Adoption Application

Please read our Adoption Policies before filling in this Application!

All questions followed by * must be completed before you can submit this Application.

The first few questions will verify if you are eligible to adopt from us. If you are unsure about your eligibility, see our guidelines for eligibility in the Adoption Procedure.

For clarification of our policy on young children, see our guidelines for this in our Adoption Policies.

If you qualify, the Next button will appear and you can start filling out the Application - otherwise, we cannot accept your Application at this time.
Qualifying Criteria
Do you live in Ontario or South-Western Quebec:*
- Yes
- No
Are you willing to pay the processing fee for this Application:*
- Yes
- No
There is a $25 non-refundable Application Fee to process your Application and make it eligible for consideration. You can use Paypal, Interac, cash or send a cheque/money order. Payment of this fee does not guarantee that you will receive a dog.
Do you have children under 8 years old living with you:*
- No
- Yes
For safety reasons, we do NOT adopt Great Danes to homes with resident children under 8 years old.
Do you live in a high-rise building:*
- No
- Yes
We do NOT adopt to high-rise occupants

As you progress through the Application, each section will be verified for required answers before you can progress to the next page.
Your FIRST Name(s):*

Separate multiple names with a comma.
Your LAST Name(s):*

Separate multiple names with a comma.
Do you have an email address:*
- Yes
- No
Your Email Address:*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Street Address:*

If rural, include your ELN.
City:*
Postal Code:*
Province:*
Select your Province.
Closest Major City:

If you live in a small town or village, enter the closest major city.
Primary Phone:*

Include the area code. Enter only Numbers.
Cellular Phone:

Include the area code. Enter only numbers.
Business Phone:

Include the area code. Enter only numbers
Your occupation:*
Your Employer:*
How did you hear about Danes in Distress:
Why do you want to adopt a Rescued Dane:

Personal Reference # 1 - Name:*

We require 2 personal references.
Personal Reference # 1- Phone:*

Enter as Area Code Phone Number. e.g. 519 345 6789
Personal Reference # 2 - Name:*
Personal Reference # 2 - Phone:*

Enter as Area Code Phone Number. e.g. 519 345 6789
Vet Reference - Name:*

List a Vet reference. Please call your vet reference to authorize release of information to Danes in Distress.
Vet Reference - Phone:*

Enter as Area Code Phone Number. e.g. 519 345 6789

Qualifying Criteria