ADOPTION APPLICATION

Our volunteers evaluate each foster dog and we do our best to match these dogs to the right family.
Please be honest with your answers and your expectations for accepting a springer into your home.

  Please note that the adoption fee for a dog in ESRAC's foster care program starts at $250.
 
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Your Contact Information
 

Name:
 
Address:
 
City:
 
Province:
Postal Code:
 
Home Phone:
Work
Phone:
Cell
Phone:
 
Email:
    NOTE: Please advise us of any email address change
after you apply to adopt.

Have you applied to adopt a dog
through another rescue organization?

 Yes No
If yes, which organization and who is your contact?

Tell us about your family and home
Names of all family members applying
to adopt (list ages of children).
Do you live in a house, apartment,
townhouse or mobile home?
Is this rural or urban? Rural Urban
How long have you lived at this residence?
Do you Own or Rent? Own Rent
If you rent, is a dog approved
by your landlord?		 Yes No
Size of yard?
Do you have a completely fenced area in the yard? Yes No
Type of fence? (please describe)
Fence height?
Do you have a dog run or kennel? Yes No
Do you have a pool and/or pond? Yes No
Do you have a raised deck? Yes No
Are there shaded areas in your yard? Yes No

Let's talk about your wish to adopt a Springer
What are your reasons for
wanting to adopt a Springer?
Tell us about your springers, if any.
Tell us about your other dog(s), if any.
Do you have other animals at this time? Yes No
Describe what kind of animal(s),
age(s), and if they are altered.
Please tell us how you would handle
the introduction of a new dog
to an existing family animal.
Some springers have a high hunting instinct.
Are you able and willing to handle this behaviour
so existing pets will not be harmed?
Does anyone in the home have
health problems or allergies?
Have you attended dog training classes? Yes No
Will you enroll your adopted dog in training classes? Yes No
If "no", why not?
Will you promptly license your dog with
the licensing authority for your area? 		Yes No
Are you familiar with pack behavior? Yes No
Do you feel knowledgeable to deal
with dominance in a bitch/dog?
Are you familiar with canine vaccinations and precautions surrounding them? Yes No
Are you familiar with heartworm prevention? Yes No
Are you aware of the correct use of portable crates? Yes No
Will you be crating your adopted dog?
If your Springer will be left alone during
the day, where will your springer be kept
and how long will s/he be alone?
Where will your Springer sleep at night?
How will you exercise your Springer?
Are you aware of the grooming needs of a Springer? Yes No
Now tell us your preferences?
Do you prefer a show or field bred Springer? Show Field No Pref.
Are you looking for a male or female? Male Female Either
Are you looking for a specific color? Liver+white Black+white Tri Any
What age range of a Springer will you consider?
Have you ever considered an "experienced"
springer, one who is 7 years and older?
Would you consider a springer with "Special Needs"?
How far are you willing to travel to meet a Springer?
Would you consider adopting from a shelter and
agree to visit your local shelters during your adoption search? 		Yes No
Would you consider an long distance adoption,
and be willing pay the associated shipping costs?
The final decision to ship a dog is made by
the foster home and the area coordinator.		 Yes No
Name & phone number of your veterinarian or clinic.
Please notify their office and give them permission to release information to us about your file.
Your vet may require written instructions and we would ask that you comply with their request.
Any further questions or comments?
 
Thank you for your interest in English Springer Spaniels.
 
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