Adoption Enquiry Form

All visits to site are by appointment only. We understand this can be disappointing, however studies show visitors walking around kennels and catteries can cause distress to an animal, affecting their mental and physical health. For our animals welfare, we restrict access to staff and volunteers only. Our current adoption fees are on our "Meet our Cats or Meet our Dogs" pages.

Adopters must be over the age of 18yrs.

If you are unable to answer any question, or the question is not applicable, please enter None or N/A into the answer box.

Don't like online forms?

Alternatively, please download and print a paper version of our Adoption Enquiry Form and then post it back to us at:
Animal Concern Cumbria, The Mary Irwin Centre, Marlborough Lonning, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2UA

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Your Details

Your Name

Your Address

Occupation

Telephone

E-mail

Your Interests

Which animal (cat, dog or small furry) are you looking to adopt, or are you making a general enquiry?
Would you prefer your furry friend to be:
1. Male, female or either
2. Small, medium, large or any size
3. What age would you prefer? under 2 years, 2 to 5 years, 5 to 8 years, 8 years+ or any age

Your Household

How many adults live in the property?
Ages of any children living in the property?
What regular visitors or animals come to your home?
What other animals are living in your home?

Your Property

What type of property do you live in? Do you own or rent? (If rent we will need to see proof of landlord’s permission)
Garden, is it private/shared? Is it secure enough to keep the adopted animal safely contained? Is the size suitable for the adopted animal?
(Garden size and security will be checked and discussed at the home assessment and any recommendations made if appropriate)

Your Lifestyle

How long would the dog be left alone for daily? Would this be continuous or would there be breaks?
What provisions would be made if necessary (e.g. dog walker/family member)?
Have you considered taking your dog to work with you? If yes, what type of work?
How will your furry friend get its activities, exercises and socialisation?
Are you planning on moving house or going on holiday in the next few weeks?

Tell us a bit more

Are any of the following animal behavioural traits important, given your lifestyle and neighbours?
1. Relaxed to see dogs out walking
2. Good around other animals in the household
3. Is comfortable around children
4. Is good with strangers
5. Is housetrained
6. Enjoys being picked up/fussed
7. Is happy to travel in a vehicle
8. Not chasing livestock
9. Doesn’t react to joggers, bicycles and other wheeled items (prams, scooters, mobility bikes)
Have you had any behaviour or training issues with a previous animal/s and how did you deal with them?

Your Experience

Are you a first time animal owner? If no, what animals have you had in the past?
Are you an experienced owner and feel comfortable training more difficult dogs? Would you be willing to take on a dog who needs training?

Why would you like to adopt?

Please tell us why you would like to adopt an animal and why you could offer a good home?

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Do you have any unspent criminal convictions against you? If yes, this may not prevent you from adopting from us, however we may request details of any conviction/s during the adoption process.

By submitting your enquiry, you agree to Animal Concern Cumbria holding your information on our records for 6 months.

I have read and understood the adoption process and privacy policy.