Adoption Application

 Application for Adoption

Please remember that adopting an animal is a long-term commitment. Animals may take several weeks or months to settle into their new environment. They will require lots of love, attention and your finances. So please, seriously consider your decision to adopt an animal. Sadly, too many animals are adopted and returned simply because adopters did not think the adoption through. We highly suggest that you research what is best for you and the animal so the adoption experience is a positive and lasting one for you and the animal you adopt.  This application is intended to find the best matched lifestyle for our  animals.  There will also be an adoption fee between 250 and 300 dollars to cover expenses of the puppy.

Part I: Personal Information

Dog/Cat Interested In: _______________________________________

Name_________________________________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________City/State/Zip_____________________

Phone# (H) __________________________(C) _______________________ (Email) _________________

Number of Household Members: Ages of Children: 

Type of Employment and Hours:

Type of dwelling:   Do you own or rent? 

If you rent, do you have the landlord's permission to keep a medium or large breed dog? 

What makes you a good pet owner? 

What type of behavior(s) are you looking for in a dog? 

Do you agree to return the dog; should circumstances arise where you would be unable to keep the dog? 

Part II: Environmental Information

Would you consider getting a fence if you do not already have one?

Do you live near a major road?

How many cars go past your house a day and what is the approximate speed 

 What is name of the road?

If your yard is not fenced, how do you plan to ensure that the dog receives safe and adequate exercise? 

Do you plan to keep the dog primarily indoors or out?         

If dog will be left outdoors for any period, what shelter will you provide?

Do you plan to use a crate indoors, or where will the dog sleep?  
  

Who will care for the dog when you go on a trip

If you are considering a puppy how long will you leave the puppy alone for?

Part III: Pet History

If you have ever owned a dog before; what breeds?   

What happened to him/her?

Please list ALL animals in the house at this time…

If you have other dogs, would you consider them aggressive or submissive towards other animals?

If you have birds, rabbits, cats, etc., are you prepared to spend the necessary time to accustom them and the dog to each other?  

Do you have the facilities to isolate the dog from the other animals if they cannot get along?   

Name of vet and vet phone number you plan on using?

Part IV: Family Information

Have you considered the pros and cons of owning a dog? 

Have you taught your children the proper way to treat and handle animals? 

Does anyone in your family have allergies?

What is your family's overall reaction to owning a dog? 

What will be your course of action if you cannot keep the dog due to new allergies or any other one of life’s unexpected surprises?

If younger children reside at the home are they accustomed to animals and the appropriate  behavior around them?

You should also take in  consideration  that vet bills can add up especially in an emergency. When I was out of state, my German shorthair Pointer was hit unexpectedly by a car( the wind blew the door open) and I was right behind him. Not even a minute later a speeding car hit him and 10,00 dollars  and 5 vets later, he is  perfect, except for the slightly  torn ACL and inexperienced vet accidentally did while examining him. So be aware of the commitment involved in care for your friend and know unexpected can happen. A owning a dog can average out to be 6,000 a year (food, toys,  vet check ups(this does not include emergencies),cages or more if you include damage( i have gone through more shoes then i can count, phone chargers, head phones, ipods, jeans....ect.).

** By submitting this application, I, agree that to the best of my knowledge the above information is accurate and complete. I understand that providing false information can result in the termination of my application or the return of the animal. **

Signature:(not needed when emailed)___________________________Date:______________

 If you have any questions you can ask via email at ForEverRescue@gmail.com or call me at 412 638 8445