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Adoption application

Six short sections. Your answers save on this device as you go, so you can stop and come back.

Step 1 of 6You

Tell us who you are and which dog you have your eye on.

Which dog are you applying for?

Only dogs currently accepting applications are listed.

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First name

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Last name

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Best phone number

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Street address

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City or town

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Postal code

We adopt within Ontario only.

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Your age

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Occupation and employer

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Spouse or partner's name

If you have one.

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Their occupation and employer

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Step 3 of 6Pets and vet

We check with your vet, so please let them know a volunteer may call.

Pets you have now

Name, age, breed and sex of each. Write "none" if there are none.

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Photos of your pets (optional)Choose photos or drag them here
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Are your pets spayed or neutered?

Yes, all of themNoNo pets

We do not adopt to homes with intact dogs, unless for medical reasons or a breeding contract (proof required).

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Are your pets up to date on vaccines?

YesNoNo pets

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Please explain why not

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Veterinarian or clinic

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Vet's phone number

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Approximate date of your last visit

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Dogs you have owned in the last five years, and what happened to them

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Step 4 of 6Life together

There are no wrong answers here. It helps us match the right dog to the right home.

Why are you looking to adopt now?

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Where will the dog spend most of the day?

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Where will the dog sleep at night?

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Hours alone on an average day

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Who cares for the dog when you travel?

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What do you expect food to cost each month?

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And vet care, on average, each year?

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How would you correct a dog's behaviour?

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Is there any behaviour you would not tolerate?

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Would you work with a trainer if needed?

YesMaybeNo

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Step 5 of 6References

Please tell your references to expect a call from us.

Personal reference: name

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Their phone number

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Someone who knows you as a pet owner: name and relationship

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Their phone number

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How did you hear about us?

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Are you applying to other rescues too?

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Step 6 of 6Agreement

The last few questions, then you're done.

If I can ever no longer keep the dog, I will return it to HBR.

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I agree to a home visit before adoption.

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I will give the dog regular vet care, including for ongoing breed conditions.

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Has anyone in your household ever been charged with, or convicted of, cruelty to animals?

NoYes

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We match each dog to the best family for them, not to the first applicant, and we only contact applicants who are a likely match. Incomplete applications cannot be considered.

The information in this application is true. I consent to HBR collecting and using it to process my application.

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Type your full name as your signature

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Received, thank you

Thank you. Your application is with our adoption team. We are all volunteers, so please give us a few days. If you are a good match for the dog you applied for, we will call you to set up a phone interview.

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