PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM:

 

Wanting a bulldog does not necessarily mean you will get one. Every dog will require a different kind of home and we make every effort to ensure we get the right home first time.

We almost never have puppies - the majority of bulldogs looking for a new home are between the ages of 3 and 7 and may not be "perfect". By taking in a rescue bulldog you may be required to also accept the baggage he could bring with him.

You will not be allowed to breed or show your rescue bulldog, nor will you be given any KC paperwork.

You will need to complete an adoption application form before your name can be placed on our waiting list, subsequently, before a dog can be placed with you, you will either receive a home visit from one of our volunteers or you will need to supply us with the telephone number of a vet that can vouch for you. In the absence of both we will accept a written reference from your employer or landlord.

Upon a rescue bulldog being place in your care you will be required to sign an adoption form agreeing to never sell or give your bulldog to a third party, if at any point throughout the rest of your bulldog's life you cannot keep him, we will take him back or arrange further re-homeing for him. The dog will remain rescue property until the adoption process has been executed. All placements are made with the view that the arrangement is permanent.

We do not operate our waiting list on a first come first served basis as every dog that becomes available for rehoming will have his individual needs assessed so we can attempt to find the right home for that dog and his own particular needs. These dog may be here with us (West Sussex), in one of our foster homes around the country or they may still be with their current owners, depending on the current situation for that dog.

We cannot tell you how long you will be on the waiting list for as it depends on what dogs come in, where they are and their reasons for needing re-homing, being on the list does not guarantee you will even get a bulldog, the demand far out ways the supply as thankfully this breed does not have a serious rescue problem.

We encourage all our rescue families to stay in touch with us and to ensure that un-neutered dogs are spayed or castrated within 6 months of adoption. We also encourage all dogs be microchipped, although those that leave from the main rescue kennel will be chipped prior to them going home.

You must be over 18 and be a permanent resident within mainland UK

Filling in the questionnaire will automatically place your name on the waiting list for a bulldog through Bulldog Rescue. However, it does NOT guarantee that you will ever get one. This waiting list is operated totally on a system of area and suitability, where possible we will aim to keep the dog within a 2 hour radius of his current location and aim to find him a home based totally on his requirements (ie: if he can be placed with other dogs, children, working families, etc etc etc). There is no such thing as a "perfect home", every single bulldog will have different requirements.

Your details will be kept on file for one year, if you have not heard from us within 12 months you will need to reapply

Please tell us if: Anything in your situation changes

Please quote the first letters of your postcode when contacting us (ie: MK, GU, PO, YO etc etc)

 

IF A DOG BECOMES AVAILABLE FOR YOU

Should we feel you suitable as a home for a particular dog we will telephone you with information regarding that dog. If we then feel you are suitable as a prospective new family we will arrange for a home check by one of our volunteers.

Should you pass your home check, you will then be able to visit the dog who will either be in his own home still or in one of our foster homes depending on what his particular situation is.

 

TERMS OF ADOPTION

You will be required to complete an adoption form which asks you to agree that:

>You will not part with the dog unless he comes back through us, Bulldog Rescue retain the right of first refusal on all Bulldogs rehomed by them and subsequently you cannot sell, give to a third party or gift into any other rescue at any time throughout the rest of the dogs life.

>You will not be able to breed or show with your bulldog and subsequently you will not be given his KC paperwork or pedigree

        >In the event that the dog is not currently neutered you will be required to do so within 6 months of adoption at your own expense

>You will be required to pay an adoption fee within 7 days of receiving the dog. Our fee is set in accordance with the dogs age and failure to pay this fee or to return your adoption form may result in the dog being removed from your home.

We encourage all of our adoptive families to stay in touch with us, not only does this allow us to know how the dogs are settling in, but ensures that you have someone of the end of the telephone should you experience any difficulties with your dog at any time throughout his life time.

All bulldogs become the sole property of Bulldog Rescue from the moment they leave their former homes and remain so until time that the formal adoption process has been completed. At no time must you offer the dog back to his original owner

 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT www.bulldogrescue.co.uk

Please return the application form to: BULLDOG RESCUE & REHOMING, PO BOX 18, MIDHURST, WEST SUSSEX, GU29 9LD

 

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ABOUT YOU  
What is your name?  
What is your partners/spouses name:  
What is your address  
How long have you lived at this address  
If less than 3 years, what was your previous address  
What is your daytime telephone number  

Home / Work Number
What is your evening telephone number  

Home / Work Number
What is your mobile number  
If you do not have a land line please supply one of a close relative (We must have a land line on file)  

