We also please ask that you inform us immediately if you re-home your dog privately. This saves the Society from arranging unnecessary home visits.

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1 Dear Sir/Madam, Dog Registration Form Thank you for your letter/phone call regarding re-homing your dog. Would you please complete the enclosed form and return it to the office along with a covering letter, two good quality photographs (these can be ed if more convenient to enquiries@dogaidsociety.com) of your dog and copy of the dog s vaccination card if your dog is vaccinated. If you feel your case is particularly urgent, please provide details in the space provided on the registration form. Once we have these details we will display your dog on our website and put his/her details on our re-homing list. We will also check our waiting list for any suitable homes. Once a potential new owner has been found we will carry out a home visit to ensure they match the dog s requirements. You will then be asked to bring the dog into our office on an agreed date and time. A few weeks later we will carry out a second visit to ensure the dog has settled in his/her new home. You should also be aware that the Society will neuter the dog once it has settled, and by signing over ownership to us, under normal circumstances we are unable to return the dog to you. However, If your dog proves to be aggressive to people once re-homed, we will have to return him/her to you, as unfortunately we do not have facilities to retrain aggressive dogs. We cannot re-home dogs who are aggressive to people. We also please ask that you inform us immediately if you re-home your dog privately. This saves the Society from arranging unnecessary home visits. After your dog is re-homed, you are welcome to keep in touch with the Society and we can provide updates on how he/she is settling in his/her new home. If you would like to register your dog with the Society please return the enclosed form. Please do not hesitate to contact us at the above number if you have any queries. If you would like to receive this form via post please call us on Yours faithfully, Clare Rodger, Administrator To find out how we use and protect any information you give us in this form, please see our privacy policy on our website or contact us (see details below) and we will send you a copy of it. Please check you have enclosed the following items: Copy of the vaccination card Dog registration form Good clear quality coloured photographs of your dog. Please see the enclosed guide on how to take a suitable photo of your dog for our website. Please send a minimum of 2 photographs, however if you are able to send more photographs this would be beneficial. If we receive unsuitable photos we will be unable to put your dog onto our website until we receive suitable photos.

2 DOG AID SOCIETY OF SCOTLAND 60 Blackford Avenue Edinburgh, EH9 3ER DOG REGISTRATION FORM Owner s name... Address.. Postcode.... Home Tel No.. Mobile.... Work Tel No.... address... Reason for parting with the dog.... If you are moving house, when and please supply new address... If you feel your case is extremely urgent (i.e. death of the dog s owner) please explain why and we will contact you as soon as possible..... If you are re-homing 2 or more dogs please state whether you would like them to be re-homed together or if you are happy with us finding them homes separately (please note: finding a home for 2 dogs together will take considerably longer).... Dog s details Dog s Name.. Age.. Date of Birth (if known). Which breed or cross is he/she... Sex: Male Female Size: Small Medium Large Height of Dog (eg 30 inches).... How long have you owned the dog... Where did you obtain the dog.. Type of coat. Colour.. Is your dog vaccinated.. If yes, when is the booster due..... Is your dog micro-chipped If yes, what is the chip number Has your dog been neutered If female, date of last season Name of your vet.. Address of your vet.. Does the dog have any medical conditions? If so, please provide details

3 When was your dog last at the vets and what was the reason for the visit.... When was you dog last wormed.. How many people live in your household: Adults Has the dog ever done any of the following to adults in the family: Growled Snarled Bitten Snapped Children (please give ages)... If yes, please give details of the circumstances Has the dog ever done any of the following to children in the family: Growled Snarled Bitten Snapped If yes, please give details of the circumstances Has the dog ever done any of the following to adults or children that are strangers to the dog: Growled Snarled Bitten Snapped If yes, please give details of the circumstances Is your dog good with children Yes/No If yes please tick appropriate boxes: Babies Toddlers Over 5 y.o. over 8 y.o. over 10 y.o. If no please explain why Describe your dog s behaviour when visitors come to the house.... Describe your dog s behaviour with unfamiliar people outside How would the dog react when on the lead if unfamiliar children ran up and petted him/her... Does your dog have preference to men or women?.. Is the dog protective of you or other members of the family. If yes please give details......

