Clone of Pet Adoption Application Form

Morningside Farm Sanctuary Dog Adoption Application

Name:*

First NameLast Name

Email Address:*

Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number

Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Age:

Occupation:

Name of Pet You Wish to Adopt:*

Will they go in public with you?

Will they go to work with you?

Do you own or rent your home?*

OwnRent

If you rent, please provide your landlord's name and phone number here:*

What is your landlord's pet policy?*

Is your home securely fenced?

If applicable, how high is the fence?

List any other adult occupants living in the home, including age and relationship to you:

If there are no children presently in the home, do you plan on having children in the future or will you have children visiting your home often? Please explain.

How do the children interact with animals? Have they had dogs before?

How many children are living in the home? Please list their ages:

Do you own any pets currently? Please give a brief description of their temperament and play style:*

Pet Name(s)

Pet Breed(s)

Are they spayed or neutered?

Pet's disposition and behavior towards other animals?

What type of food do you use and what type do you plan on using for your adopted dog?

Please provide your veterinarian's name and phone number:

How do you feel about dog parks? Do you currently use them?

If adopting a puppy, are you committed to bringing the puppy to training and socialization classes?

In the event that your current pet(s) and the adopted dog do not get along right away, are you able to separate them inside the home while you seek training assistance?

Have you ever surrendered a pet you own to any animal shelter including a "low" or "no kill" shelter? Please explain.

Have you ever had to euthanize a pet? What was the reason?

Please tell us about any experience you have with the breed you're looking to adopt:

List any and all training strategies you've used before:

Please share a bit about you and your family so we can help ensure the best match possible for you and an adopted dog--active home, home a lot, adventure people, mellow-whatever you think is relevant:

How will you exercise your dog and how often?

How much money do you plan on budgeting monthly to care for an adopted dog?

Why are you hoping to adopt a dog?

Have you applied with any other rescue or shelter groups prior to this? What was the outcome?

How many hours per day would the pet be alone?*

Where will your adopted dog be kept during this time?

If you have to leave town, emergently or planned, where would your pet stay?*

How would you deal with behavioral issues such as clawing, destructive behavior, bathroom accidents indoors and unruly behaviors in your pet?*

While we make every effort to evaluate every dog in our care and then place them in an appropriate , well matched home, we cannot guarantee any dogs behavior. Are you willing to accept these conditions and work with your adopted dog on any behavioral issues that may arise?

Please provide the names and contact numbers for 3 personal references:*

Have you ever been convicted of an animal related crime, such as cruelty to animals, animal theft, or animal abandonment?*

YesNo

If you answered "Yes" please provide a detailed description:

Is there anything else you'd like to share with us about yourself or your family that might help us in finding your best match?

By clicking the submit button, I agree to Morningside Farm Sanctuary adoption process, will undergo a homecheck if deemed necessary and interview at the discretion of Morningside Farm Sanctuary.
By clicking the submit button, I understand Morningside Farm Sanctuary will check my references including veterinary and personal.
By clicking the submit button, I understand there is an adoption fee associated with adoption of a pet from Morningside Farm Sanctuary and that it is tax deductible according to IRS 501(c)3 guidelines. I understand this donation will ensure the organization is equipped to rescue another homeless pet.
By clicking the submit button, I understand there is no "cooling off" period, and that if I no longer want or can no longer care for my adopted pet, I agree to notify Morningside Farm Sanctuary BY EMAIL and provide a 14 day period to allow them to make arrangents for my pet to be taken back into rescue.
By clicking the submit button, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Morningside Farm Sanctuary against any losses, lawsuits, claims, injury, damages incurred by me or to any persons or property by my adopted pet, once adoption has been completed.
By clicking the submit button, I understand that Morningside Farm Sanctuary will disclose any of the pet's health or behavior issues known by the above named rescue group before adoption is completed.
By clicking the submit button, I understand that if I no longer want my pet, or am no longer able to care for my adopted pet, I will be directed to surrender my pet to Morningside Farm Sanctuary and provide transport to where Morningside Farm Sanctuary deems appropriate.
By clicking the submit button, I verify all of the above information is true and accurate.
By clicking the submit button, I acknowledge that Morningside Farm Sanctuary does not consider dogs on a first come, first serve basis and may not be able to respond to every application.

Signature of Potential Pet Parent*