CTARE

Thank you for choosing to adopt a rescue animal. This application is meant to ensure you are being matched with the best animal for your home. For a successful adoption, all questions must be answered honestly to the best of your ability. We understand that your answers may be different depending on the animal that you are inquiring about, and ask that you do your best to answer the questions regardless. Thank you for taking the time to ensure you and your animal will be compatible, lifelong companions.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please realize that at times we can have 10-20 applications for an animal. Decisions are not made on a first come first serve basis, but on what the best match will be for the animal and adoptive home.

CTARE is operated solely by volunteers. Although we try to respond to everyone in a timely manner, with the volume of applications we receive this is sometimes just not possible. If you feel you were overlooked, please feel free to touch base with us.

PART ONE - YOU

Your Information:

Date

Your Name

Your Occupation

Your Year of Birth

Spouse's Name (if applicable)

Spouse's Occupation (if applicable)

Home Address (house number, street, city, province, postal code)

Contact Info (email address, phone numbers, and best times to call)

References (Please give us two references we can contact. We would prefer animal related references - veterinarian, groomer, trainer, daycare, walker, pet-sitter, etc.). INCLUDE NAME PHONE NUMBER AND RELATIONSHIP TO YOU.

Your Home and Yard:

Do you Rent or Own?

If you own, we may ask for proof of ownership. If you rent, please provide your landlords name and phone number. BE SURE TO HAVE LANDLORD'S CONSENT BEFORE APPLYING TO ADOPT AN ANIMAL. Please also be aware of any strata rules that may affect your animal.

What is your home?

Whole Detached House
Suite/ Duplex/ Townhome
Apartment/ Condo

Please list the names and ages of children, if any, and their experience with animals:

Please also consider children who may visit your house on a regular basis – we want to be sure you adopt an animal that is 100% compatible with the children in your home.

Are there any other occupants in the home, and are they supportive of the adoption?

Does anyone who will be in contact with the animal have allergies?

Yes
No
Unsure - But we are willing to try very hard to minimize reactions and make an animal work in our home!

What outside areas are available to the animal?

None
Enclosed Deck
Unfenced Yard
Fenced Yard
Fenced Kennel/ Dog Run
Garage
Other
MY ANIMAL WILL ALWAYS BE SUPERVISED WHEN OUTSIDE

If you have a fenced area, what type of fence is it (materials)? What is the height of the fence, and the size of the area? Are there gates (how many, do they lock)? Are the gaps from the fence to the ground that a dog can squeeze out of?

Have you recently inspected your fence to ensure it is in good condition? Are you willing to repair any holes, damage, etc. that will affect your animal? If you do not have a fence, are you willing to put one up?

Yes
No

Are you aware of the other animals in your neighbourhood that can cause conflict? (There are many predatory animals around our neighbourhoods now. Please get to know your neighbourhood and any possible dangers posed by coyotes, hawks, raccoons, etc.)

Yes
No

For safety purposes, also please consider people who have accress to your yard - neighbours, utility persons, pool maintenance, landscapers, etc.

PART TWO - A PERFECT MATCH (Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How)

These questions are not only meant for us to help assess you as a potential home, they are also meant to help you think about the work and changes an animal will bring into your life and how you will handle them.

Who:

Who are the other animals you share your home with? Please state the species of animal, breed, age, sex, if they are altered (spayed or neutered), and any other information you think is relevant. Please also list the animals you have previously owned as an adult, the length of ownership, and if they are no longer with you please explain why.

Who is home during the day, and how many hours will the animal be left alone?

Who will feed the animal, and what will it be fed (wet, raw, dry) and how often?

Who will bathe and groom the animal (nail trims, dental upkeep, brushing, etc)?

Who will pay the majority of the expenses for the animal?

What:

What is your level of animal experience...

First Time
Intermediate
Advanced

and why do you consider yourself this level?

What is your home's activity level (busy, active, quiet)?

What is your preferred level of exercise?

Couch Potato
Short Walks
Long Walks
Hiking/ Jogging/ Running

What would you consider using to work with your animal?

Basic Collar
Choke, Pinch or Prong Collar
Martingale Collar (RECOMMENDED)
Muzzle
Halti or Similar
Harness for Comfort
Harness to Deter Pulling
Spray, Vibration, or Static Collar

Where:

Where do you want to be able to walk your animal?

On Leash Only
Off Leash Only
Both On and Off leash
I UNDERSTAND THAT ANIMALS NEED TRAINING AND BONDING BEFORE BEING TRUSTED OFF LEASH IN FENCED AND/ OR SAFE AREAS

Where will your animal stay when you are away short term?

Crate or Kennel Inside
Specific Room
Run of House
Garage
Doghouse or Kennel Outside
Outside in Yard
MY ANIMAL WILL NEVER BE TIED OR CHAINED AND LEFT ALONE

Where will your animal stay when you are away long term?

