Baltimore Humane Society Dog Adopter Application

Our goal at The Baltimore Humane Society is to ensure the best possible match for the adopter and animal. Each animal has unique characteristics and specific needs. We make every effort to ensure that animals are matched with suitable adopters so they can remain in their new homes for life.

Please complete the following application to begin the pre-approval process. This application is for our dogs in general, not for a specific dog in our care. Please visit our shelter Monday 12pm-4pm and Tuesday-Sunday 12pm-5pm to meet our adoptable dogs.
Primary Caretaker's Name: *

First Name Last Name
Email *

Confirmation Email example@example.com
Date of Birth: *

Month Day Year
Date
Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State

Zip Code
County of Residence: (Baltimore, Carroll, etc.) *
Primary Phone Number: *
Please enter a valid phone number.
Alternate Phone Number:
Please enter a valid phone number.
Driver's License Number:
Are you a first responder, active military or veteran? *
Please list full names and full birthdates (including year) of everyone who lives in your household: *
What type of housing describes your residence?: *

Single family home Apartment Condo/Townhouse Mobile home Duplex Military Housing
Do you rent or own? *

Rent Own
Are you aware of any restrictions your landlord may have regarding pets? *
Are you currently employed? *

Yes No
If you are not employed, what is your source of income? *
I am adopting for: *

Myself A family member Someone else
Have you ever applied for or adopted an animal before? *

Yes No
If you've applied for or adopted an animal, where is that animal now?

Lives with me Rehomed to friend/family member Surrendered to a shelter Ran away Passed away Other
Do you currently have any pets living in your home? *
If you have pets in your home, please list their species, name(s) and age(s)? *
Do you or any members of your household have allergies to dogs? *

No Yes Yes, but we take medication for them
What are the reasons you'd like to adopt a dog? (check all that apply) *

As a family pet For a child As a watchdog Companion for another pet Guardian for business Companionship for myself Other
Are you committed to taking full responsibility for your new dog's health and welfare for the rest of their life, which could be 10 years or more? *

Yes No
Under what circumstances would you consider giving up/surrendering your dog? *

Moving Divorce/separation New baby Escaping fenced area Allergies Too time consuming Pet's medical problems Shedding Destructive behavior/other behavioral problems Children lost interest Personal medical problems Incompatible with other pets I would try everything to keep my new family member
Please list the name and phone number of your pet's current veterinary hospital. *
If you have pets in your home, we need to verify they are up to date on their rabies vaccine before adoption. Please upload their rabies vaccine certificate below to expedite the pre-approval process.

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Where will your new dog spend their time when home alone? *

Outside in fenced area In the garage Inside in basement Inside in crate Inside in one room of the house Dog house in dog pen Dog house near tie out Inside, free run of house Outside on chain or tie out Other
Where will your new dog sleep at night? *

Dog house in fenced area In the garage Dog house near tie out Inside in basement Inside, free run of house Inside in crate Inside in one room of the house Dog house in dog pen In my bed/family member's bed Other
Where will your new dog spend most its time? *

Indoors Outdoors Indoors and Outdoors
Is there a yard available at your residence? *

Yes No
If yes, is it completely fenced?

Yes No No, but I plan to install a fence Not applicable
How would you handle any unwanted, destructive behaviors? *

Provide appropriate toys Timeout Hit dog/physical punishment Crate Yell at dog Put dog outside Other
How would you describe your household? *

Quiet/sedate Average Busy/active/loud
Will your new dog need to adjust to situations quickly? *

Yes Somewhat No
How much training are you willing to do with your new dog? *

Some training A lot of training No training I would like to learn about training opportunities
What is your preferred training method? *

Reward-based/positive reinforcement I don't know Dominance/alpha Other
What tools would you use for training? Please check all that apply:

Prong collar Shock collar Choke chain Treats/rewards Squirt bottle Physical punishment Other
How did you hear about The Baltimore Humane Society? (check all that apply) *

Friend/family/colleague TV commercial Radio commercial Print advertisement Social media Google search Another shelter/rescue Other
I understand that completing this form does not guarantee me a pet adoption from Baltimore Humane Society and acknowledge that its purpose is to ensure a strong match between each potential adopter and pet in their care. I further agree to respect the organization's adoption policies and have provided the information above truthfully and to the best of my knowledge. *

I agree
Please verify you are human *
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