Adoption Questionnaire

Home Adoption Questionnaire

It is very important to us that our adoption animals are given the best possible homes that suit them and their new owners. This questionnaire has been designed to consider all aspects of pet ownership and whether your household is compatible with the proposed adoptive pet. We kindly request honest, straight-forward answers. Our staff will assess your submission and determine your suitability for adoption. Our decision is final, and we request that you respect it.

Your NamePound animal you are interested in adoptingContact EmailContact Phone

Are you a client of Thornleigh Vet Hospital?YesNoHave you adopted or attempted to adopt any animals from Ku-ring-gai Pound before?YesNoIf yes please describes the circumstances below.Have you ever surrendered a pet to a pound or shelter?YesNoIf yes please describes the circumstances below.Who is this pet intended for?Is this pet a gift?YesNoDoes everyone in the household agree on getting a pet?YesNoWho will be the primary caregiver?Why do you want a pet?Do you own any other pets? If yes please list including age, breed and whether desexed and vaccinated.If no to above, have you ever owned a pet before? Please list types and ages.Who else lives in your household (if children please list ages)?Does anyone in the house have allergies, asthma or any other medical conditions that may impact pet ownership?YesNoDo you live in:HouseApartmentAcreageOtherIf Other (please describe)If you are renting, have you checked if your landlord & strata scheme allow pets?YesNoWould you consider your household energy levels to beFairly sedentaryModerateActiveVery ActiveHow much time will the pet be spending alone at home?Rarely0-4 hours a day4-8 hours a day> 8 hours a dayPlease describe how your living situation provides adequate “escape-proofing” relevant to the pet you are interested in.What will you do with your pet whilst you are away or unable to care for it?Where will the pet be kept during the day?InsideOutsideInside & outside accessWhere will the pet be kept at night?InsideOutsideInside & outside accessHave you considered the financial responsibility of owning a pet?YesNoWould you consider pet insurance?YesNoPlease comment here if you have any additional information you feel is relevant.