My name is Skyler- adoption pending!

** WE DO NOT ADOPT OUT OF ONTARIO **

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN ADOPTING A RESCUE DOG - PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE FEED TO ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS
**BASIC INQUIRIES ASKING QUESTIONS THAT ARE PROVIDED WILL NOT BE ANSWERED. ** WE ARE ALL VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE EXISTING PETS/ FAMILY/ PAYING JOBS. OUR TIME IS IN SHORT SUPPLY AND WE APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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*** HOW IT WORKS - ADOPTION INFORMATION ****
***ONLY RECEIVED & APPROVED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR A VIEWING..-**No acceptions **
Do not ask to pop by to view a dog - it will be declined. Our dogs are in various locations in foster homes. Viewings are arranged with volunteers ,around rescue work, reg jobs and family and only offered to an approved app to ensure its a possible fit for the dog and applicant and to not waste anyone's time.

All info on adoption procress/ policies can be accessed at www.adoptapet,lucknow.on.ca
**.Applications
http://www.adoptapet.lucknow.on.ca/applications.html--This is a MS Word copy of our application.
It can be completed, saved and emailed back to the rescue at
petrescue@hurontel.on.ca .

1. We require a fully filled app to be considered as a possible home
2. Only the approved app will be permitted a viewing with the pet ** in the foster home 3. ALL family members MUST meet the dog ** in the foster home** .
4. Any existing pets MUST attend the meet/ greet with the dog ** at the foster home ** .
5. A home visit must be completed as part of the adoption process after the initial viewing by a rescue representative.
This is not a replacement of the meet/ greet at the Foster home.
6. We do not adopt outside of ONTARIO .
7. We do not deliver dogs. If and once the adoption process is approved and complete the dog must be picked up at the foster home

If you have any difficulties with the various application options please let us know @ petrescue@hurontel.on.ca

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IF YOU THINK THIS DOG WOULD BE A GOOD ADDITION TO YOUR HOME AND YOUR ENTIRE HUMAN AND CANINE FAMILY CAN ATTEND THIS DOG'S FOSTER HOME THEN PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEND IN AN APPLICATION

WHY IS THIS DOG IN NEED??- This Pet has been surrendered to rescue to be rehomed through our screening / adoption process. She will be fully vetted, chipped before she is placed in approved home.

WHERE IS THIS DOG NOW ?- This pet is currently located with its caregiver in the london area

**ALL ABOUT SKYLER **

info provided y caregiver:

PET INFO:
The Animal's name: Skyler
Breed of animal: shepherd mix
Date of Birth: Oct 2013
Or how long you have had him: 3 almost 4 years
Sex: Female
Color: Brown and Black
Coat length: Long
Description of markings: black face, fuzzy tail
Weight: 60-65 lbs
Height: medium
Are the ears floppy or straight? Both she controls them but they are usually floppy

Are there any health problems? Potential allergies?- Not on any needed meds
Energy level ? 5/6
Any physical special needs ?- blind- deaf- 3 limbs etc? N/A
Any medical special needs ? Potential allergies

HOUSE INFO:
Is this animal a house pet? Yes
Is the animal house-trained? Yes
Does the animal ever have house-training issues? No
How do you handle house-training errors?
Show her what she did wrong, then immediately take her outside and when she goes to the bathroom praise her.
Is the animal crate trained? No
How is the pet contained if not crated ? She roams the house as she is. Sometimes we put gates up.
Does the animal chew or scratch household items? No
Does it get into the garbage?If the garbage is open on the ground yes



YARD INFO:
Does the animal dig holes? When she is not exercised enough out of boredom
Does it try and get over or under fences? No
Is the pet protective of fence space? No
Is the pet an excessive barker ? or just alerting to things? To alert of people

EXPOSURE INFO:
What ages of children was it living with?n/a
- If none- has the pet had exposure to kids? Yes
Ages? 6/10
And Reaction ? Loved them

How does the pet react to kids at a distance/ on leash Reaction ? No reaction
Exposure to strangers? reaction on walks or at the door/ in home ? Barks and cowards away
Is it good with cats? reaction?- on/off leash ? in home: LOVES CATS outside - chases because she wants to play
Is it good with dogs? sizes/ reaction?- on/ off leash? Reaction? Loves all dogs!
Is this dog used to sharing its space / toys with other pets/ dogs if visiting etc? Reaction ? Will share and submit to all
-If yes… how does he/she react ? No reaction
Does it chase after cars, or horses and buggies or bikes- skateboards or people? No
Does the dog ride well in the car? Sometimes
-if no what are the pets struggles ? Drools
Has it been exposed to livestock or horses? No



OBEDIENCE / TRAINING :

Does the dog play games? No
Has this pet had any obedience training? Yes
If yes -Where ? and trainer info if we may contact them for additional feedback/ info ? Petsmart Guelph, beginners training 2 years ago
What commands does it know? Sit, stay, leave it, down, come
Does it walk well on leash? Or pull etc? Pulls in beginning because she's excited (doesn't get walks enough)
What walking tools do you use to walk your dog -{ flat collar, gentle leader, martindale, choke collar, Pinch collar, Harness } used to have a harness, it was lost, so uses a regular collar.



PERSONALITY/ BEHAVIOURS/ :

** Please be detailed in these questions. No Blanket answers of “Yes/ Sometimes” .We need detailed info to know how best if rescue can help and what the pets needs are for re-training etc .Without this we can not consider , possibly approve or place any dog into foster care” **

Would you say your pet is a stable, well mannered, pet ?she is a very well mannered dog. Submissive and loving to everyone she meets. Has never shown aggression to anyone. Only barks when new visitors and hides

Personality/ reaction- with those it knows? excited overwhelmed, like she is seeing them for the first time in years!
Personality/ reaction- with strangers ?Barks and shys away.
Has the animal ever shown/ possession/ aggression/ reactivity to anyone or anything?Never
Has the animal ever bitten in the past?Never! .
Are there any behavioral problems? If yes what are they ?When there is a lot going on she doesn't listen.
Is there any separation issues?es, cries we have worked on this a lot, very little happens now.
Are there any fears?Thunder, males, fireworks, loud noises, and vacuums
to what and how does the pet react?Runs and hides at all of those. (Barks and runs from men)
Are there any possession issues with food/ toys/ space towards people/ kids or other pets ?Never



ROUTINE:
Where is the animal kept during the day?Inside
Where is it kept at night?In my room with me
How long is this animal generally left alone in a day?Lately 12 hours.
Is it ever kept outside, and if so, for how long?Yes, when we are home a few hours at a time (if the weather is right and she's okay with that)

Is it used to being chained or kenneled or running free?Running free she doesn't do kennels or chains well she will bark until you let her out

Have you ever boarded the animal or had a pet sitter out of your home environment?Yes, sitters regularly she loves it.

What is the animal being fed?Nutience

Is it free fed?No
How much per day?One large bowl a day
Is it used to bottled water?No regular tap water

Please provide this pets current routine:
Outside for a half hour every morning. And let out at random by whoever is home throughout the day. Dinner at around 6/7pm

The best home for this pet would be :

Someone with space to let her run, and the lifestyle to spend it with her. She's an amazing, loving dog!


Please access application at www.adoptapet.lucknow.on.ca- under the "adopt/ foster/ surrender tab " and email to petrescue@hurontel.on.ca