Adoption Application

  • Adoption Application

  • *** Note: we normally do not place dogs out of state. We always do a home visit before an adoption, so the adopter must live within an hour of Atlanta, give or take a little. If you have any questions about eligibility for adoption or there's anything you want to ask before filling out this lengthy application, please feel free to email us at info@dobermanrescueatlanta.com

    We do not sell the dogs available for adoption. The minimum donation to adopt one of our dogs is $250. This helps cover the cost of initial vetting, vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchipping, heartworm testing and other expenses incurred in caring for the dogs.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Gender*
  • Do you work from home?
  • Has applicant ever been charged with animal cruelty, animal abuse or animal neglect?*
  • Has applicant ever been charged with domestic violence or child abuse or child neglect?*
  • Is there a spouse or partner living in the home?*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Spouse/Partner's Gender*
  • Does spouse/partner work from home?
  • Has spouse/partner ever been charged with animal cruelty, animal abuse or animal neglect?*
  • Has spouse/partner ever been charged with domestic violence or child abuse or child neglect?*

  • Family Information

  • Is anyone in your home allergic to dogs?*
  • Does anyone in your home have serious health issues?*
  • Does anyone in your home smoke?*
  • Do you have children living in the home, full or part time?*
  • Will the dog be exposed to children who do not live in the home?*
  • Do you live in a ...*
  • Do you rent or own the home?*
  • Do you have your landlord's permission to have a dog inside the home?*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Do you plan to move any time soon?*
  • Are you willing to let a volunteer visit your home?
  • Do you have a dog door?*
  • Do you have a dog run?*
  • Do you have a fenced yard?*
  • Must your new dog get along with regular visitors (human or animal) to your home?*

  • Current Pets

  • Do you have any dogs*
  • Do you have any cats?*
  • Do you have any other pets?*

  • Past Pets

  • Have you had any pets in the past, other than the ones already mentioned?
  • Were your past pets spayed/neutered?*
  • Have you ever given away or sold a pet?*

  • Veterinarian Info

  • Are you currently taking your pet(s) to a veterinarian, or have you taken a pet to a veterinarian in the past 10 years?*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Daily Routine & Care

  • Is someone home during the day?*
  • Is someone home at night?*
  • Where will this dog mostly be kept when people are home?*
  • Where will this dog be kept when no one is home?*
  • Are you planning to crate this dog?*
  • Do you have a large dog crate, at least 36" long?*
  • How many times a day will you feed this dog?*
  • What kind of food will you feed this dog?*
  • How often will you get this dog vaccinated?*
  • Has this person trained a dog in the past?*
  • Please check any of the following training methods previously used*
  • Are you planning to send this dog to any type of boarding training?*
  • Have you ever dealt with a major behavior problem?*
  • Have you hired a dog trainer in the past?*
  • Will your new dog be allowed on the furniture?*

  • Other Considerations

  • Do you see any major lifestyle changes in the next 10 years (moving, marriage, divorce, adding children to your family, etc.)?*
  • If you are unable to keep this dog for any reason, do you understand you must return the dog to Doberman Rescue of Atlanta?*
  • Have you ever adopted a dog from a rescue organization?*

  • Your Future Doberman or Rottweiler

  • Are you applying to adopt a Doberman or Rottweiler?
  • Ear preference
  • Tail Preference
  • What are your plans for this dog? Choose as many as apply.

  • Personal References

  • Please list 2 personal references who are not family members.  Someone who knows your history with current or previous pets is good, as are neighbors, long time friends, employers and dog trainers.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Other Terms & Conditions of this Application

  • By typing my signature below, I certify that all of the information I have given above is true and complete.  I understand Doberman Rescue of Atlanta can reject my application if I provide any false or misleading information in order to obtain a dog.

    Doberman Rescue of Atlanta reserves the right to refuse adoption of any Doberman for any reason.

    I understand any dog adopted from Doberman Rescue of Atlanta will reside in my home as a pet.

    I understand Doberman Rescue of Atlanta will inspect my home as part of their investigation into the suitability of the dog’s living quarters.

    I must agree to provide my adopted dog with adequate food, water, shelter, training, affection and medical care, as more fully set out in the Doberman Rescue of Atlanta Adoption Contract. 

    Many dogs in rescue are obtained from shelters or other situations where information about their past, their medical background and their behavioral background is incomplete or not available.

    I understand that Doberman Rescue of Atlanta and/or its authorized agents, officers, Board of Directors and members are not responsible for the accuracy of information received about the temperament, habits and physical condition of dogs available for adoption.

    Doberman Rescue of Atlanta, its officers, Board of Directors and members, and any person associated with its adoption efforts, are in no way liable or responsible for any damage, accident or injury resulting from the placement of a dog into my household, as more fully set out in the Adoption Contract I will be required to sign as a condition of my adoption of any dog from Doberman Rescue of Atlanta.

    I also understand that I will be required to sign an adoption contract to place a dog in my home.  I am in full agreement with these terms of adoption.  By typing my signature below I acknowledge that I have read and understand the Terms and Conditions of this Application.

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