Dog Adoption Application

Dog Adoption

Adoption Fee:

Puppy $415
Adult $350
Senior $125

Looking to Adopt a Cat?

Check out Adoptable Cats page and The Adoption Process.

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Thank you for visiting the Fort McMurray SPCA. Your completed adoption application will help us find the most suitable home for each animal and the companion most suitable for your lifestyle.

Name of animal you are looking to adopt*
Personal Information
Name*
First Last
Address
Street Address City, Province Postal Code
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Email*
Household
1. Housing*
If renting please provide lease/ rental agreement stating permission to have pet.

Your application will NOT be processed until we have this information.
How would you like to send it?*
Load Lease or Letter of Permission from Landlord*
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 4 MB.
PDF file only.
Fenced yard at your property?*
2. My household consists of:
- Adults only
- Live alone
- Family with children older than 10 years old
- Family with children under 10 years old
3. Activity level in my home is:*
4. Where will the dog be left when you are not at home?*
- Loose indoors
- Crate
- Basement
- Unheated garage
- Heated garage
- Kennel run
- Loose in fenced yard
- Tied up in fenced or unfenced yard
- Other
Please explain:
5. Where will the dog be left when you are at home?*
- Loose indoors
- Crate
- Basement
- Unheated garage
- Heated garage
- Kennel run
- Loose in fenced yard
- Tied up in fenced or unfenced yard
- Other
Please explain:
6. How many hours will the dog be alone?*
- 0
- 2 - 4 hrs
- 6 - 8 hrs
- 10 - 12hrs
- > 12 hrs
7. How much money do you anticipate spending per year for food, training, toys, vet bills, etc?*

(Not including emergency vet services.)
8. Does any member of your household have allergies to animals?*
Pet History
1. Are there any other pets in the household?*
If yes, please list*
Type of Pet Breed Age Sex Altered (spayed/neutered)
2. Have you had pets in the last 5 years who are no longer with you?*
If yes, explain
- Passed away
- Ran away
- Gave away to family/friends
- Sold animal
- Surrendered
Passed away due to
- Illness
- old age
- injury
3. What reasons are you adopting this dog?
- Companion
- Guard
- Hunting
- Obedience
- Sport
- Other
If other, please explain
4. Why did you pick this particular animal?*
- Size
- Breed
- Age
- Temperament
- Connection upon meeting
5. It is important to me that my new companion:*
- Never wake me at night
- Never show aggression
- Be friendly with children
- Be friendly with dogs
- Be friendly with cats
- Enjoy being groomed, held, patted
- Be independent
- Be calm
- Be active
- Be playful
- Be quiet
6. What behavioral issues are you not willing to work on?*
- Barking
- Chewing
- Separation anxiety
- Jumping
- Fear
- Digging
- Mouthing
- House training
- Obedience
- Shyness
- Aggression (human, animal, strangers)
- NONE, I am willing or able to deal with all behavior issues
*** The FMSPCA always recommends a trainer when dealing with behavioral issues***
7 Under which of the following circumstances would you return this animal?*
- NONE
- Moving
- Baby
- Divorce/ Separation
- Allergies
- Aggression
- Behavioral
8. How do you plan to get your new dog to adjust to existing pets?*
9. How do you plan to house train your new companion?*
10. Do you have a regular veterinarian?*
If yes, list the veterinary clinic:*
11. Have you applied for an animal at the FMSPCA in the last 6 months?*
Terms and Conditions
Please understand that it is not the FMSPCA’s intention to make the adoption process cumbersome, but to ensure that the animals in our care get the best possible home and that you get the best possible pet for your lifestyle. It is the goal of our adoption program to find permanent, loving and responsible homes, and make a match that will last a lifetime! Please note processing of this application usually take a minimum of 3 business days. If any information is found to be missing or inaccurate the application process may be delayed.
Please read and confirm the following:*
- I acknowledge the adopted animal will need to be seen by a vet within 7 days after adoption.
- I understand the Fort McMurray SPCA has the right to refuse an adoption.
- I understand it will take time for my new animal to adjust to its new home and agree to give the animal adequate time to adjust to its new surroundings.
- I agree to comply with all Municipal bylaws concerning the animal I am applying for.
- I agree that if I fail to comply with all the FMSPCA’s Term and Conditions, or if information is found to be inaccurate or misleading, I may have restrictions placed on me for future adoption applications or even be deemed completely ineligible for all future adoptions.
- I verify I am 18+
Confirmation and Signature*
- I certify that all information in this application is true, and I understand that false information may void the adoption and future adoptions from the Fort McMurray SPCA.
Lease / Rental Agreement*
- I understand that if I am a renter that my adoption application cannot be processed until a copy of my lease showing permission to have pets or a letter from my landlord confirming permission to have pets is received by the FMSPCA.
Signature
Don't forget to email your Lease/ Rental Agreement stating permission to have pet.

Your application will NOT be processed until we have this information.
Date*
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Type of Pet	Breed	Age	Sex	Altered (spayed/neutered)

Dog Adoption

Adoption Fee:

Looking to Adopt a Cat?

Dog Adoption Application

Thank you for visiting the Fort McMurray SPCA. Your completed adoption application will help us find the most suitable home for each animal and the companion most suitable for your lifestyle.

Personal Information

Household

If renting please provide lease/ rental agreement stating permission to have pet. Your application will NOT be processed until we have this information.

Pet History

Terms and Conditions

Don't forget to email your Lease/ Rental Agreement stating permission to have pet. Your application will NOT be processed until we have this information.

If renting please provide lease/ rental agreement stating permission to have pet.

Your application will NOT be processed until we have this information.

Don't forget to email your Lease/ Rental Agreement stating permission to have pet.

Your application will NOT be processed until we have this information.