Adopt a horse EOI form

Basic Requirements

Have you owned a horse before?

Yes

No

Have you had experience in handling and caring for horses?

Yes

No

Do you have the resources and a conducive shelter environment and facilities for horses?

Yes

No

Do you have a PIC Number (property identification code)?

Yes

No

Are you willing to have a property check?

Yes

No

Do you acknowledge that adopting a horse is a long term commitment?

Yes

No

Are you aware that horses available for adoption were surrendered as a result of severe neglect and abandonment and this may possibly have affected their temperament?

Yes

No

Applicant Details

First name

Last name

Email address

Property address

Phone number

Driver’s License Number

Please include State of issue if not WA

Number of adults residing at your address

Number of children of children (0-17) residing at your address

Please list any animals you own below, including what kind(s) and how many of each.

Have you or your family ever surrendered an animal?

If yes, please explain the circumstances

Are you adopting a horse primarily for yourself?

If no, please specify who you are adopting a horse for

Property Details

Do you own your property?

Yes

No

If you are currently renting, do you have permission to keep a large animal?

Yes

No

N/A - I own my property

What size is your property?

Specify in square metres, acres, etc.

Please describe the fencing around your paddocked areas, including the type of fence and its height.

Please list any relevant experience you have with owning or working with horses.

Why would you like to own a horse?

Breeding

Companionship

Riding

Other

How will you transport the horse?

Where did you hear about adopting a horse from RSPCA WA?

If you are interested in adopting a specific horse, please specify below.

References

Please provide the details of a reliable, credible referee who can vouch for the claims you have made in your EOI application. They should be able to talk about your experience with owning, handling, riding and caring for horses, and your ability to provide a horse with everything it needs for the rest of its life.

Referee's full name

Referee’s mobile number

Referee’s email address

Has the referee agreed to be contacted during business hours?

Yes

No

Please describe your relationship to this person.

Acknowledgement

The horses remain the property of RSPCA WA until the adoption process is finalised. RSPCA WA retains the right to rehome the horses at its own discretion.

If your application is successful you will be carefully matched by our animal behaviour team to a horse suitable for your level of experience. Some general orientation may be provided.

Please note some of the horses may still require ongoing medical treatment, if applicable this information will be disclosed to you prior to adoption.

When you submit this form, it will be sent to the Adoptions team at RSPCA WA. If you need to contact RSPCA WA in the meantime, please call 08 9209 9323 during shelter hours.

By clicking the 'Submit' button below, you confirm that you are over 18 years of age, that the information you have provided above is true, accurate and complete, and that you agree to the above adoption terms and conditions.