SOHO Adoption Application

SOHO Adoption Application
Thank you for your interest in adopting a SOHO Dog. Please fill out this form in its entirety in order for us to receive your submission. Forms that do not have all red starred (*) fields filled out will not be received.
Please choose the name of the dog you are applying for.*
If choosing a puppy that is a part of a litter, please feel free to apply your application to a second puppy (please note: we do not adopt out two dogs at the same time, this is for your application to be considered for either puppy):
Please type the name of the dog you are applying for:
Please only put in ONE dog's name - ONLY ONE APPLICATION FOR ONE DOG PER HOUSEHOLD WILL BE CONSIDERED. Multiple applications will be discarded. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING. Please do not submit multiple applications for different dogs. We can only consider your application for one dog at a time.
Name (please use your legal name)*

First NameLast Name
E-mail*
Birth Date

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Phone Number - Home*

Area CodePhone Number
Phone Number - Cell*

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Address*

Street Address

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What is your occupation?*
If you have other dogs, please provide details below along with sex, age, and breed:*
If you have cats, please provide details below along with sex, age, and breed (if known):*
If you have other animals that a new dog may have contact with, please provide details below along with sex, age, and breed:*
List a personal reference that is not related to you and not living with you. **Include name and phone number***
List a personal reference that is not related to you and not living with you. **Include name and phone number***
List a personal reference that is not related to you and not living with you. **Include name and phone number***
Please provide the name of your veterinarian(s) and their telephone number (please make sure your veterinarian has permission to release the information to us). Please include ALL veterinarians you have used in the last 3 years for routine care. *
**Please note: we do not adopt dogs to a home whose pets are not current on vaccines. Applications with pets who are not vaccinated and/or do not receive heartworm preventative cannot be considered per our policies. We do accept applicants who use and can provide records of titer testing.
Please provide the name your veterinary records are under, if different from your name listed above (such as: spouse's name, maiden or former name, etc.)
How much experience do you have with dogs?*

I've owned a dog beforeI have had some exposure to dogs through friends and family but I have not owned one myselfI owned multiple dogs over an extended period of timeI have not had experience with dogs beforeOther
What herding dog experience do you have?*
Why do you want to adopt a dog?*
Please tell us what makes you the ideal applicant for this dog (this doesn't have to be long - but with multiple volunteers reading your application, it's helpful to us)*
Please tell us what kind of dog would fit with your lifestyle (breed, male or female, age):*
What kinds of activities do you want to pursue with your dog?*
Please describe the routine your dog will have on an average weekday. Include the amount of hours your dog will be alone.*
How soon do you want to adopt a dog?*

Right now, hand that dog over!I'm taking my time but in the next month or so.I'm just exploring my options right now.Within the next 6 months.
Are all of your companion animals spayed or neutered?*
Have you ever had to give up or rehome a pet?*
Please tell us the circumstances that led to giving up or rehoming a pet. Where did the pet go?
Please check any and all methods you would use to train your dog:*

positive reinforcement and/or training with treatsdominance theory / “Cesar Millan style” / alpha styletraining with an electronic collar for all training / no treatstraining with an electronic or static collar for “come when called” onlyallow dog to get used to things at their own pace and treat when correct behavior is givenrubbing the nose in feces or urine to let them know they eliminated / went to the bathroom in an improper placecuffing / pushing / poking the dog when they have done the wrong thing or are misbehavingstriking or hitting when dog does improper behavior like growling at someone new or taking something they shouldn’t haveOther
Please check any and all tools you would use to train your dog:*

prong collarverbal praisetreatsslip leadelectronic collarstatic collar / correctortreats and toysclickernoisemaker or penny can / stomping footrolled up newspaperhand signalsOther
Are you willing to train a new dog? Please check all that apply.*

I expect to train a dog to some new things but won’t be taking my dog to any training classes.I am very willing to train a dog in new behaviors, including house-training, leash-walking, and basic obedience.I prefer a dog that is mostly trained and that I won't have to do much training with.I don't want to have to train a dog on basic behaviors like walking well on a leash, house-training, or basic obedience.I already know a lot about dog training and will be able to train a dog in my home without help.I plan on relying on books and videos I can obtain or already have to help train my dog.I want to take training classes with my dog.
What behaviors would be unacceptable in your home?*
Example: aggression, barking at people, chasing the cat, etc that would make the dog unsuitable to live with you on a permanent basis.
How do you plan to train your dog not to jump up when greeting people?
How do you plan to train your dog not to jump up when greeting people? Please choose closest related option or choose “other” to explain another choice.*

Knee them in the chest when they jump upTurn my back or have my guest turn their back to the dogTeach them to sit calmly to greet guestsTap or smack them on the nose when they jumpUse a leash under my foot so if the dog jumps they get jerked downwardI can’t have a dog that will jump on peopleOther
How do you plan to train your dog to be housebroken?*
How do you plan to train your dog to stop nipping?
How do you plan to train your dog to stop nipping? Please choose the closest related option or explain with “other”.*

Use a spray of water or a shaken penny can/noisemaker to interrupt the nippingYelp and walk away from the dog or have a guest do the same if the dog is nipping themHit or tap the dog with a newspaper / similar item if they nipInterrupt with a stern voice, “no!” Or “ah-ah!” And substitute a toy or chew boneI can’t have a dog that would in any way nip a personOther
How do you plan to train your dog to react positively to other people and/or dogs?
How do you plan to train your dog to react positively to other people and/or dogs? Choose all that apply.*

