Adoption Application

PLEASE READ BEFORE CONSIDERING USING OUR SERVICES

Some people have asked how we operate. Firstly, we are a Registered Charity, which you can view here:
https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk

We have been a registered charity for many years, and even before that, we rehomed countless Doodles in need for around 18 years in total.

DoodleAid does not do a lot of self-promotion. Most of our rehomes happen through word of mouth. We do not actively look to rehome Doodles from internet selling sites.

In an ideal world, we would like to help people find ways to keep their Doodles before contacting us. Sometimes we can offer advice that might help before you make the difficult decision to rehome your dog. If you are experiencing behavioural issues, a dog trainer or behaviourist should be your first port of call, as many problems can often be resolved with the right support.

Important Information

Please, please do not consider rehoming or fill out forms unless you are absolutely sure.

• Do not play us off against other charities.
• We are independent from all other organisations and do not involve ourselves with them.
• We only do what we believe is best for the Doodles in our care.

If you are unable to travel for as many meet and greets as required, this may not be the charity for you.

The Rehoming Process

If you find yourself in a situation where you need to discuss rehoming, we are always available. Please contact us first by email at contact@doodleaid.com. If we feel we can help, we will then get in touch with you directly.

We will usually have a detailed phone conversation to understand your circumstances. We then ask you to complete a Donate a Dog form, providing as much information as possible.

This form is a vital part of our rehoming process, as we need to know everything we can about each individual dog that comes through DoodleAid. We will also ask for medical history, vaccination records, and microchip details.

Once we have gathered all the information, we will begin the rehoming process.

Advertising and Applications

Preparing and publishing adverts takes time, as does promoting them on websites and social media. Once applications close, we then face the enormous task of reviewing and compiling them - sometimes we receive hundreds.

After selecting a shortlist of promising applications, we begin the home check process.

This starts with a phone interview, where we ask questions and encourage applicants to ask their own in return. Before a physical or video home check, we ask for photos of your property to be emailed to us.

A home check (either in person or via video) is required, along with some form of ID showing your current address.

Once the rehoming team decides that a particular match is suitable, we will contact the dog’s current owner to share our views and confirm that they are happy to proceed.

If both parties agree, several meet and greets will take place.

We believe this is much kinder for everyone involved. No one wants to see a dog suddenly taken from a home they love and handed to strangers. If another dog is in the new home, these meetings help ensure the dogs get along – this can take time, and we ask that you keep DoodleAid informed at all stages.

Our process may take longer, but we prefer to get it right.

Foster Care

If an emergency situation arises, we may use foster parents. These carers are also fully vetted and home-checked.

DoodleAid is on call for our fosters 24/7 and is always at the end of the phone. We supply everything a foster Doodle may need in their home, but we must be informed in advance of any requirements.

We only take in a small number of Doodles at a time, as we want to give each one our full attention. We also limit how many dogs we advertise at once to ensure that all have a fair chance of finding the right home.

After Rehoming

We do not prevent contact between previous owners and new owners - this is entirely up to the individuals involved.

All potential owners and homes are fully vetted, with a complete home check carried out.

Final Thoughts

We hope this helps you understand our process. We know our approach is different from some other charities, but our only goal is to do what’s best for every Doodle in our care.

Please consider our time carefully. Do not waste it, as we could be helping another dog while you are still undecided.

We are both volunteers and work countless hours for free. We do this because we love these dogs and want the very best for them.

We do not tolerate rudeness under any circumstances.

Thank you, as always, for your support.

Apply for a Doodle

Name of dog applied for

Reason for applying

Your details

First name

Surname

Date of birth

Email address

address

county

Address postcode

Mobile number

Landline number

Do you have a spouse or partner

Yes

No

If yes, please provide their details

First name

Surname

Date of birth

Your household

Please state the occupation of all the adults in your household. If you do not work, please state the reason why e.g. retired

Are there any children in your household, if yes, please give their ages

Do you have children who visit your household, if yes, please give their ages

Are there any other dogs in your home? If yes, please give their ages, gender and whether they have been spayed/neutered; their general health condition (including whether they have been vaccinated in the last 12 months (or titre tested) and any behavioural history.

If there are other dogs in the house, please give details.

If there are any other pets in the house, please give details.

How would you describe your household? E.g Busy, active, quiet, average

Can you drive? Do you own a vehicle?

Your home and garden

Do you own or rent your home?

Own

Rent

Other

If you rent, do you have written permission from your landlord to keep a dog (we will require proof)?

Yes

No

If you house share or live with parents, please give details.

Do you live in a house, bungalow, flat, park home or other?

House

Bungalow

Flat

Park house

Other

Where is your house situated ? e.g. City, rural, busy road, cul-de-sac etc.

Are there locations to walk a dog or give them exercise, within the vicinity of your home?

Do you have a private garden attached to your property (one which is exclusive for your use)?

Yes

No

Approximate size of garden

Please give details of the boundaries of your garden including the type of walls or fences and their approximate height.

All gates must have an appropriate lock and the garden must be secure; can you confirm this is the case?

Does your garden have a pond? If yes, is it accessible and what is the approximate depth.

Are there any plants which may be toxic to dogs, in your garden, to the best of your knowledge?

Your lifestyle

Are you fit and able to look after a dog?

How much exercise do you expect to give the dog?

How long would you expect to leave the dog alone on a regular basis and how often will this happen?

Are you planning to move home in the next six months?

Do you have any holidays planned in the next 12 months? If yes, please give details.

Do you have any dog related allergies?

Does anyone in your household smoke, either in the house or outside?

You and the dog

Are you a first time dog owner? If not, please give details of previous dogs owned.

How far are you prepared to travel to meet a dog? (Keeping in mind, we require at least two visits prior to rehoming)

Is everyone in your family agreed on the idea of adopting a dog?

Do you feel you have the time to give a dog the attention, training and stimulation it requires?

Where would the dog sleep at night?

You must declare if you know of any reason that may prevent you from keeping a dog in the future, including if you, or a member of your household, suffer from an allergic reaction to dogs in any way. A dog is a long time commitment so if you have any conditions that may prevent you from fulfilling that commitment, please let us know before adopting. It may well be the case that your concerns do not prevent you from getting a dog, but it does allow DoodleAid to assess the situation in full.

Anything to declare?

Rehoming disclaimer

DoodleAid cannot guarantee that any animal seen on this website will be suitable for an individual prospective owner. Some dogs advertised may already been rehomed we may not have changed the advert at the time. The animals displayed here are currently surrendered to DoodleAid.

They have differing needs and can only be matched accurately to a new home, once a member of our rehoming team has registered a prospective new owner.

Please note that you have to be 21 years old or over to rehome a DoodleAid dog. DoodleAid cannot accept responsibility for the temperament of any animal once it has been rehomed.

All animals are rehomed at our discretion and we reserve the right to decline an application to rehome a dog. DoodleAid dogs are checked for temperament and we hold health records. This gives us an insight into their character and enables us to make a considered decision as to which type of home would be best for the animal. Once a dog has settled into a new home, their behaviour can sometimes alter. DoodleAid can only assess an animal on the behaviour it displays while in our care.

All DoodleAid dogs are covered by a contract which must be signed before the rehoming is complete.

Any dog that needs to be rehomed after being adopted must be surrendered back to DoodleAid.

A rehomed dog may not be euthanised without consulting DoodleAid first.

The DoodleAid Rehoming team are able to offer support and behaviour advice to owners of DoodleAid dogs. Please contact us at contact@doodleaid.com for further information.

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