Second Hand Dog Rescue Adoption/Foster Application

  • Application to Adopt or Foster

    Second Hand Dog Rescue

  • Thank you for your interest in adopting one of SHDR's many rescue animals. Please plan on the application taking roughly 10-15 minutes, depending on the length of your answers. It's designed for us to get to know you better, as well as find the best match for you and your household. Also, please have your vet and landlord contact info ready before you start, as well as name and number of 3 personal references, so you don't have to leave the application to get those. Incomplete applications will not be processed.


    If you are filling this out for a specific animal in our foster system, we ask that you still fill out all of the answers that are relevant to you. Often, we find that our rescue's transition from foster home to your home can be made easier for everyone involved by knowing small details that may not come up in initial conversations.


    All information shared in this application will remain confidential within SHDR, but may be relayed to our foster volunteers during the matching or adoption process. Should you have any questions, please feel free to email us at secondhanddogrescue@gmail.com.

  • CONTACT INFORMATION

  •  -
  •  -
  • Are you applying to*

  • FAMILY & HOUSING

  • Do you rent or own your home?*
  • What type of home do you live in?*

  • Does anyone in the family have a known allergy to dogs?*
  • Is everyone in your home in agreement to adopt a dog?*
  • Please describe your home:*

  • YOUR DOG'S LIFE

  • Do you agree to provide regular health care from a Licensed Veterinarian?*
  • Do you agree to keep him/her as an indoor dog?*
  • Is your yard fenced in?*

  • RENTAL INFORMATION (if applicable)

  • LANDLORD or Management Company:

  •  -
  • Does your lease allow you to adopt a dog?
  • Are there other dogs that live in the building?

  • OTHER PETS

  • Are all of these pets up to date on their vaccinations? (we will confirm with your vet)
  • Are all of these pets spayed/neutered? (we will confirm with your vet)
  • Have all of these pets been seen at the vet regularly for exams? (we will confirm with your vet)
  • Have you ever had to surrender a pet to a rescue group or shelter?*
  • Have you ever had to euthanize a pet?*
  • Have you ever lost a pet to an accident or other sudden emergency?*

  • VETERINARIAN INFORMATION

    By providing Second Hand Dog Rescue with this information, you are allowing us to contact your veterinarian's office, to act as a referral for your adoption application. Please call your vet and ask them to authorize the release of information to Second Hand Dog Rescue. This will save time in the processing of your application!

  • Do you have a regular veterinarian?*
  •  -

  • ABOUT THE DOG YOU WISH TO ADOPT

  • Are you filling out this application for a particular dog?*
  • Are you interested in ONLY this dog or open to others, as well?
  • What age are you looking for or open to?*
  • What size of dog are you looking for? (check all that apply)*
  • Do you prefer a male or female dog? (Please note: all adopted dogs from SHDR are required to be spayed/neutered)*
  • Are you willing to adopt a dog with any of the following conditions? (check all that apply)

  • FOSTER FAMILIES

  • Would you be willing to become a volunteer foster home?*
  • If you answered yes, what types of dogs would you be interested in fostering? (check all that apply)

  • PERSONAL REFERENCES

    Three people that are ideally familiar with you and your current (or past) pets

  • By submitting the below, you are affirming that all of the information provided in this application is true and complete. You are also affirming that the dog will reside in your home as a pet or service animal. You agree to provide it with quality dog food, plenty of fresh water, indoor shelter, affection, and annual physical examination and required vaccinations under the supervision of a Licensed Veterinarian.

  • Should be Empty: