Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust

Adoption Application

Thank you for your interest in adopting one of our dogs. Please note that our adoption process is not based on a first-come, first-served basis. Instead, we focus on matching each dog with the family that best meets their specific needs and circumstances. Each dog may require multiple meet and greets and visits to ensure a proper fit and to find the best match for both the dog and the adoptive family. Our goal is to facilitate a harmonious and successful placement. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work through this process. *
Please allow 15-30 minutes to fill out this form
Date of application * enter today's date
Name of dog you are interested in adopting (or specify that you are wanting a best match): *
First Name *
Surname *
Phone Number *
Alternate Phone Number
Email Address Please take care to enter correctly
Residency Status *
If answered "other" above please give details:
What is your current employment status? *
If answered "other" above, please give details:
If you are employed, what is your current occupation? *
Including yourself, please give the name and age of each person in your household, and their relationship to you: * Include each members name, age and relationship to you.
Does anyone in your household have allergies to dogs? *
Is there anyone in your household that is nervous or fearful of dogs? *
If answered 'yes' above , can you please provide further information on this?
Have you or anyone else in your household: got any pending charges and/or ever been convicted of abuse, cruelty or neglect of a child or animal? *
If yes, please give details:
Your street address (where you live) *
Suburb *
City *
Post code *
How long have you lived at this address? *
Please select your current residence type. *
If you answered "other" above, please give details:
Do you own or rent your home? * If renting written confirmation is required from your landlord or property manager that a dog is permitted.
If answered "other" above, please give details:
Do you agree to providing your landlord/property manager with our landlord consent form to complete and return to us? * If renting written confirmation is required from your landlord or property manager that a dog is permitted.
Is your property securely fenced? *
If yes, please describe your fencing. If no, please describe how you intend on containing the dog on your property: * Please include the construction material and height of all fences and gates of the area your dog will access to.
Please tell us why you want to adopt a dog: *
Ideal age of dog
Ideal sex of dog
Ideal size of dog
What activities will you do with your dog and how often?
What pets/animals are living on your property? *
If you have a dog(s), please specify their age, sex & breed
If you have a dog(s), is it currently up to date with:
Have you owned any dogs during your adult life? *
If yes, please include the following information about each dog you have owned: Age owned from - to, dogs name, breed, sex, current/deceased/rehomed
On average, how many hours per day will the dog spend alone, without human company and where will they be during this time? *
Where will the dog spend the night/sleep? (please be specific) *
Where will the dog spend the day? *
Which areas of the house/yard will the dog have access to? (please be specific) *
When the dog is outside, what type of shelter will the dog have? *
Are there times when the dog will be tied/chained up? *
Are you comfortable adopting a dog that needs toilet training? *
If yes, how would you toilet train your dog?
Are you comfortable adopting a dog that needs on-going medical treatment? *
Are you comfortable adopting a dog that is NOT cat friendly? *
Are you comfortable adopting a dog that requires further socialisation with other dogs or that is not dog friendly? *
Are you comfortable adopting a dog that is timid or wary of humans at times or that is fearful of children? *
Are you comfortable adopting a dog that requires basic training? *
If yes, how would you train your dog?
Have you had experience with difficult dogs? *
If answered "yes" above, please give details:
Have you ever surrendered, sold or given-away a dog? *
If yes, please give details?
Have you ever had a pet euthanised for reasons other than age or health? *
If yes, please give details:
Are you willing to take responsibility for this dog for the next 10-20 years? *
If no, please give details:
Under what circumstances would you consider giving up this dog? *
If other, please give details
Is there anything else you would like us to know when considering your application? *
If you were successful with adopting a dog, how soon could you take the dog? *
I acknowledge that the Dogwatch adoption fee is $420 (this covers desexing, microchipping, registration, vaccinations, worm and flea treatment) and that if you are successful in adopting a dog, that the adoption fee is to required to be paid on adoption day *
How did you find out about Dogwatch/this dog? *
I consent to Dogwatch carrying out a property visit as part of my application. *
I acknowledge: that Dogwatch does not operate on a ‘first in, first gets the dog’ situation; that Dogwatch does its best to ensure each dog goes to the home that will suit that dog’s needs and personality best; that in completing this application I am not guaranteed to be selected to adopt a dog; that Dogwatch reserves the right to refuse any application with or without reason; that if my application is successful it will be pending a property check; that once my property is approved, I will be required to sign an adoption agreement with further terms and conditions. *
I certify that all information provided/answers given in this application for adoption are complete, true and not misleading in any way. *
Privacy statement. I understand and agree that this information is being collected by Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust (“Dogwatch”) to assess my suitability to adopt a dog; that this information will only be used in relation to this application or a subsequent application; that I have the right to access the information and ask for any incorrect or out-of-date information to be amended; that information within this application will not be made available to any third party without my permission. *
This information has been collected by Dogwatch for the purpose of communicating with you in relation to your application or subsequent application to adopt a dog from Dogwatch. Do you give permission for Dogwatch to include you on its email mailing list and to send you correspondence about (but not limited to) promotions, fundraisers and events? *
I acknowledge: That I must provide either home ownership proof or rental permission from the home owner of my rental property stating I can have a dog living on the premises and that I will submit this within 48 hours of submitting this application form *