At Home with In Home Care
With Friends or Family at Another Home
At a Dog Kennel or Boarding Center
We try to bring them with us

Where will the animal sleep at night?

Crate or Kennel Inside
Specific Room
Their Bed
Our Bed
Run of House
Garage
Outside

When:

When would you consider giving up your animal?

Any Biting or Growling
Aggression (on or off leash, to dogs, to other animals)
Aggression (to people or children)
Digging/ Destructive Chewing/ Scratching
Barking/ Seperation Anxiety/ Stress Behaviour
House Training Problems/ Marking Problems
Moving (changing Town/Province/State/Country)
Poor Watchdog
Financial Problems (Job Loss)
Excessive Vet Bills or Health Issues of Animal
Shedding Too Much/ Bringing In Too Much Dirt
Allergies to the Animal
Serious Personal Illness
Marital Change (Divorce, New Spouse, Baby)
None of the Above / Would Never Consider Surrendering
Other

BE HONEST. Adoption fees are payable in cash in FULL upon starting a foster to adopt period with the animal. Foster periods last an average of 2 weeks. If you return an animal to us, for reasons that you did NOT check off above, you may not recieve a refund (full or partial) of the adoption fee.

Please check the box below to show that you have read and understood the corresponding statement.

I understand that the full adoption fee of the animal is due in cash the day said animal is brought to my home. I also understand that refunds are NOT mandatory should the animal not work out in my home, and that any and all refunds are at the sole discretion of CTARE.

Why:

Why do you want an animal?

Companion for You
Companion for Children
Companion for other Pets
Watchdog
A Gift
Other

How:

How are you willing to train your animal?

Obedience Classes (RECOMMENDED)
Clicker Training
Firm Verbal
Hand Signals
Agility and "Working" Classes
Other
I AGREE NEVER TO HIT MY ANIMAL FOR PUNISHMENT

How will you praise/ reward your animal?

How will you discipline/ correct your animal?

How would you react if your animal had an accident in the house? Changing an animals environment is stressful, no matter how great your home may be, and can cause accidents, diarrhea, etc.

How would you react if your animal chewed your shoes?

How would you like to play with your animal for stimulation?

Fetch
Tug of War
Trick Training
Agility and Similar
Wrestling
Hide and Seek
Scent Work/ Nose Work
Other

PART THREE - MORE QUESTIONS

How did you hear about our adoption program?

Why are you interested in adopting a rescue animal?

What do you feel are the most important responsibilities of owning a companion animal?

Do you have a specific animal in mind to adopt, or are you looking to be pre-approved?

Please state any preferences (age, sex, breed, temperment, activity level, etc) you have in an adoptive animal:

If you are filling out this form with interest in a particular animal, please tell us more about why you are interested in this animal?

What has your family done to prepare for the arrival of this animal?

Are you willing to live with hair on the furniture, stains on your rugs, a warm body on your bed, and an animal that might be destructive at times?

YES! With pleasure!
No! Maybe I need to rethink this...

Are you able to make a long-term commitment to care for your companion for its entire life span, which could be as much as 10 to 20 years?

YES! They are never with us long enough!
No... maybe I need to rethink this...

Is there anything else you would like to tell us or ask us?

PART FOUR - FINE PRINT

Before sending your application, please check the boxes below to show that you have read, understood, and agree to the following:

I give CTARE permission to fully investigate the information provided in this application as well as contact veterinarians and related references.
If this application passes review, I agree to a home and yard visit on a mutually agreed date. I understand that a home visit is required prior to final placement, and that a home visit does not guarantee placement.
I understand CTARE may contact adoptive families for an update to help ensure that the animal successfully adjusts to its new life. I consent to home visits after adoption.
I understand that to adopt any animal from CTARE I will be paying an adoption fee which varies from animal to animal. I will not look at this fee as a purchase price for the animal, but as a contribution to help rescue, provide medical care, spay and neuter, board and place other animals. I understand that any contribution is a gift freely given.
I am familiar with my local animal control laws and by-laws (ex. Barking/noise hours, number of animals allowed, breed specific legislation, etc).
I agree to provide my own collar, leash, dog permit (if required), and personal ID for the animal at the time of completing the adoption contract.
If the animal is not altered at adoption due to age or health restrictions, the adopter is required to alter the animal and provide a veterinary certification to CTARE by the date specified in the adoption contract. Animals unaltered by the contractual date may be reclaimed.
I understand that if at any time during the life of this pet, I am unable to keep it I must return it to CTARE at my own expense. I may not take it to an SPCA, City Pound, Rescue Shelter, or give or sell it to another individual or group without the permission of CTARE.
I understand that the adoption decision made by CTARE is dependent on many factors including but not limited to the compatibility of the family and home to the individual animal, and other applications received on this animal. Omission of information can result in this application being declined. If an untruth is discovered after adoption takes place, CTARE reserves the right to annul the adoption and reclaim the animal.