Apply to Adopt a PADS Release Dog

Please fill out this application to be considered for the dog that you are interested in.

PLEASE NOTE That due to the high level of applications we receive, only considered applicants will be contacted.

Please be as detailed as possible in your responses to help us get the best picture of your lifestyle and dog experience.

First Name

Last Name

Which dog are you applying for?

All applications are dog specific, we do not accept general applications

What about this pup specifically excites you?

Email

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

Province

We only accept applications from the Lower Mainland (BC), the Okanagan (BC), and Alberta (AB). Applicants must reside in the city of the dog they are applying for or be willing to travel to meet the dog.

Country

Postal Code

Phone number

Is there another adult in your household who should be included in this application, such as a spouse or partner?

Second Contact Information

Second Contact First Name

Second Contact Last Name

Second Contact Email
Can't be the same email used as email above

Email Check

Your email can't be the same as the secondary contact email.

Second Contact Phone Number

Do you have any current or previous involvement with PADS Or a PADS referral?

If yes: please describe

Please select your housing type:

If townhouse or condo: please provide a copy of the pet policy in your strata bylaws

Do you rent or own?

If rent: please provide written approval from your landlord

Do you have a fully fenced backyard?
Note: We do not discriminate based on housing environment. Our dogs have various requirements when it comes to housing. While not all of our dogs require fenced yards or detached homes, some may due to behaviour concerns (loud barking in an apartment, fear of people or other dogs)

Please list the people in your household and their ages

Please tell us about yourself/your family to help us determine what type of dog might be best suited.

Do you or anyone in your family have allergies to animals?

Why would you like to adopt a PADS dog?

Do you currently own a dog or dogs?

Have you owned a dog or dogs in the past 5 years?

Where does your current/past dog sleep?

Do you currently own cat(s)?

If yes: are they familiar with dogs?

Do you have any other pets?

If yes: are they caged or free-roaming?

Have you ever had to give up a dog/pet?

Are you willing and able to provide routine vet and health care (i.e. annual appointments, vaccines, etc...) for the rest of the dog's life?

Please provide the contact information for your veterinarian (if applicable)

What is your dog training philosophy?

Have you previously worked with a dog trainer and/or do you follow any trainers online?

If yes: who, and what is it that appeals to you about them/their training?

Are your willing and able to hire a trainer or attend training classes with the dog to address any behaviour or relationship struggles?

How many hours would the dog be left unattended during the day?

Where will the dog stay when you are not home?

Are you willing to purchase and use a dog crate?

Describe the type of activity level you are looking for in a dog

Are you willing to complete yearly Health and Temperament survey's throughout the dog's life?
This information is essential to PADS and its partners in continuing to make improvements in our training and breeding programs.

Please describe any behaviours that you would be unwilling to work through

Are you prepared to accept the responsibilities associated with adopting a dog that has special needs or health issues?

Please select the conditions you are willing to adopt a dog with

Is there anything else you would like us to know?

Contact Information