HOW TO ADOPT

Adopting a dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life, offering a loving home to an abandoned animal in need. In return, they will bring you unconditional love and companionship, as dogs are renowned for their loyalty and affection.

To help us find the perfect dog for you, please complete the following questionnaire. It is crucial to answer each question as thoroughly as possible. This questionnaire is designed to ensure the best match between dogs and families, fostering happiness for both parties after adoption. It also helps you understand the responsibilities and commitments involved in dog ownership.

Rest assured, all the information you provide is confidential and will be used solely for the purposes of dog adoption or fostering.

Once we receive your completed questionnaire, our adoption team will review it and get in touch with you as soon as possible. As we are all volunteers, this process may take a few days, so we appreciate your patience.

Please note, we reserve the right to decline an adoption if we feel the circumstances are not suitable.

ADOPTION FEE

A donation of €180 is requested for the adoption of both male and female dogs, including puppies, to help offset our veterinary expenses. This adoption fee includes the following:

EU Passport
Vaccinations, including the first rabies vaccination (the second rabies vaccination is not included)
Blood test for Mediterranean diseases
Microchip
Deworming
OBLIGATORY Castration/Sterilisation (puppies will need to return for this procedure when they are old enough)

Personal information

Full name

D.N.I/PASSPORT NO

Address

City

Profession/Studies

Nationality

Age

Marital status

Phone

E-Mail

Adoption Information

Name of the dog you wish to adopt

Household Information

1A. How many people live in the household? Please provide their ages.

1B. Does everyone in the household agree on adopting a dog?

Health and Residence Information

2. Does anyone in the house have an allergy?

3A. Do you think you will move back to your country within the next 10-15 years?

3B. IF SO, What will happen to the dog?

Living Arrangements

4A. Do you live in a house or an apartment?

4B. What is the square meterage (m²) of your home?

4C. Is it rented or owned?

4D. Are pets allowed?

4E. Will the dog live inside or outside?

4F. Where will the dog be when you are out?

4G. Where will the dog sleep at night?

Outdoor Space

5A. Do you have a garden or outdoor area, such as a terrace?

5B. Is the garden/terrace completely fenced? How tall is the fence/wall?

Pet Ownership History

6A. Do you currently have any pets? If yes, please provide details about them: how many and what species, their breeds, ages, sexes, and temperaments (e.g., dominant, jealous). Additionally, describe your relationship with them (e.g., pet, guard dog) and whether you bought or adopted them, including where you adopted them from if applicable.

6B. If you have had pets but don’t have them any more, tell us what happened to them?

Responsibilities and Commitments

7A. Are you working at the moment? What hours do you work?

7B. How many hours a day will the dog be left alone?

Time and Commitment

8. What do you do in your spare time?

Holiday Plans

9A. When you go on holiday, who will look after the dog?

9B. Are you economically able to pay for a dog hotel?

Motivations and Adoption Process

10A. Why do you wish to adopt a dog? (e.g., for companionship, hunting, guarding, breeding)

10B. Why have you chosen the dog you have named above?

Capabilities and Preparedness

11. Does your personal, family and economic situation allow you to meet any training, vet care and every day needs the dog may require?

12. If you adopt a puppy, will it be a problem if the puppy grows larger than expected?

Agreements and Support

13A. Would you allow us to do an occasional home visit to check that the dog is being well cared for?

13B. Will you send us photos of the animal in the future?

Behaviour and Support Networks

14. Should the dog be unable to adapt or displays behaviour problems, what will you do?

15. Do you believe these problems can be solved or, on the contrary, do you think it is impossible for bad behaviour to be improved?

Contingency Plans

16. If your circumstances change, such as divorce, separation, job loss, illness, moving home, pregnancy, or allergy, what will happen to the dog?