Socialize at a dog parkBring my dog to my friends’ homesUse treats or rewards for good greetingsHold my dog in a down position (“lay down” or “down”) or sitting position while people pet the dogHold my dog firmly next to me even if they are trying to back away or are showing fear to show them that there’s nothing to be afraid ofBring my dog places like Lowes and Petsmart for socializingGoing to training classesPop or snap the leash if the dog is barking or growling at someone or somethingif necessary, finding a trainer to learn from and help my dog feel more comfortableI can’t have a dog that would not be socialized very well or might be afraid or reactive in some situationOther
Please tell us about your activity level (check as many as applicable):

I like to walk frequently (neighborhood walks, leisurely pace, 1-2 times per day or more)I like to do sports with my dog (agility, flyball, etc.)I like to compete in obedience with my dog (tricks, obedience, etc. in judged competitions)I like to run/jog with my dog frequently (at least daily, 1-3 miles, moderate to fast paced)I like to run/jog with my dog infrequently (at least 1-3 miles, 2-3 times a week or so, moderate to fast paced)I like to hike with my dog frequently (at least 2-3 times per week)I like to hike with my dog infrequently (4-5 times per month)I like to spend a lot of time relaxing with my dog.I like to walk infrequently (neighborhood walks, leisurely pace, 2-3 times per week)I like to walk at a brisk pace frequently (road or sidewalk walks, fast paced, at least once per day)I like to walk my dog at a brisk pace infrequently (road or sidewalk walks, fast paced, at least 2-3 times per week)Other
If you are currently working with a dog trainer or have a preferred dog trainer that you will use for your new dog, please list their name and number below:
Do you own your home?*

Own (my name is on the mortgage)Rent (I am on the lease for this property)I live with roommates / in a dorm and am on the lease for this propertyI live with roommates / in a dorm and am *NOT* on the lease for this propertyI live with my parents / family memberOther
If you rent, provide the **name and phone number** of your landlord below. (Please note we do check property records, so if you are not listed as an owner of your home, please let us know below).
Please check all attributes your home has:*

Pet friendly familyThis is my / our first petI am kind of a homebody and like to spend time with my petsYoung children under 5 years old live with me / are frequent visitorsChildren between the ages of 5 and 12 years old live with me / are frequent visitorsSomeone in the home has pet allergies of some sortI want to adopt this dog as a gift for someone in my family.This dog would be cared for by me / my whole familyThis dog would be exclusively cared for by my children / childI have lots of visitors to my homeI have few visitors that come to my homeI am very active and away from home frequentlyI am very active and want my dog to join meI prefer to keep my home quiet / sereneI like an active, busy householdI'm a pretty experienced dog owner
How many adults (over the age of 18) live in the home full or part time? (Please list gender)*
How many children (under the age of 18) live in the home full or part time (more than 10 hours a week)? (Please list age and gender)*
Do you have regular visitors to your home with which a dog must get along? (Please list gender)*
Is your yard fully fenced?*

YesNoIt is fenced on two sides only / not completely fencedI plan on using a dog park or area that is not attached to my home.I do not have a yard.
Please describe fence type and height if so.
Our policy is to inform adopters "either way" - either you will receive contact from our team indicating

1.) that they would like to proceed with your application, or:

2.) you will receive contact from our team that the foster family has decided to proceed with a different applicant.

This contact can sometimes take 7-10 business days as we are a volunteer-run organization. Please double-check your contact information that you supplied in the first few lines to ensure it is correct.
Please indicate "YES" if you have read this policy.*
Please read and initial your understanding about the following regarding your application:

1. If a dog is listed as a "COMING ATTRACTION", applications will not be processed until a dog has moved to "AVAILABLE".

2. Our adoption process includes, in order:
- A reference check, including a veterinary reference check (if applicable)
- An interview / phone call
- A home visit
- A meet and greet
- Further detail can be found at www.sohodogrescue.org/adoption-process/
With multiple volunteers handling each application, it does take some time (several business days to two weeks or sometimes more).

3. We do not ship dogs, transport them to adopters, or do gift adoptions or adoptions for anyone other than the named party in this application

4. Your application can be accepted for ONE DOG PER HOUSEHOLD at a time. If you submit:
- multiple applications per household for dogs available at the same time
- multiple applications per dog
- applications for multiple dogs available at the same time
all of your applications will be discarded.

Thank you so much for your understanding with our 100% volunteer-run organization.
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By signing below, your application attests that the information you have given is accurate and true and also gives your current and past veterinarian permission to provide all information requested by us in regards to medical and preventative care given to any current and past pets. You also give SOHO permission to perform background checks to ensure that the applicant is a suitable adopter and does not have a history of animal abuse/neglect. The information contained in this application is material to our decision to place a dog into a home and will become part of the contract in the event you adopt a dog from SOHO. In the event you adopt a dog, you are agreeing here that the terms of the adoption contract are fully applicable even should you fail to sign the final adoption contract. The sample adoption contract is online and can be reviewed at http://www.sohodogrescue.org.
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