Adoption Requirement Agreement

I am 21 or older:

Yes
No - You must be 21+ to adopt.

If you are 60+ you must provide details of family/friend back up if you can no longer take on a dog [must be 21+]:

I have a solid and secure 5ft or 6ft boundary all the way around my garden with a 5-6ft gate [state height]::

Yes - I have 5ft minimum all the way around
Yes - I have 6ft minimum all the way around
No - I agree to fix up my fencing and will reapply
No -I understand my application will be rejected

I understand that the dog must never be left longer than 5 hrs a day and cannot be left overnight::*

I understand that the dog may never be confident enough to come to work with me/my family:*

Are you able to budget for a dog walker?:*

I understand that ALL household members must attend a viewing at the centre:*

Do you have kids or visiting kids? Please note we have restrictions on children due to high demand:

I have kids under 5 - I understand my application will be rejected [Please see rehoming requirements]
I have kids under 10 - I understand Oakwood cannot process my application at this time
I have kids over 10
I have visiting kids under 10 - I understand Oakwood cannot process my application at this time
I have visiting kids over 10
No kids involved
No kids involved but I may want kids in future

I confirm that my current dog is neutered:

Yes
No - please neuter your dog[s] and then reapply

I understand that Oakwood only rehome dogs of the opposite sex:

Yes - I have a male dog and I'm happy to be matched to a female dog
Yes - I have a female dog and I'm happy to be matched to a male dog
No - unfortunately we cannot continue your application

I confirm my current dog is over 1 year of age:

Yes
No - we cannot rehome with dogs under 1 year

I understand I will be advised to look into pet insurance:

Yes
I have proof I qualify for PDSA
No
Other

If selected other, please state:

I understand that many dogs from Oakwood have come from Romanian Shelters:*

I agree to keep fleaing, worming, vaccinations and insurance up to date:*

I am happy to take on board advice for taking on an Ex-Romanian street dog:*

I understand that romanian street dogs have never lived in a home before:*

I understand that I may not be able to handle, pick up or cuddle these dogs for a good amount of time:*

I understand that I will not be able to walk the dog straight away:*

I agree to providing a crate for the dog to use as a safe space away from people:*

I agree to seek professional advice for any behavioural issues and keep staff up to date:*

I understand that Romanian Rescues can take anywhere from 6 months - 12 months+ to settle into a home:*

I understand that I will need to keep visitors away for the first few weeks after adoption:*

I understand that these dogs are not toilet trained due to never living in a house before:*

I understand that there are no guarantees as to how the dog will behave in the home but I am happy to follow advice:*

I understand that a dog may be destructive, cry, bark when left but I am determined to work with a dog with the help of Oakwood:*

Romanian Rescues are expert escape artists, I understand that [click all that you agree to]:

I will fill in any gaps in my fence
I will fix a gap under my gate/fence
I have bolts and locks on all my gates
I agree to move any wheelie bins away from the fence/gate
I agree to block off any gaps near/behind sheds
I agree to block off access to thick/dense bushes until the dog has settled down
I agree to place mesh over my pond
I agree to placing mesh/screening over my metal fence/gate to prevent climbing

I understand that Romanian rescues can climb, jump and scale fences if they are not supervised in the garden:

Yes
No

I understand that ALL dogs must be given space when eating and resting and I'm happy to tell family/and visitors to abide by this:*

I understand that when I come to a viewing I am expected to decide whether or not to reserve a dog on the same day I meet them:

Yes
No - I like to take my time to decide

If you answered 'No' this process may not be for you. Do you understand that we DO NOT hold dogs for people if they are unsure on reservation:

I understand that if I like a dog but do not reserve it will go into viewings with other families [can be on the same day]
This process is not for me - I understand my application will be closed.

I understand that ALL fees are a donation to the rescue and cannot be refunded once paid or transferred to another dog if I change my mind:*

I agree to a virtual homecheck [either through Facebook messenger or WhatsApp]:*

I agree that I can take on a dog within a 48hr time frame once I attend my viewing:*

I am ready to adopt a dog immediately:*

When do you have holidays/mini-breaks or a weekend trip next booked?:

I understand that if my break/holiday falls within the next 10 weeks my application will be closed any I will need to reapply when I'm back:

Is there anything else you would like to tell us:

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