PPTF Adoption and Foster Application Form

Thank you so much for your interest in adopting/fostering with Pawprints to Freedom! Please fill out our application form below and one of our friendly adoption admins will be in contact with you as soon as possible. Please note - As a general rule, we would not rehome a dog with children under 4 and any dog being rehomed with children under 12 would need to be child tested. However, we appreciate that some households have extensive experience with rescue dogs and where we feel this is the case, these applications would be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Before you start
Before you fill out our application form, please ensure you have read and understood our Adoption Booklet. This booklet explains what to expect when adopting/fostering with us, so it's important that you read it before applying.
*	I have read and understood the Adoption Booklet
About you
First Name *
Last Name *
Address Line 1 *
Town/City *
County
Postcode *
Date of Birth *
Phone Number *
Alternative Phone Number
Email Address *
Application type *	Single Joint
Second Applicant Name *
Second Applicant Date of Birth *
How would you prefer us to get in touch? (Select all that apply) *	Facebook Message Text Message Telephone Call Email
Have you already spoken to a member of our team? If so, please give their name here: *
Are you looking to adopt or foster with us? (Select all that apply)
	Adopt
	Foster
Please select one or both of the above options.
Key points about adopting/fostering with us
Adopting or fostering a Romanian rescue can be different to rehoming a UK dog, and we must ensure our adopters and fosterers are prepared for any challenges that may occur. Please read through and confirm that you accept the following: The full history of these dogs is unknown, unless specified otherwise; This includes the dog's date of birth, which is estimated by the rescuer. The date of birth recorded in the passport will be estimated by a vet and may differ from the estimated date. It is common for there to be a discrepancy in the given dates of birth for any dog. I/we have the relevant permission to keep a dog on our premises and can provide proof of landlord permission if required; I/we understand any dog may behave or react differently in a home environment than it does in a shelter; I/we confirm that the proof of ID and proof of address we will show to their home check volunteer is accurate; I/we confirm that we can afford vet and kennel bills should they be required; I/we confirm that, in the event of needing to surrender the animal, we agree to cover emergency kennelling costs; I/we confirm that we will read and follow the advice given in the adoption or foster booklet prior to home check and again before surrendering their dog; I/we confirm that the dog cannot be euthanised for behavioural or medical issues without prior consent from Pawprints to Freedom unless in an emergency;
*	I acknowledge all of the points listed above
Please also confirm acknowledgement of the following points:
*	I confirm that, should I be unable to keep the animal for any reason, I will return them through Pawprints to Freedom in accordance with the adoption or foster contract. I will not attempt to rehome them by myself or via any other agency. I will not surrender the dog until they have carried out such steps as agreed in my contract.
*	I understand and accept that, once the animal commences transport to the UK (if the animal is being rescued from overseas), the full adoption fee is non-refundable. In the event that the adoption is cancelled prior to the animal leaving for the UK, or at any time if adopting a dog already in the UK, a £175 deposit is non-refundable.
*	I confirm that I will be able to show proof of ID (e.g. a driver’s licence or passport) and proof of address (e.g. a utility bill or letter from HMRC, local council or DWP) to the volunteer during my home check.
*	I understand that, if I am fostering, the dog is still available for adoption and this will take precedence over fostering, except in exceptional circumstances. I understand that I may not be notified before the reservation for adoption is made, and if I choose to adopt, I will make my admin aware as soon as possible.
Puppies
If you are adopting a puppy, please read the following: Puppy Neutering Program When adopting a puppy, there will be an additional fee payable of £100. This fee will be held by PPTF until your puppy is neutered and proof of this is provided to PPTF from your vet. At this point, the £100 will be returned to the bank account which the initial payment was received from. Please note, your puppy should be neutered within 6 months of arrival per your contract agreement.** * Neuter program funds are held separately to all other monies. ** We understand there may be instances whereby neutering within the 6 month period is not possible. The period of the program may be extended on an individual basis at PPTF management discretion. Please contact us should you be unable to neuter your dog within 6 months of their arrival. Failure to do so will result in the £100 being forfeited to PPTF.
*	I acknowledge all of the points listed above
Our deposit procedure
Once you have passed your home check and have been confirmed as a suitable match for the dog, we will require a minimum of a £175 deposit or the full adoption fee, whichever is greater, within 48 hours in order to keep the dog reserved to you. The £175 deposit paid to reserve a dog is to cover the cost of the preparation of the dog for transport, and is therefore non-refundable under any circumstances. If the adoption is cancelled before the dog has arrived, £175 of the adoption fee will be non-refundable. Once you have passed your home check and have been confirmed as a suitable match for the dog, we will require your adoption fee to be settled in full within 48 hours in order to keep the dog reserved to you. You will then have a suitable amount of time to complete any conditions of your home check result i.e fixing boundaries or creating a safe space, which you should then confirm to your admin before your dog can be booked on transport. If you fail to complete the requirements of your homecheck and match review or cancel your application after payment, you will be refunded your adoption fee minus £175 deposit - this is sent to rescuer to prepare your dog for transport.
*	I acknowledge the points listed above
Finding your perfect match
Have you seen a dog you're interested in? *	Yes No
Please give their name (and ID code if known) here: *
If the dog you are interested in is not available, would you consider another? Please note, if you say no to this then we may not contact you with alternative dogs if your chosen dog is already adopted *	Yes No
