Happy Tails Canine Rescue Foster/ Adoption Application

Name

First NameLast Name

Date of birth

Date

Email

example@example.com

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Current employer (Name & phone number)

What is your work schedule like? Include days and hours you work weekly

Driver's license state and number.

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Preferred method of contact? Select all that apply.

List 3 personal references (not family members)- Names, phone numbers, and their relationship to you. References allow us to get a better understanding of who you are. Choose references that can speak about your reliability and caretaking skills.

I am wanting to

If you are wanting to fostering, what type(s) of fostering are you interested in? (Select all that apply)

Describe what type of dog you are looking to foster or adopt? Examples: ideal energy level, what would you like to do with the dog, do you want them to be friendly with children, cats, etc.?

Why are you wanting to foster or adopt a dog? Select all that apply.

Other

If you chose "other," please explain your reason why you would like to adopt:

Will this be your first dog?

What is the name(s) of the dog(s) you are interested in fostering or adopting?

Describe your living situation

If you chose ''other,'' please specify:

If you live with your parents, do you have their permission to keep the dog?

If living with parents, please provide their name(s) and contact information.

If you rent, do you have the landlord's permission to keep the dog?

If you rent, please provide the landlord's name and contact information.

If you rent, is there a breed or size restriction?

Please specify details here:

If you have a roommate(s), please provide their name(s) and contact info.

Do you have a secure fenced in backyard?

If you don't have a fenced in yard, will you keep the dog on a leash at all times when taking the dog outside?

Other

Is someone home during the day to take care of the dog and let it out?

What provisions will be made for the dog if no one is home during the day?

List all people living in the household. Include their name, relationship to you, and age.

Are all members of the household agreeable to caring for a dog?

Does anyone in the household have allergies to animals?

List all pets you currently have living in the house (name, breed, age, and how long you have had them)

Are all current pets up to date on their annual checkups/ vaccinations?

Are all current pets spayed or neutered?

Are all current pets on flea and tick and heartworm prevention?

List any pets you have re-homed (name, breed, age, how long you had them, reason for re-homing)

List any pets that are deceased (name, breed, age, how long you had them, reason for death)

Were all previous pets up to date on their annual checkups/ vaccinations?

Were all previous pets spayed or neutered?

Were all previous pets on flea and tick and heartworm prevention?

Use this box to explain any of the above answers, if an explanation is needed:

Have you ever surrendered a pet to a shelter?

If you answered yes, when, where, what shelter, and why?

Do all pets in your household get along with other dogs?

What is the name/ address/ phone number of your veterinarian?

How many hours a day would the dog be left alone?

Where will the dog be kept during the day?

Where will the dog sleep at night?

What are your plans to exercise the dog?

A home check is a requirement for any foster or adopter. Are you willing to let us visit your home?

Have you adopted or fostered a dog from a shelter or rescue before? Please select all that apply:

List the name of the shelter or rescue you have adopted from or fostered for:

How did you hear about Happy Tails Canine Rescue?

Please use this space to share anything else we need to know about you:

Happy Tails Canine Rescue will provide all medical care, heartworm and parasite preventative. Are you prepared to assume the responsibility of feeding, bathing, grooming, and caring for your foster as well as making accommodations for them if you go out of town?

Will you follow all veterinarian instructions provided and administer all prescription medications and preventative to your foster?

Do you agree that Happy Tails Canine Rescue will make all medical and adoption decisions for our rescue dogs?

Will you let us know if you are planning to take your foster out of town or state for family visits or recreations?

Though we do not accept vicious dogs into our program, we do not know the histories of many of our rescues. Are you prepared to contact us immediately if your foster dog bites anyone or injures another person or animal?

Foster Contract:

By sending and signing this contract electronically, I acknowledge that I have completely read this application and comprehend it fully. I understand that applying does not ensure approval and that untruthful answers or failure to comply with the requirements of this application can result in the forfeiture of any Happy Tails Canine Rescue animal fostered by me. I certify that the above information is correct, and I understand that the information will be verified. I understand that by submitting this form electronically, I agree to release and covenant to hold harmless Happy Tails Canine Rescue and it's members from any claims, damages, costs, injuries or actions incurred because of the care or actions of the foster dog. I accept full responsibility for the dog(s) actions at all times, and release Happy Tails Canine Rescue from any liabilities or damages that may be incurred because of fostering such dog(s). I agree to have Happy Tails Canine Rescue complete reference call checks and conduct a home visit inspection to be able to approve my foster application. I understand that Happy Tails Canine Rescue is the rightful owner of my foster pet unless I have an approved adoption application and I have paid the adoption fee.

I agree to the following:

foster the dog until adoption, help write a bio for my foster pet and/or give personality desciption to a rescue team member within a week of fostering them for their Petfinder account, send high quality photo(s) and video(s) weekly to the rescue, join the foster family group chat, participate in at least one rescue event while the foster dog is in my care, and post my dog on social media and tag the rescue.

I understand that a big part of being a foster is advertising and socializing my foster pet, and I am willing to be an active participant in the rescue.

If I plan a trip, I will notify the rescue at least a month in advance of my trip. It is my responsibility to take the dog with me, secure a vacation foster (who needs to be approved by the rescue), OR I will make accomodations for my foster dog(s) just as if they were one of my pets at no expense to the rescue.

Please acknowledge that you have read and understood the above contract and agree to the terms of this contract:

Applicant's signature:

Applicant's full legal name:

Co- applicant's signature (if applicable):

Co- applicant's full legal name (if applicable):

I certify that I am at least 18 years old and understand this is a legally binding contract?

If you move will you take the dog with you?

How much are you willing to spend on yearly medical costs and health of your dog?

What would you do if vet bills exceeded this amount?

Are you willing to pay $500 for an emergency vet visit?

Are you willing to take responsibility for the dog for the next 10-15 years?

Adoption Contract:

I understand a dog is a lifelong commitment and a valued member of the family. I commit to giving the dog the best possible life and embracing him or her as part of my family. The dog will live inside with me and my family and will never be confined, tethered, or tied up in a neglectful or abusive manner. I will give the dog the love, medical attention, and care it needs and deserves. The dog will remain on flea and tick and heartworm prevention monthly and receive its annual vaccinations and heartworm check yearly. I will always keep my dog’s best interest at heart. If I am at any point unable or unwilling to properly care for the needs of the pet I adopted from Happy Tails Canine Rescue, or unable to abide by this contract, I will contact Happy Tails Canine Rescue.

I understand that by submitting this form electronically, I agree to release and covenant to hold harmless Happy Tails Canine Rescue and it's members from any claims, damages, costs, injuries or actions incurred because of the care or actions of the dog I adopted from them. I accept full responsibility for the dog's actions at all times, and release Happy Tails Canine Rescue from any liabilities or damages that may be incurred because of the dog I adopted from them.

It takes a dog three(3) days to decompress, three (3) weeks to learn your routine, and three (3) months for their personality to come out and adjust to their new home. Therefore, we require our adopters to give their new family member AT LEAST 3 weeks before considering returning the dog to Happy Tails Canine Rescue.

Note: If you complete a surrender form, or contact the rescue needing/wanting to surrender the dog you adopted, it does not guarantee that the Rescue is able to take the dog back at that time. The rescue will do everything it can, with the resources it has at the time of the request.

Note: We do not offer reverse transport. If you have adopted a dog from the rescue and need to surrender the dog back to us, it is your responsilibity to arrange transport of the dog back to the rescue.

Upon adoption, the adoption fee must be paid in full through Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, or Stripe. Happy Tails Canine Rescue does not place dogs on hold. All dogs will remain listed as available until the adoption application has been approved and the adoption fee has been received.

Legal ownership of the dog remains with Happy Tails Canine Rescue until both the adoption fee has been paid in full and the dog has been physically transferred to the adopter.

Adoption fees vary by dog, with the average range being $400-$500. Fees are determined based on factors including the dog's age, medical needs, and the veterinary care received while in rescue.

Happy Tails Canine Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is entirely volunteer run. All adoption fees are used to support the rescue's mission and are reinvested directly into the care of current and future rescue dogs, including food, supplies, veterinary care, monthly preventatives, and other necessary expenses.

All adoption fees are non-refundable. Prospective adopters are encouraged to discuss the adoption fee with their rescue representative prior to finalizing the adoption.

Failure to comply with any terms of this adoption agreement may result in the dog being reclaimed by Happy Tails Canine Rescue.

Please acknowledge that you have read and understood the above contract and agree to the terms of this contract:

Adopter's signature

Adopter's full legal name:

Co- adopter's signature (if applicable):

Co- adopter's full legal name (if applicable):

I certify that I am at least 18 years old and understand this is a legally binding contract?

Happy Tails Canine Rescue

*Answer the following questions if you are applying to FOSTER. If you are not applying to foster, please skip to the adoption section.

Please read and sign foster contract below if you are applying to be a foster with Happy Tails Canine Rescue.

*Answer the following questions if you are applying to ADOPT:

*Please read & sign the following contract if you are applying to ADOPT with Happy Tails Canine Rescue: