Adoption Questionnaire Es un cuestionario largo, tómese su tiempo y conteste a todas y cada una de las preguntas, será necesario que desarrolle todo lo que pueda cada respuesta para así facilitarnos la decisión. Name ROMA Personal information First names Surname ID / NIF/ Passport Date of birth Address Postcode Town Province Email Telephone Mobile phone Nationality Studies and Occupation Main residence: flat, detached house, country house, cottage. How many square metres does the house cover? If you live in a flat, specify which floor. Do you have a lift? Do you have a garden, terrace, balcony, or other outdoor space? How many square meters does it have? Is it properly fenced? How many metres high is the fence? Are you the owner of the house or are you renting? If you are renting: Does the landlord allow animals? Do you have neighbours who are against animals living in nearby houses? Where in the home would be assigned for the pet during the day (terrace, patio, garage, indoors)? Either as a puppy or an adult. Where in the home would be assigned for the pet at night (terrace, patio, garage, inside the house)? Either as a puppy or an adult. Where in the home would the pet not be allowed or have prohibited access? In what situations? Describe how this area is prepared / conditioned? Animals and Coexistence How long do you think dog live? What needs do you think a dog has? How would you react if the pet is not completely “clean” and pees and poops inside of the house? How would you react if your dog cries or barks when it stays alone at home? What if it gets on the couch? Would you let the dog sleep with you on your bed? What expenses per month do you expect to maintain a dog? What do you think is the cost of a vet’s consultation? What do you think is the best method of feeding for a dog? Would you give your dog fresh and natural food? Do you know about the Barf diet for dogs? If so, would you use it with your dog? Have you ever had a bad experience with a dog? What do you think are the negative aspects of dogs? What is the main advantage of having a dog? What could you not tolerate from your dog – so much so that you would it to the shelter or association? If you are going to adopt a puppy: Most are mixed-breed and their parents are unknown, therefore the adult size will be approximated by our vet. We will never be able to 100% guarantee the size it will reach when it is growing. What would you do if it grows more than expected? Would that be a problem? What would you do? What size, sex, age and character would you prefer for your dog? What is important to you when choosing a dog? dogs need an adjustment period to learn everything from scratch. What would it happen if the animal damaged your household furniture etc? Would that be a big problem for you? How would you solve behaviour problems if you cannot do it yourself? How would you toilet train your dog to go outside of your home? If the animal has difficulty adapting, what would you do? Would you return the animal to the association? Would you contact a professional trainer/ethologist for help? What is the maximum amount of time you would give the dog to adapt? About Adoption Why have you decided to adopt a dog and not to buy one? What is the purpose of the adoption - is the dog for you or is it a gift? Will the dog be for an adult, a child, an old person, a disabled person? Have you ever had a dog before? If so, what kind and size? How and at what age did it/they die? Did you buy or adopt it/them through an association? If so, Which one? Was it a gift?, What relationship (pet, guard, hunting) did you have with it/them? Where did it/they sleep? Do you currently have animals at home? How many and what species? If one is a dog, which breed, sex, age and size is it? What character (e.g. dominant, insecure, outgoing, active, fearful) does it have? What relationship (company, guardian) do you have with it? Was it bought or a gift? Where from? If you have more pets at home - what would happen if they didn’t get on? How would you solve this situation? Why have you decided to adopt a puppy / adult / senior? What kind of cares do you think they need? Write at least one advantage and one disadvantage of your choice. Have you ever read a book or other text on dog behaviour and education? Which one? What did you take away from the reading? Could you provide us with the name of your Veterinary clinic, their telephone number, their address and permission to speak with them? What is the maximum amount that you are willing to spend if the dog requires extraordinary expenses in the future (e.g. due to a temporary illness or an accident)? We do pre-adoptive visits and post-adoptive follow-ups. Would you agree on receiving future visits corresponding to both phases of the adoption process? When do you want to have dog? About the dog you want to adopt: what kind of personality would you like the dog to have? Why you are interested in it? What did you like about it? Do you know about its breed? Are you willing to avoid the dog having a possibly upsetting commercial transportation and instead to personally to collect it, even if you have to travel from another province? Do you intend to cover the dog’s basic veterinary expenses? E.g. For a puppy: passport, chip, vaccines, internal and external deworming; For Adults: the same plus castration? Are you planning to adopt another dog after this one?¿Tiene previsto adoptar otro perro después de éste? ¿Qué importancia le da ud a que su dog pueda estar en contacto con su habitat natural, es importante que el dog esté en contacto con la Naturaleza? ¿Lo estaría en algún momento? ¿Lo llevaría en algún momento/habitualmente/ Puntualmente/nunca a zona de campo/montaña/bosque? What do you think about animal abandonment? What do you think about hunting with dogs? Do you like hunting? What do you think about breeders? Have you ever bought an animal? Would you do it? How do you think, your animal should see you? Do you think they can feel? How would a typical day for your dog be ? Tell us in detail about its regular day as a puppy and adult. If there were other families interested in adopting the same dog as you, why do you think we should go with you over them?En caso que hubiera más familias interesadas en adoptar el mismo perro que usted, ¿Por qué creé que debe irse con usted y no con ellos? Occupations and Free Time ¿Trabaja actualmente? En caso afirmativo, ¿Qué Horario?¿Tiene estabilidad? En caso de convivir en pareja, ¿ Y su Pareja? ¿Cuántas veces al dia llevará a su dog a pasear y cuanto tiempo? ¿En qué zonas lo dejaría suelto? How many hours per day will the animal be alone at home?o tiempo al día pasará el animal sólo en casa? What special moments would you share with your dog? Would you take it with you on holidays? What do you usually do during the summer and Christmas holidays? Would you leave the dog in a kennel? Family ¿Quién ha tomado la decisión de adoptar?, ¿Qué otras personas habitan en casa?, ¿Están de acuerdo y comparten la decisión?, ¿Quiénes van a convivir con el animal diariamente?, ¿Formarán parte de la educación, salidas, sociabilización, veterinario, del animal? How many children do you have? What age are they, and are they comfortable around dogs? If you still don't have children, is there a possibility in a few years? What do you think about babies/kids living with dogs? Are they compatible? Why? If you live with your parents, what will happen to the dog when you become independent? Are any members of your family allergic to dogs or cats? Have you and your family tested for allergies? If you or any member of the family develop an allergy to dogs, what would you do? In case of divorce, passing or serious accident in which it is impossible to attend to the animal, what will happen to it? ¿Estarias dispuest@ a compartir con nosotros información sobre el animal, evolución, adaptación, futura vida del animal a través de videos, fotos, etc… e informarnos sobre problemas de salud, comportamiento etc? Comments Please tell us what you think about this questionnaire in general. Any suggestions? Have you already contacted any of our volunteers by WhatsApp / Phone call? Who? By which means did you hear about us? Portals?... Which?/Facebook/website/other. I have read and accept the privacy policy.
