Adoption Application - Dogs Forever

Today's Date *

I wish to... *

Adopt

Foster

Which dog are you interested in? *

Have you met the dog you are interested in? *

Yes

How did you hear about the dog you are interested in? (e.g. Facebook, Petfinder)

Are you open to meeting other dogs if this dog is no longer available or not a good match? *

Yes

Are you aware that all our dogs are indoor dogs? *

Yes

PERSONAL

First name *

Last Name *

Date of Birth (you must be 21+ years of age) *

Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Phone Number(s) *

Phone Type(s) *

Cell

Landline

Work

Email Address *

Occupation *

Employer *

Who will be the dog’s primary caregiver? *

Is anyone in your family allergic to animals? *

Yes

List names, birthdates, and relationships of everyone else in your household. Note: We do background checks on all adults in the household so dates of birth are imperative.

RESIDENCE

Type of residence. *

House

Condo

Apartment

Other

Do you own or rent? *

Own

Rent

If rent, provide landlord's contact info

If rent, is there a weight/size restriction?

Yes

Do you have a fenced yard? *

Yes

If yes, please describe (Note: homes with electric/underground fences will not be considered)

If your yard is NOT bounded by a fence, how do you plan to keep the dog safe while outdoors?

Are you willing to have a Dogs Forever rep do a home visit? (Note: a video or photo visit can be arranged during a pandemic) *

Yes

PET HISTORY

Have you ever adopted a shelter animal before? *

Yes

Do you currently have any pets in your home? *

Yes

If yes, please describe (name, age, breed, gender)

If you have other dogs, where do they stay?

Indoors

Outdoors (Kennel/Yard)

If you have cats in your home, are they declawed?

Yes

If you have cats, please describe (name, age and gender)

If you have pets, are all spayed/neutered and current on vaccinations?

Yes

If you ever surrendered an animal to a shelter or re-homed any animal that you have owned, please explain the circumstances. *

List any pets you have had in the past 10 years that you have not already listed above (name, breed): *

DOG INFO

What you are looking for in a dog? *

Have you ever fostered an animal before? *

Yes

Have you ever kennel-trained a dog before? *

Yes

Are you willing to train a dog if necessary? *

Yes

Where will the dog be kept during the day? *

Where will the dog be kept at night? *

Will anyone be home during the day or come home for lunch? *

Yes

What is the longest the dog would be alone during a typical 24-hour period? *

What brand of food would you feed the dog? *

Are you prepared to pay for the health of your dog by keeping all shots up to date and routinely visiting the vet? *

Yes

How do you plan to give the dog daily exercise? *

The dog you want to adopt may have an adjustment period, which could mean accidents, chewing or other behaviors. How would you handle this? *

Additional information you think would be helpful for us to know:

TWO PERSONAL (NON-FAMILY) REFERENCES

First Reference (Name, relationship, phone) *

Second Reference (Name, relationship, phone) *

OTHER REFERENCE

Name and phone of veterinarian *

FOR FOSTERS ONLY

Are you willing to have a Dogs Forever representative visit your home before or during the fostering period?

Yes

Are you willing to go to a Dogs Forever-approved veterinarian?

Yes

Are you willing to care for a senior or special needs dog?

Yes

CONSENT / RELEASE

I certify all the information provided on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand the Dogs Forever is not obligated to accept me as an adopter/foster. Dogs Forever reserves the right to deny an application for any reason. I hereby do waive, release, and forever discharge Dogs Forever, its volunteers, agents, and all others from any and all responsibilities or liabilities from injuries or damages resulting from my role as an adopter/foster. *

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