Give a forever home

Adoption application

Thank you for thinking about giving a Dobermann a forever home. This form helps us match the right dog with the right family.

Thank you for thinking about giving a Dobermann a forever home — it means a lot. This form helps us match the right dog with the right family.

There are no wrong answers and no judgement; some of our happiest adopters were first-time owners. It takes about 10–15 minutes and there are 8 short sections. If a question doesn’t apply to you, just say so.

Once you’ve applied, we’ll be in touch for a friendly chat and, later, a home visit.

If you would rather foster, please use our foster application instead.

Prefer to foster instead? Use the foster application.

1. About you

So we can get in touch.

2. The dog you hope for

Preferences help us search — they are not a promise. “No preference” is a perfectly good answer.

Age bands (tick any)
Would you consider (tick any that apply)
Behaviours you could not manage (tick any)

We’ll always be honest about what each dog can offer. Dogs who’ve spent a while in kennels sometimes need their house-training refreshed, so a little patience helps.

3. Your experience with dogs

First-time owners are welcome — this just helps us support you well.

Have you owned a dog before?

4. Your home & garden

A little about where your new dog would live.

Do you own or rent your home?

5. Your household

This helps us pick a dog who’ll settle happily with everyone at home.

Do children live here?
Do children visit regularly?
Does anyone elderly or frail live at the property?
Does anyone in the household have dog allergies?
Are any new babies planned?
Does everyone in the household agree to adopt?

6. Other pets

So we can make sure everyone gets along.

Do you have resident dogs?
Cats in the home
Other pets
Do other dogs visit regularly?

7. Daily life & routine

Dobermanns are people-loving, high-energy dogs — this helps us match their needs to your day.

8. Costs & commitment

A Dobermann is a big, loving commitment. This just checks you’ve thought the practical side through.

Costs including food, treats, toys and routine care average around £100 per month plus insurance.

You will be responsible for all medical costs after adoption (except by prior written agreement for pre-existing conditions). It is a requirement of adoption that you take out insurance including medical cover. We recommend Agria insurance.

If you adopt a young dog, you agree to spay/neuter when they’re old enough. DRUE contributes £200 (female) / £150 (male) towards this cost.

Finally

Thank you. We read every application and will be in touch.

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