Application to adopt a dog – Cardiff Dogs Home

Before completing this form, please read all of the questions first to ensure you have the necessary information as this form cannot be saved to be completed at a later date. If you have a garden you will need to provide photos showing the area/fencing.

Dog Name

Important: If you live in rented property you will need to provide written permission from your Landlord to keep a dog. This may be included in your tenancy agreement. Without this your application cannot be considered.

Your information

Your full name

Your age

Your address and post code

Mobile number

Other phone number (if relevant)

E-mail address

Vehicle registration

Your Occupation(s)

Do you work Full or Part time? (if employed)

Why are you interested in adopting a dog?

Dog information

What size dog are you looking for? (eg. Small/Medium/Large)

What age of dog are you looking for? (eg. Pup/Mature/Older)

What breed or type are you looking for?

Do you own a dog now, or have you owned a dog previously?

‘Owned’ means you have been responsible for the care and control of the dog, and you are/were the person responsible for the veterinary fees. Please give full details of current dogs/previously owned dogs, starting with current or most recent pet.

Important: If you own a dog now, or have owned a dog previously you will need to provide veterinary records. Without this your application cannot be considered.

Enter details for dog 1

Dog’s Name

Owned from (Year)

Owned until (Year)

Was the dog neutered

Do you still have this dog? (If not, please state why)

Breed or type

Your vet's name

Enter details for dog 2

Dog’s Name

Owned from (Year)

Owned until (Year)

Was the dog neutered

Do you still have this dog? (If not, please state why)

Breed or type

Your vet's name

Enter details for dog 3

Dog’s Name

Owned from (Year)

Owned until (Year)

Was the dog neutered

Do you still have this dog? (If not, please state why)

Breed or type

Your vet's name

If you haven’t owned a dog before, what type of breeds (if any) do you have experience with?

Are there any other dogs that visit your property, or that would regularly socialise with your dog (eg partner’s dog / parents’ dog/ family or friends’ dog)? Please give details.
It is essential that the dog you re-home gets along with these dogs.

Do you have any other animals? Including cats, caged small animals, chickens, horses, etc. Please give details of all pets/livestock and where they are kept.

About you and your home

Home owner or rent?

If you are living in rented accommodation, do you have written permission to have a dog at your property?

Please note that written permission is required before you can be considered to rehome a dog.

What type of home do you live in? (terrace/flat/semi etc)

Do you have a garden?

Size of garden in metres squared (approx.)

Please describe fences/boundaries, including height at lowest point.

Please upload any photos of your garden (max file size 6mb)

Important: Without photos your application cannot be considered.

Photo 1 - upload (5mb max)

Photo 2 - upload (5mb max)

How many adults live at home?

If you have children living with you please state their age(s)

Will children visit the home? If so, please state their age(s)

Please tell us about your lifestyle. For example, very active, moderately active or low physical activity

How many hours on/off lead exercise will the dog get daily?

Where will the dog be kept during the day and during the night?

Do you plan to attend training classes with your dog?

Do you plan to insure your dog? If not, how will you cover costly veterinary bills?

How long will the dog be left without human company during the day?

What do you intend to put in place when the dog is left without human company?

Who will take care of your dog during holidays/ unforeseen events?

Are you likely to have any major changes in the next 12 months?

This includes increased working hours, change of job, having children or moving home.

Declaration

I am committed to giving a dog a home for life

Important: Have you considered what will happen to your dog in the event of holidays, increased working hours, change of job, having children, relationship breakdowns, moving house, illness/incapacity, any other change of circumstances? The average life span of a dog can be 12-15 years. Please confirm you understand this and are committed to giving a dog a home for the rest of its natural life.

I agree to giving a dog a home for life

I am committed to having the dog neutered if not already done so

Important: It is a condition of the adoption agreement that if your dog is not already neutered you will arrange with the staff at Cardiff Dogs Home for this to be done at the earliest opportunity. Neutering costs are included in the adoption fee. Please confirm you understand and agree to this condition.

I agree to having a dog neutered if required

I will obtain medical history for my previous dog/pet from my vet and send it to Cardiff Dogs Home when they request it from me.
I agree to obtaining information from my vet

You will need to agree to the declaration questions before the form can be submitted.

Please note it may take a few seconds for the form to upload your images and to submit.