• Pet Adoption Application

  • We request the following information so that we can assist you in the selection of a new dog. This form and a consultation with a representative of The Animal Protectorates™ TAPS are designed to help you find the dog most compatible with your lifestyle.

    To be considered as an adopter, you must:


    * Be 21 years of age or older
    * Have identification showing your present address
    * Have the knowledge and consent of your landlord (if applicable)
    * Be able and willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide training, medical treatment and proper care of the dog


    The steps to adopt:

    Adoption Process

     

  • The Animal Protectorates reserves the right to deny any adoption based on answers to this questionnaire and/or interviews prior to adoptions.  COMPLETION OF THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADOPTION OF A DOG.

  • Applicant Information

  • This pet will be for:*

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  • Do you have a spouse or significant other?*
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  • Do you have a mailing address that is different than your home address?*

  • Household Information

  • Do you live in a:*

  • Do you own or rent your home?*
  • Does your landlord allow dogs?
  • May we contact the owner to obtain permission for this dog to live in your home?
  • Are there any restrictions from your landlord or subdivision?
  • Have your children been around animals before?
  • Are all members of your household in agreement with this adoption?*
  • Do you or anyone else in your household smoke?*
  • Do you have a fully fenced yard?*
  • Do you have any of the following?*

  • Does anyone in your home have allergies to dogs or have asthma?*

  • Current/Previous Pet Information

  • Have you owned any pets in the past 5 years?*
  • Have you adopted from an animal welfare group before?*
  • Have you ever sold or given up a pet?*
  • Have you ever had a pet euthanized?*

  • New Pet Information

  • Are you aware of crate training?*
  • Have you ever house-broken a dog or puppy before?*
  • Do you have a dog door?*
  • Do you have a pool?*
  • Do you have a balcony?*
  • Is your balcony pet proofed?
  • Do you have unscreened windows?*

  • Do any of the following have regular and/or unsupervised access to your home? (check all that apply)*

  • The pet will be secured outside using (check all that apply):*

  • Are there times when the dog will be tied up?*
  • Are there stairs that lead to your home/or inside your home?*
  • Will your dog spend any time in the garage?*
  • If you drive a pickup truck, would you allow the dog to ride in the back?*
  • Are you willing to work through your new pet's issues, if any?*
  • Are you aware that a new environment is stressful for your pet, and they may exhibit uncharacteristic behavior?*
  • Do you understand that a dog can be an 18 year commitment, and can cost $300 - $1500 per year to care for?*
  • Do you plan to take an obedience class with your dog?*
  • What training methods do you plan to use to train your new dog?*

  • Are you aware that a large breed dog takes about two years to mature? Is this something you're prepared for?*
  • How much are you willing to spend on medical bills for your dog?*
  • Are you willing to have a representative from The Animal Protectorates come to see where the dog will be living?*

  • What would you do with the pet if:

  • Do you have a pet trust/will?*
  • Have you ever been charged with animal cruelty (of any kind) or domestic violence?*
  • How did you hear about The Animal Protectorates?*

  • Note:  Adoptions are not approved on a first-come, first-served basis, and completing this application does in no way guarantee adoption of any animal. This form is used for screening of potential adopters for pets in our care and as a first step in getting to know you, your home, family members, lifestyle, and your level of experience with pets. We put many hours into rehabilitating and getting to know these pets in order to make them suitable candidates for adoption. Each pet differs from one another in looks, personality, specific needs, health, and prior experiences. It is our job to ensure the pets are properly matched up with homes where their chance at a ‘forever placement’ is greatest and where they will be happiest. Please understand the average dog can live over 10 years, cat into their late teens and early 20’s, and horses into their late 20's and early 30's. Many factors influence a pets lifespan. It is our policy to ensure that each person who adopts a pet is aware of the responsibilities of pet ownership. We have spent time getting to know these animals, and this is our opportunity to get to know you as a potential home and to assist you in selecting a pet that would best suit you and your home environment. You are making a major commitment when you adopt a pet. IF YOU ADOPT AN ANIMAL FROM US YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT IF YOU ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO CARE FOR THE ANIMAL THAT YOU WILL CONTACT THE ANIMAL PROTECTORATES PRIOR TO TAKING ANY ACTION AND FAILURE TO DO SO WILL BE DEEMED A BREACH OF THE ADOPTION CONTRACT.

    By typing my name in the box below, I certify that I have read and understand all of the questions on this form. I have answered all questions on this form as truthfully as possible. I understand that if I have purposefully answered any of the questions untruthfully, I may be committing a felony and may be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and additionally shall return my pet to The Animal Protectorates - TAPS if the adoption was finalized.

  • I understand that I assume full responsibility for the welfare of this pet from the date of adoption.
  • I agree to all of the above terms:*
  • Today's Date*
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