Hatton Adoption Application

Adoption Application
Hatton Animal Rescue is committed to the welfare of the animals and the families that receive a new four-legged member. The questions and the adoption process are to make sure that the pup and family are really a perfect match.
- Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Cell Phone Number
  Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Email
  example@example.com
- Date of Birth
- Date of Birth
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Address
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- What type of dwelling do you live in?
- Do you own or rent?
  
  Other
- If you rent does your landlord/property management company allow pets and if so do they have any breed and weight restrictions for dogs? Please list the breed and weight restrictions.
- If you rent, please list name and phone number of landlordor property management company.
  If you do not rent,please type N/A.
- Does your landlord know you are looking for a new pet? We will be calling the landlord/property management company to get approval.
  
  Other
- Whether you rent or own, does your Homeowners Association (HOA) have a breed and/or weight restrictions?
  
  Other
- List everyone living in the household include name age and relationship?
  Example: Anita (50) wife/mother, Bob (50), husband/father, Carly (20) daughter, Dale (19) roommate.
- Are ALL the members of your household in agreement about adopting a dog?
  
  Other
- Does anyone in the household have pet allergies?
  
  Other
- This section includes questions about the dog you are interested in adopting as well as current pets in the home.
- What is the NAME OF THE DOG(s) you are interested in adopting?
  If more than one please list in order of preference
- Why do you want to adopt a dog?
- How soon do you want to adopt (please consider any vacations you have coming up in the near future)?
  
  Other
- What age of dogs are you interested in adopting? You can select more than one:
- What gender are you interested in adopting?
- What energy level of the dog would work with your lifestyleand household dynamics?
- Describe your ideal dog (Consider personality, energy level, and any other requirements):
- Who will be responsible for exercising the dog, how often, what type of exercise (include details of how long or far you plan to walk/run the dog)? Please be specific about your current exercise regimen and how you plan to incorporate exercising the dog.
- Will the dog have free access to the yard or be kept outside in the yard while you are away at work? Do you have a doggie door that allows the dog free access to a fully fenced yard? Do you plan to leave the dog outside in the yard while you are away?
  
  Other
- Do you have a doggie door that allows the dog free access to a fully fenced yard?
  
  Other
- Where will the dog sleep at night? Please be specific. Will the dog sleep in your bedroom on your bed? In your bedroom but in their own dog bed? In a crate in the living room or basement?
- Do you currently have dogs living with you?
- Do you currently have cats living with you?
- Are all of your pets up to date on their vaccinations (DHPP and Rabies,at a minimum), Heartworm Test, and monthly preventatives (flea/tick/heartworm)?
- Are your pets spayed/neutered?
  
  Other
- Please list the name, breed, gender, and age of ALL of your pet(s) currently living with you. Please list all the pets you CURRENTLY have living in the house. If you do not have any pets living with you, type N/A or none:
- What is the owners name the pet is listed under with the Veterinarian's office?
- Please provide your veterinarian's name and phonenumber for any and all pets you have had over the past 5 years(list the most recent vet 1st):
- Please list any pets you owned, but do not currently have, in the past 10 years. Please list the name, breed, gender, age, and where they are now. (Please describe if you were responsible for the daily care and financial responsibilities of taking care of a pet or if this was a family owned pet you grew up with.
- Do you have a contingency plan to pay for unexpected emergency vet bills?(On average, an emergency vet willcost 1K per night stay.)
- On a regular day, how many hours will the dog be left alone (include travel time to work)? (Please add in travel time to/fromwork. If you work from home, is that permanent or will that change in thefuture?)
- Do you have a contingency plan should something happen to you and you can no longer care for yourHatton adopted dog? Where would the dog go and is it documented so friends/family are aware of the plan?
- Have you ever had to give up a pet? If so why and where did the pet go?
- If you are adopting with a partner, who will get custody if there is a separation?
- Do you plan on enrolling your new pup in basic obedience classes?
  
  Other
- Are you willing to work through unexpected behavioral hardships with your new pet and hire a professional trainer or professional behaviorist, if need be?
  
  Other
- Describe your philosophy of training and how you plan to train your new dog:
- Please provide three references that we can contact prior to the interview:
- Describe any experience you have had with obedience training or with medical or behavioral issues:
- Is there anything additional you would like to share with us? If you choose, please add any information you'd like us to know. You can include anything that will help us understand your application better or clarification on any questions above.
- How did you hear about us?
  
  Other
- I agree that my electronic signature is the legal equivalent of my manual/handwritten signature on this document. By selecting “I agree” using any device, means, or action, I consent to the legally binding terms and conditions of this document.
- Signature (typed name)
- Date
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Should be Empty: