Dog Adoption Application



Dog Adoption ApplicationYou must be 21 years of age to adopt an animal from PAW Animal Shelter.Please?understand that an animal in a shelter has already been given up once.?While all of our animals are thoroughly evaluated, they are all different and will have their own quirks and issues. You must be prepared and committed to the animal and dealing with its issues. This shelter’s intention is to place these animals in forever homes.? If you understand these issues and are prepared to make the commitment, please fill out the form below.There may be a 24-48 hour waiting period after filing an application before you may take your animal home.This form does not yet contain any fields. Application Date ____________________________________________________________Name of Dog/Puppy or Description/Breed: _______________________________________Adopters Name ____________________________________________________________Email Address _____________________________________Phone ____________________ Street Address_______________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________State ________________ Zip __________How many people are in your household (including yourself). Adults: ______Children: _____Ages: (including yours)______________________________________________________Reason for wanting to adopt a dog/puppy: _______________________________________________Have you ever adopted from P.A.W. Animal Shelter before? Yes No If yes, when? ______________________________________________________________________________Have you ever surrendered an animal to an animal shelter? Yes No If yes, why? ________________________________________________________________________________Does any household member suffer from pet allergies? YESNOFYI: ALL Dogs Shed.ALL pets in the home currently Cats: ____ Breed(s): ________________________________ Spayed Neutered Ages: _______Dogs: _____ Breed(s): _______________________________ Spayed Neutered Ages: _______Other:____ Types: ____________________________________________ Ages: _______Where will this dog/puppy spend most of his time? Indoors Outdoors CrateHow long would your dog/puppy be left alone unattended on a daily basis: 0-4hrs4-6hrs6-8 hrs LongerAre you familiar with crate training? YES NOWould your dog/puppy be crated while you are not home? YES NOWho will be the main care giver for the dog/puppy? _______________________________________Where will your new dog/puppy sleep? IndoorsOutdoorsBoth (Please explain) ___________________________________________________________________________________What type of home do you live in? Own Rent Landlord’s Name & Telephone #: ____________________House Condo/Town HomeMobile HomeApartmentAre you planning to move in the next six months? Yes NoIf so, what do you plan on doing with your new pet? __________________________________Would you consider your home to be… Extremely Active Somewhat Active QuietDo you have children/children visiting often? Yes No OccasionallyDo other pets visit often? Yes No Occasionally Do you plan to have children within the next 5 years? YES NOPlease note that a large majority of the dogs/puppies we get in our program have been given up because the family has young children and cannot provide the animal with enough attention and exercise due to their family obligations. For this reason we do not adopt certain animals who need lots of exercise/attention to families with children under 5 years old. What portion of your property is fenced? All Some None Is it completely secure? YESNOIf you do not have a secure fenced area, how do you plan to exercise your dog/puppy? (P.A.W. Animal Shelter DOES NOT adopt to anyone whose intentions are to keep their dog/puppy chained to a stake, dog house or tree. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Most dogs/ puppies have enormous energy; they are hard to deal with when they have not been exercised properly. The younger the dog the more exercise they will require. You will need to have the ability to run/walk them daily. Have you ever owned a dog/puppy before? YESNOList ALL pets you have had in the last 5 years. Cats: ____ Breed(s): ________________________________ Ages: _______ Reason: ________________________Dogs: _____ Breed(s): _______________________________ Ages: _______ Reason: ________________________Other:____ Types: __________________________________ Ages: _______ Reason: ________________________What age animal would you prefer? 0-2yrs2-5yrs OlderWhat sex are you interested in:Male Female EitherPlease list your current veterinarian, including contact information. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please list two non-family references and their contact information: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ By indicating yes below, you are certifying that the above statements are accurate. ______YESName____________________________________Date ______________PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!I understand that any dog/puppy I obtain will not be perfect. I must give my new dog/puppy plenty of time to adjust. The adjustment period could be anywhere from one month to 6 months, sometimes longer. I will be required to spend a lot of time and energy training and exercising my new dog. It will necessary for me to teach him the rules of the home if I expect him to adjust properly. I will not expose him to lots of new people, places or pets until he has had the opportunity to become comfortable with his new surroundings and family. He must not be exposed to strangers and especially children until I have formed a bond with him and are fully aware of his temperament so as not to put anyone in danger. Dogs/puppies are animals and therefore can be unpredictable. I will be careful and patient.I agree with the terms above. Name __________________________________ Date __________________________You must agree with the terms above in order to submit this application. Submission of an application does not guarantee receipt of a dog/puppy.Please tell us why P.A.W. should consider you for adoption: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Additional Comments and Concerns: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Signature of Adopting P.A.W. Staff _________________________________________Date ________________________________________________________________PAW Animal Shelter DOES NOT do “Gifts” or “Surprise” Adoptions. The person who will be responsible for the pet MUST be present at the time of the adoption. If you want to give a pet as a gift, we advise you purchase a Gift Certificate from us. This Certificate, along with leash, a bowl or new toy may then be given to the potential new owner and may be redeem by them at any time for the animal that is best suited for them. ................
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