Any false statements on this application will disqualify you from adopting a Dogs Forever dog. Please note we only adopt to indoor homes. A home visit is part of the adoption process. You must be 21 years of age to adopt a dog. We do not adopt to homes with an underground fence.

Adoption/Foster Application

Today's Date *

I wish to... *

Adopt

Foster

Which dog are you interested in (For fostering: please put "any" unless there's a specific dog you're considering.)? *

Have you met the dog you are interested in? *

Yes

No

N/A (for foster applicants)

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

No

N/A (for foster applicants)

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

Yes

No

PERSONAL

First name *

Last Name *

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

Address *

City *

State * AK AL AR AZ CA CO CT DC DE FL GA HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VT WA WI WV WY

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

No

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

Mobile Home

Other

Do you own or rent? *

Own

Rent

If rent, provide landlord's contact info

If rent, is there a weight/size restriction?

Yes

No

Do you have a fenced yard? *

Yes

No

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

No

PET HISTORY

Have you ever adopted a shelter animal before? *

Yes

No

Do you currently have any pets in your home? *

Yes

No

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

No

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

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

Yes

No

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

No

Have you ever kennel-trained a dog before? *

Yes

No

Are you willing to train a dog if necessary? *

Yes

No

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

No

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

No

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

Dogs transitioning to a new home may have an adjustment period that 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 (If you do not currently have a veterinarian due to not having pets, please put NA - No current pet)s *

FOR FOSTERS ONLY

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

Yes

No

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

Yes

No

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

Yes

No

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. *

Signature

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY    License #10317

Date Recieved

Date Contacted

DF Rep

Version

04/24/22

If you are human, leave this field blank.

If you prefer to print and fill out the form, please return to:

Dogs Forever
809 Rockford Road SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

or scan and email to adoption@dogsforever.org