DOGS FOR ADOPTION

DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

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, 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 19 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.

* Indicates required field

Name of Dog you are Applying For: *

Name *

First

Last

Address *

Line 1

Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Email *

Primary Phone Number *

Secondary Phone Number *

Occupation / Place of Employment *

Type of housing you live in: *

House Apartment/Condo Townhouse Mobile

Do you Own or Rent? *

Own Rent

If you rent, please provide landlords name and phone number for authorization: *

Please list all members of your household, relationship (ie. brother, mother etc) and their current age: *

Please indicate ALL currently and previously owned pets. Please include species, breed, spayed/neutered, age, where you obtained them, and reasons they are no longer with you (if applicable). *

Do you have any other animal care experience? *

Yes No

If yes, please explain *

Does everyone in your household agree with your decision to adopt an animal? *

Yes No

Do you have any objections to an in home visit from Oxford County Animal Rescue? *

Yes No

Do you have a fully fenced yard? *

Yes No

If yes, how tall is the fence? *

Who will be the primary caretaker of the pet? *

Where will the adopted pet stay during an absence of your care, such as a vacation? *

Do any of your current household pets have any known health or behavioral problems? *

Yes No

If yes, please describe *

Have you ever sold, surrendered or given away any pets? *

Yes No

If yes, please explain *

Under what circumstances would you consider re-homing a pet? *

Do you understand that any change in the pet’s environment may cause them to have accidents, and housetraining may have to be re-taught? *

Yes No

Rescue dogs may have experienced traumatic/neglectful situations which may lead to them having separation anxiety and behavioral issues such as fearfulness. Are you willing to work with your pet through these issues, which may include but are not limited to behavioral and house-training issues? *

Yes No

If yes, how do you plan on working through these types of issues? Please *

Are you willing to take your rescue dog to training with a recommended trainer for behavioural issues? *

Yes No

Please provide the name & phone number of the Veterinary clinic you use or are planning to use. In the case of a current veterinary clinic, this clinic may be contacted to verify that pets in your care are in good health and up to date on care (such as vaccinations). *

What is your philosophy on veterinary care and pet insurance? Will you provide annual checkups and vaccinations? *

Are you familiar with pet dental care and the costs associated with it? Do you understand some pets will require dental throughout their lives and this can be costly? Are you willing to bear these costs when necessary? *

Yes No

Are you committed to taking care of your pet emotionally and financially for the rest of his or her life, which could range anywhere from 12-20 years? *

Yes No

Would you ever consider giving up your pet due to life circumstances such as a new baby, moving, etc.? In the case you must surrender your pet, will you contact us first, without hesitation? *

Why is this the right time for you and your family to adopt a pet? *

What interested you in the dog you are applying to adopt? *

How would you describe your lifestyle, (ex. laidback, active)? How will your pet be accommodated within your lifestyle, and how much exercise will be provided to your dog? *

Where will the animal be kept during the day? Where will the animal be kept at night? *

How many hours per day will your pet be left alone? Where will they be kept when alone? *

Are you open to crate training your dog? (if you have questions please ask) *

Yes No

Are you willing to comply with general animal care instructions provided to you? *

Yes No

Are you willing to treat the animal with utmost respect and provide a high standard of care? *

Yes No

If you are further than 45 minutes from Woodstock, ON please email photo's of your home and yard (where your animal would have access to), and your yard, only when requested.

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.
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, 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 volunteers 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.

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Please note: You will only be contacted if we wish to arrange a home visit to proceed with adoption. After your home visit, we will let you know when and where you can pick up your puppy.

**Please do not call or email to followup on status of your application unless you’ve been contacted for a home visit. We do not have the volunteer manpower to field all of the emails and phone calls and this does not advance your application any faster.**
Thank you!