Parent / Brother / Sister
What is your email address  

Home / work / Other _________
ABOUT YOUR HOME  
Describe your home HOUSE / FLAT / BUNGALOW / MAISONETTE / OTHER___________________________
Type of dwelling DETACHED / SEMI DETACHED / MID TERRACE / END OF TERRACE / OTHER ________
How many bedrooms in your home   If a flat, which floor are you    ______ out of ______ floors
Is your home MORTGAGED / RENTED / OWNED / TIED / FORCES / PT MORTAGED PT RENTED
If your home is rented is it COUNCIL / PRIVATE AGREEMENT / HOUSING ASSOCIATION / OTHER ______________
If your home is rented are there any clauses in your lease regarding animals being kept on the property NO / YES:
Do you have a garden NO / SMALL / MEDIUM / LARGE / SHARED / YARD ONLY / BALCONY / HAVE LAND
Is your garden secure YES / NO / NEED REPAIRS _________________________________________________
ABOUT YOUR FAMILY  
How many adults live in your house   What age group are the adults    18-20 / 20s / 30s / 40s / 50s / 60s / 70s / 80s
What is the relationship of the adults HUSBAND&WIFE / PARTNERS / HOUSEMATES / LIVE ALONE / PARENT CHILD / OTHER
Do you have any children NO / 1 CHILD / ______CHILDREN / PLANNING IN ______ YEARS / BABY DUE SOON
What age and sex are your children  
Do any small children visit you NO / 1-3 YEARS / 4-6 YEARS / 7-9 YEARS / 10-12 YEARS / TEENS ONLY (indicate youngest child)
What is the main occupation in your family

If unemployed please indicate main income
ABOUT YOUR PETS  
Do you have any other dogs NO / YES
If yes, how many  

Dog 1  

What Breed _________________________ DOG / BITCH     AGE___________________
NEUTERED: YES/NO  HOW LONG HAVE YOU OWNED THIS DOG __________________

Dog 2  

What Breed _________________________ DOG / BITCH     AGE___________________
NEUTERED: YES/NO  HOW LONG HAVE YOU OWNED THIS DOG __________________

Dog 3  

What Breed _________________________ DOG / BITCH     AGE___________________
NEUTERED: YES/NO  HOW LONG HAVE YOU OWNED THIS DOG __________________

Dog 4  

What Breed _________________________ DOG / BITCH     AGE___________________
NEUTERED: YES/NO  HOW LONG HAVE YOU OWNED THIS DOG __________________
Do you have any other animals NO / YES - If yes what are they?_______________________________________________
Where would the dog live HOUSE / GARDEN / KENNEL
How long is your house empty during the day  
Where would your dog be during this time HOUSE / GARDEN / KENNEL / AT WORK / OTHER_______________________________
Have you had dogs before NO / YES - What Breeds
What happened to your last dog  
What is the name / number of your vet  
   

 

NAME ___________________________________ POST CODE ____________________
RESCUE PREFERENCES  
Is everyone in your household agreeable to rehoming a bulldog YES / NO_______________________________________________________________
Why do you want a bulldog  
Why have you come to rescue instead of finding a breeder?  
Do you have a preference DOG / BITCH / NO PREFERENCE
What age are you looking for  
What is the maximum age you would consider 1     2     3     4     5     6     7     8     9     10     11     12+     No max
Would you consider a dog with health issues YES / NO / MAYBE / MINOR ONLY
Would you consider a history of abuse or neglect YES / NO / MAYBE / MINOR ONLY
Would you consider behaviour problems YES / NO / MAYBE / MINOR ONLY
Would you take a dog that  wasn't housetrained YES / NO / MAYBE / MINOR ONLY
Would you consider a destructive dog YES / NO / MAYBE
Would you consider a boisterous dog YES / NO / MAYBE
Very occasionally we are asked to rehome 2 dogs together that cannot be split. Do you want to be considered for these dogs also? YES / NO
Do you drive YES / NO / PARTNER DOES / NEED A LIFT
Are you willing to travel NO / UPTO 2 HOURS / MORE THAN 2 HOURS ______________________
Anything else about you that you would like us to know about  

 

I confirm that I have answered the above questions accurately and truthfully. I am over 18 years of age and have never been prosecuted for cruelty to animals or been banned from keeping them at any time. I am a permanent resident within mainland UK (England, Scotland and Wales only)

I accept that I will be unable to breed or show any rescue dog placed with me and agree to abide by the terms of adoption and to pay the necessary adoption fee

 Signed ____________________________________________________

Date ___________________________________________________200___

Where did you first hear about Bulldog Rescue:

Please include with this application a cheque in the sum of £5.00 made payable to “Bulldog Rescue” to cover  the administration costs of this application. Failure to pay this nominal charge will result in your name being withheld from our waiting list. If you would like confirmation that we have received this application please also enclose a Stamped Address Envelope