Dog/Puppy Adoption Application

Completion of application does not guarantee adoption appointment or put a hold on the animal

Dog / Puppy Application
Are you submitting this application for a specific pet available on our website?
Name of the pet you are interested in (from our website)
Name *

First Name Last Name
Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email *
example@example.com
Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
How many adults live in the home? *
Are all of the adults in the home aware you are adopting a dog/puppy? *
Are there any children living in the home? *
What are their ages?
I share my home/property with the following animals: *

No animals Livestock Dogs Other animals Cats
What types of other animals?
Do you have frequent visitors to the home? *

No frequent visitors Children over 12 years old Adults Children under 12 years old Other people's pets
Are you a student at a local college? *
What are your plans for the pet after the school year is over?
What type of housing do you have? *
Do you rent or own? *
Does your lease allow for dogs? *
Are there any breed or size restrictions? *
Please explain the restrictions:
Is this your first pet? *
Have you adopted from Woods before?
What do you estimate the annual cost of pet ownership to be? *
Why are you looking to adopt a dog right now? *
Will this dog be (check all that apply): *

Pet/Companion Guard dog Compaion for other pet Watch dog Gift for someone else
How many hours do you estimate the dog will spend alone without human companionship each day? *
How soon after you bring this dog home will it be left alone for the first time? (For example, leaving alone while run out to get supplies today; have to report to work tonight; have dinner plans this evening, etc.) *
Where will the dog be kept during the day? *
Where will the dog be kept at night? *
Do you have a yard? *
Is your yard completely enclosed with a secure fence?
What type of fence?

Wooden solid Chain link Wrought iron Wire
How tall?
How do you plan to keep the dog confined to your property? (indoors; kenneled; garage; patio; tethered)
Are you prepared to work on housetraining your new dog? *
What are your plans if the dog shows destructive behavior once home? (chewing, housesoiling, excessive barking, digging in the yard, etc.) *
How do you plan to transport the dog home with you? (backseat with kids; backseat with other dogs; bed of truck; cab of truck, etc.) *
Who do you plan to have care for the dog in your absence (vacations, illness, etc.) *
Staff Use Only

SB Check Waivers Pet Age Breed/Grooming Exercise/Energy House Training Obedience Train Kids/Other Pets Home Intro Flight Risk Insurance Health/Meds Staff Initials ______
Should be Empty:

Completion of application does not guarantee adoption appointment or put a hold on the animal