Adoption Process

1. Applicant & Household Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Date of Birth (Primary Applicant)(Required)

Used to confirm applicant is 18+

Telephone Phone(Required)

Email Address(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City County Postal Code Country

How long have you lived at this property?(Required)

Enter a date or number of years

Household Members & Consensus

Please state the age of all adults (including yourself) and children living in your home.(Required)

List ages clearly: e.g., Applicant (42), Partner (40), Child (10)

Do you have children visiting on a regular basis?(Required)

If yes, state ages and frequency.

Please state ages and frequency(Required)

Do you plan to have children in the next 5-7 years? If so, how will you plan now to introduce a baby/toddler to the dog and manage that change, which can sometimes stress a rescue dog?(Required)

Who in the family will have primary responsibility for the dog's daily care, training, and exercise?(Required)

Please enter family member name(s).

2. Home Environment & Security

Please describe your home type and location.(Required)

(e.g., Detached house, Flat, Semi-rural, Inner city, etc.)

Do you live on a busy road?(Required)

If yes, please give further details...(Required)

Do you have a patio, terrace, or garden/lawn?(Required)

Can please give us an idea of the size of the outside secured space the dog will have access to?(Required)

If you have an outside area, is it communal/shared?(Required)

Garden Security: If you have a garden, is it securely fenced?(Required)

Please state the minimum height of the fence. Pointers can be athletic. Fence must be adequate.

Do you own or rent your home?(Required)

3. Dog Preference & Current Pets

Preferred Sex of the dog(Required)

Preferred Age Range(Required)

Please state the name of the dog you are interested in or what type of dog you are looking for.(Required)

Include size, age, and willingness to take on any known health issues.

Do you currently own any other dogs?(Required)

List breed, age, and detailed temperament (dominant, playful, fearful, etc.)(Required)

Are your existing dogs neutered/spayed?(Required)

If not, please state why...

Do you have any other pets (cats, rabbits, etc.)?(Required)

List animal type, age, and temperament.(Required)

Do you have any livestock on the premises (e.g., chickens, sheep)?(Required)

Pointers can have a high prey drive - this is critical.

Please provide livestock details(Required)

4. Dog Experience & History

Prior to your current dog have you owned other dogs before?(Required)

Please list breed(s), dates, and explain what happened to the dog(s).(Required)

Do you have any experience with dogs, particularly pointers or high-energy working breeds? Please give details (not including childhood pets).(Required)

Have you had rescue dogs before? Please give details of their rescue story, where were they from, what age were they? What were their circumstances? Had they had experience of living in a home before coming to you or had they come straight from a rescue shelter?(Required)

Were your previous dogs off-lead dogs?(Required)

If not, why?

Please provide more details.

Have you ever returned a dog to a rescue?(Required)

If so, which rescue and for what reason?

Please give details (not including childhood pets).(Required)

5. Exercise, Time Alone, and Functional Capacity

ALONE TIME: What is the maximum length of time the dog would be left alone every day?(Required)

Please give details on your working pattern for all adults in the home.(Required)

(e.g., Applicant: Home-based 5 days/week; Partner: Office 9am-5pm). If working from home, please be prepared to produce a copy of your contract from your employer at the time of the home check.

Do you have family or friends available to dog-sit or assist if you are delayed or need short-term help?(Required)

Please give further details.

Please give details:(Required)

Pointers are a high-energy breed and can require a minimum of 60-90 minutes of vigorous daily exercise, including off-lead running and dedicated mental stimulation. How much total vigorous exercise (including off-lead running) will the dog receive daily? Please specify duration, timings, and location (e.g., 45 mins park run 7am, 45 mins woodland walk 5pm)(Required)

What types of walks are nearby?(Required)

(e.g., secure fields, woodlands, busy streets)?

Are you prepared to train a new dog?(Required)

What ideas do you have for training , ie participate in a local training group, online training tips etc.

Physical Capacity and Handling (Functional Assessment)

Do you have a plan to provide daily mental stimulation (e.g., training sessions, scent work, puzzle toys)?

This section is to ensure the dog's welfare and the safety of the handler are maintained long-term.

Please give details:(Required)

DOG HANDLING

Pointers are strong and can pull suddenly. Do you or the designated walker(s) have the physical ability and control to safely manage a high-energy dog that may pull on the lead?

(If no, please explain the control method you would use, e.g., specialised harness, professional training).

Please give details:(Required)

MOBILITY & EXERCISE

If you require physical assistance when walking (e.g., walking aids, mobility scooter), please detail the arrangements you will make to ensure the dog still receives its required vigorous daily exercise. Our concern is matching the dog's energy level with the household's ability to consistently meet it.

Please give details:(Required)

6. Financial & Future Commitment

Where in your home will the dog have access to? Where will the dog sleep?(Required)

(e.g., Kitchen only, Allowed on sofa, Dedicated crate in the living room)

Will you provide the dog with Pet and Liability insurance?(Required)

(The charity provides the first 5 weeks of insurance complimentary)

If NO, please give reasons...(Required)

Are you prepared to give the dog all the vet treatment he might require throughout his life?(Required)

If NO, please give reasons.(Required)

Please supply details of your registered vets practice:(Required)

LIFESPAN COMMITMENT & CONTINGENCY PLAN

Dogs can live 11+ years. If, at any point, the primary care giver is unable to meet the dog's physical needs or passes away, what guaranteed, written plan do you have in place for the dog’s immediate and long-term care? (e.g., named guardian, confirmed family member, etc.)

Please give details:(Required)

What would happen if the dog damaged something in the home or garden?(Required)

What would you do if the dog doesn’t get on with your existing pets after careful integration?(Required)

Holiday Commitments

Please give details of any upcoming holiday dates or commitments in the next 6 months (e.g., Christmas arrangements).

If you go on holiday, what established and committed cover (kennels, sitter, family) will you put in place?

Please give details:(Required)

What date will you be able to rehome from?(Required)

7. Declaration and Final Details

Will you be happy to periodically report back to Pointer Rescue on the progress of your new dog and supply us with photos and/or videos?(Required)

Will you be happy for a home visit should it be necessary?(Required)

OTHER INFORMATION: Please use this area to give us any other information about your home, lifestyle, training commitment, or details about why you believe this particular dog (or a Pointer generally) is a perfect fit for you.

The Adopter fully understands and accepts that integrating a rescue dog demands a significant investment of patience, understanding, time, and active commitment. The settling process requires work and dedication from the Adopter and will not be instantaneous.

We are here to help you every step of the way. We understand that this can seem like a daunting challenge, however with time and effort it can be one of the most rewarding experiences that you may ever do in your life. We will of course be totally committed to providing support throughout the process. As part of this, we will provide a support package containing essential reference links to our website, recommended training resources, and helpful visual aids, such as YouTube videos.

To ensure the dog is given a fair chance, the Adopter agrees to a mandatory, non-negotiable minimum settling period of three (3) weeks from the date of adoption. During this initial three-week period, the Adopter commits to actively working through any challenges that may arise and utilising the support resources provided. Requests for the dog’s return or placement in an alternative home will only be considered after the completion of this three-week minimum period, at which time we will work together to find the most suitable long-term solution. The three-week minimum period will only be reconsidered in exceptional circumstances where Pointer Rescue Service deems immediate rehoming necessary./p>

Signature

Digital/Typed Full Name:(Required)

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Application Process

Home Check

Meet the dog

Settling In

ADOPTION ENQUIRY APPLICATION

1. Applicant & Household Information

Household Members & Consensus

2. Home Environment & Security

3. Dog Preference & Current Pets

4. Dog Experience & History

5. Exercise, Time Alone, and Functional Capacity

Physical Capacity and Handling (Functional Assessment)

DOG HANDLING

MOBILITY & EXERCISE

6. Financial & Future Commitment

LIFESPAN COMMITMENT & CONTINGENCY PLAN

Holiday Commitments

7. Declaration and Final Details