Adoption Applicationadmin2018-03-15T17:21:25+00:00 Adoption Application Step 1 of 8 - Qualifying Criteria 0% Please read our Adoption Policies before filling in this Application! All questions followed by * must be completed before you can submit this Application. The first few questions will verify if you are eligible to adopt from us. If you are unsure about your eligibility, see our guidelines for eligibility in the Adoption Procedure. For clarification of our policy on young children, see our guidelines for this in our Adoption Policies. If you qualify, the Next button will appear and you can start filling out the Application - otherwise, we cannot accept your Application at this time. Qualifying CriteriaDo you live in Ontario:* Yes No Are you willing to pay the processing fee for this Application:* Yes No There is a $25 non-refundable Application Fee to process your Application and make it eligible for consideration. You can use Paypal, Interac, cash or send a cheque/money order. Payment of this fee does not guarantee that you will receive a dog.Do you have children under 8 years old living with you:* No Yes For safety reasons, we do NOT adopt Great Danes to homes with resident children under 8 years old.Do you live in a high-rise building:* No Yes We do NOT adopt to high-rise occupants As you progress through the Application, each section will be verified for required answers before you can progress to the next page.Your FIRST Name(s):* Separate multiple names with a comma.Your LAST Name(s):* Separate multiple names with a comma.Do you have an email address:* Yes No Your Email Address:* Enter Email Confirm Email Street Address:* If rural, include your ELN.City:* Postal Code:* Province:*ONQCSelect your Province.Closest Major City: If you live in a small town or village, enter the closest major city.Primary Phone:* Include the area code. Enter only Numbers. Cellular Phone: Include the area code. Enter only numbers.Business Phone: Include the area code. Enter only numbersYour occupation:* Your Employer:* How did you hear about Danes in Distress:Used PreviouslyVeterinarianAnimal ShelterDog MagazineFriendRelativeOther Rescue GroupSomeone who adopted from DiDWhy do you want to adopt a Rescued Dane: Type of dwelling:*HouseFarmApartmentTownhouseLoftOtherSpecify dwelling type: Do you own your home:* Yes No Does your rental agreement allow large dogs: No Yes Landlord Name: Landlord Phone:* How many years at this address:* If less than 1 year, enter 0 then the number of months belowMonths:* Property Designation:* City or Town Lot Rural Property Is your lot securely fenced:* No Yes Do you have a fenced area for unsupervised, off-leash activities:* No Yes What type of fence:* 'Invisible' fencing is NOT secure!!Height of fencing:* Do you have Livestock or Horses: No Yes Size of property:* e.g. 75'x150'If rural property enter acreage - e.g. 4 acres.How many people live in your home:*1234567More than 7Is someone home when you are not:* No Yes Is someone home during the day:* No Yes Is someone home at night:* No Yes Do you have children UNDER 8 living at home or visiting regularly:* No Yes List the age(s) of the child/children:* If more than one child, separate the ages with commas. e.g. 10, 12, 14 Do you CURRENTLY have other dogs:* No Yes How many dogs do you have:*Please enter a number from 1 to 4.Pet # 1 Name:* Pet # 1 Breed:* Pet # 1 Age:* Pet # 1 Gender:* Male Female Pet # 1 Spayed/Neutered:* No Yes Pet # 1 Reason not altered:* Pet # 2 Name:* Pet # 2 Breed:* Pet # 2 Age:* Pet # 2 Gender:* Male Female Pet # 2 Spayed/Neutered:* No Yes Pet # 2 Reason not altered:* Pet # 3 Name:* Pet # 3 Breed:* Pet # 3 Age:* Pet # 3 Gender:* Male Female Pet # 3 Spayed/Neutered:* No Yes Pet # 3 Reason not altered:* Pet # 4 Name:* Pet # 4 Breed:* Pet # 4 Age:* Pet # 4 Gender:* Male Female Pet # 4 Spayed/Neutered:* No Yes Pet # 4 Reason not altered:* Did you own dogs before:* No Yes This is for dogs PRIOR to your current ones.What happened to the dog(s): Have you ever surrendered a dog:* No Yes This includes any dog(s) you gave away.Who did you give the dog to:* Do you have cats: No Yes Do you have other pets: No Yes Itemize