First Mate Dog Rescue - Adoption App

Adoption Application
Dear Potential Adopter,

Thank you very much for your interest in adopting one of our First Mate Rescue dogs. Please understand it may take 2-3 business days for one of us to contact you. If you have not been contacted within 4 business days of your application submission, please reach out to us at firstmaterescue@yahoo.com
Our Adoption Process:

If you are interested in any of our dogs, please review the adoption requirements, review the available dogs, and contact us.

A tax-refundable donation is required to adopt any of our dogs.

STEP 1. Review Adoption Requirements

The Basics

You must not be planning to move within 6 months of adopting your new pet. You must be at least 21 years old.
No one in the house can have allergies to dogs.
No one in the house can have a fear of dogs.
Everyone living in the house must be on board for the adoption.
The house cannot have an electric fence.
We do not adopt to families who plan to take our dogs off leash.
You must be willing to consent to a home check and a follow-up visit.
An adoption fee is required upon adoption.

Have kids or pets in your home already?

Children must be at least 6 years old. We will make some exceptions for children as young as 3 with a proven record of strong dog leadership.
Children cannot be scared or anxious around dogs.
Current pets in the house must be spayed/neutered and up to date on all of their vettings (including shots, flea/tick meds, heartworm preventative).
Current pets should be well-socialized and have little to no behavioral problems.

Do you rent?

You must provide a current copy of your lease.
The lease must clearly state that dogs are accepted on the property.
The lease must show that the dog will not be rejected into the apartment based on breed size or for any other reason based on the landlord’s opinion – rather than vetting paperwork. (If you do not have a lease with your apartment or the lease does not meet the requirements, a signed and dated letter from the landlord will be also accepted.)

STEP 2. Fill out Application and Complete Requirements

- Complete and submit your application.
- Complete an interview and home visit or take photos to share.
- Learn if you have selected the right dog for your lifestyle.

STEP 3. Meet & Greet OR Adoption Trial (Pending Approval)

- Bring your family & a collar/leash to the meet and greet.
- If you have other dogs, make sure to bring them as well.
- Come photo ready because we want to capture the “gotcha” moment.
Dog(s) Name:
Name of the Dog you are applying for:
Your Name

First NameLast Name
Co-Adopters Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number (Cell)
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Phone Number (Work or Home)
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Your Birthdate:
Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
When is the best time to reach you?
Day(s) of the Week and preferred time(s)
How long have you lived at your current address?
Are you planning to move within the next year?
Employer Name
If retired, please list "RETIRED"
Employer Address
If retired, please list N/A
What type of home do you live in?

Other
Do you Rent or Own?

Other
If you RENT, does your lease allow pets?
If you RENT, please provide your landlord(s) contact information below
Name, Phone Number, Email Address
OR you may provide a copy of your lease stating pets allowed, here.

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Please list Names and Ages of all adults and/or children living with you:

Rows	NAME	AGE
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Is this your first experience owning a dog?

Other
What is the reason(s) you are looking to adopt? (select all that apply)
Do any children visit your home regularly that do not live with you?
Do you have any preference to breed, sex, age, size, hair length? If yes, please list:
If no, please list No Preference
Does anyone in your home have allergies to pets? If yes, please explain:
If no, please list No

Please list all current animals in your home:

Rows	Name	Age	Sex	Animal Type	Breed
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Are all of the animals (excluding rodents/birds) spayed/neutered? If no, please explain why:
Have you ever had to get rid of an animal? If yes, please explain why:
Owned, fostered or otherwise
Do any animals in your home currently have any behavioral problems?
Examples: dominance issues, toy or food possession with humans or other dogs, guardingbehaviors, bullying, aggression, fearfulness, poorly socialized, not housebroken, etc
What training and behavior modification techniques will you use with your new dog?
Examples: obedience training, clicker training, hiring a trainer, firm commands, food/toys, e-collar, prong collar, positive reinforcement, yelling and screaming at the dog, leash corrections, doing nothing.
How do you plan to exercise the dog? How often?
How many hours a day will the dog be left alone?

Other
Will you hire a dog walker if you are out of the house for longer than 8hrs?

Other
Will you crate the dog?

Other
Where will the dog be kept while:
You're in the house.... blanks*
You're out of the house.... blanks*
Where will the dog be kept while:
You have company over.... blanks*
You're sleeping.... blanks*
What will you do with your dog when you go on vacation?
If you have upcoming vacation plans in next 30 days, please also list here
Who will take care of the dog if you are no longer able to?
What type of fence do you have on your property, if any? Please list material type and height:
Ex: wood/panel (privacy), picket, chain link, metal, slatted, stone/brick
Does the fence cover the entire area the dog will be, without any access points to escape?

Other
^^ If no, please explain:
List N/A if fence does completely enclose area
If a pet should need to be separated, within the home, from the other pets due to medical or behavioral reasons, are you able to do so?
Please provide detailed answer.

Please provide your current/future Veterinarian and any others you have used previously up to 2 years prior:

Rows	Name	Phone #	Address	Reason You Chose (or are no longer using)
Current / Future
Previous
Previous

Is this your current vet or one you plan to use in future?
Where and how do you plan to groom this dog?
Do you plan to use a heartworm preventative? Flea/tick preventative? If so, what brand(s)?
Are you financially prepared to give your new pet routine care?
What do you expect to budget annually for this care?
Are you financially prepared to give your new pet Emergency medical care?
What do you expect to budget annually for ER situations?
When will you be ready to bring this new dog into your home?

Please provide three references that we may contact in regards to you adopting a dog (must not live in same household as you):

Rows	Full Name(s)	Phone Number	Physical Address	Relation to You
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Would you object to an in-person/virtual home visit from First Mate Rescue?
We ask that you provide us photos of your house and backyard. We especially want to see the areas where the dog will be kept and loved. If you prefer to email versus uploading here, please email all photos to firstmaterescue@yahoo.com

You must submit photos of your yard at minimum for application to be considered valid
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I am ready for a 12-15yr commitment to the amazing dog I am hoping to adopt:
Please and Sign
By signing this form, I/we acknowledge that the information on this form is true and correct. I/we agree to all provisions indicated on this form. I/we understand that any misrepresentation of fact may result in First Mate Dog Rescue refusing adoption privileges to me/us. If my/our request for adoption is approved and later First Mate Dog Rescue discovers the above information is not true or correct, this application becomes null and void. Because of my breach of contract, First Mate Dog Rescue reserves the right to remove the adopted pet from my home, and I will be held responsible for any associated legal costs incurred as part of said reclamation process. In order to ensure the best homes for our rescued pets, we reserve the right to deny any adoption application.
By signing my name here I agree that I have read the above terms.This is considered the same as an electronic signature.
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Adoption Application

Dear Potential Adopter,