The Responsible Dog Rescue Application Form

DEPOSIT - please note that all deposits are non-refundable, except in the event of a homecheck fail. However, applicants must note that all answers given in the application form will be verified at the homecheck stage, so it is critical that all questions are answered honestly. In the event that there is a discrepancy between answers given on the application form and those given at homecheck, the deposit will be forfeited due to the time spent processing the application to homecheck stage. Once a dog has been reserved, the deposit is not transferrable to another dog.
Applicant Details
Title *
Applicant's First Name *
Applicant's Last Name *
For fostering dogs, the applicant must be at least 25 years old. For adopting dogs, the applicant must be at least 21 years old. If you do not meet these criteria, your application with be rejected. We do not have a maximum age - each situation will be considered individually.
Date of Birth * For fostering dogs, applicant must be at least 25 years old. For adopting dogs, applicant must be at least 21 years old.
Street Address *
Town *
County *
Post Code *
Phone Number (mobile) *
Phone Number (home)
Email Address *
For dogs of up to 1 year old, currently in Romania, we will allow them to be adopted (ie: you become the legal owner of the dog as soon as it arrives). For dogs of over 1 year old, currently in Romania, they must be fostered first (ie: they live with you, but TRDR remains the legal owner of the dog. You will be required to complete "foster assessment forms" every 2 - 4 weeks to record the progress of the dog. At the point where TRDR deems the dog to be suitable for adoption, you will have the choice whether to adopt the dog or whether TRDR will find a permanent adoption home for it elsewhere). Depending on the dog, the fostering stage could last anything from 1 week to many months. If you foster a dog, but do not intend to adopt it, you must be prepared to foster it for as long as it takes for that dog to become ready to adopt.
Are you looking to *
Name of dog you are interested in (can be left blank). State "General Fostering" if you would like to be considered for fostering dogs on an ongoing basis.
If you are a relative or close friend of a volunteer, please enter their name here
If you have already spoken to a volunteer, please enter their name here
How did you hear about The Responsible Dog Rescue?
Who lives in the property with you? *
For adoption of dogs (dogs who are up to 1 year old, or dogs who have been fostered in the UK and assessed as ready for adoption), we require all children in the household to be at least 5 years old. For fostering of dogs (dogs over 1 year old, or dogs who are not yet ready for adoption), we require all children in the household to be at least 8 years old.
If there are children, what are their ages?
About your pets
Do you own other pets at the current time? *
If yes, please list their breeds, genders and ages.
Are your pets up to date with vaccinations? We require that any dogs and cats are up to date with vaccinations, and will need to see proof of this at the homecheck stage. *
Are all of your pets spayed/neutered? This is a requirement, unless there is a medical reason/exemption. We will need to see veterinary proof of this at the homecheck stage. *
If they are not spayed/neutered, please explain why
Where do your pets stay (be confined) when you are out? *
Is your pet used to other animals?
What vet do you currently or intend on using? Please give name, address and phone.
Do we have permission to contact your vet if necessary?
What are the family working patterns (out of the home)? *
Number of hours (average) pet would spend alone each day *
What do you plan on doing with your pet if you are going to be out of the house for long periods? *
Have you any events which could prevent you from getting your dog soon, ie: home move, holiday? *
Is everyone in the household in agreement with rescuing a Romanian dog? *
About your home
Are there any allergies to consider within the family?
What type of property do you live in? *
Do you own or rent your home? *
If you rent, please provide landlords details
If you rent, can you provide proof of landlord permission?
We generally require direct access to a private, secure garden. This is because some dogs will not initially tolerate leads and harnesses, so if they do not have direct access from the home to a private, secure garden, they would be unable to go outside at all. This does mean that if you are living in a flat, it is unlikely to be acceptable, unless it is a ground floor flat with a private garden. Having fields, woods or a park nearby is not always sufficient. Communal gardens are also not sufficient. However, we can sometimes make exceptions, depending on your circumstances and the specific dog.
Do you have a private, secure garden? If so, what is the approx size? * Please note: in order to adopt or foster, you must have direct access from your property to a private, secure garden
If you do not have a private garden, please explain the arrangements you would make for the dog to toilet regularly
Is your fence secure and at least 5ft high? (Note - hedges are not sufficient). *
If your fencing is not currently 5ft or more, are you willing/able to increase the height to meet our requirements?
Are you willing to use a long lead in the garden with your dog? *
Does anybody else (ie: a neighbour) have access to your garden?
About your experience with dogs
Are there any behavioural issues you are not prepared to tolerate in a dog? *
Do you understand that the dog may come with issues and need training? *
Are you prepared to work with the dog and a professional trainer if required? *
Have you ever rescued a dog before? If so, please give details. *
Have you ever re-homed (to someone else, ie: given away or sold) a pet? If so, when and why? *
Have you ever surrendered a pet (back to a rescue or similar) before? If so, please tell us why. *
Please list any other dog rescues you are currently registered with
Have you been homechecked by any other rescue in the last 3 months? *
Please provide details of the rescue and the result of the homecheck
If there is any other information which you feel we should be made aware of, please provide it here
Application verification
In order for us to contact you via Messenger, please provide a link to your Facebook profile (if you have one)

You have provided sensitive information. Do you consent to this information being stored and used by TRDR in order to assess your application? *
By submitting this application form, I/we confirm that all answers given are honest and accurate at the time of application. It is understood that should any information be found to be untrue, it will lead to the application being declined, and any deposit paid to be forfeited. If discovered after adoption, the dog may be removed from your care, with no refunds given. *
It is agreed that we shall keep TRDR up to date at all times during the application process. Any significant changes will be notified to our designated volunteer contact without delay. *
Please re-enter your name *
Date of completion of form *
Applicant signature

The Responsible Dog Rescue Application Form

Applicant Details

About your pets

About your home

About your experience with dogs

Application verification