Barking Mad Animal Rescye Dog Adoption Application

Barking Mad Animal Rescue (BMAR) is an all-volunteer, non-profit, animal welfare organization & sanctuary dedicated to the rescue and placement of stray, neglected and abused dogs, cats, and farm animals. BMAR specializes in large breed dogs...but takes anything in need. BMAR operates a senior sanctuary on site. BMAR is funded by donations only and receives no government (taxpayer) dollars. Volunteer run, there are no paid employees. All pets will be fully vetted and must be spayed and/or neutered before adoption.

This questionnaire is designed to help Barking Mad Animal Rescue and yourself determine if a specific dog is the right one for you and your household. All adopting parties are required to complete this form prior to adoption. BMAR reserves the right to deny any adoption based on answers to this questionnaire and/or interviews prior to adoptions!

Name of the dog you are interested in: *

Are you aware that there will be an adoption fee associated with the dog you are applying to adopt? Are you prepared to make the adoption fee payment, in full, prior to finalizing the adoption and taking the dog home? *

Yes No

Applicant's full name: *

Your age: *

Co-Applicant's full name (if living in same household as Applicant): *

If there is only one applicant please type N/A

Your age:

Street Address: *

City, State, Zip *

Applicant's Phone: *

Area Code Phone Number

Co-Applicant's Phone:

Area Code Phone Number

Applicant's E-mail: *

Co-Applicants E-mail:

Applicant's Employer: *

Co-Applicant's Employer:

1) Character reference and phone number: *

2) Character reference and phone number: *

Enter Drivers License Number & State

Are all members of your household in agreement with this adoption? *

Yes No Don't Know

Who will be the pet's primary caregiver? *

Do you live in a *

House Apartment Condo Mobile Home

Do you own or rent? *

Own Rent

If rent, provide name and phone number of landlord: *

Does your landlord allow dogs? Prior to completion of adoption a written consent form will be required from your landlord. *

Yes No N/A

Are there any restrictions from your landlord or subdivision? *

Number of pets Size or weight restrictions Breed restrictions None

Do you have a fully fenced yard? *

Yes No

Height and type of fence *

Do you have any of the following? *

Underground fence Kennel Dog Run Pool

General -leave blank if answer is no. *

Do you have dog training experience? Planning on moving in the next 3 months?

How many adults are in your household? *

How many children are in your household? *

If children, what are their ages?

Have your children been around animals before? *

Yes No N/A

Does anyone in your home have allergies to dogs or have asthma? *

Yes No

List any pets you own or have owned in the past five years, and their ages *

How many of these pets are spayed/neutered? *

Where are these animals now? *

Have you ever given up a pet? *

Yes No

If yes, what were the circumstances? *

Please provide the name and phone number of your current and/or previous veterinarian or clinic: *

What type of personality do you want your pet to have? (i.e. calm, energetic, protective, couch-potato) *

Are you aware of crate training? *

Yes No

Have you ever house-broken a dog or puppy before? *

Yes No

If the dog has an "accident" in your home, what type of correction do you plan to use? *

How many hours each day will your new pet be home alone? *

Where will your new pet sleep at night? *

How will you supervise the dog's outdoor activity? *

Where will your new dog stay when nobody is home? *

What length of time will you allow your new pet to adjust to his new home? *

Are you willing to work through your new pet's issues, if any? *

Yes No

Are you aware that a new environment is stressful for your pet, and they may exhibit uncharacteristic behavior? *

Yes No

Do you understand that a dog can be an 18 year commitment, and can cost $300 - $500 per year to care for? *

Yes No

Do you plan to take an obedience class with your dog? *

Yes No Not sure

If yes, where?

Are you aware that a large breed dog takes about two years to mature? Is this something you're prepared for? *

Yes No

What circumstances would lead you to give up your new dog? *

If under any circumstances you were unable to keep your dog, Barking Mad Animal Rescue requires that you agree that the dog will be returned directly to the rescue and will not be rehomed to another party, unless prior written consent is received from Barking Mad Rescue. If the dog is returned to Barking Mad Animal Rescue the adoption fee will be non-refundable. Your will be responsible for all boarding fees until dog can be moved or picked up for transport. Boarding facility must be at a reputable veterinarian or a boarding facility approved by BMAR in wiriting. Do you agree to these terms? *

I/We agree that the pet will not be abused in any manner. The pet will not be chained, roped or otherwise tethered at any time, nor will it be permitted off the property of the adopter unless accompanied by a mature individual. I/We agree that the pet will not be left outside unattended at any time. the pet will not be trained or used for attack or guarding property. and will never be used in an aspect of dog/animal fighting or other illegal practices. The pet will not be the subject of or subjected to any biological, chemical, psychological or other experiments, nor shall the pet be subjected to shock collars or other cruel means of training. Agree and print your full name *

Do you agree to a home check? If a physical visit is not possible, do you agree to a virtual visit?

