Adoption Application - Bear Valley Rescue - Bear Valley Rescue, Alberta, Canada

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Your Complete Address (include city, postal code) *

Phone Number *

Alternate Phone Number *

Mailing Address (if different than above) *

Date *

About you: *

About Your Space: Will you board your horse, or do you own or lease property for the horse? If boarded, how often will you be able to visit your horse? *

Do you now own any horses? (If so, what are their ages and temperaments?) *

If you have had horses in the past that you no longer own, please explain under what circumstances you were unable to keep them or rehomed them and what happened to them. *

About the horse you would like to adopt/foster. Please be specific: *

Why do you want to adopt or foster a Bear Valley horse? *

What are your future plans for the horse you adopt? *

How would you rate your horse expertise and knowledge? *

This will be my first horse. I have owned (or still own) at least one horse. I am experienced with horses and knowledgeable about their care and handling.

Are you able to train your horse, or do you have a trainer whom you trust to work with you and your horse? If you have previous horse experience, please provide a brief summary. What is your philosophy in the training of a horse? *

Please read and acknowledge your understanding of the following considerations in adopting/fostering a horse. *

'Rescue' Horses: Our horses, as with any horse, may have issues that need to be overcome - especially if they have been abused or neglected - and need to learn to trust humans; they may have physical conditions that require particular care; they may not have had any handling or only minimal training. Do you have the time, finances, and skill to work with and maintain a horse? Commitment: You must be able and willing to spend consistent, extensive time with your horse. Note, too, that a horse can live for over 30 years. Can you commit to care for your horse for its lifetime? What will you do with your horse if your circumstances change? Expense: The initial cost of your horse is only the beginning: you must be prepared to pay for tack, feed, boarding, vet care, worming, shots, farrier, hauling – it can add up to a LOT of money, and a lot of these costs are recurring, some several times in just one year. Knowledge: Even well-trained horses, of which “rescues” are few, can be dangerous, especially if you do not have the skill and confidence to handle them. Consider carefully your desire to adopt an animal that has little experience or training.

Do you own or have access to a horse trailer and truck should your horse require transport? *

Who is your local veterinarian (or clinic)? *

Who is your farrier? *

Provide at least 1 reference. This should be someone is not related to you and who has known you for at least 5 years and preferably someone involved in the horse world. Let this person know that we will be contacting them on your behalf. Include their phone number and email. *

Unless written consent is given by Bear Valley Rescue, mares are adopted or fostered on the condition that they not be bred. Colts are released on the condition they must be gelded as soon as possible and not be used for breeding. *

I have read, understand, and agree to this condition for any horse adopted or fostered from Bear Valley Rescue.

Horses adopted from Bear Valley Rescue are released on the condition that they never be sold at auction or for slaughter. *

I have read, understand, and agree to this condition for any horse adopted or fostered from Bear Valley Rescue.

Please note for adoption purposes that if ownership of the horse is transferred, all these above conditions must follow the horse to its new home and Bear Valley Rescue be advised of the transfer of ownership. *

I understand and agree that these conditions will be transferred to the horse’s new owner should it become necessary to re-home a horse adopted from Bear Valley Rescue and to advise Bear Valley Rescue of the transfer.

Fostered Horses: Any horse fostered from Bear Valley Rescue remains the legal property of Bear Valley Rescue and may not be sold, transfered, or rehomed without the prior written consent of Bear Valley Rescue Society. *

Should circumstances arise that prevent me from continuing to foster a horse from Bear Valley Rescue, I will notify and return the horse to Bear Valley Rescue immediately, which remains the legal owner of any horse released for fostering purposes.

Please note: By signing and submitting this application, you are giving Bear Valley Rescue permission to verify the information you have supplied; we may contact your named veterinarian, boarding facility, and/or land owner named here. *

I understand and agree to Bear Valley Rescue using this information to contact the above-mentioned clinic, facility, and/or landowner.

Have you ever been charged or convicted of any animal welfare violations? *

Yes No

Name of applicant (or parent/guardian if under 18 years of age) *

Electronic Signature *

Tick this box to acknowledge your signature

Bear Valley Rescue Society (Bear Valley Rescue) Adoption/Foster Application