1.SCARS Dog Adoption Enquiry Form

The Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge reserves the right to sell you a dog/puppy. All the animals in this Refuge are owned by us and are adopted under our terms and conditions which are to ensure the long-term welfare of the animals. Part of those conditions are to match you up with a dog/puppy that suits you and your lifestyle by asking the following questions. Ownership of the dog/puppy does not transfer to you until you have complied with the conditions of adoption. By signing this form, you agree to our terms and conditions to adopt.

Today Date *
First Name *
Last Name *
Address *
Suburb *
State *
Postcode *
Your Local Council *
Home Telephone Number
Mobile Telephone *
The dog I am interested in *
Email Address *
Are you a Permanet Resident of Australia? *
Do you own or rent your home? *
What type of dwelling do you live in? *
Do you have Rental Approval to have a dog in the home?
Do you have Body Corp approval if your dwelling is a unit or flat? *
Including yourself, how many people live in your household? *
Are there any allergies in the family? *
Please check the main reason you plan to adopt a Dog. *
Are you looking for a dog/puppy who will live indoors or outdoors? *
How often would your dog be left alone at home? Please be specific. *
What is your land size? ie Normal Block or Acreage. Please describe *
Do you have a fenced yard? ( We may need to do a home & fence check) *
Fencing Height & Type - Please choose fence height and material. Please select all that is applicable. Height and fencing type. *
If you selected "Other" for the above fencing, please describe your fencing height and materials.
Do you have a shaded containment area available? eg a fully enclosed patio? Please describe. *
How will you handle behavioral issues? *
Do you own or is there another dog/s or cat/s living at your property? Please list each pet, breed and ages. *
Are any of your pets not desexed? *
Do you have any other type of animal living at the residence, ie cattle, guinea pigs, chooks etc.
Do you have children or other children who visit regularly? Please specify ages. *
If you answered yes above please specify children ages and relationship to you.
Do you have visiting dogs who belong to family/friends? (Even if it's a short period of time) *
Are any of the visiting dogs not desexed? *
How is the visiting dog around other dogs/animals?
Are you aware that all dogs must be walked daily? *
Costs of owning a dog range from $600 to $1500 per annum. Are you prepared for these costs which include vaccinations, worming and feeding, and exclude additional vet care? *
I am aware that if I adopt a female puppy from SCARS, that I will need to pay a Desexing Bond which is refunded to you when once the puppy is desexed. *
The desexing procedure of all female pups adopted from SCARS are performed at our onsite vet clinic here at SCARS, not with your own vet, at an age stipulated by SCARS. I understand that I must comply with this if I wish to adopt a female puppy. Failure to comply with our policy may result is SCARS repossessing the adopted female pup. *
Which of the following reasons would prompt you to give up your pet? Check all that apply: *
Is there anything else that you would like us to know? *
Do you know it is compulsory to register your dog every year with your council? *
Did you know you must get approval from the council to have a third dog in your household? *
How did you hear about us? *
By submitting this application, I agree that ALL the information I’ve provided is true and correct. Providing untruthful answers or failure to comply with the requirements of this application can result in SCARS denying any adoption, or reclaiming our animal after adoption, as per our policies
Please sign. (To sign with mouse, click & hold down left button to write, release once done) *
Please attach your current rates or rental agreement permission.
Please upload fencing photos..
Please upload fencing photos..
Please upload fencing photos..
Please upload fencing photos..

Take the time to adopt a new dog/puppy, and please listen to our advice. Dogs can take 4 weeks to adjust to new surroundings, and you should keep your new dog close by for the first few weeks avoiding dogs parks or beachs, taking the time to allow your dog to settle into your routine and bond with you. It is also council requirements that your dog is contained to your property with suitable fencing.

We have a 28 day cooling off period whereby any dog adopted can be returned to the refuge within 28 days. At the discretion of the refuge, no refund is given but a credit for another animal is allowable within 6 months. This is a once only option. Ownership of the dog/puppy does not transfer to you until you have complied with the SCARS Desexing requirments and Conditions of Sale. By signing this form, you agree to our Terms and Conditions of Sale.

This information will be securely stored in accordance with the Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge Data Protection policy.