Apap Bajo Aragón - Dogs adoption form

DOGS ADOPTION FORM

The purpose of this survey is to find the optimal dog-person combination, so that both are happy after adoption. Please answer each question below, as clearly as possible, and elaborate on your answers as much as you want or think necessary.

Dog name *

Female or Male *

Name & surname

Date of birth (To adopt you must be over 18) *

Nationality *

Phone number *

Email *

Address (Number, street, city, postcode) *

What is your profession or area of study? And what is the profession or area of study other adults in your family? *

Do you own or rent? *

What type of housing do you have? Do you have a fenced yard, access to green areas or parks nearby to walk your dog? If you have a garden, how high is your garden fence? *

How many square metres is your home and, if you have one, how many square metres is your garden or patio? *

What room in the house would be for the dog? Will there be any rooms the dog would be prohibited from entering? Which? *

Please list all the people living in your household, indicating their age and their relationship to you. *

Do you currently have other animals at home? If yes, please list the animals you have including name, breed or type, and age. *

Do you currently work and what is your schedule? Is there anyone else in your family who would be in charge of the new dog and what is their schedule? *

How much time will the dog spend alone at home? *

How many times a day and for how long do you plan to walk your dog, and where? *

Do you plan to let the dog run free out of the house? If so, when and where? *

What is your lifestyle, are you active and enjoy outdoor activities, do you prefer a quiet, companionable dog or one with more energy and a need for exercise? *

When you have to leave home temporarily (business trip, holiday, etc.), what will you do with the dog? *

Why did you specifically choose this animal among the others available for adoption? *

For what purpose do you want to adopt (for companionship, for breeding, for hunting, for guardianship, as therapy, as a gift...)? *

What is your motivation for adopting a dog at this time? Why do you feel it is the right time to add a dog to your life? *

Have you had dogs before? If so, tell us a bit about them: breed, size, sex, what happened to them, their age at death and the relationship you had with them. Did you buy them or adopt them? If adopted, where did you adopt them? *

If you are applying for a puppy, why are you specifically interested in adopting a puppy rather than an adult dog? How much time are you willing to invest in socialising and training a puppy? Do you have previous experience in caring for and raising puppies? *

Have you considered the costs associated with owning a dog, such as food, regular veterinary care, medication, toys and other related expenses? *

How much money do you think it will cost you to have a dog, per month? *

What do you think is the right diet for a dog? *

Do you consider it more important to sterilise females or males? What is your opinion on sterilisation of pets in general? *

Have you ever had a bad experience with a dog? If so, please describe it. *

What will you do if the dog has behavioural problems (barking aggressively at people, growling at other dogs in the street, biting or destroying things in the house, etc.)? ) ? *

Why do you think dogs develop behavioural problems? *

Do you think you will be able to train and make your dog happy, balanced and trusting on your own, or do you think you will need the help of a trainer? *

Why did you choose to adopt instead of buying the dog? *

Do you plan to adopt another dog after this one? *

Have you ever visited an animal shelter? Are you a member of an animal shelter? Which one? *

Would you agree to a pre-visit to your home to ensure that the environment is safe and suitable for the dog, and would you be willing to keep us informed about the dog's progress and welfare after adoption by sending photos, videos and messages via WhatsApp or email? *

Could you please give us the phone number and address of your vet and permission to speak to them? *

When do you want to get the dog (as soon as possible, when you have everything ready, in a few days, for the birthday, etc.)? *

Are you willing to contribute to a part of the expenses that the shelter has incurred to maintain and care for the dog, such as vaccinations, chip, sterilisation, among others? *

Please let us know what you thought of this questionnaire in general (cumbersome, poorly prepared, not necessary...) Any suggestions? *

If you remember,how did you hear of us? (Through another adopter, social media, another shelter, internet search, link on another website, etc.) *

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We sincerely thank you for reading and completing this questionnaire and we apologize for the personal nature of some questions that may have bothered you. I hope you understand that our utmost concern is the welfare of animals.

A cordial greeting.