Bullmastiff Rescuers Inc. Adoption Application

Bullmastiff Rescuers, Inc.

Application to Adopt
Applicant Information
Applicant's full name:*
Your age:*
Co-Applicant's full name:
(i.e., another adult living in same household as applicant who will share ownership of dog.)
Co-applicant's age:
Applicant's Address*

Street Address

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Applicant's Phone:*
Applicant's E-mail:*
Name and contact info of your veterinarian *
For vet reference of your vet care history. Contact your vet and authorize them to speak on your behalf.
Character reference and number:*
Non-family please. Contact your reference and authorize them to speak on your behalf.
Character reference and number:*
Non-family please. Contact your reference and authorize them to speak on your behalf.
Employment information. *
List current occupations of yourself and co-applicant.
Is there a particular dog you are interested in? *

Dog Ownership History
Have you ever owned a bullmastiff or similar working group dog breed?*

YesNo
Please provide information/explain your history with owning/training large or giant breeds of dogs. *
List all current household pets - provide details on gender, dog breed, age, etc.*
i.e., Spot 6-year-old male beagle, Tigger 12-year-old cat. Indicate N/A if no current pets in the home
Are these pets spayed/neutered? If not, explain why not.*
What kind/brand of food do you feed your pets?*
Have you ever rehomed a pet or surrendered a pet to a rescue organization or shelter?*

YesNo
If yes, please explain the circumstances.

New Pet Information
Please describe how active your lifestyle is: *
Help us determine the best dog temperament for you
Do you have a crate large enough for a bullmastiff?*

YesNo
How many hours each day will your new pet be home alone?*
Where will your new pet sleep at night?*
How will you supervise the dog's outdoor activity?*
Where will your new dog stay when nobody is home?*
How far are you able to drive to meet or pick up a dog you are approved to adopt? *
BRI can arrange transport to many states east of the Mississippi! If dog is transported, adopter is expected to drive some portion of the transport.
Do you understand that vet care for a bullmastiff can range from $500 to $1,000 PER YEAR for just basic vet care?*

YesNo

BRI takes in dogs from a variety of situations - and many of them come into our hands in desperate need of vet care. At the very least, the vast majority require vaccinations and spay/neuter surgery prior to placement. A large percentage require corrective eye surgery, many are heartworm positive, and some are in need of orthopedic surgery. Accordingly, we require a monetary donation when a dog is placed with an adoptive family. The adoption donation, payable at time of adoption, ranges from $100 to $600. The donation is based on the age and health of the dog being adopted as well as its level of training and are non-negotiable. 100% of donations are directed to the veterinary expenses of dogs in our care. All dogs available for adoption are spayed/neutered, fully vaccinated, micro-chipped, checked for heartworm and (usually) tick-borne diseases and have had any obvious medical needs addressed.

We do not place dogs outside the US, nor do we ship dogs to their new homes. Dogs are not placed for the purpose of guarding, fighting, or breeding, and all dogs are spayed or neutered prior to placement.

Applicants with previous breed experience, who can demonstrate responsible dog ownership and have outstanding vet references, are preferred. Participation in positive-based, formal training classes is strongly recommended as a means to establish a stronger bond with your newly adopted pet and is, in some instances, required as a condition of the adoption. Despite internet "PR" to the contrary, not all Bullmastiffs are good with children, so if you have infants or toddlers, please understand that the wait may be a bit longer; we endeavor to place dogs into home with small children only if they have a history of living in harmony with little ones previously, or if they have been fostered in a home with small children.

Dogs ready for placement are crate trained and reliably house-broken unless otherwise noted. To the extent possible each foster dog is evaluated for any temperament issues while in foster care and dogs who exhibit any human aggression are not placed. The dogs in our care are NOT, however, warranted for health, temperament or behavior. When we place a dog, vet records accompany him/her to the new home and an adoption contract is signed by both parties. Dog licenses, pet insurance, homeowners insurance etc. are the responsibility of the adopter(s).

We review all of our applications carefully, and check references; a home visit by a volunteer will be required prior to placement. You can speed this process up by advising your veterinarian and your character references to return our calls and speak with us.

All references WILL BE checked and verified. Any falsified information will cause application cause application to be rejected. BRI reserves the right to deny adoption to any applicant or individual(s).

By signing below, you are attesting that you have honestly answered all questions within this application, reviewed the content of this application and acknowledge the terms of this application process.
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