A safe home. The right match.

Apply to adopt
a rescue dog.

Every dog has different needs. This questionnaire helps One Rescue understand your home, routine and experience so we can make a careful, welfare-led match.

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✓ One Rescue Incorporated✓ NSW Rehoming Organisation No. R251000288✓ Private application review

A happy rescue dog sitting safely in a garden

Choose rescueGive a dog the safe future they deserve.

Before you begin

A thoughtful process puts the dog first.

Allow around 10–15 minutes and answer every question honestly. There are no perfect answers—only the information we need to assess the right home.

1
Apply
Tell us about your household, property, routine and experience.
2
Review
We compare your application with the individual dog's needs.
3
Meet
Shortlisted applicants may be invited to a property check and meet-and-greet.
4
Welcome home
If it is the right match, the adoption agreement and next steps are confirmed.

Dog adoption questionnaire

Tell us about the home you can offer.

Step 1 of 5

1You & the dog
2Household & pets
3Home & routine
4Care & experience
5Final details

Step 1

You and the dog

Please read the advertised adoption criteria for the dog carefully. Applications that do not meet the dog's needs may not progress.

Yes, I understand. I have read the criteria for the dog and believe my home is suitable.

First name *Last name *Email address *Phone number *Current living situation *Street address *Address line 2Suburb *State *Postcode *Dog's name and breed *Why are you interested in this dog? *

Step 2

Your household and pets

These details help us assess safety, compatibility and the best possible match.

List the names and ages of everyone living in your household, including yourself, children and housemates. *

Do any other pets live in the home? *

YesNo

List each pet's name, age and breed. *If you have no pets, enter N/A.Are your current pets desexed? *If you have no pets, enter N/A. Otherwise explain any animal that is not desexed.Describe your pets' personalities. *This helps us understand whether the dog may be a suitable match. Enter N/A if you have no pets.What type of dwelling do you live in? *

Step 3

Your home and daily routine

Be specific about fencing, time alone and where the dog will spend each part of the day.

What size and type of yard do you have? *Is the yard fully fenced and gated? *Fence and gate height at the lowest point *What is the fence made from? *Is anyone home during the day, or does everyone go to work or school? *How many hours will the dog be home alone on weekdays and weekends? *Where will the dog be when nobody is home? *Where will the dog be when somebody is home? *How much time each day will the dog be allowed inside? *Where will the dog sleep? *If the dog will sleep outside, describe the weatherproof shelter. *If the dog will not sleep outside, enter N/A.

Step 4

Care, training and experience

We want to understand the lifelong care, exercise and support you are prepared to provide.

How often will you walk the dog, and for how long? *How will you train the dog? *Have you had a dog before? If so, what breed? *What happened to your previous dog? *If this is your first dog, enter N/A.Which veterinarian have you used previously? *If you have not used a veterinarian before, enter N/A.What would you do if the dog needed life-saving veterinary treatment costing $1,000 or more? *What will you do with the dog when you go on holidays? *What arrangements would you make if you could no longer care for the dog? *Consider moving, major personal changes, illness or entering supported care.

Step 5

Final details and declaration

One Rescue assesses every application against the individual dog's welfare and needs.

If this dog is not the right match, would you like to be considered for another suitable dog? *

YesNo

Is there anything else you would like One Rescue to know?

I have included the ages of every person living in my household.I confirm the information is accurate and consent to One Rescue using it to assess this adoption application and contact me about adoption.

What happens next?

Submitting this questionnaire does not guarantee adoption. If your application is shortlisted, One Rescue may contact you for more information, a property check and a meet-and-greet. Any adoption fee, agreement and trial arrangements will be confirmed before the dog is released.

Why adoption matters

Choose a second chance.

01Know the dog

Available information about personality, history and needs helps you make an informed decision.

02Welfare comes first

Each match is considered around the dog's safety, care requirements and long-term wellbeing.

03Change a life

Adopting creates space and support for another vulnerable animal who may need help.

Apply to adopta rescue dog.