Application to Adopt a Beagle in Foster Care 1

APPLICATION TO ADOPT A BEAGLE IN FOSTER CARE

WITH BEAGLE RESCUE NSW

[Beagle Rescue NSW is associated with The Beagle Club of NSW Inc]

Beagles are

a

great

family

dog

but

they

are

not

for

everybody.

The

application

is

not

binding

but

your

answers

will

help

us

determine

if a beagle

will

fit

into

your

home

and

lifestyle

and

enable

us

to

match

you

with

the

right

beagle

Please

complete

Application

FULLY

to

be

considered

for

one

of

our

beagles.

Incomplete

Applications

may

not

be

accepted

–

all

questions

require

complete

answers

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Name of Applicant(s) :

Address (Not PO Box) :

Suburb : State : Postcode :

Home Phone : Mobile Phone :

Email :

Secondary Email Address :

How did you hear about our Rescue and Rehoming Service?

Please tick the appropriate response

Have you owned a beagle before? No Yes

If you answered Yes to the above question, please tell us when and for how long you had your beagle(s)

If you answered No, please click on the following link :

SO YOU THINK YOU WANT A BEAGLE (This will open in a new window or tab)

Did you answer No to any of the questions on that page? No Yes

If you answered Yes to the above question then we strongly suggest you rethink getting a beagle.

It may not be the right breed foIf you have not previously ownerr your family and home.

If you have not previously owned a beagle, what is your knowledge of the breed?

YOUR DETAILS

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YOUR PREFERENCES

What is the name of the foster beagle that you are interested in adopting?

Your application will be considered along with any others that are received

Sex : Male Female Doesn’t matter

Age : Puppy Adult Doesn’t matter

Number of beagles you would like to adopt : One Two More

Are you employed : Full time Part-time Unemployed Pensioner/ Retired Student

How many adults live in your household?

How many children live with you : Their ages :

How many hours a day and how many days per week will your beagle be home alone even if there is a companion

dog(s)? Days per week

Do you have any other pets? No Yes

If yes, please specify type / breed / sex and whether desexed :

Would you consider adopting a beagle who has sustained an injury or who suffers from an existing

illness/disability? Yes No Depends on the illness/disabilty

Please think about your answer carefully. Can you afford to? Could you deal with the heartbreak if he/she did not live long?.

However this can be a very rewarding experience, knowing you have given this little darling a last chance at real love and

happiness.

If a previous dog owner (any breed), how long did you own this dog?

Where is the dog now? Heaven Re-homed Surrendered to a shelter At home

If rehomed/surrendered – for what reason? Please elaborate :

In your opinion which of the following circumstanced justifies surrendering a pet?

You may check one or more

Moving House

Personality Clash with another pet

Escaping from your yard

Children have lost interest and no longer take responsibility

Too time consuming

Ongoing medical problems

Fears for safety of a new baby

Divorce/partnership break up

Coat shedding

Financial problems

Toilet training problems

Excessive barking

Fear of pet being lonely while you’re away from home

None of the above – a pet is for life

Other – please specify :

Hours per day

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OTHER DETAILS

Your home : House Town House/Villa Unit Flat Acreage

Do you : Own Rent 1 Live with parents 2

1. We will need documentation showing that you have approval from your landlord that you may own a dog

2. We will need your parents to co-sign this application

Do you have secure fencing (at least 1.5 m high) Yes No

(ie you need to ensure your beagle cannot escape under or over fences or get through gates)

Approx. size of fenced area where your beagle will have access to and be secure :

Do you have a dog door? Yes No

Is your motor vehicle air-conditioned? Yes No

Do you have a pool? Yes No Is it beagle proof? Yes No

If not beagle proof, does the pool have steps or ladders to get out? Steps Ladder

Where do you envisage your beagle will sleep:

Are you aware that beagles cannot be off-lead because they will run off? Yes No

Are you aware that beagles are quite vocal and at times can bay loudly? Yes No

Are you aware that beagles can take up to 30 days to adjust to a new environment? Yes No

Do you pledge to have your beagle vaccinated, wormed and heartworm treated at the required intervals?

Yes No

Do you pledge to purchase products that will keep your beagle flea-free? Yes No

Do you pledge to seek Veterinary treatment when required? Yes No

Do you pledge to return the beagle to us if you encounter any difficulty? Yes No

Do you pledge to love and care for your beagle and consider his/her needs to be of supreme importance?

Yes No

Would you allow your beagle to come inside? Yes No

Would you agree to allow us to visit you at your home prior to adoption? Yes No

Would you object to an occasional phone call from us to inquire about his/her well-being? Yes No

Is there anything else that we should know to help us assess your application?

I/We realise the commitment I/we are making to my/our beagle and agree to honour all Pledges made

within this application Agree Do NOT agree

NB Selecting Agree is considered equivalent to signing your acceptance

Name and number of your usual veterinarian

Names and numbers of two (2) personal referees

I/We agree to relinquish this beagle if it is established that I have given false or misleading information in this

application OR if allegations of abuse or neglect are reported to Beagle Rescue or any other animal welfare

agency. Agree Do NOT agree Date : [NB. Selecting the Agree button is considered equivalent to signing your acceptance]

Thank you for submitting your application. We will contact you if we have further questions.

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