Willamette Valley English Springer Spaniel Association
Adoption Program Questionnaire
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General Information: We do request a donation of $200 for dogs in foster care. Howver, the donation can be $100 for dogs 7 years of age or older at the time of adoption. When owners list dogs, we forward your application and facilitate connecting potential adopters. However, the decision to adopt will be between you and the owner.
We RARELY have rescue dogs that can manage a new home without a fence. In fact, we currently have a dog we placed three months ago who is looking for a new home because they cannot give her enough exercise, and she's taking off when she's off lead. We will accept your application, but realize that the wait will be longer! How did you hear about our adoption program?
What attracts you to a Springer?
Rescuing or re-homing a dog is not like going to the supermarket; it is impossible to predict when the dog that's right for you will appear. We have no control over the age and gender of the dogs we get. However, if you COULD predict the right dog, what would be your preferences (gender/color/age)? What are your limits (how young, how old, how active?) Are these limits negotiable?
Is there a dog described on our website that you are interested in? Which dog?
Have you owned a Springer in the past? If so, tell us about your experience(s).
Personal Information Do you own a house or rent? If rent, would your landlord give written approval of your adopting a Springer? Please provide written approval prior to adoption. Approximately how many hours per day will your Springer be home alone? Do you have children?Ages Have you and your children had other pets in the past? How did they work out?
Do you currently live with other animals?(type, gender, altered?, disposition). IMPORTANT: If you have another dog, do you feel you know your dog's over-all temperament well enough to know that he or she will accept a new dog in the home? Will you be able to handle any dominance behavior that may surface during the acclimation period of the new dog in the home? This can be particularly difficult for same-sex dogs. If you have other animals (cats, birds, livestock), please be advised: Some English Springers, like other hunting breeds, may have a strong hunting instinct. If you have concerns for the safety of other family pets, you may not want to adopt this breed. If you do wish to adopt, will you be able to successfully introduce the newly adopted dog to other family pets in a manner that keeps all animals from harm? Do you have a fenced yard? YES NO If YES, please describe it:
If not, describe where the dog will be exercised each day:
What kind of personality do you prefer in a dog (playful/sedate, outgoing/passive)?
Please describe your activity level. How much time do you have for exercising your Springer? Do you have leisure activities that can include your dog?
Health and Care
Who is your veterinarian? May we ask him/her for a reference for you? If yes, please provide the phone number. Have you ever trained a dog before? Did you attend a class? Yes: No: Describe how you taught the dog to sit or to come:
What were the results of training?
Who will be responsible for the care and training of your Springer?
Who will groom your dog? Springers need regular care for ears and feet. Many pet-owners like to keep their dogs clipped down. Once they have been shaved, they will probably not grow back into a long, smooth coat. It often comes back fuzzy. Feathering on the legs is particularly slow to regrow.
Have you used a crate for your dog? Would you consider using one?
Where will your dog sleep at night? Where will it be during the day when you're not home?
What would you do with your Springer if you suddenly had to move from your home?
You and WVESSA
While we do not charge for finding a Springer for you, we do request that the adoptive families and the families who place dogs through us donate to the WV Rescue Fund. Sometimes there are no expenses incurred while placing a particular dog; other times, dogs need special medical care, long term foster care, transportation, kenneling, etc. It balances out. Most families donate $200 AND pick up the cost of spay/neuter if it hasn't been done already.
Families who rescue or re-home dogs through the Willamette Valley English Springer Spaniel Association are invited to be honorary WVESSA members for the first year after the adoption. You will receive our newsletter. You will be invited to join us at WVESSA events. Do you want to receive these courtesies? Yes: No:
Would you be interested in volunteering with the club in our efforts to promote the welfare and adoption of Springers (public appearances, fostering, etc.)? Yes: No:
WVESSA is not always able to accurately evaluate our rescue or re-homed dogs. While we make every effort to meet the dogs referred to us, a short visit does not always allow accurate appraisal of temperament, behavior, and overall health. When meeting a rescue, please try to spend as much time as possible with the dog to evaluate compatibility before making the decision to adopt. If you consider an interstate adoption, you should contact the shelter impounding the dog, the owner relinquishing the dog, or the dog's foster care home to discuss temperament, health and transportation options very thoroughly before making the decision to adopt the dog sight unseen.
It is in the best interest of yourself, your family and the rescue dog that you choose your new dog carefully. Adoption is a big commitment.
WVESSA will also try to visit you at your home, either prior to approval as an adopting home or after the dog has been placed. We will try to be a resource for you, to answer your questions and to offer advice. Will you agree to allow a home visit? Yes: No:
Are you willing to sign a contract promising to care for your Springer for the rest of his or her life? Yes: No:
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