4 Is your dog nervous of men or women? Please give more details. Does the dog have any sensitive areas or dislike being touched anywhere Does the dog resource guard anything.(eg bones, toys, bed)... How does the dog behave at the vets. Does the dog have to wear a muzzle at any time. How does your dog react to: Other dogs, please give as much information as possible. (eg what if a dog came running over to them, do they play with other dogs, are they scared of any dogs if you require more space please use the last page of the form) Cats... Livestock.. Small furries & feathers. Has he/she lived with any of the above animals.. Is the dog destructive at all If so, is it: when you are at home when left alone How many hours can you leave your dog alone in the house Does your dog suffer from separation anxiety. If yes please give more details Does your dog bark when left alone or hears unfamiliar sounds is so please give details... If dog cannot be left please explain why. Has he/she had direct access to his/her own secure garden Is the dog housetrained. Does he/she happily go up and down stairs.. If not please give details of why How is he/ she when in the car.. Does the dog jump into the car ok.. If not is the dog happy enough to be picked up to be put in the car. Is he/she good on the lead... Does he/she pull on the lead.... Does your dog wear a Halti or a Harness when out walking

5 Is he/she good off-lead How is your dogs recall.... Has he/she attended any training classes.. Is he/she okay to have a bath/shower in the house.. Is your dog happy to be brushed.. If not please give further details (eg does your dog growl, wriggle, mouth at the brush).... Has he/she been to the groomers before... If so how was he/she... Has he/she been to kennels before.. If so how was he/she... What makes him/her happy (please put as much information as you can) What is your dog scared of (household appliances, thunder etc.).... What are your favourite things about your dog What are your least favourite things about your dog Where does he/she sleep at night.. During the day is the dog: Kennelled Kept in the house What does he/she eat quantity per meal.... Is there any food that upsets your dogs stomach Please use this space to write any more information about your dog. This will help us to find out more about your dog and help us find a good match for a new home. (eg does your dog have any special commands, does he do any tricks) Thank you for answering all of the above questions. This will enable us to find the right home for your dog. Please note as part of our re-homing process we may add your dogs picture to our Facebook page. I BEING THE OWNER OR AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE DETAILS ARE CORRECT. Date Signature Of Owner Or Authorised Representative.. To find out how we use and protect any information you give us in this form, please see our privacy policy on our website or contact us and we will send you a copy of it.

6 DOG AID SOCIETY OF SCOTLAND 60 Blackford Avenue Edinburgh, EH9 3ER Tel: Re-homing your Dog Making the decision to re-home your dog is not easy. It may be due to a change of circumstances or simply that you can no longer give your dog the care and attention that they need. The Society offers a re-homing service that prioritises the dog s needs. We do not have kennels so we will ask you to continue to care for the dog in the meantime until a loving new home can be found. Many dogs can find it stressful being left behind in kennels; this can lead to behavioural problems developing which can make finding the right home more difficult. You would also have the uncertainty about how long your dog would have to wait in kennels until they are re-homed. Your dog would much prefer to live in its current house until they can be placed in their new home. This is how the Dog Aid Society re-homes all dogs. 1. The owner is asked to complete a questionnaire about the dog s personality, current circumstances and needs. 2. Once the Society receives the forms the Welfare Officer will be in touch to arrange an assessment of the dog. If suitable for re-homing the dog s information is added to our website where potential new owners can view and apply for the dog. 3. When a suitable application comes in, the Welfare Officer meets the potential new owners in their home to ensure they are friendly, have relevant experience, can financially care for the dog and are going to offer a long term, stable home. 4. The owner will bring the dog to the office with all their belongings and in the same day they are taken to their new home after a full health check at the vet. 5. They will settle with the new owner for two to six weeks depending on the dog and then the Welfare Officer will visit them again to make sure they are settling, happy and wagging their tail! 6. The Society can let the owner know how they are getting on and always encourage updates and photographs from the new owners. Here are some happy dogs that have been re-homed by the Society. Dougall out for a lovely walk Benji snuggled up with his new brother! Poppy is the love of her new owner s life! Your dog s feelings and welfare are very important to us. We only place dogs in exceptional homes. For more information please call

7 DOG AID SOCIETY OF SCOTLAND 60 Blackford Avenue Edinburgh, EH9 3ER Tel: Your Dog s Routine Please complete this form as this will help the new owner keep your dog to their normal routine. This can help your dog settle in its new home. Please bring this along with your dog on the date requested by the Welfare Officer. Please also bring his/her bed, toys and food (do not send this with the registration forms). Dogs Name. Birthday Please give details on your dog s morning routine (when does he/she get up, do they use the garden for the toilet or do you go a walk, do they poop when they first get out in the morning?)... Does your dog have breakfast? (If so what time, what food and how much?) Please give details of daily walks, (how many, approximate time and length of walk, does your dog poop the same times each day, if so when?) Does your dog use any special commands for the toilet, dinner or on walks?.... Is the dog left alone during the day? (if so how long and where are they kept)

8 When is dinner time? (how much do you give the dog and also what food would he/she be given?) Is there any particular time when the dog is most active? ie, wants to play? What time is last walk or visit to the garden? (Will the dog poop at this time?) When is bed time? (What is the bedtime routine? Where does the dog sleep? Are they quiet all night?)... If your dog is on any medication when is this given and what dose.. Any additional information that will help the new owner to keep the dog in their normal routine Thank you for completing this form.