Dog Adoption Application Form

Thank you for your interest in adopting a dog! Our adoption applicants are screened for suitability and compatibility as well as criteria related to care and commitment. We take the time to carefully read each and every application. If we find your application aligns well with the dog you have applied for we will contact you within a couple of days to further the adoption process. Unfortunately we are unable to contact all applicants. Only applications that align with the dog’s lifestyle, physical and medical needs will be contacted. We reserve the right to deny an adoption applicant.

Our adoption fee is currently $525.

Please note that we only adopt to residents of Ontario.

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If you are still unable to submit the form below, you can download the application HERE and email it to us.

Please note that once the form is submitted, you will see a confirmation message on the screen and you will receive an email that has a copy of your application. If you do not see both of these, your application did not go through. If that happens, please notify us.

Your full name *

Your address *

City *

Postal code *

Phone number *

Email *

Are you 21 years of age or over? *

List all members of your household including number of children and their ages. Who will be primarily responsible for the care of this pet? *

Do you live in a house, apartment, condominium or townhouse? *

Do you own or rent your home? *

How long have you lived at your current address? *

Do you have plans to move from your current address within the next 3 months? *

Do you have a securely fenced yard? *

Do you have a pool? *

Name of the dog you are interested in adopting *

Why have you chosen this particular dog? *

Please explain your reasons for wanting to adopt a dog *

For whom are you adopting a dog? For you or for someone else? (If for someone else, who?) *

What experience do you have as a dog owner? If you have been a dog owner, please tell us about your previous dogs *

How long has it been since you've had a dog in your life? *

Do you have dog training experience? And if so, what training do you have? *

Do you currently have any pets? *

Is any member of your family allergic to dogs? *

Are you applying for a young puppy (6 months old or younger)? *

What canine behaviours or traits are you looking for in an adoptive dog? Check all that apply: *

What canine behaviour would you find totally unacceptable and why? *

In what type of lifestyle do you want your dog to live? Inside, outside, both? *

Where will the dog be kept primarily? (house, yard, garage, other) *

Will you allow the dog on the furniture? *

Where will the dog be sleeping? *

How many hours of the day will a dog be alone? And why? *

How many walks will the dog get per day? *

Describe the exercise program that you have in mind for your adopted dog? *

Are you willing to seek guidance/attend classes with your adopted dog, should you experience behavioural challenges? *

Describe your method of disciplining a dog? You have just come into the kitchen to find the garbage has been ransacked. How do you respond? *

You have come home to find your dog has pooped in the house. What do you do? *

If your dog went missing (for example accidentally got off-leash and ran away) please detail the steps you would take to find your dog during the first 48 hours. *

Approximately how much do you think a dog will cost per year (including food, grooming, toys, licencing, general veterinary care, etc.)? *

What would you do if your dog needed unexpected, extensive veterinary care? For example, your dog ran out the door and was hit by a car. The veterinarian can repair the broken leg at a cost of $3,000.00 (and your dog would most likely recover). *

What are your thoughts on Pet Insurance? *

What type of food will you be feeding your adopted dog? *

How will your dog be cared for if you have to be away from home for an extended period of time on vacation or for business? *

Are you aware that there is an adoption fee of $525? This includes at minimum: a veterinary exam, spay/neuter, the core vaccinations (defined by the OVMA) against Rabies, Parvovirus, Distemper and Adenovirus-2, a microchip implant and tests for heartworm and tick-borne diseases. Many of our rescued dogs also have full blood panels run, dental surgeries and other necessary procedures as per their specific needs. *

Now that COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted we are able to conduct in-home visits again. An in-home visit involves one of our volunteers visiting in person to check the indoor and outdoor living space for the dog you wish to adopt. During COVID, we modified our home visit procedure by offering a virtual tour using Skype/Facetime, video taken by the potential adopter or, in some cases, a gallery of photos could be submitted. (Please note any videos or photos submitted will not be shared outside our organization). Virtual home visits remain an option for those who are not comfortable with in person visits, however, in person visits are preferred. Would you consent to a home visit at this time? *

Who is your veterinarian and what is their phone number? *

Please list three (3) pet references with phone numbers, other than your vet or immediate family members: *

Please note that once the form is submitted, you will see a confirmation message on the screen and you will receive an email that has a copy of your application.

If you do not see both of these, your application did not go through. If that happens, please notify us at speakingofdogs@gmail.com .

Please note:

Once the form is submitted, you will see a confirmation message on the screen and you will receive an email that has a copy of your application. If you do not see both of these, your application did not go through. If that happens, please notify us at speakingofdogs@gmail.com .