SHORT & STUMPY PUPS INC.

As proud members of one of the best rescue organizations on Long Island, our goal is to place our homeless rescues in permanent, loving homes, as their former owners have already abandoned them at least once before. As we strive to place the appropriate dog/cat in homes, this application helps us learn more about you, the applicant. Most rescue animals are either spayed or neutered before adoption HOWEVER, if they have not been, then proof of altering after adoption is required.

Please return the completed via email to: ourbestfriendsrescue@gmail.com

Please fill out ALL the questions below. If any question does not apply please reply with an “N/A” Leaving any questions blank could delay the adoption process.

Today’s Date:

Which dog(s) are you interested in?

What attracted you to this particular dog?

How did you hear about our rescue group?

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City, State, Zip code

Email address:

example@example.com

Date of Birth:

Day/Work Phone

Evening/Home Phone

Cell

Best time to call:

Please provide Vet references for veterinarians you have used before.

Vet name and phone number:

Vet records are under the human name and pet name of:

If you are in need of a vet recommendation please let us know.

Please provide the names and contact information of two personal references we may call. (Please do not use family members for a reference

#1.

2.

Please list your place of employment for yourself and your spouse. (We do not call employers but simply need for our records)

Spouses employment information

3. Residence (check one):

Own apt Own home Other (please specify) Rent

How long have you resided at that residence?

b. What floor do you live on ?

Do you have a terrace

Yes No

Are you moving in the near future? Yes

No Yes

NOTE: If you rent, please provide your landlord’s contact information so that we may verify that you are allowed to have a pet.

5. Is everyone in the household aware of and agreeable to your interest in adopting? YES___ NO___

6. Does anyone in your house have asthma or any known allergies to dogs or cats? YES___ NO___

7. Please list below all people who currently live at the applicant’s address (including yourself) Please include the names, ages and relationship.

Name, their relation to you and their age.

8. Please list below any cats, dogs, etc. who currently reside at the applicant’s residence. Please include the name, type/breed, age, sex, altered or not, how long owned and where they are kept.

9. Please complete this regarding any other pet you have previously owned. Include name, type/breed, age, how long

10. Have you ever taken one of your pets to a shelter or given the animal away?

No Yes

If yes, please describe the circumstances.

Do you have a completely fenced in yard?

Yes No

Does the gate have a lock on it?

No Yes

If Yes, what type of lock is it?

13. If you have no fence, how do you plan to have your new dog relieve and exercise itself?

Are there regular visitors to your home (human or animals) where your new dog must be able to get along with? If Yes, who would that be ____________________________________________________________

14. Who will be responsible for the care of this dog?

15. Do all adults work full time? Yes

No Yes

16. How many hours each day will the new dog be alone?

17. How many hours each day will you spend time with your dog?

18. Where will your new dog be kept when it’s alone?

19. Where will your new dog be kept during the day?

20. Where will your new dog sleep?

21. Will the dog be allowed on the furniture?

No Yes

22. Do you plan to rough-house (play rough) with the dog? Yes

No Yes

23. Are you familiar with the positive methods (no hitting) of dog training?

No Yes

24. Do you want a trainer recommendation?

No Yes

25. Who will care for your pets when you are on vacation?

The Adoption Process REQUIRES filling out this application, a meeting with the dog/dogs, an in-person interview as well as home checks before, during and after the adoption.

Signing of this application means you agree to all the terms which stipulates that the animal MUST be returned to OBFR if you can no longer care for him/her.

Please be aware that these are “rescued animals”. We recommend that they be seen by your vet as soon as possible. Although we are extremely careful and all our animals are vet checked, we are not responsible for any illnesses that surface after the adoption, or, that were underlying prior to adoption. We do not adopt animals out that have health issues that we are aware of and we are very explicit and make all adopters aware of any issue and they must agree to treat the animal and give it the care necessary to have a good life.

We reserve the right to remove the dog from any home if there are any concerns that arise with regards to the welfare of the dog during the adoption.

Signature of Adopter:

We are an individual 501(c)3 not for profit rescue organization.

We do not receive funds from any outside sources.

We pay all expenses with the donations of individuals and our adoption fees.

Any donation or foster home is always welcome and very much needed.

All donations and adoption fees are applied toward caring for the dogs, vet bills, medications, follow-up visits, re- checks, and other expenses that we incur. No one in this organization receives a salary. The adoption fees go towards care and fostering of our rescues and allow us to help more animals.

Please note our adoption fees range between $50.00 - $800.00 and are non-refundable.

Careful thought and consideration needs to be put in before adopting.

Rescues often come with special needs, require training and need extra time and attention. If you are unable or unwilling to care for this pet at anytime, the cat/dog is to be returned to OBFR immediately. Adopters do not have permission to rehome, give away, put any adopted animal into a shelter or euthanize without consulting with the rescue directy.

Please indicate your compliance of these rules by signing and printing your name below.

SIGN:

PRINT:

DATE:

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