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Dog Adoption Application – New

This form will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Please fill all required fields and attach proper documentation (if applicable). ARF will not review incomplete applications. Thank you for taking the time to share your information so we can best match you with one of our animals.


Step 1 of 4 – Contact Information

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  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
  • Attach panoramic photos (jpg or pdf format) of your entire yard. Please note that incomplete applications will not be reviewed by our Adoption Team.
    Drop files here or
    Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, pdf, Max. file size: 512 MB, Max. files: 5.
    • Please enter a number greater than or equal to 1.
    • Please list the names and occupations of all adults living in the home.
    • Upload a copy of your condo/strata by-laws (pdf format, max 20MB) pertaining to pet guardianship. Please note that incomplete applications will not be reviewed by our Adoption Team.
      Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 20 MB.
    • If you rent, written landlord permission MUST be provided with this application.
    • Upload a letter (pdf format, max 10MB) from your landlord stating that permission to keep a dog on the property is granted. Please note that incomplete applications will not be reviewed by our Adoption Team.
      Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.
    • e.g. new baby, new job, moving, schedule changes
    • e.g. Couch potato, running companion, playmate for children, guard dog, etc.
    • Describe the circumstances surrounding the surrender
    • Explain how often, when and where the socializing has occurred.
    • What if the dog displayed possible behavioural problems such as hyperactivity, reactivity, fearfulness or destruction?

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