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SDR Dog Adoption Application We are committed to matching you with the right dog so that all will have many happy years together. All of our rescue dogs are in private volunteer foster homes. ?We do not have a central shelter or kennel location. Our volunteer fosters are most qualified to answer any questions regarding the dog. ?To protect our foster families' privacy, we must have an application on file before we release their contact information. We may receive several applications for one dog and we do our best to keep our site up to date with available dogs. Please note that an approved application DOES NOT guarantee that the dog will be placed with you. The final decision rests with our fosters as they know the dogs the best, and please be aware that there may be other applicants interested in the same dog. ? Small Dog Rescue requires you to fill out an adoption application (you must be 21 years of age) and submit a (refundable) deposit of $200 in order to start the adoption process. ?Once we have received these, the dog you chose will be put on hold. The Adoption Manager will call you to go over the adoption process and answer questions you may have. We will then check references and conduct a home visit. Depending on your location, we may ask you to submit photos of the interior and exterior of your home in lieu of a home visit. Your deposit goes towards the adoption fee, the reminder will be due as well as the adoption contract. All dogs are altered, up to date on vaccinations, on heartworm preventative and dewormed. If we cannot alter a dog due to age a spay/neuter agreement will be required. ???We reserve the right to refuse an applicant based on the information provided, as well as the results of the application process, with or without disclosure of cause. In the event that we discover that any information entered on this application has been knowingly falsified we will reclaim possession of the adopted dog. We do not like to adopt out small dogs to homes with children under 5 or dogs under 10 lbs to homes with children under 8yrs. Fenced in yards are preferable. Each ?adoption is based on the best home for the dog. ?Our Adoption donations cover: vetting, transporting, feeding, and caring for all the dogs in our program. Thank you for your interest in rescue. Adopt don’t shop! APPLICATION:How did you find out about Small Dog Rescue of New England? ______________________________________________________________________Have you adopted from Small Dog Rescue before? ________________________________________________________________________________________________Name of the dog(s) you are interested in meeting (may list more than one dog or list type of dog you are looking to adopt) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________Your First Name: ______________________________________________________Your Last Name:_______________________________________________________Your Address: ________________________________________________________Home Phone:_______________________Cell: ______________________________Email: _______________________________________________________________I am 21 years of age or older: Yes: _____________ ?No: ______________________Place of employment: __________________________________________________Number of adults in the home: ___________________________________________Ages of adults: ________________________________________________________Number of children:____________________________________________________Ages of children:_______________________________________________________Do you or anyone you live with have an allergy to dogs? Y: ______ N: _______Are all family members aware & approve of adopting a pet? Y: ____N: _______HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION:What type of home do you live in? _______________________________________ (single family/condo/townhouse/apartment/mobile home etc)Do you: ?Own: _____________________ ?Rent:______________________________If you rent, Landlord’s 1st and last name:___________________________________Phone number: ________________________________________________________ Do you have a fenced-in yard? Yes: _____________ ?No:______________________If "yes", how high is the fence? __________________________________________If "no", what will you do for exercise & bathroom duties? ___________________________________________________________________________________________Do you have a pool? ?Yes: __________________ No: _________________________Is the pool fenced? ?____________________________________________________ Home Atmosphere: (please check one)Busy & Noisy:_________________________________________________________ Some Activity: ________________________________________________________ Quiet & Serene:________________________________________________________ Other:________________________________________________________________ ?Describe your level of experience with dogs? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________What is the primary reason you want a dog?______________________________________________________________________________________________________What kind of dog is right for you?_________________________________________Dogs need daily exercise. How many times a day will you be able to walk your dog? For how long each time?____________________________________________Will there be someone with your pet during the day? Yes ________ No _________Greatest number of hours spent alone during the day:________________________Will there be someone home with your pet during the night? Yes _____ No _____Greatest number of hours spent alone during the night:______________________Who will be responsible for the care of the dog?_____________________________How do you feel is the best way to discipline a dog?_________________________Where will the dog spend most of his time during the day?____________________ Where will the dog sleep?________________________________________________ Where will the pet stay while you travel?___________________________________Will you be taking this dog to obedience class? Yes __________ No ___________Are you familiar with the use of a dog crate to train/confine the dog during your absence or at night? Yes _____________ ?No _______________Do you agree to let a Small Dog Rescue representative do a home visit before and/or after adoption? Yes _____________ ?No______________How much do you think this pet will cost you each year (include food, heartworm preventative, flea control, medical, dental care, supplies, training, grooming, boarding costs)?____________________________Please list all animals past & present, you’ve owned in the last 5 years. (name, sex, age, breed, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Which are current pets: _________________________________________________Have you ever given away a pet, please explain circumstances:________________References____________________________________________________________Current Vet name______________________________________________phone number________________________________________________Past vet ?name ________________________________________________phone number_________________________________________________Are all of your dog’s current on vaccines and spayed/neutered?Yes _________ ???No_________If not, please list reasons why:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________First available date you will be ready to take ownership of your new family member:__________________________________________________I have read the above information carefully and have filled out this application honestly. ??I / we agree that if we adopt a dog, we will provide professional vet care, and a loving home. *We also agree that we will return the dog if we can no longer keep him/her. *No member of our household has ever been convicted of cruelty to animals. If an omission or untruth is discovered during or after an adoption takes place, I understand that the Small Dog Rescue ?reserves the right to annul the adoption and reclaim the animal. By submitting this application,I agree to give permission for a representative of SDR to call the references and veterinary practices I have listed. (please call your vet to okay providing us with this info ) I also understand that every effort will be made for a home visit to be conducted by a SDR representative and furthermore that SDR reserves the right to deny any adoption application with or without disclosure of cause.Agree: Yes______________________ No_______________________Today’s date:__________________________________Signature: _________________________________________________________ ................
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