Please tell us more about what kind of dog you think would suit your home and lifestyle (i.e. sex, age, size, temperament etc.) to help us match you to your perfect dog. *
Do any children under the age of 18 stay in your home? If so, please give ages of all children and frequency. *
Are you pregnant or planning to have or adopt a child in the near future? *	Yes No
What is your residential status? *	Home owner Renting Live with parents or family
What type of home do you live in? *	House Flat Shared accommodation Other
Do you have a balcony? *	Yes No
Do you have a fully enclosed garden? If your garden wall/fences are not a minimum of 5 feet tall, would you be willing to adjust this? *
Are you having any renovations done on your home? *	Yes No
When will they finish? *
Why are you looking to adopt/foster a dog? *
We have many dogs already in UK foster homes and Our Safe Haven kennels in Nantwich, Cheshire; would you be interested in being shown and matched to our UK dogs? *	Yes No
Are you able to travel to collect a dog? If so, what distance can you travel? *
Will this be your first rescue dog? *	Yes No
Please tell us more about your experience with dogs here: *
Have you ever had to find a new home for or hand back a pet? If so, please give details of when, why, and who the pet(s) were rehomed to. *
Does anyone in the household have any criminal convictions? If so, full disclosure must be given here: *
Do you currently have any pets? (Please include all pets including other dogs) *	Yes No
Which pets do you have? *	Dog(s) Cat(s) Rodent(s) - rabbits, hamsters, gerbils etc. Bird(s) Reptile(s) Fish Other
Please list details of the breed, age, and sex for any resident dogs and cats. *
Are all your animals up to date with their vaccinations? *	Yes No N/A
Are all of your cats and dogs spayed/neutered? *
Do you have any animals covered by the Dangerous Dog Act or DWA legistation? *	Yes No
Are you a registered fosterer with any other animal rescue? *
Are you currently applying to adopt or foster with any other rescue? *
Please provide us with the details of the current veterinary practice you use/intend to use: * If you have never owned a pet please tell us where you would go.
What challenges do you anticipate in the first weeks, and months of your dog’s arrival? *
Upon arrival, your new dog might be anxious and overwhelmed which can result in fear aggression or other difficult behaviours. How would you deal with this? *
When experiencing a problem that you don’t know how to deal with, who would you turn to for advice? *
If adopting, would you be prepared to instruct a behaviourist before giving up on your dog? *
Please select all circumstances which would result in you needing to hand back your dog to us: *	Divorce/relationship breakdown Illness/poor health Moving house New baby House training issues Destructive behaviour Dog larger than expected Dog has health issues Pets don't get along Persistent barking Allergies None of the above
What is your occupation? *
Please give normal working hours for all adults in the household *
How many hours per day would the dog be left alone? *
Do any members of the household have any mobility issues, unseen disabilities, or long-term health conditions that may affect your ability to walk or care for a dog? Please give as much detail as possible. *
Do you have any upcoming holidays in the next 6 weeks which may affect your availability for a homecheck? If so, please advise when they are planned for and their duration(s). *
Do you have any questions you would like answering or comments you would like to pass on at this point to the person who picks up your application? *
Thank you for considering adopting or fostering through PAWPRINTS TO FREEDOM LIMITED. The purpose of this questionnaire is to gain a better understanding of your knowledge of Romanian rescue dogs, as well as being able to offer advice and support better tailored to your needs. As a rescue, we provide full rescue back up throughout the duration of each dog's life. Adopting a dog is a lifelong commitment, the dogs we rescue haven’t had a great start in life so our aim is to find each and every one their happy ever after. Fostering is also a huge commitment and a crucial part of the rescue process, we therefore must ensure that each and every home is as dedicated as we are to their training and finding our dogs their forever home. RELEASE OF LIABILITY - The rescue makes no guarantees regarding a dog's disposition/temperament/health/personality both now and in the future. Dogs' descriptions are given to the best of our knowledge on the information presented to the rescue. Fosterers and adopters agree to take the dogs into their homes at their own risk and indemnify and release the rescue, its founder, staff, all volunteers and trustees of any and all liability from damages caused to persons or property caused by the dog. We therefore strongly recommend that the foster reviews their own household insurance to ensure adequate coverage. Applicants must understand and abide by all local and national laws applying to dogs, including ID tags and microchip registration etc.
*	I understand and I am happy to proceed
I hereby certify that the information given in this form is true and accurate and hereby give permission for PAWPRINTS TO FREEDOM LIMITED to process my application as required to help match me to a dog. I understand my information will be passed on to volunteers who require my information to arrange my home check and help me with the adoption/foster process. I understand not all home checkers are direct volunteers of PAWPRINTS TO FREEDOM LIMITED and some are through other organisations or act as individuals that provide such a service within my local area. I understand that providing false information may lead to early termination of any subsequent foster or adoption agreement. I confirm that I am over 18 years of age. I confirm that should a dog become lost or missing due to circumstances considered preventable I am personally liable for any and all costs to the rescue in the safe recovery of the dog. I confirm that I give full permission for PAWPRINTS TO FREEDOM LIMITED to contact and discuss my potential suitability with my registered veterinary practice. PAWPRINTS TO FREEDOM LIMITED comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by retaining data for the minimum period for our legitimate interests, for the legal basis of managing our operation, and for fulfilling our contractual obligations to you, as permitted under Article 6 of the GDPR.
*	I agree to all terms and conditions listed above
Your signature *

PPTF Adoption and Foster Application Form

Before you start

About you

Key points about adopting/fostering with us

Puppies

Puppy Neutering Program

Our deposit procedure

Finding your perfect match