Del Norte

Dogs name interested in adopting (Fosters please put N/A)*

Applicant(s) Name*

First NameLast Name

Applicant(s) Residence Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Applicant(s) Mailing Address (If same as residence please leave blank)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Home/Cell Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Alternative Phone Number (work, message, ect)

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email*

example@example.com

How did you hear about us?*

How long have you lived at your current residence?*

Are you a home owner?*

Are you in a rental? (If you are a home owner please check n/a)*

Landlord approval must be granted and documented if you are renting. Animal Control will verify via landlord contact. Please list landlords name, address and phone number. (If you are a home owner please put n/a)*

Are you currently employed?*

YesNo

How long have you worked at this job?*

Do you have children?*

YesNoOther

If Yes, how many? What ages?

Other than family, any roommates in the household?If so, how many?*

Will the pet live inside or outside?If outside, please describe below the shelter that will be available.*

Do you have a fenced yard? What type of fencing, and how high is the fence? Please describe.*

Do you have a pool? Is it fenced?*

Will the pet be tethered, or on a runner? *

How long will the pet be left alone each day or evening? Free inside? Kennel/crate? In what manner outside?*

How do you plan to exercise this dog?*

Have you had dogs in the past?*

If you had dogs in the past, what types of problems did you encounter?*

Please list any DOGS you currently own. Include name, breed, age and if spayed or neutered*

Please list any other pets (cats, birds, livestock, etc.) that live inside or on your property (or that may be adjacent to yourproperty).*

Do you “free feed” (leave bowls down at all times) your dogs?*

What type of food have you used in the past, or are currently using? *

Do you have a veterinarian? Please list the vet facility and contact information below.*

Are you willing to do a formal “meet and greet” with family members and other canines in the household?*

YesNoOther

Please list three references that could attest to your competence as a responsible and caring person (name/address/phone)*

Please share any additional info about yourself, family or present situation that would help us to know you so that we can make the right match for you. For example: Why do you want this dog? Are you looking for a comfort, companion, working/guard dog, etc.? *

The following questions will give us insights on your training style, patience, and sincerity about owning a dog. An incomplete application may be cause for rejection. Please know that we love our dogs and want them to live in a “forever” home. *

What characteristics are most important for you to have in a dog?*

Why do you want this particular dog?*

In your opinion, what makes you a great dog owner?*

What would you do if a behavior problem developed? *

How will you discipline this animal? *

Identify any experience you may have had with “training tools” (i.e., clickers, front clip harnesses, prong collars, chokechain, etc.) *

Would you be willing to take this animal to obedience training?*

When traveling away from home, who will care for this dog?*

If, for some reason, you are not able to care for this dog in the future, what will you do with this pet?*

Del Norte County Animal Control