell us your expectations of your adopted dog's behaviours in the first three months.

By checking Yes, you understand that the adoption fee is non-refundable.

Yes

By checking Yes, you agree that you understand the importance of pet insurance.

Yes

By checking Yes, you confirm that you have never been convicted of a felony or act of animal cruelty.

Yes

By checking Yes, you agree to provide two references and your vet information (if applicable).

Yes

By cheking Yes, you understand that Stray to Play reserves the right to decline your application and is not obligated to provide an explanation.

Yes

By checking Yes, you agree that all of your answers are absolutely truthful.

Yes

How did you hear about us?

Comments

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Thank you for applying to adopt a Stray to Play dog. We will do our best to get in touch within 3-5 days.

Please note that applicants who don't meet the needs of the dog outlined in the dog's bio will not receive a response.

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STRAY TO PLAY Toronto, Ontario Canada info@straytoplay.org

Stray to Play is a registered charity dedicated to rescuing dogs from all over the globe and finding them loving, lasting homes. We do this by working with volunteers, foster homes and veterinarians, and, of course, our rescue partners.

CRA Registration number: 737551333 RR 0001

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