Adoption Form

What is(are) the name(s) of the animal(s) you are wanting to adopt?*

Please list the FULL LEGAL name of all adults living in your home, 18 and above: Please understand we do full legal background screening and we will catch any inaccurate personal information and if found your application will automatically be denied so please take the time to fill it out properly as it saves us all time. 😊

Name of first adult living in your home:*

First NameLast Name

Age of first adult: Must be 21 or older.*

Name of second adult living in your home:

First NameLast Name

Age of the second adult in your home:

Name of third adult living in your home:

First NameLast Name

Age of the third adult in your home:

Name of fourth adult living in your home:

First NameLast Name

Age of the fourth adult in your home:

Ages of Children. (If none, put 0).*

Does anyone in the home have pet allergies?*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Home or Other Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Cell Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

E-mail (NOTE approvals will be sent here so please keep an eye on your spam folder too, we end up there at times and people miss us if not watching. Screening takes 1-3 days typically)*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com

Are you a first time pet owner?*

YesNo

If you currently have pets, please list breed, age, and gender along with names of pets on file with your vet clinic. Also tell us a little about their personalities, if they are well socialized with other dogs/puppies. If none, put 0*

If no, what are the names and type of pets you have had in the past?

How many pets currently live in this home? *

Are your pets current on vaccines?*

yesnoin the process

Are your pets spayed/ neutered?*

YesNo

If no, please explain why and would you have a problem having this done if required?

What is the name of your vet clinic you use now? If no current pet's what is the name of your past vet clinic you used for past pets?

What is your vet's phone number?*

Area CodePhone Number

Do you own or rent your home?*

OwnRent

If renting, do you have your landlord's permission to own a pet? (please note we do contact landlords as we have to verify pets are allowed)

YesNo

Landlord's Name

First NameLast Name

Landlord's phone number

Area CodePhone Number

Do you have a yard?*

Fenced yardYard but no fenceNo yard

How do you plan to properly exersise your pet daily? Do you understand pets, especially puppies, require a lot of exercise, stimulation and attention?*

Where will this animal sleep? ex: In bed with me, crate etc? *

Number of hours animal will be left alone each day*

Have you given away or lost a pet in the past?*

YesNo

If yes, please explain.

Why do you want to adopt a dog? What energy level would best fit your lifestyle? Ex: Mellow (short daily walks) Active (short walks and dog park) Energetic (Running buddy)*

Describe what you are looking for in a dog or a puppy and who will be the primary caretaker of this pet?*

Are you willing to work through any unexpected hardships with your pet and even hire a trainer if need be? Are you prepared to care for this pet for the next 10-15 years?*

Are all members of the family in agreement to adopting this pet? Please have this discussion prior to applying.*

In the event of an emergency, the following person (other than yourself or someone in your home who is under 65 years of age) has agreed to pick up and take care of the adopted animal until arrangements are made to transport the animal back to TOTFP rescue facility:*

First NameLast Name

Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number

Email:*

example@example.com

Do you understand puppies and adult dogs need time to adjust to new surroundings and people which can take several weeks and sometimes even longer? (Please Google the 3-3-3 dog rule) Are you willing to be patient and allow them this time to get use to your home and your family? To learn your routine and rules, all done with patience and kindness? *

Please describe the method of training you intend to use for obedience training as well as potty training along with an devices you plan to use. Do you understand training takes patience, time and consistency? Do you understand puppies go through stages as they grow and it can get frustrating, such as chewing etc and the "teen" stages can be very trying but that it is temporary and will not last forever? Are you willing to work through these issues?*

What reasons would cause you to give up a pet you have committed to? Have you ever surrendered a dog to the pound or a shelter?*

Please describe how you will introduce your new dog/puppy to your household and to any pets you may have.If young children are in the home are you prepared to train the child how to interact properly with an adult dog or puppy?*

Are their any behaviours that would be unacceptable to you?*

Personal reference name (Must be someone not living in the home)*

Reference phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Personal reference name (Must be someone not living in the home) *

Reference phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

By sumitting this application, you are agreeing to a legal background check. You are acknowledging that you may not be able to adopt this pet because our rescue found a different adopter or your application was not approved. If any information is found to be false or inaccurate on this application you understand that you will be automatically denied.*

I have read and understand this statement.

Date submitted*

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