OHCA Rescue Adoption Application

Otterhound Club of America, Inc. RESCUE ADOPTION APPLICATION
Please fill out this application and press SUBMIT when you are finished. If you have questions or problems, please send an email to: rescue@otterhound.org or call one of the OHCA Rescue Coordinators:
- Lisa Kaschak (607) 376-6300
- Eibhlin Glennon (847) 838-3889
First Name*
Last name*
Email Address*
Address*

Street Address

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Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number-Day*

Area CodePhone Number
Phone Number-Evening

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Cell phone #

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RESIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Residential Information

HouseCondoApartmentRanch or FarmUrbanRuralSuburbanOwnRent
If renting - Permission for Dog?
Years in Residence?
Fencing? Kind & Height
FAMILY INFORMATION:Please list all household members and their approximate ages. (humans only, we'll ask about other pets later)
How did you become interested in Otterhounds?
Do all family members want an Otterhound?
If No, please explain
Is this your FIRST Otterhound?
Are you aware of grooming needs? (brushing, bathing, ear care, etc.)
Anyone in household allergic to dogs?
How do you feel about muddy pawprints on carpet & bedspreads?
Generally speaking, what kind of temperment are you looking for in a dog?
What qualities appeal to you about an Otterhound?
Who will be the primary person responsible for the Otterhound?
Daily work hours of primary caretaker?
Will you obedience train?
Are your dogs up-to-date on shots?
Are your animals on heartworm medication?
ADOPTION INFORMATION:
Do you prefer:

MaleFemaleNo Preference
Would you consider an opposite sex to your preference if one is more readily available?

YesNo
Age Preference?
Who will your Otterhound need to get along with? (check all that apply)

Other dogsCatsIndoor BirdsSmall RodentsPoultryLivestockChildrenWomenMen
Will your Otterhound be a house dog and spend the night indoors with you?

YesNo
How long will the dog be alone on an average day?
What activities will you share with your dog? (check all that apply)

WalkingHikingObedience ClassesSwimmingTracking / NoseworkOther (describe below)
Other Activities:
What would you do if your dog gets lost?
Would you be willing to take a dog with minor health or behavioral conditions?

YesNo
Are you familiar with crate training?

YesNo
Do you own a dog crate large enough for an Otterhound?

YesNo
What arrangements will be made for the dog during extended absences?

Caretaker will come to home.Board at KennelBoard at VetGroomerDog will go alongOther
Explain Other above
PET HISTORY:
List ALL animals currently in your household; (type, age, sex, neutered/spayed) Include animals that visit frequently.
Do any of your current animals have a medical condition? (Describe)
Described previous dogs you have owned, how long they lived and what ultimately happened to them.
Have you ever given up a dog?

YesNo
If Yes, please explain.
You would consider giving up your dog if...
If yours is currently a one dog household, has your dog ever lived with another large dog?

YesNoN/A
If so, how long has your current dog been the only dog of the house?
When will you be ready for your new dog?
List Name(s), Address, telephone of your Veterinarian:
Please list two references familiar with you and your past and present pets, if possible, people not related to you.
Have you adopted companion animals from other shelters or rescue groups?

YesNo
If so, When and the name of the Shelter or Rescue Group?
Do you understand that rescues are spayed/neutered or have a spay/neuter contract?

YesNo
Please note: If, at any time, an Adopter cannot keep the
animal, it MUST be returned to Otterhound Rescue Group
Do you understand that if at any time an adopter cannot keep the animal, it MUST be returned to Otterhound Rescue?

YesNo
Are you aware that if Rescue places a dog with you, you will be asked to make a donation to Otterhound Rescue, which helps defray the costs such as shelter fees, vet care, etc.?

YesNo
If you adopt an Otterhound Rescue dog, do you consent to home visits after the adoption?

YesNo
Is there any other information you wish us to consider and placing one of our Otterhounds with you?
Please include one or two photos of the house and yard the Otterhound would have access to. We are primarily interested in how the fence attaches to the house for pet security.
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If there is a change in any of the information submitted, please complete and submit a new application. Individuals who adopt an Otterhound Rescue dog are contacted periodically for an update to help ensure that the animal successfully adjusts to its new life.
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Otterhound Club of America, Inc. RESCUE ADOPTION APPLICATION