Adoption Procedure

 Step One: Submit an online application. You will be notified by email when it has been received.

Step Two: If we wish to move forward with your application, references will be requested and called. Your application will be reviewed by the Foster Co-ordinator Director. A home visit will then be scheduled, with all family members present. You will not be contacted if your application is not approved at this point. 

Step Three: Arrangements will be made to visit our office with your family to meet the dog. You will go home and take time to think about the decision you will make, and we will discuss on our end if it's a good fit. 

Step Four:  You will be contacted by the Foster Co-ordinator Director if you're approved and we will make arrangements for you to come pick up your new best friend! You must pay adoption fee at time of pickup, and fill out adoption agreement forms. 

Adoption Fee's can be paid in the form of cheque made payable to: Oxford County Animal Rescue, etransfered to [email protected] or in cash. This will be marked on the adoption agreement. 

    Dog Adoption Application

    In order to be considered for adoption you meet the following requirements:
    • You must be 21 years of age. 
    • You must have legal identification, including current house address. All current animals must be spayed/neutered and current on vaccinations. 
    • You must provide 3 non-familiar references when requested.
    • You must allow a home visit prior to finalized adoption. 
    • You must read over and sign our adoption contract. 
    • You must provide a loving home and be financially willing to care for an animal for its entire life; value its life and provide companionship, training, quality food, and exercise.
    • If you are currently renting, permission is required. 
    All finalized adoptions are required to remain available for contact.
    DO NOT USE AUTOFILL OR AUTOCOMPLETE IN THIS FORM OR YOUR ADOPTION APPLICATION SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE RECEIVED!
    Thank you for completing our adoption application, we will begin to process it as soon as we have received it and we will contact you via e-mail or phone with our decision. Please keep in mind that we are a group of volunteers with pets and families of our own, so please be patient while we process your application. A home visit is necessary prior to adoption approval for all dogs.

    If you are further than 60 minutes from Woodstock, ON please email photo's of your home (where your animal would have access to), and your yard, only when requested.

    Please feel free to ask us questions! We do ask our adopters to keep in touch with us and send us pictures when you can of your new furry family member!

    Frequently asked questions:
    • Why fill out such a detailed form?
      We work for the rescue animals in need. It is our duty to ensure that they get the best home possible for them, so that they do not end up back in the rescue system or at a local SPCA because they weren’t matched up properly.
    • Why an adoption fee?
      ​We ask for an adoption fee so the pet holds value to you, and to show us that you can afford to keep a pet in proper care. We also provide veterinary care for our intakes (check-ups, emergencies, treatment for illness including medications, spay/neuter surgeries, vaccines, lab tests if needed, imaging if needed, etc.). Veterinary costs are not inexpensive, and we work hard at fundraising and rely on donations from our supporters to cover these costs. We provide food to the foster homes, as well as toys and supplies, and veterinary care for the foster animals when in foster care also. Your adoption fee helps us to continue helping animals in need and providing them with their forever home, health and happiness!
    We are a not for profit organization and all funds are only used for animal care.