I/We have never been charged with animal cruelty. type initials in box for all parties in household

Would you like to be on a pre-approved waiting list

Yes No

*****Canadian Adopters Only ---Transport will arrive in Woodstock, New Brunswick. Will you be able to pick your pet up ? Or have a friend/relative who can pick up your pet for you?

Yes, I understand I will be responsible for picking my pet up.

By clicking the submit button I agree to the following:

1. BMAR's Adoption Process

2. I understand that BMAR will check my references, veterinary and personal.

3. I understand that each Puppy will have at least 2 Dhpp, rabies (age appropriate), bordetella, and have been spayed/neutered.

Each will have had flea and tick monthy prevention, dewormed 2 times, and be microchipped.

Dog/Puppies 0ver 6 months old will have had a heartworm test done.

Adults 1+year will have 1-Dhpp, rabies, bordetella,and be spayed/neutered,and be on monthy flea/tick prevention,and be dewormed at least 2 times.

All pets will get heath certificates prior to transport.I understand my pet requre yearly rabies, distemper/parvo shots.

4. I understand that sometimes transport can be stressful on my pet and my pet will need to decompress before being introduced to the family, family pets, other pets, and going on outtings and My pet will need at least 3 months to really feel like they are at home and feel like they are apart of the family.

5. I understand that sometimes during the stress of traveling to a new place & climate change that my pet may develop a cough, have some anxiety, due to transports being stressful on them. I understand that Imay be asked to facetime with a representative from BMAR transport and rescue, as home checks are not possible any other way.

6. My pet will be kept on a leash if not in a contained area to prevent my pet getting lost.

7. BMAR will disclose all of the pets health and behavioral issues known to the rescue prior to adoption being completed. I must take my pet to my veterinarian clinc within the first 4 weeks for a health wellness check up and any other boosters needed.

8. I understand I must keep my pet on a monthy heartworm preventative, flea & tick preventative as my vet reqiires.

9. I understand that if i no longer want or can no longer care for my adopted pet, I agree to notify BMAR, by phone or e-mail and provide a 30 day period to allow BMAR to make arrargements to return the pet to rescue or an approved foster. I agree to keep the pet safe until transport can be arranged by rescue. Adopter will be responsible for getting proper paperwork to return to the states.

Transport will arrive in Woodstock, New Brunswick or a predetermined place.

Waiver I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Barking Mad Animal Rescue and all representative of said rescue against any losses, lawsuits, claims, injury, damages incurred by me or any persons of property by my adopted pet once the adoption is completed

I understand that I assume full responsibility for the welfare of this pet from the date of adoption.

You must be 21+ to adopt. Please list your age

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Decompression is a calming period that a dog needs when first arriving in your home. It is imperative the dog has this time to adjust to the new environment, people, and other animals. The average decompression time is about two weeks, but it differs for every dog.

Many people do not realize how crucial decompression is and how this will make or break how your dog is introduced into the new home. Please set your dog up for success.

It is also imperative that the new dog and resident dog(s) have time to adjust to a new dog in the home. Many people do not realize that this takes time and cannot be rushed.

In the first couple of weeks when keeping dogs separate, it is essential to “crate and rotate”. This means when the new dog is due for some time out of the crate, please be mindful that the other dog is in a separate room or in his/her crate, so there are no opportunities for off-leash interaction.

After the first week, if the dogs seem to be tolerating one another in the home (still being kept separate) you can start walks together in week two, but always keep them at a distance and take things very slowly. If the dogs are relaxed around each other during those walks, then they can have some social time in the house, dragging leashes and under supervision. When they are good 100% of the time dragging leashes and have been playing nicely, the leashes can be removed and dogs given more time together. Again, this may take more than two weeks, so please be patient. They should still be supervised at all times for a period of months, if not indefinitely, depending on the dogs.

During this decompression time, we highly recommend no long walks, car rides, pet store excursions, parties, etc. UNTIL THE DOG IS READY. (Necessary trips to the vet are excluded from this.) Any of the above activities or events provide an over abundance of stimuli and are very stressful, especially when the dog still has no reason to trust you.

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