STCGD Rescue Application – Scottish Terrier Club of Greater Dayton

Scottish Terrier Club of Greater Dayton's Rescue/Foster Program

STCGD Rescue/Foster Application

Please fill out the application to the best of your ability.

Your answers will help STCGD Rescue make the best match between you and your new family member.

Some questions may seem personal or unusual - explanations can be found in the NOTE included with the question.

Applicant Name *

Applicant Email

Street Address *

City, State and Zip *

Phone Number *

Alternate Phone Number (optional)

Have you owned a Scottie before? *

Are you looking for a permanent placement or foster? *

Do you currently own a Scottie? *

How many adults are living at home? (# of males and # of females) *

If children, how many and what ages? *

Will the dog have regular contact with children? If yes, what ages? *

Describe the energy level of your household, especially the person who will be the primary caregiver. *

Have you ever surrendered a pet to a shelter or rescue? (Yes or No) If yes, why? *

Do you own or rent your home? *

NOTE: (If renting, you must include written permission from landlord for pet.)

Is your yard fenced? (Yes or No) What type of fence? If no fence, what are your plans to toilet and exercise the dog? *

NOTE: Invisible fences will not contain a Scottie. They will run right through the shock from the collar to chase their prey but will not risk the shock to return. In a sense they are ‘locked’ out of their yard.

Is there a pool or large body of water on your property? Is the area fenced? *

Does anyone in the household smoke cigarettes or vape? *

NOTE: Scotties have a 20% higher risk of bladder cancer than any other breed. The causal correlation between smoking and human bladder cancer is the same for Scotties and smoking.

Preferred sex of Rescue? Male, Female, Either? *

Will you take an elderly Scottie? (7 years +) *

Will you take an ill or physically imperfect Scottie? (ex: missing limb or eye/manageable disease) *

Will you consider a Scottie with behavioral problems? *

NOTE: Behavior problems are professionally evaluated and a treatment recommendation is provided. STCGD Rescue coordinators are available at any time after placement to provide advice/assistance.

Will you take a mixed breed Scottie? *

Will you take more than one Scottie (ex: a bonded pair)? *

Please list any other pets (dog, cat, bird, etc.) currently in the home? *

Have you owned any pets before? If Yes, what were they and what happened to them? *

What method(s) do you use for training or correcting a dog? *

Where will the dog be kept during the day? (e.g. Run of the house, Confined area, Crate) *

How many hours will the dog be alone each day? *

Who will care for the dog while you are on vacation? (e.g. Relative, Kennel, Other) *

Name, address, telephone number of Veterinarian Reference: (Please give your vet permission to disclose information to the STCGD coordinator.) *

Do you have any questions or other information that you want to share with us?

By entering my full name in the space below, I attest that the information I have provided is complete and accurate.

Enter your full name here *