Adoption Application

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Adoption Application - RTRC

Please note: Please complete the application in its entirety, being sure to answer the questions about vetting of your past or current pets, and including three personal, non-related references. If there are questions that do not apply, please answer N/A. Please note that we are unable to adopt outside of Ontario, unless the applicant/adopter is able to travel to where the dog is being fostered or transported, and the dog is small enough to fly in the cabin of a plane. RTRC does not allow dogs to be flown in cargo.

Please also proofread your application before hitting submit. PLEASE ALSO BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR SPAM EMAIL FOLDER FOR ANY RESPONSES.

Email *

Name of dog being applied for: *

Name (first & last) *

Age *

Spouse/Co-applicant/Partner Name (first & last) *

Spouse/Co-applicant/Partner Age *

Full Physical Address (please be sure to include your unit #, town/city, province and postal code) *

Email (please ensure it is correct) *

Phone number *

When is a good time to reach you ? *

How long have you lived at this address? *

If less than two years, please give your previous address *

Describe your current living situation eg. Detached House, Semi-Detached, Apartment, Highrise, Townhouse, Duplex *

If you rent, please provide the name and phone number of your landlord *

What type of environment eg. City, Suburban, Rural *

Your Job Title? *

Your Employer/Company & Phone? *

How long have you been employed there? *

Spouse/Co-applicant/Partner Job Title? *

Spouse/Co-applicant/Partner's Employer/Company & Phone? *

How long has your spouse/Co-applicant/partner been employed there? *

Children names and ages, if living in the home *

Besides children & spouse, is there anyone else living in the home? *

What are their names and ages? *

Does your home have a yard *

Is it fenced? *

What type of fence, and how tall? *

Is there a locked gate? *

Is the fence secured underground, i.e. are there any gaps along the bottom of the fence? *

Do you have invisible electric fencing? *

Do you own a pool? *

Is it above or in ground? *

Is it fenced? *

Have you owned a Rat Terrier, or other Terrier in the past? *

What appeals to you about the dog you are applying to adopt? *

Are you familiar with the typical personality and temperament of the breed of dog you are applying to adopt? *

Is someone home through the day? If you work full time, please expand on this answer. *

If no, where will the dog stay while you are gone and for how many hours will the dog be alone each day? *

Where will the dog be kept most of the time? For example; in the house, outside, basement? *

Will you have a dog run/dog house? *

Will you take your dog to obedience class? *

Which trainer do you plan to use? *

Have you owned a dog in the past? *

If yes, where is this dog now? If deceased, how long ago did that happen? *

Do you prefer a male or female dog? Or does it matter? *

Age range? *

If the dog you are applying for is no longer available, is there another dog you are interested in within Rat Terrier Rescue Canada? Name? *

If no at the moment, would you like us to keep your application on file? *

Why do you want to rescue a dog? *

What activities do you plan to do with your dog? *

How many years would you plan to keep your dog? *

Under what circumstances would you give up your dog? *

Do you currently have other pets? *

Type (breed, age, sex) *

Are/Were your other pets current on vaccinations? *

Approx. date of last vet visit, name and phone number of veterinarian? We will be doing a vet reference check, so we need this information, even if you no longer have any pets. *

Are/Were your other pets spayed/neutered? If not, please tell us why not. *

Are/Were your other pets on heart worm preventative? If so what type? *

Name and phone number of the Veterinarian you plan to use for your new dog? We do need you to have secured a vet ahead of an adoption being approved. *

Name your animals that are listed in your file at your vet's office. (pet's name, and owner's name) *

List the pets you have owned in the past 10 years, and what happened to them? *

How did you hear about Rat Terrier Rescue Canada? *

List any humane societies, organizations, breed or training clubs you are associated with. *

We will attempt to provide you with an honest evaluation of the temperament on any dog we have to place. Do you realize that often times the complete history of a rescue dog may not be known and you may encounter some behavioral problems? *

Are you willing to work with us on correcting these problems? *

Please provide the name, relationship to you, and phone number of three personal non-related references. Please note our conversations with your references will be confidential. *

I certify that the information provided on this form is true & correct. In submitting this document, I am granting permission for Rat Terrier Rescue Canada representatives to contact all stated references and veterinarian(s). I am also financially and physically able to care for this animal. I understand that proper food, water, shelter, and veterinarian care is necessary and may be costly, and I am able to meet these requirements. Home visits are mandatory prior to adoption and RTRC expects to be updated on the dog on a regular basis, through email or social media following adoption. If we find information contained in this application to be false, we retain the right to turn down your application or remove the animal from your premises without a refund of moneys paid. We reserve the right to refuse an applicant due to our primary interest being the well being of the animal. We require our RTRC Adoption Placement Contract signed prior to adoption, certifying the above information. Full legal name: *

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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