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Raise Us Up
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Welcome to the DogtownSA Online Adoption Application
It looks like you are considering adding a doggo to your family, how exciting! We are delighted to help you with this very important matchmaking process. The below application doubles as a matchmaking quiz, which has been especially designed to help us match you with a doggo who is compatible with your lifestyle.
Before you proceed with the online application, we encourage you to review our adoption procedure so you know what it entails to adopt from Dogtown.
You can review our adoption procedure and adoption fees
HERE
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Before we get started, please confirm the following:
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I understand that in order to qualify to adopt from Dogtown, all my existing pets have to be sterilised
I am over 21 years old and I am willing provide proof of identification
I am willing to provide proof of address
I am willing to have a representative of DogtownSA conduct a home visit
I am willing to sign an adoption agreement
Main Applicant Details
Name
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First
Last
Email
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Contact Number
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Alternative Contact Number
Address
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Street Address
Address Line 2
City
State / Province / Region
ZIP / Postal Code
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antarctica
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Bouvet Island
Brazil
British Indian Ocean Territory
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czechia
Côte d'Ivoire
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Holy See
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
Korea, Republic of
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Macedonia
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine, State of
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Romania
Russian Federation
Rwanda
Réunion
Saint Barthélemy
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria Arab Republic
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania, the United Republic of
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Türkiye
US Minor Outlying Islands
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Viet Nam
Virgin Islands, British
Virgin Islands, U.S.
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Åland Islands
Country
Why do you want to adopt a dog?
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What kind of relationship have you had with your past dogs and what kind of relationship are you looking for with the new doggo you are hoping to adopt?
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Are you in the process of applying to adopt a dog from another shelter?
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Yes
No
Which Shelter?
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About You and Your Family
Please list the names and ID numbers of all adults who form part of the household: (please include yourself)
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Name
ID Number
Contact Number
Relationship to applicant
Please list any kids and their ages who form part of your home and family:
Child Name
Child Age
Would your doggo ever have access to other kids?
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No
Yes
What ages are they?
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Does any member of your family have any allergies to pets?
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Yes
No
Who is your employer?
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Occupation
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Marital status:
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Married
Divorced
Single
Living with Someone
Which of these best describe your lifestyle:
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Work from home
Work normal office hours
Work flexi hours
Retired
Full time Student
About Your Home and Routine
Which of these would best describe your living environment:
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Free standing house
Apartment
Garden cottage
Simplex (in an estate / complex)
Is your home:
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Owned
Rented
Do you have permission from your landlord to have a pet on the property?
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Yes
No
Garden size (m2):
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How long have you been in your current home:
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How long were you in your previous home:
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Is there generally somebody home during the day?
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How many hours each day will be the doggo be without human companionship?
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Are you aware of any dog poisoning incidents within your area?
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Do you have a pool / pond at home?
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Yes, open
Yes, fenced in
Yes, covered
No pool / pond
How would you describe your walls / perimeter as:
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(Can select more than one option)
My property is fully walled right round
I have electric fencing
My walls / fence is at least 1.8M high
My walls are low in some areas
Can your doggo’s be seen from the street?
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Yes
No
Do your doggo’s have access to the driveway / entrance to your property?
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Yes
No
About your Pets
How would you best describe your dog experience:
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(Can select more than one option)
First time dog owner
Have had one or two dogs before
Have had many dogs
I have attended dog training classes
I volunteer / have volunteered at a dog shelter
What kind of training methods are you familiar / comfortable with:
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In terms of pets, which of these best describe your family:
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(Can select more than one option)
I don’t have any other dogs
I have other dogs
I have cats
I have livestock (chickens, rabbits, birds etc)
Your current fur-family
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Dogs
Name
Gender
Age
Breed
Sterilised (Y/N)
How long have you had this pet?
How you did you acquire this pet?
Is this pet’s vaccinations up to date?
Date of last vaccination:
How does this pet generally get along with strange dogs?
Has this pet been to puppy socialising or basic obedience training?
Your current fur-family
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Cats
Name
Gender
Breed
Sterilised (Y/N)
How long have you had this pet?
How you did you acquire this pet?
Is this pet’s vaccinations up to date?
Date of last vaccination:
Your Fur-family in the last 5 years (Those who are no longer with you)
Please complete the below section for each of your pets from the last 5 years:
Name
Dog / Cat
Breed
Gender
Was this pet Sterilised: (Y/N)
How long did you have this pet?
Reason the pet is no longer with you
Have you ever bred with any of your current / previous dogs?
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No
Yes
Please provide details
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Have you ever handed your pet in at a shelter for rehoming?
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No
Yes
Please provide details
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Have any of your pets gone missing before?
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Yes
No
Please provide details
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Have you ever had a dog on your property who had PARVO or DISTEMPER?
Yes
No
Please provide details
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What type and brand of food do your feed your doggo’s?
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For feeding, do you:
Leave food out all day / Use a feeder
Have set feeding times
The doggo(s) your are hoping to adopt
What are you looking for in the pet you are hoping to adopt:
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(Can select more than one option)
Must be able to go to off lead dog parks
Cat friendly
A doggo who can go everywhere with me
A doggo who already has some basic training
A running partner
A high energy doggo
An easy going doggo who doesn’t mind a slow paced life
A doggo who loves cuddles
An independent doggo
My overall preference would be:
Age group:
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(Can select more than one option)
Puppy
Young adult
Adult
Senior
Special Needs
No preference
Gender:
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(Can select more than one option)
Male
Female
No preference
Size:
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Select more than one option
Tiny
Small
Medium
Large
Giant
No preference
Coat type:
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(Can select more than one option)
Short
Medium
Long
No preference
Any breed preference:
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Which breeds would you prefer to NOT adopt?
My dog would be:
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(Can select more than one option)
Outside only
Inside only / Inside most of the time
Outside during the day but sleeps indoors at night
Allowed inside the house but sleeps outside at night
Access to inside and outside at all times
Where will your doggo spend most of their time during the day?
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Where will your doggo sleep at night?
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If you do go away for a few days / on holiday, who takes care of the doggo(s)?
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What provision will your make / have you made for your doggo should you become unable to take care of her
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Is there anything else you want us to know / consider for our matchmaking process
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References:
Please provide us with contact details in order to obtain references.
About your Current Vet
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Name of Practice
Contact Number
Suburb
Dog Trainer / Behaviourist (if applicable)
Name
Contact Number
Character References (please list at least 3)
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Name
Email Address
Contact Number
Relationship
When your new doggo comes home, do you agree to the following:
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I am willing to take responsibility for my doggo for their entire life
I am willing to put in the time and effort to house train my doggo (if he / she is not already)
I will allow my new doggo enough time to settle and find their feet
I will reach out for help with behaviour or settling in issues, if and when needed
I will keep my doggo’s vaccinations up to date
I will keep up with my doggo’s deworming
I will feed my doggo a good quality food
I will provide my dog with veterinary care as and when needed
I will keep my doggo safe by keeping him/her inside at night
I will take my doggo with me if I move house (and inform Dogtown of the new contact info)
I will take my doggo with me if I immigrate (and inform Dogtown of the new contact info)
Should I become unable to care for my doggo, he/she has to be returned to Dogtown
Consent
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I agree to the terms and conditions of this website.
Email
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