Barking Mad · Applications
Adopt a dog
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Welcome to the adoption application
Please read this information before you start.
It looks like you are considering adding a pet to your family — how exciting! We are delighted to help you with this very important matchmaking process. This application doubles as a matchmaking quiz designed to help us match you with a dog who fits your lifestyle.
Barking Mad is not a physical shelter, but a networking platform where we assist families and rescue centres across South Africa to rehome pets responsibly.
If you are applying for a specific pet on our website, we will contact the pet's current family to confirm availability. Once we hear back, we will guide you through references, a home visit, and meeting the dog. If that pet is no longer available, we may suggest another suitable match.
This form is for dog adoptions only. Applying for a cat? Use our cat adoption application.
Questions? network@barkingmad.co.za