Adoption Application - Dogs Forever

Thank you for considering adopting from Dogs Forever. Any false statements on this application will disqualify you from adopting a Dogs Forever dog. Please note we only adopt to indoor homes.

Here are our requirements we’d like to share with you before you fill out an application. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to adoption@dogsforever.org

• You must be 21 to adopt a dog from our shelter.
• Our dogs are required to be on monthly flea and tick and monthly heartworm preventative at minimum March through November.
• All pets in your home must be spayed/neutered and up-to-date on vaccinations.
• Current dogs in your home must have a recent heartworm test during their last annual physical and be on heartworm preventive.
• A veterinary check will be completed if there are currently pets in the home.
• By putting in an application, all humans are required to come meet the dog you are interested in the following Saturday during open hours at the shelter between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. If this truly does not work with your schedule, you are required to email and to arrange a different day/time for your application to be considered.

Adoption/Foster Application

Today's Date *

I wish to...

Foster

Adopt

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

Have you met the dog you are interested in? *

Yes

N/A (for foster applications ONLY)

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

N/A (for foster applications ONLY)

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

Yes

Our dogs are required to be on monthly preventatives at minimum March through November per our adoption contracts; preferably year round. By continuing this application you agree to continue their monthly preventatives. *

Yes

Pets in your home are required to be spayed/neutered, on monthly preventatives, and up to date on vaccinations. We will call your veterinarian to confirm if you have pets in the home. By applying you understand this requirement. *

Yes

An application is not a guarantee of adoption. By applying, you agree to bring everyone (humans only please) in the household to meet the dog you're applying for on Saturday during open hours anywhere from 10-2. You must get in touch with us if this will not work for you. (If you haven't met the dog already.) *

Yes

I've met the dog already and have completed a visit summary with a Dogs Forever volunteer.

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 *

Preferred form of communication for follow up? *

Text

Phone Call

Any of the above

Occupation *

Employer *

Who will be the dog’s primary caregiver? *

Is anyone in your family allergic to animals? *

Yes

List legal names, birthdates, and relationships of everyone else in your household (yes even children please).. Note: We do background checks on all adults in the household so dates of birth are imperative. If no one else, please put N/A. *

Occupation and Employer for other adults in the home listed above: If no other adults please put NA *

RESIDENCE

Type of residence. *

Do you own or rent? *

Own

Rent

If rent, provide landlord's FULL NAME AND PHONE NUMBER TO CALL:

If rent, is there a weight/size restriction?

Yes

If rent, are there any breed restrictions?

Yes

Homes with underground/electric fences will not be considered. Please acknowledge you understand this statement before proceeding:

Yes

Do you have a fenced yard? *

Yes

If yes, please describe what your fence is. If no fence, please put NA: *

If your yard is NOT bounded by a fence, how do you plan to keep the dog safe while outdoors? If you have a fence, please put NA: *

Are you willing to have a Dogs Forever rep do a home visit? *

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 ALL of the following: Species (Cat,Dog etc), Name, Age, Weight, Breed, Gender. If no pets, please put NA: *

If you have dogs, where do they stay? *

Indoors

Outdoors (Kennel/Yard)

N/A No dogs

If you have pets, are all spayed/neutered? *

Yes

N/A No pets

If you have pets, are they on monthly heartworm preventative? *

Yes

N/A No pets

If you have pets, are they on monthly flea and tick preventative? *

Yes

N/A No pets

If you have pets, are they current on vaccinations? We will do a vet reference if selected for adoption. *

Yes

N/A No pets

If you have pets, have they had their negative heartworm test during their annual exam? *

Yes

N/A No pets

If yes to preventatives: Where do you purchase? Please list BOTH where you get your flea/tick and prescription Heartworm preventatives:

If you answered NO to monthly heartworm, monthly flea and tick, current on vaccinations, or having a negative heartworm test - PLEASE EXPLAIN and answer when are they due for these tests/vaccinations: If you answered YES to all of those, please put N/A: *

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 kennel-trained a dog before? *

Yes

Are you willing to work with a trainer for the 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? *

Dogs transitioning to a new home may have an adjustment period that could mean accidents, chewing or other behaviors. How would you handle this? *

What scenario or situation would lead you to return a dog to the shelter? *

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

TWO NON-FAMILY PERSONAL REFERENCES

First Non-Family/Non-Significant Other Reference with Phone Number (Name, relationship, phone) *

Second Non-Family/Non-Significant Other Reference with Phone Number (Name, relationship, phone) *

OTHER REFERENCE

PHONE NUMBER and NAME of your veterinarian (If you do not currently have a veterinarian due to not having pets, please put NA - No current pets) *

FOR FOSTERS ONLY

Have you ever fostered an animal before?

Yes

Our foster dogs come to the shelter on Saturday's during open hours from 10-2. We need your help with transportation. If you're local we can help occasionally. If you're out of town you'll need to transport the dog. Are you able to help with transportation?

Yes

While fostering our dog, we need clear good photos and short videos of the dog while they're in your care. This is very important to help show them living in a home life. You'll need to message them into our Facebook. Are you able to help with this so we can share the dog on our social media?

Yes

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. *

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
ATTN: APPLICATIONS
809 Rockford Road SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

or scan and email to adoption@dogsforever.org