My name is sandy- 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 and is in need of a new home. This pet is being re-homed thru our adoption/ screening process

WHERE IS THIS DOG NOW ?- This pet is currently in foster care
she will be fully vetted before adoption

**ALL ABOUT SANDY **
PET INFO:
The Animal's name:Sandy
Breed of animal: Lab
Date of Birth: Unknown 6-7 now
Or how long you have had him: 1 year

Color:Yellow/Golden
Coat length:Short
Are the ears floppy or straight?floppy
Are there any health problems?Allergies(unknown stop in winter)
Energy level ?Can be hyper but usually he is chill
Any physical special needs ?- blind- deaf- 3 limbs etc? None that are seeable
Any medical special needs ?Allergies other then that I dont know

HOUSE INFO:
Is this animal a house pet?Yes
Is the animal house-trained?Yes
Does the animal ever have house-training issues?Yes, over night mainly if you dont put him out to pee right before bed he sometimes has accidents or if you are gone all day.
How do you handle house-training errors? Clean it up and put him out otherwise i dont think its his fault
Is the animal crate trained?Short answer yes long answer for the first 5 years he was locked in a crate only let out to go outside so i do not use a crate and the moment he came in my house i gave the crate away because even walking near it made him whimper
How is the pet contained if not crated ? loose in the house
Does the animal chew or scratch household items? Occasionally he chews plastic kids toys or blankets/pillows
Does it get into the garbage? If i forget to close the lid yes

YARD INFO:
Does the animal dig holes? recently started but I think hes trying to bury his poop
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?No just to alert to things



EXPOSURE INFO:
What ages of children was it living with?prev owner had 3-15 I have 3&5
- If none- has the pet had exposure to kids? Ages? And Reaction ?
How does the pet react to kids at a distance/ on leash ?Reaction ? Excited
Exposure to strangers? reaction on walks or at the door/ in home ? Reaction?Excited
Is it good with cats?Yes reaction?Wants to play - on/off leash ? same Reaction?same
Is it good with dogs?Yes sizes/ reaction?all/wants to play - on/ off leash? same Reaction?same
Is this dog used to sharing its space / toys with other pets/ dogs if visiting etc?no but he used to live with other dogs and got along fine
-If yes… how does he/she react ?
Does it chase after cars, or horses and buggies or bikes- skateboards or people?People yes otherwise never that I have witnessed
Does the dog ride well in the car?Yes
-if no what are the pets struggles ?
Has it been exposed to livestock or horses?No

OBEDIENCE / TRAINING :
Does the dog play games?Not really
Has this pet had any obedience training?No
If yes -Where ? and trainer info if we may contact them for additional feedback/ info ?
What commands does it know?Stay/Wait and go lay down
Does it walk well on leash? Or pull etc?No he is a puller
What walking tools do you use to walk your dog -{ flat collar, gentle leader, martindale, choke collar, Pinch collar, Harness }Normal collar Normal leash


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 ?No he needs training I didnt know how to train him
-or a bit rough around the edges :needing additional basic training needs?Exactly

Personality/ reaction- with those it knows?Excited wants pets tends to jump up but quickly calms and just wants to be near them
Personality/ reaction- with strangers ? About the same as above he just loves people and wants pets
Has the animal ever shown/ possession/ aggression/ reactivity to anyone or anything?Never since I have had him
Has the animal ever bitten in the past?No
Are there any behavioral problems? If yes what are they ? I dont know other than previously stated no
Is there any separation issues?Yes he barks for a while but does eventually calm
Are there any fears? crates, yelling, storms
-to what and how does the pet react?cries and winces or hides(which means he climbs on me and puts his nose in my clothes)
Are there any possession issues with food/ toys/ space towards people/ kids or other pets ?No


ROUTINE:
Where is the animal kept during the day?Loose in house
Where is it kept at night?Loose in house
How long is this animal generally left alone in a day?varies from 2-12 hours
Is it ever kept outside, and if so, for how long?Yes he likes to stay outside in the summer until it starts to get dark and fights when i try to bring him in
Is it used to being chained or kenneled or running free?chained
Have you ever boarded the animal or had a pet sitter out of your home environment?no
What is the animal being fed?I have tried many kinds to see if his allergies are food related but currently he is eating purina dog chow
Is it free fed?yes
How much per day? usually like 4 cups
Is it used to bottled water?no but I have reverse osmosis so it may as well be bottled
Please provide this pets current routine:(when we are home for the day)
gets up with us around 7 goes out for 15 minutes to pee
comes in follows the kids around for the morning
goes out for a pee around 11:30 for 15mins
comes in eats some of his bowl of food has a drink comes and lays at my feet has a nap for an hour
if i get up he follows me around we usually cuddle
he goes back out at 5 ish for 15min comes in eats dinner plays with the kids or lays on my daughters bed while they play
goes out again around 9-10 for 15min then comes in and goes and curls up with my daughter and sleeps

The best home for this pet would be : A place with a cat or dog to be his friend because thats what he is used to(he grew up with a yorkie and I have a cat), owners who understand how to train dogs, a big yard he can run in(he loves getting off his chain and running around the trailer park we live in but the neighbors dont love it), owners who love to pet their dog and will scratch his belly because he loves that, owners who want a travel buddy even because he loves car rides. honestly if i had the time and the funds i would keep him forever because he is a laid back dude who just loves to be with people. He needs people who have a lot of patience because he is slow but he is so sweet that it will be worth it to whoever chooses to take him on.