PLEASE NOTE - DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING ADOPTION APPLICATIONS FROM OUTSIDE OF QUEENSLAND. All dogs must be collected by the adopting families, from Toowoomba or Brisbane. Transport cannot be arranged by Off The Chain K9 Rescue Qld due to shortage of staff at this time.

We also want to ensure, that while now may be a fantastic time to add to your family due to everyone being home- that you understand your responsibility to also train your new pet to be able to be his own company at times. It is inappropriate to have the pet inside 24/7 for the next few weeks, and then suddenly left in the yard alone when life returns to normal. You must think ahead, and implement training to ensure it is a smooth transition and that the dog spends increasing amounts of time outside/wherever it will be when the family is away from the home. Please do not apply unless you have looked into this and how to accomplish it, as we do endeavour to ensure ALL adoptions are permanent and not just for the holidays/until there is a change in lifestyle.

We appreciate your understanding and commitment to responsible ownership.

Please complete the following survey as thoroughly and truthfully as you can. Only applicants who have completed this survey and been approved may meet our animals. If you do not complete your application in full, or do not send your required yard/shelter photos within 12hrs of applying, your application may not be processed.

At the end of this survey you will be asked to provide photos of your current fencing and sheltered areas. PLEASE NOTE this is not required if you are adopting a cat from us, as the expectation is that the cat will remain in your home while not supervised. Remember we are looking for a yard that will keep the dog happy, not a palace! We look for order and a relaxed environment, nothing too clean, nothing too dirty. 

If the dog will sleep outside please also show us any existing covered areas you may have which might be a good place for a bed/kennel. Outside areas showing shelter from bad weather etc are also important to include, even if your dog will sleep inside at night. Again please note this is for dogs/puppies only, not cats.

Once you submit your application an OTC member will endeavour to respond within 48hrs - however if you do not hear back from us please feel free to contact us for an update. Contact is generally via email or text. Please remember we are all volunteers and sometimes we get swamped with rescue work :) you are always welcome to follow up with us however we do ask for patience. Contact details for follow ups:

www.facebook.com/offthechaink9
offthechaink9rescue@outlook.com

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* 1. You & the OTC pet you are applying for

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* 2. You must be over 18 years old to adopt. Are you over 18?

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* 3. If  your first preference is unsuitable/unavailable, did you have a second choice for adoption? If so please provide their name and breed

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* 4. Are you ready to adopt now, or do you need a holding period?

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* 5. What kind of residence do you live in?

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* 6. Do you own or rent your premises?

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* 7. If you rent, do you have landlord permission to adopt a new pet?

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* 8. DOGS/PUPPIES ONLY: How big is your yard?

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* 9. DOGS/PUPPIES ONLY: What outside shelter is available for the dog to access freely, eg carport, kennel, patio, trees

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* 10. DOGS/PUPPIES ONLY: How high are your fences and gates?

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* 11. DOGS/PUPPIES ONLY: What are your boundary fences made of?

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* 12. DOGS/PUPPIES ONLY: Are there any gaps, holes, footholds or escape routes in your fences and gates?

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* 13. Do you have a pool or other body of water on your property?

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* 14. If you answered “Yes” to question 11, is the water fenced off and dog-safe?

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* 15. DOGS/PUPPIES ONLY: How will you keep your dog secure and safe when you are not supervising?

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* 16. DOGS/PUPPIES ONLY: How active would you like your new dog to be

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* 17. How many hours a day will your pet be unattended? We realise of course that a lot of people work and have commitments. Most of our pets are used to being alone part time. We just need to ensure the pet will cope with the level of human contact it will have.

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* 18. Do you travel often?

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* 19. If you answered 'yes' to the question above, what arrangements will you make for your new pet?

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* 20. Have you made a plan for how you will train your pet to be alone safely and happily, when you return to work? (if applicable)

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* 21. DOGS/PUPPIES ONLY: How much daily exercise and mental stimulation will you be able to give your dog and what activities will this include?

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* 22. DOGS/PUPPIES ONLY: Do you plan on letting your dog offlead in UNFENCED dog parks / play areas / when walking? (While some of our dogs are already picking up on their new names and have excellent recall, some won't be ready for unfenced play time just yet)

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* 23. DOGS/PUPPIES ONLY: Do you plan on allowing your dog in the house during the day? Where will it sleep at night? (eg inside on dog bed, inside in laundry, outside kennel, outside under patio - some of our dogs don't cope as outside-only dogs, whereas some are happy with anything. While we will not rehome our dogs to homes where some dogs are inside and some are out, as long as all dogs are provided the same sleeping arrangements there should be no issue. Please be honest in your answer)

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* 24. What will be your new pet’s main role?

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* 25. Who will be the pet's primary carer?

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* 26. DOGS/PUPPIES ONLY: Do you currently own any other dogs? If yes please list their name, age, breed, gender, and whether they are desexed or not, below. We also recommend that all dogs be up to date with their C5 vaccines.

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* 27. Do you currently own any other animals? If yes please list their name, age, breed and whether they are desexed or not, below.

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* 28. Have you owned any other animals, that may no longer be with you? If yes please briefly explain what happened to them.

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* 29. Please tell us the name, street/suburb, and phone number of your current vet. Please write "none" if you don't currently have one.

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* 30. If you have other animals in the house are you able to separate all animals at feeding time if required? Some dogs can be food possessive.

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* 31. DOGS/PUPPIES ONLY: Do you have experience with this breed of dog? Or at the very least have done research on their requirements?

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* 32. Are you prepared to maintain the pet’s worming, vaccination and dental care/physical and mental health? Please remember that vaccinations are kept up to date while in OTC care but if you are adopting a young kitten/puppy they may not be fully vaccinated yet due to age. Any vaccinations due from the date of adoption are the ethical and financial responsibility of the adopter. 

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* 33. Would it be acceptable for someone to visit your home prior to, during and after the animal has been placed? If you answer “No” please explain why.

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* 34. How did you hear about this pet?

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* 35. Is there anything else we should know, and / or do you have any other questions at this stage?

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* 36. FOR DOGS/PUPPIES ONLY: Please send minimum 5 photos of your yard/fence/sheltered area to our Facebook page via private message. If you do not use Facebook, please comment on this question and we will respond asap with an alternative method.

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* 37. Would you like to sign up to our email newsletter?

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