Dog Adoption Application
Please note, any applications out of the state of New Jersey, will not be accepted.
Name of the dog you want to adopt
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If your preferred dog is not available, would you be open to adopting another dog?
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Adopters Name
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First Name
Last Name
Adopters Email
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Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
How long at this address?:
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Are you planning on moving within the next 6 months?
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Yes
No
If yes, what are your plans for your pets if you move?
Home Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Name of Employer:
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Work Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Up until what time of night can we contact you via phone?
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Facebook Username
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Instagram Username
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Are you 18 years of age or older?
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Yes
No
Birth Date
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Please select a month
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Type of Dwelling:
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Please Select
House
Apartment
Condo
Mobile Home
Do you own your own home?
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Yes
No
If no, name and phone # of landlord:
Are you able to provide a copy of your lease showing pets are allowed or an email from your landlord ?
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Yes
No
Unknown
If No please explain:
Name and age of ALL occupants in household (including yourself):
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If no children, do you plan on having children or will children be visiting the household frequently?
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Yes
No
What is your reason for wanting to adopt a dog?
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Housepet
Companion
Companion for pet
Gift
Guard Dog
Other
If other, please explain:
How many total hours will your new pet be left alone during the day?
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How many total hours will your new dog be outside alone during the day?
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If adopting a puppy, where would the puppy be kept when alone?
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Do you have any behavior issue experience ?
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Yes
No
If Yes, please explain
Are you comfortable adopting a dog with behavior issue ? ex. fearful with people, not dog friendly etc.
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Yes
No
Do you have a fenced yard?
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Yes
No
If yes, which type of fence?
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Wood
Chain Link
Split Rail
N/A
If yes, how tall is your fence?:
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Do you have locks and/or latches on all your gates?
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Yes
No
N/A
Will your adopted dog or do your current dogs be put on a tie out?
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Yes
No
Not sure
Dogs must be supervised at all times while outdoors. If you do not have a fenced yard do you agree to keep your dog on leash at all times when outside?
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Yes
No
Are any members of your household allergic to animals?
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Yes
No
If yes, please describe:
Who will have chief responsibility for the care of your new pet?
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Over the past 5 years, how many pets have you owned? (Include current pets)
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Please Select
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1
2
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4
5
6+
Please List any Pets you have Living or Deceased (Please include Name, Breed, Age, Altered, Sex, UTD Vaccines, Heartworm, Living/Deceased)
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Have you and your spouse (if applicable) ever owned a pet together?
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Yes
No
N/A
If yes, when?
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Have you ever lost or given away a pet?
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Yes
No
If YES please explain:
Do any other pets or people ever visit your home?
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Yes
No
If YES please explain:
If you currently own a dog or cat, how does he/she react to new pets?
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Are your present pets up-to-date on their annual vaccines?
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Yes
No
N/A
If no, please explain:
Are your present pets spayed or neutered?
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Yes
No
N/A
If no, please explain.
Were your previous pets spayed or neutered?
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Yes
No
N/A
If no, please explain.
How much are you financially prepared to spend for routine/emergency medical care, licensing, etc?
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What plans do you have for your new pet when you are on vacation?
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Can/Will you provide your dog with monthly heart worm/flea/tick prevention?
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Yes
No
Who is your current or most recent veterinarian? Please provide their NAME and PHONE NUMBER:
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If your dog displays behavioral problems (such as jumping on people, excessive barking, potty accidents, etc.) how would you go about correcting the behavior?
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Contact the Rescue for Help
Contact a Professional
Personal Knowledge
Other
If other, please explain:
What type of solution would you be willing to try if housebreaking accidents continue after the first week (check all that apply)?
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Try crate training
Balanced Training
Use positive enforcement
Use potty pads
Have dog examined by vet
Use a dog door
Return dog
None
Other
Are you comfortable using a prong collar if taught properly ?
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Please Select
Yes
No
If No, please explain:
Is your entire immediate family in agreement with the decision to bring a new pet into your home?
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Yes
No
If anyone is NOT, please explain:
Are you prepared to commit to a pet for 15 - 20 years (average life span)?
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Yes
No
Have you or any member of your household ever been charged with cruelty to animals or negligence in animal care?
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Yes
No
If yes, please describe:
Have you ever adopted or tried to adopt a pet from us before? If yes, fill out info below.
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Yes
No
Pet’s Information
Pet’s Name
Cat or Dog?
Adoption/Application Date
Where will your dog spend most of his/her time?
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Please Select
Indoors Only
Outdoors Only
Indoors and Outdoors
Barn Cat
Basement/Garage
Confined
If you selected outdoor, would your dog be supervised?
Yes
No
Where will your dog eat?
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Where will your dog sleep?
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How did you hear about our rescue ?
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Please provide 2 personal references (cannot be a family member, spouse or partner) that can testify to your responsibility and ability to care for your animals. This is required or your application cannot be approved.
Reference #1 (cannot be a family member, spouse or partner)
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First and Last Name & Relationship to Self
Reference # 1 Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Reference #2 (cannot be a family member, spouse or partner)
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First and Last Name & Relationship to Self
Reference #2 Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
If there is anything else you think we should know, please note it here.
Please remember, it may take approximately 2 to 3 business days for us to get back to you.
Thank you so much for wanting to rescue a dog!!
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