Adoption Application for Dogs
  1. There are 5 sections on this form - it will take approximately 10 minutes to complete

    *Please Note: Submitting this form for a specific animal does not reserve that animal, and it can take up to five days for processing. The Provincial Animal Shelter does not accept pre-approvals. Please contact the branch directly about the animal's current status or if your inquiry is urgent.
  2. Date(*)
    Please enter a date
  3. I am submitting this form because...(*)


    Please answer the question above
  4. The name of the dog I wish to adopt is(*)
    Please enter the name of the dog you would like to adopt.
  5. Shelter
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  6. My Contact Information

  7. First Name(*)
    Please let us know your first name.
  8. Last Name(*)
    Please enter your last name
  9. Email(*)
    Please let us know your email address.
  10. Address(*)
    Please enter your address.
  11. City(*)
    Please enter your city
  12. Province(*)
    Please enter your province
  13. Postal Code(*)
    Please enter your postal code
  14. Phone Number(s)(*)
    Please enter your phone number
  15. Add me to your email list for
    SPCA updates(*)
    Please let us know if we can add you to our email list
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  1. Section 2 - About My Home

  2. Number of Adults(*)
    Please enter the number of adults in your home
  3. Number of Children(*)
    Please enter the number of children in your home
  4. Ages of Children (if applicable)
  5. Names of all adults in home(*)
    Please enter the names of all adults in the home
  6. I currently have the following pet(s)
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  7. Other pets
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  8. Please fill out the following information for all dogs in your household:
  9. Name
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    Age
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    Breed
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    Sex(M/F)
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    Spayed/Neutered?
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  1. Section 3 - Life with My New Dog

  2. I am a first time dog owner(*)
    Please let us know if you are a first time dog owner
  3. I am an experienced dog owner(*)
    Please let us know if you are an experienced dog owner
  4. My new dog will typically be home alone for this many hours each day(*)
    Please let us know how many hours your dog will be home alone each day
  5. I would like to include my dog in the following activities (e.g. hiking)(*)
    Please enter what activities you would like to include you dog in
  6. My new dog will be kept(*)
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  1. Section 4 - My Preferences

  2. In this section, you can let us know if there is anything you are looking for in a new dog or puppy, so we can help you find a match.
  3. Age(*)
    Please give us an idea of your preferred age
  4. Gender(*)
    Please give us an idea of your preferred gender
  5. As an adult, ideal size would be(*)
    Please give us an idea of your preferred size
  6. Energy Level(*)
    Please give us an idea of your preferred energy level
  7. Coat (Hair) Length
    Please give us an idea of your preferred coat length
  8. I would prefer the following breeds or breed mixes(*)
    Please give us an idea of your preferred breeds
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  1. Section 5 - Things I'd Like to Know More About

  2. The Nova Scotia SPCA can provide you with information on a variety of animal care and behavioural issues. Let us know if there is anything you’d like to learn more about.












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  3. Other
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  4. My References

  5. Please provide two references whom we can contact. One of the two references cannot be a family member or spouse/partner.
  6. Reference #1
  7. Name(*)
    Please provide a reference name
  8. Relationship(*)
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  9. Phone Number(*)
    Please provide a telephone number for your reference
  10. Reference #2
  11. Name(*)
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  12. Relationship(*)
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  13. Phone Number(*)
    Please provide a telephone number for your reference
  14. Comments
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  15. Clicking the Submit button is verification that the information you provided is truthful and correct. Once your application has been received, a representative will contact you with further instructions.
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