HEALING PAWS ANIMAL RESCUE - Adoption Application
Healing Paws Animal Rescue is a small organisation helping the stray animals on the Greek island of Zakynthos. We are registered as a non profit organisation in Greece and we are proud to have achieved UK charity status.

We do our utmost to find the best homes for the stray and abandoned animals from the Island. These lovely dogs have been saved from being shot, poisoned and/or starved. We have monthly transport to the UK. HOWEVER THEY WILL REMAIN IN ZANTE UNTIL THEY ARE ADOPTED.

All of our dogs and puppies are usually well socialized with other dogs, puppies and cats. They are also usually child friendly (aged 5 yrs plus) unless otherwise stated in their description. All puppies will need training & toilet training. ALL PUPPIES WILL NEED TO BE NEUTERED WHEN THEY ARE OLD ENOUGH.

PLEASE BE AWARE OF OUR CHILD POLICY we do NOT home our dogs or puppies to families where there are children under 5 years of age UNLESS there is an existing dog in the home, then these applications will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Additionally, homes with children under 10 years, the parents MUST have previous experience of owning a dog as an adult. Again these applicants will be reviewed on a case by case basis based on the pup & family circumstance.

A home check is always carried out prior to any of our dogs being adopted, usually independently by someone that lives close to you and is already involved in animal rescue. This ensures the garden is secure & the right dog or puppy is matched to the right family. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU HAVE A SECURE GARDEN WITH 6FT FENCING (some exceptions apply with a very small or older dog)

The adoption fee is approx. £560 IN TOTAL - this is for the vet fees and transport costs. When you are sure that you wish to proceed and are serious about adopting one of our puppies, the cost of the vet preparation for each dog or puppy is £160 and is due when you reserve the pup on completion of a successful home visit.

The £160 is given directly to the vet for all the work needed and includes all vaccinations including Rabies, Passport, Microchip, flea and worm treatment all of which are legal requirements to enter the UK. Blood tests are also made on adult dogs to ensure they do not have any internal parasites or diseases. A puppy has to be twelve weeks old before they can have their rabies vaccination and can then travel twenty one days later or when the next available transport leaves.

The cost of the transport is approx. £380. We are reliant on overland transport and have to be a little flexible as dates can change due to ferries, weather, Eurotunnel etc. The transport cost is due to be paid a week prior to your dog travelling to the UK. This is via bank transfer to the transporter.


THANK YOU FROM THE HEALING PAWS TEAM

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  • Dog applied for
  • Facebook Website Both
  • Ages of Adults & Children & further details
    eg dad =35, mum = 32, son =8, daughter = 5
  • Please give details of any existing dogs. Are they neutered?
    Please give details of any other existing animals
    Do you insure your current pets and are you registered to a vets practice?
  • Experience of dogs or rescue dog
  • Reason for returning a previous dog to the rescue
  • Applicant
    2nd adult
    other adults
    eg mum part time Tue-Thu 9-3, dad full time
  • Duration & details of alone time
  • YES NO
  • Daily exercise routine
    e.g. 60 mins morning off lead in woods, 30 mins evening on lead pavement walk
  • Approx size of garden & HEIGHT of fence panels
    Characteristics of garden, ponds, steep inclines? Shared garden?
  • Yes No
    Is your Property rented? If so, you will need the landlord's written concession to keep a dog. Please send a copy of this document to healingpawsanimalrescue@outlook.com
  • Please tell us the type of house you live in and its location
  • Details of the areas the dog will be allowed
  • Details of previous home visit
  • YES NO
    Will you insure your new dog?