Hanging Up the Harness Sled Dog Adoption Application

Thank you for your interest in adopting a retired sled dog! Our goal is to find the best possible match between each dog and their new home. Please complete the following application, and our team will be in touch.

Basic Information

Your Name (required)

Your Email (required)

Phone Number (required)

Please leave this field empty.

Home Address (required)

City, State, Zip Code (required)

Adoption Preferences

1. Are you interested in: (required)
Adoption (permanent placement)A trial period before finalizing adoptionFostering (temporary care until adoption)

2. Do you have a specific sled dog you’re interested in? (required)
YesNo, I’d like help finding the right match
Dog Name

3. Do you have an age preference for your new dog? (required)
PuppyYoung(2-4)Adult(5-9)Senior (10+)No Preference

4. Do you preference for the gender of your new dog? (required)
FemaleMaleNo Preference

Household Information

5. Do you own or rent your home? (required)
OwnRent
Landlord Contact Info

6. Do you have a fenced in yard? (required)
YesNo
If no, how do you plan on exercising your dog?

7. How many people live in your household?
Adults (required)

Children (required)

8. Does anyone in your household have an allergy to dogs? (required)
YesNo

Current and Past Pets

9. Do you currently have any other pets in your home? (required)
YesNo
If yes, please list their species, breeds, sex, and ages:

10. Have you ever owned a retired sled dog before? (required)
YesNo

11. If you have had pets in the past, where are they now? (required)

Lifestyle and Experience

12. What type of lifestyle do you have? (required)
Very active (hiking, skijoring, bikejoring, running)Moderately active (daily walks, occasional adventures)Relaxed (short walks, backyard time)

13. What type of activities would you like to do with your dog? (required)

14. How many hours per day will the dog be left alone? (required)

15. Where will the dog stay when you’re not home? (required)

16. Where will the dog sleep at night? (required)

Training and Care

17. Are you willing to work with a dog that may need additional training (house manners, leash walking, etc.)? (required)
YesNo

18. Are you open to a dog that does NOT have recall training? Note that these dogs will be required to be contained on leash or in a secured fenced yard AT ALL TIMES.(required)
YesNo

19. Would you consider adopting a special needs dog? (required)
YesNo

20. Are you prepared for an adjustment period while your new dog transitions to pet life? (required)
YesNo

21. Do you have a veterinarian or plan to establish care with one? (required)
YesNo
If yes, please list the vet name or clinic

Commitment and Return Policy

22. If, for any reason, the adoption does not work out, do you agree to return the dog to Hanging Up the Harness rather than rehoming them yourself? (required)
YesNo

Is there anything else you'd like us to know about you or your home?

Agreement and Signature

By signing below, I confirm that the information provided is accurate. I understand that adopting a sled dog is a long-term commitment and agree to provide a safe, loving home for my new companion. If the adoption does not work out, I agree to return the dog to Hanging Up the Harness.

Your Signature (required)

Date (required)