Adopt a dog | Refuge Madawaska Shelter Inc.

Approval for adoption does not necessarily mean you are approved for the animal of your choice. We try to match each animal with it new owners based on a number of criteria (behavior, activity level, temperament, etc.) The Refuge Madawaska Shelter Inc. reserves the right to refuse any application if it feels it is not in the dog’s best interest.

Understand that falsified answers will lead to automatic refusal of this application! Your application will be processed 24-48 hours after we receive it.

All animals being adopted must be transported home in a safe manner. All dogs must have a proper fitting collar and be on a leash.

The ultimate guide to pet adoption

Date

Requested animal's name

Applicant's name (required)

Email address (required)

Complete postal address (required)

Telephone (home) (required)

Telephone (other)

Are you 18 years of age or more?
yesno

How many adults live in your household?

How many children live in your household? How old are they?

Why would you choose this breed/dog?

Have you researched characteristics of the breeds you are interested in?
yesno

For what reasons would you like to adopt this dog?
companionguardiansportsobediencehunting

Other? Please explain.

How much time and thought have you put into welcoming a new pet into your home?

What do you believe are the most important responsibilities in owning a dog?

Are you adopting this dog for?
selfother

Please explain.

Who will be the primary care giver for this dog?

How much time do you plan to spend with your new pet?

Is anyone in the household allergic to dogs?
yesnodon't know

Are there regular visitors to your home, human or animal, with which your new dog must get along?
yesno

Please explain.

Do you currently own any other pets?
yesno

If yes, please fill out the following for ALL your current pets:

Have you had other pets in the last five years that are no longer with you?
yesno

What happened to these animals you no longer have?

Do you currently have a veterinarian?
yesnonot yet

If so, which clinic?

Where will the dog spend the day?
loose, indoorscagebasementgaragefenced backyardloose, outdoorsoutside kenneltied up outsideother

Please explain.

Where will the dog spend the night?
loose, indoorscagebasementgaragefenced backyardloose, outdoorsoutside kenneltied up outsideother

Please explain.

How many hours, on average, will dog spend alone?

How much do you estimate the veterinary costs will be annually for this pet?

Are you a
tenantowner

Please provide your landlord's contact information (name and telephone number) if you are a tenant.

How long have you lived at this address?

Any plans to move soon?
yesno

What will you do with your pet when you go on vacation?
at home with careboardingother

What will you do with this pet if you need to move?

What behavior problems are you willing to tolerate and work on? You may select more than one.
barkingsheddingchewingdiggingseparation anxietyproperty damagehouse breaking problemmouthingjumpingNONE

How would you resolve these issues?

Under which of the following circumstances would you return this animal?
movingnew relationshipvacationaggressionhigh cost of careretirementdivorceallergiesnewbornnew petnone

Have you ever surrendered a pet before?
yesno

If so, why?

Have you or a family member made arrangements to spend a few days with this animal as it becomes accustomed to its new environment?
yesno

Do you have a plan for the care of your animal if something happened to you and couldn't take care of it anymore? (sickness, death, moving)
yesno

Do you agree to have this dog spayed/neutered if not already done at time of adoption?
yesno

Be aware that the conditions above should be discussed and thought about before adopting an animal. The personality and health of the animal are aspects that we have little control over. Plan and put some savings away to care for your new companion. Is it the right time in your life to adopt a dog? Do you have time to care and play with him? Are there changes coming in your life soon? It is important to give time to the new member of your family to make himself a home in your house and to give time to the animal(s) living there to adjust to the new member. It can take as much as 3 months before the group gets at ease with each other.

Please give us any other information that might be important to help us make a better match.

Could you please provide us with the name and telephone number of three references who have known you for at least five years and are not family members? (required)