Thank you for supporting rescue!

ADOPT

Sidewalk Specials focus is uplifting dogs in their township homes, however, in some cases rehoming is the only kind option. Thank you for considering one of our rescues, please see below for our adoption process.

Adoption Process

- 1 -
Application

Please complete the online adoption application form.

- 2 -
Meet & Greet

We will then be in touch to arrange a meet and greet.

- 3 -
Home Inspection

Should you wish adopt post meet and greet we will arrange a home inspection.

- 4 -
Fee

If successful, you will be emailed your chosen dog’s adoption form and adoption fee (R995) details.

Adoption Application Form

Thank you for supporting rescue!

Adoption Applicatoin Form
not available on mobile

Please visit our website on desktop or tablet to fill-in our Adoption Application Form.

Name of pet you are interested in?

Name

Surname

Physical Address

...

Contact Number

Additional Contact

Age

Email Address

Do you own or rent your home ? If you rent, do you have permission to keep pets and are there any restrictions ?

What kind of dwelling is it ?

Pet Restrictions

How is your property secured ? Please describe the height and type of the perimeter boundary and gate.

Where on your property are pets NOT allowed ?

Do you have a doggy-door ? Where does it lead ?

How will your current pets accept and adjust to the new dog ?

Have you had a sick pet on your property in the last 6 months ?

Yes No

If yes, please supply details.

Are there times when your dog/s will be thethered or tied up ?

Yes No

Will your dog spend any time in the garage?

Yes No

If yes, please explain why?

When you open your driveway gate, will your dog be behind a barrier ?

Yes No

Do you have a swimming pool or pond ? Please select one

Your Employer

Occupation

Your Partners Employer

Occupation

How many hours a day will your dog be without human supervision ?

How often do you go on holiday or weekends away ?

Do you take your dog/s with you when you go away ?

Yes No

Does a member of your household have an allergy to dogs ?

Yes No

Children and your home. (Please select more than one if applicable)

I have children (0 - 6 years) I have children (7 - 12 years) I have children (13+ years) Children visit my home (0 - 6 years) Children visit my home (7 - 12 years) Children visit my home (13+ years) Children rarely visit my home

Do you have a domestic worker and/or gardener ?

Yes No

What is your dog experience ? (you can select more than one)

My dog will be ? Please choose one

CURRENT PETS (if applicable)

Pet 1

Pet 2

Pet 1 Age

Pet 1 Gender

Pet 2 Age

Pet 2 Gender

Pet 1 Species and Breed

Pet 2 Species and Breed

How long have you had Pet 1 and how did you aquire it ?

How long have you had Pet 2 and how did you aquire it ?

Is Pet 1 Vaccinated and Sterilised ? If not, please explain

Is Pet 2 Vaccinated and Sterilised ? If not, please explain

Is Pet 1 kept in or outside and how does it get on with other dogs

Is Pet 2 kept in or outside and how does it get on with other dogs

If Pet 1 is a dog, did it attend puppy or obedience classes ?

If Pet 2 is a dog, did it attend puppy or obedience classes ?

Please supply ALL the above information for any additional pets and number them accordingly, in the field below:

How many pets have you had in the last 5 years ?

Pets Names, Ages, Species and Breed, how long you had each one and what happened to them ?

Have you ever surrendered a pet to a shelter ?

Yes No

Have you ever had a pet euthanized ?

Yes No

If your new dog is not house trained, how will you teach it to use the outside facilities ?

How often would you take your dog for walks ?

What type and brand of food would you feed your dog?

How will you feed your dog ?

Where will your dog spend most of the time during the day ?

Where will your dog spend most of the time during the night ?

If you own a bakkie / LDV and the back has no canopy, would you allow your dog to ride in the back ?

Yes No Not applicable

Have you ever applied to an animal shelter to adopt a pet ?

Yes No

If yes, please name the shelter

Are you willing to take responsibilty for a new dog for the next 10-15 years ?

Yes No

What provisions will you make for your pets should you become unable to care for them (emigration, death, financial difficulties, etc)

Are you able to afford private veterinary care for your existing pets and new addition ?

Yes No

Existing Veterinary Practice

Contact Number

Family Member / person living with you

Contact Number

Family Member / person NOT living with you

Contact Number

PLEASE CONSIDER THE BELOW CAREFULLY BEFORE ADOPTING (tick acceptance)

Having a puppy / dog / kitten / cat is like having another child Puppies / dogs / kittens / cats require constant training and supervision They require affection exercise stimulation training companionship and attention Consider the financial commitment when adopting Adoption is a lifetime commitment (+/- 15 years) Puppies / dogs / kittens / cats nip / jump up / scratch and chew things. It's normal!

If you have children, have they had exposure to/interaction with puppies, dogs, kittens and cats ?

Yes No

Please remember that Sidewalk Specials NPC remains the owner of the animal throughout foster care and when re-homed for the duration of their life. No animal may be transferred to another location or person without the express written permission of Sidewalk Specials NPC.

Yes No

I hereby confirm that I have read, understood and agree to the above terms and conditions. I further acknowledge that all the information supplied by myself is true and correct and legally binding.

Yes No

Full Names

Date

Signature

Thank you for supporting rescue!

ADOPT

Sidewalk Specials focus is uplifting dogs in their township homes, however, in some cases rehoming is the only kind option. Thank you for considering one of our rescues, please see below for our adoption process.

Adoption Process

- 1 -
Application

- 2 -
Meet & Greet

- 3 -
Home Inspection

- 4 -
Fee

Adoption Application Form

Thank you for supporting rescue!

Adoption Applicatoin Form
not available on mobile

Please visit our website on desktop or tablet to fill-in our Adoption Application Form.

Sidewalk Specials rely 100% on public donations to continue our work...

Get Email Updates

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We'd love to hear from you!

Donate now

Thank you

Thank you for supporting rescue!

ADOPT

Sidewalk Specials focus is uplifting dogs in their township homes, however, in some cases rehoming is the only kind option. Thank you for considering one of our rescues, please see below for our adoption process.

Adoption Process

- 1 -Application

- 2 -Meet & Greet

- 3 -Home Inspection

- 4 -Fee

Adoption Application Form

Thank you for supporting rescue!

Adoption Applicatoin Form not available on mobile Please visit our website on desktop or tablet to fill-in our Adoption Application Form.

Sidewalk Specials rely 100% on public donations to continue our work...

Get Email Updates

connect

We'd love to hear from you!

Donate now

Thank you

- 1 -
Application

- 2 -
Meet & Greet

- 3 -
Home Inspection

- 4 -
Fee

Adoption Applicatoin Form
not available on mobile

Please visit our website on desktop or tablet to fill-in our Adoption Application Form.