what other pets you have: Experienced in Basic Obedience Training:* No Yes Experienced in House Training:* No Yes Have you had a Dane before:* No Yes What research have you done on the breed:Have you had exposure to Great Danes before: No Yes Where did you get this exposure:Do you intend to crate an ADULT Dane:* No Yes Why will you crate a Dane:*If you move, will the Dane accompany you:* No Yes What will you do with the Dane:* Please note: If you adopt from DiD, the contractual agreement states that we must first get option to take the Dane back into rescue for re-adoption. In extended absences, who will care for the Dane:* Extended absence is any period greater than 4 hours. How long will the Dane be REGULARLY left alone in any given period:* Seldom Other Alone means without human company. REGULARLY means on a daily basis. e.g. If you work 8 hours daily, then the total time the Dane will be left alone must be entered as 8 unless you have made arrangements for someone to visit with your Dane in your absence.Specify how long:*12345678More than 8 hoursIf alone, will it have free run of your home:* No Yes Area(s) it will be confined in:* The Dane will spend most of its time:* With you, or other family members Other Specify whom it will be with:* Where will the Dane spend most of its time:* Indoors Other Where will its time be spent: e.g. doggie day-care, at a friend or relative's home. Where will it sleep:* Specify the type of bedding it will sleep on:* e.g. dog bed, foam pad, small mattress, etc.Will you exercise it on a daily basis:* No Yes Younger Danes will require regular, daily exercise for proper bone growth and muscular development.Where will this exercise take place:*Public TrailsPrivate TrailsDog ParkOtherExercise in your back yard will not be adequate for a Dane unless you live in a rural setting and have acreage.Describe where the Dane will be exercised:* How will the exercise take place:* On leash Off leash Some on leash and some off leash Younger Danes will require some off leash exercise in secure areas. Is everyone agreeable to meeting a prospective rescued Dane:* No Yes Are all family members agreeable to adopting a Dane:* No Yes Specify the age group you prefer to adopt:* Any Age Group Puppy - Up to 8 months old Adolescent - from 8 to 18 months Young Adult - from 18 months to 2½ yrs. Adult - from 2½ to 5 years 11 months Senior - 6 years or older The more specific you are, the harder it may be to find a suitable Dane for you. Please remember that older Danes need a good home too and can provide many years of unconditional love.Gender:* Either Male Female Would you consider a Dane mix-breed:* No Yes Would you consider a Special Needs Dane:* No Yes Special Needs - Deaf:* No Yes Special Needs - Blind:* No Yes Special Needs - Other:* No Yes Colour:*Any ColourBlackBlueBrindleFawnHarlequinMantleMerleWhiteDoes any member of your household have allergies to dogs:* No Yes Personal Reference # 1 - Name:* We require 2 personal references.Personal Reference # 1- Phone:* Enter as Area Code Phone Number. e.g. 519 345 6789Personal Reference # 2 - Name:* Personal Reference # 2 - Phone:* Enter as Area Code Phone Number. e.g. 519 345 6789Vet Reference - Name:* List a Vet reference. Please call your vet reference to authorize release of information to Danes in Distress.Vet Reference - Phone:* Enter as Area Code Phone Number. e.g. 519 345 6789 Additional info to assist us in placing a suitable Dane with you:Throughout the Adoption process, when is the best time to contact you:* Daytime Evening Are you agreeable to a home visit before adoption: No Yes Will you travel to pick up a Dane: No Yes How far: There are various payment options available for submitting your Application Fee. When you receive confirmation of your Application being entered into our database, it will contain the necessary instructions for the selected payment method.Please indicate below which option you prefer to use. Pay App. Fee by:* PayPal (Online) Cheque / Money Order Interac Have you applied to any other rescue group(s) or breeder(s):* No Yes Please specify where you applied: Do you certify the answers given above are true:* No Yes Δ