Online application – GSP Rescue SA NPC 2016/168792/06

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Name and surname

First

Last

ID Number: *

Contact number: *

Alternative contact number:

Email: *

Address: *

Are you:

Married
Divorced
Single
Living with someone

Please state your employer and occupation. *

Tell us about your working hours. *

How many hours each day will the dog be without human companionship?

What is the number of members in the household, including domestic and gardener? *

Do children visit your home, if yes, what ages? *

What are your hobbies? *

Does any member of your household have an allergy to dogs?

Are you:

The owner
Renting
Staying on someone else's property

If you are renting/staying on someone else’s property, do you have permission to have pets on the property?

If you are living in a townhouse complex or sectional title, we require written proof from the body corporate that you are allowed to keep dog/s and the size they stipulate at your residence prior to the adoption. If residing in a complex, please state type, number and size of dogs permitted.

Please describe your garden (size, paved or lawn/combination). *

House setting:

Urban
Rural

Is your yard/garden fenced/walled; brief description (type and height)? *

Is there a pool?

Yes, covered/fenced off
Yes, uncovered/not fenced off
No pool

Preferred gender:

Male
Female
No preference

What age should your preferred dog be?

Is there anything else you would like us to know about the type of dog you are looking for? *

Name(s) of dog(s) you are interested in (please list in order of preference).

A rescue dog might not be house trained. How will you train the dog to use the outside facilities?

Call the dog when you come across a soiled area, point the area out to the dog and scold/punish him.
When you catch the dog in the act you distract/tell him off and take him outside where you praise him enthusiastically if he urinates/defecates there.
When you find a soiled area, you ignore it.
Take the dog outside regularly to encourage him to urinate and/or defecate outside.

How often will you take the dog for a walk and for how long or how far? *

Where will the dog spend most of his/her time during the day?

Inside only/inside most of the time
Outside and garage only
Outside during the day, inside nights/when home
Uses dog door – access to garage only
Uses dog door – access to inside the house

What shelter do you have for your animals from the sun/rain during the day? *

Where will the dog sleep at night?

Indoors
Outside/kennel/patio
Garage

If you drive a bakkie/LDV and the back does not have a cover, would you allow the dog to ride in the back? *

If you go away for a few days, or on a vacation, who will take care of the dog? *

Your dog experience - are you a:

First time dog owner
Multiple dog owner
Volunteer at a shelter

What relationship do you have/have you had with past dogs, and what kind of relationship do you want from the new dog? *

Please list what kind of dogs you currently have, their ages, gender and if they are sterilised or not. *

Will your current pets accept and adjust easily to a new dog in the house? If you answered No to the question, please supply more information.

Do you own any other pets e.g. rabbits, chickens, geese etc? Please specify below.

What type and brand of food do you feed your dog?

Do you:

Leave the food out all day.
Take the food bowls away after ± 20 minutes.

Have you ever lost a dog/cat due to distemper, parvovirus, sniffles, biliary or rabies?

If you answered Yes to the question above, please provide details.

How many dogs or cats have you owned over the past 3 years? *

Which animals do you still have and what happened to the others? *

Are any of your current pets rescue pets?

Have you ever owned a rescue pet?

Are there areas in the house that are off limits for your pets? If yes, which areas? *

Do you have pet medical aid? If you answered 'Ye's to the question, which pet medical aid and will the rescue pet be added to the medical aid? *

Do you breed any of your pets? If you answered Yes to the question, are you a registered breeder and with whom? *

Have you ever owned a GSP/Pointer? If yes, please provide more information. If no, why are you interested in adopting one now? *

Are you aware and accept that GSP/Pointers need A LOT of exercise, mental stimulation, have a strong instinct to hunt small prey and long for interaction with their humans?

If you have never owned a GSP/Pointer, have you read up on the breed and are you aware that Pointers like any other breed are often 'runners' that need to be KEPT SAFE and away from where they can escape?

Would you have any objection if we contact your references?

Please supply the name and contact details for your existing vet. *

Please supply the name, address and contact number of a family member or person living with you. *

Please supply the name, address and contact number of a family member or person NOT living with you. *

Have you attended dog training classes?

If yes, please supply the name and contact details of the dog school.

Are you willing to take responsibility for this dog for the next 10 to 15 years?

If not, please explain.

What provisions will you make for the dog should you become unable to care for him/her? *

If you move, will you take the dog with you?

Have you ever applied to GSP Rescue SA or another shelter in the past to adopt an animal?

If yes, when did you apply?

Will you be willing to have a rescue representative visit your home / do a property check where you and your dogs will be staying?

Are there any questions or concerns you want to discuss with us?

By submitting the application form, I confirm that I have read and accept the terms and conditions and that the information provided, is correct. *

Read the Terms and Conditions before completing the application form.

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