SO I’m thinking about getting a dog. I thought I’d do a good deed and consider adopting a homeless one from a shelter. I inquire about one, and get a reply that in order to be CONSIDERED to do the adoption, I must fill out this application in full. You’d think I was applying for a job with the FBI. Fucking hell, no wonder there’s so many homeless pets out there.
Adoption Application for Dogs
Dog’s Name:
Your First Name:
Your Last Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code :
Home Phone # include area code:
Cell Phone # include area code:
Work # include area code:
E-mail Address:
How long have lived at this address ?
Will you be moving soon?
If yes moving, Where and When ?
If you move what will you do with the dog?
Do you live in: (City House ,Country, Apt, Double/Townhouse, Mobile/Trailer, Suburban Single)
Do you: (Own or Rent)
Whose name is the property listed in:
Name of Landlord:
Landlord’s Phone # include area code:
How old are you ?
Your Occupation:
What is your Spouse’s name ?
How old is your spouse ? </B>
Spouse’s Occupation:
How many Adults living in your home?
How many Adult children living in your home?
Ages?
How many children living at home?
Ages of children:
Are you planning to have any children in the future ?
Do any Children or Grandchildren come over?
If yes, How old are they ?
Do you run a daycare in your home?
Does anyone in your home have allergies?
Is this dog for:(Companion,Family Pet,My other pet’s companion,Gift).
Where will the dog be kept during the day?
Where will the dog be kept during the Night?
Will the dog have the run of the house?
If the dog is not allowed to have the run of the house, what parts of the house will the dog have access to ?
Is the dog allowed on the couch or bed ?
Number of hours the dog will be left alone:
Where does or will your pet stay when you are not at home?
Who will care for your dog when you go on vacation or have an emergency?
Is your yard fenced adequately to keep your dog in and other dogs out?
What type of fence? (Picket,Chain,Stockade)
How tall is the fence?
Does the gate close and latch securely?
If you do not have adequate fencing how will you exercise the dog?
Who will supervise these activities?
Have you ever owned a dog before?
Have you ever lost a pet due to illness, old age, accident?
If yes, what happened to the pet?
What kind of pet was it?
Please List your Past Animals :What kind of Pets Owned and How long did it live?
Were they spayed/neutered?
Where did you get your pet(s) from?
Have you ever had to give up a pet?
If yes, why ?
Have you ever brought an animal to the shelter?
If yes, why ?
How many pets do you currently have living in your home?
Please List Your Current Animals
Breed/What kind of animal:
Age :
How Long owned?
Are they a Male or Female?
Are They Neutered/Spayed?
Do these pets get along with other pets?
Where did you get your pet(s) from?
It may take new dogs several months to adjust to a new family and a new home. Are you willing and prepared to allow this much time for him/her to adjust?
Are you willing to:
Use a crate?
Take time to work with a dog?
Have dog spayed/neutered if not already done?
Walk dog on a leash?
Go to obedience training?
Housebreak the dog?
Have a home check prior to or after adoption?
Do you believe in having animals spayed or neutered? .
What method of housebreaking will you use, if applicable?
What are your thoughts on obedience training?
If your pet becomes lost or loose what would you do?
What lengths would you go for to search for your lost pet ?.
What characteristics are you looking for in your new pet? (i.e. -active, playful, laid back, etc…).
If your pet has or develops behavior issues (i.e - urinating in inappropriate places, chewing, clawing, excessive barking, etc…), how will you handle it?
How would you discipline the dog?
What will you do if the dog gets into trouble by ruining something you value?
List the types of behavior problems you consider NOT acceptable:
What would you do if you could not keep the animal? Please be specific:
What circumstances, in your opinion, justify getting rid of an animal?
At what point would you consider humane-killing (euthanasia), should your dog become ill?
If something life changing should happen to you making the pet an obstacle or inconvenience to you (i.e.- move, divorce, kids leave home, lose job, illness, etc…), what would you do?
How did you hear about Paws n Claws?
Do you agree that if you ever need to relinquish the animal during its life, you will contact Paws n Claws Animal Rescue for its surrender ?
Why do you want this particular dog?
Are you familiar with this breed ? If yes, what expereince have you had with them?
Additional information you would like to provide about yourself and/or the pup you would like to adopt:
References: For Your Application to be Considered, * Be sure that you have included 2 References with phone numbers, Including a Vet Reference.
Neighbor:
Phone Number:
Other:
Phone Number:
Vet: Please supply the name and phone number of your current veterinarian, or the one who saw your previous pet(s)
Name of Vet:
Phone Number:
Acct Name
*If Vet would know you by a different name or pet is under a different name, please give name on account. If not your name (maiden or otherwise) please explain why it is not in your name.
Thank you for considering adopting a homeless pet !
Signature:
Date
Our Adoption Process
If you have found THE ONE, you would like to meet and possibly be interested in adopting, it is very important to fill out the application completely . The more information we have, the better. We can help you and ensure a successful adoption by determining the best, pet and owner, match. Information, also, helps for safety reasons before we do meet/greets. Please be sure to put the original name, of animal listed, on the application
Once your application is approved, we will then schedule an appointment to make arrangement for a home visit with a dog to see how everything goes if the dog would fit into your family household and if living conditions are suitable to proceed…
