Dog Adoption Application

Dog Adoption Application

Please complete all sections to help us find the best match for your home. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Please note that we are 100% volunteer ran and application processing times can vary (sometimes taking weeks depending on volume)
SECTION 1: Dog You Are Applying For

Tell us about your dog preferences and application type.
Which dog are you applying for?
Second choice dog (if applicable)
Third choice dog (if applicable)
I am applying to:

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Have you read the full bio and requirements for this dog?
Have you already met the dog(s) you are applying for?
Have you had any previous contact with a Made a Promise Rescue volunteer, foster, adopter, board member, or supporter regarding the dog(s) you are applying for? If yes, please list their name(s) and describe the context of your interaction (for example: foster parent, adoption event, phone call, social media message, friend, coworker, etc.).
What about this dog stood out to you and why do you feel it is a good fit?
Why are you looking to adopt a dog at this time?
What characteristics are you looking for in a dog?
Do you want a dog for:

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SECTION 2: Applicant Information

Tell us about yourself.
Full legal name

First NameLast Name
Age / Date of Birth
Your significant other's first and last name
Street address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Do you live in a ?

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How long have you lived in your current home?
Do you live within city limits?
If not local to Kansas City, MO are you able to travel here to meet and possibly adopt one of our dogs?
When will you be ready to adopt?

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Primary phone number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email address
example@example.com
Your Occupation
Your significant other's occupation
Please list all social media profiles for yourself and your significant other, including the platform name and username/handle (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Snapchat, etc.).
Please list up to 3 character references (Name and Phone Number)
Have you applied before to Made a Promise Rescue

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Have you ever adopted from Made a Promise Rescue

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If "yes", do you still have the dog(s)?

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Have you ever adopted from Missouri Pit Bull Rescue?

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If "yes", do you still have the dog(s)?

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Name(s) of dog(s) you have adopted from Made a Promise Rescue / and or Missouri Pit Bull Rescue.
How did you find us?
If referred, please list the name of the person who referred you:
Do you agree to a home visit prior to adoption?

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

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Have you ever been cited for any animal related complaints/neglect or have you ever have an animal removed from your care ?

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Have you ever surrendered a pet to a shelter or rescue?

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If answered "yes" to any of the 3 previous questions please explain:
Do you agree to absolve Made a Promise Rescue and all of its representatives from any liability to the dogs in their rescue?
SECTION 3: Household Overview

Tell us about your household.
What best describes your living situation? Select all that apply.

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Adults that live in your home?
Are all adults in the household fully supportive of adopting this dog?

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Primary caregiver for the dog
Backup caregiver for the dog
Are there frequent visitors the dog will regularly interact with?

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SECTION 4: Children and Safety Management

Information about children and safety in your home.
Children that live in your home?
Do you plan to have children or add to your family in the future?

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Do children live in the home or visit regularly?

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Children’s experience with dogs

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Experience children have with large or strong dogs

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How will children and the dog be supervised together, especially during the first 90 days?
SECTION 5: Housing and Rules

Details about your home and pet policies.
Management tools you are comfortable using around kids (select all that apply)

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Do you own or rent?
Landlord name and phone number (if renting) - landlord’s contact information is required if renting.
Does your lease allow dogs (if renting)?

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Are there weight or breed restrictions (if renting)?

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What are the weight / breed restrictions (if renting)?
Does your insurance restrict certain breeds?
Does you HOA restrict certain breeds?
Is their Breed Specific Litigation (BSL) in your municipality?
BSL Restriction requirements
SECTION 6: Yard and Property

Information about your yard and property.
Do you have a yard?

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Yard size:

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What option best describes the fencing around your yard?

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Fence Type

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Fence material

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Fence height (in feet)
Is the gate secured?

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Is there a pool on the property?

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If so, is the pool fenced?

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Do you have a dog door?

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When will the dog have access to the dog door (if you have one)?
How is your yard secured overall?
Please upload photos of your yard here.

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SECTION 7: Current and Past Pets

Tell us about your current and past pets.
Do you currently have pets?

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Current pets (add one row per pet)
Pets you’ve had in the last 10 years (not including current pets): Please list past pets and the reason they are no longer in your home.
Have you ever returned, given away, or relinquished ownership of a dog? If so, please explain.
Photo upload: If you have them handy, we’d love for you to upload a few photos of your current and past pets.

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SECTION 8: Experience and Training

Your experience with dogs and training methods.
Have you owned a dog before?

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Have you owned a bully breed before?

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If you have never owned a bully breed before, what made you decide that this is the right breed for you?
Training methods used (select all that apply)

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Comfort level with training

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If your dog developed training or behavioral challenges, how prepared are you to dedicate the time, effort, and financial resources to work through them?

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Would you seek professional help/training if needed?

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Tell us any additional information pertaining to experience/training:
SECTION 9: Daily Routine

Help us understand your daily routine and plans for your new dog.
Where will this dog live? *

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Hours dog will be alone per day?
Where will the dog when alone?

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Where will the dog sleep at night?

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Will you allow your dog on furniture?

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How will you exercise the dog and how often?
When traveling with dogs, dog will be:

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Which best describes your approach to dog parks?

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SECTION 10: Dog Type Preference

Let us know what type of dog you are seeking.
Do you prefer:

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Do you prefer:

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Dog type you are seeking (select all that apply)

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SECTION 11: Behavior and Management

Your comfort level with common dog behaviors and management tools.
Behaviors that you have worked with previously (select all that apply)

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Behaviors that would be hard for you to live with:
Which of the following statements describe your expectations regarding potty training? (Select all that apply.)

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Dogs are individuals, and some may develop behavioral challenges after adoption. Please describe the measures you would take to manage, modify, or work through behavioral issues before considering rehoming a dog.
What do you expect or think is a reasonable amount of time for a new dog to adjust to life with you/your family?
Dogs of any breed can be selective with other dogs. Bully type breeds may be more likely to show dog selectivity due to genetics. Please describe any experience you have with dog selective or dog reactive dogs.
If the dog you adopt ends up being selective about dogs outside of your household, which of the following would you be comfortable doing? (Select all that apply.)

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If, at any point after adoption, the dog you adopt develops conflict with a current or future dog in your household, which of the following would you do? (Select all that apply.)

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Management tools you are comfortable using (select all that apply)

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SECTION 12: Veterinary and Financial Readiness

Your veterinary and financial preparedness.
Current and previous vet clinic and phone number:
Please call your vet clinic prior to applying to give consent to release medical information to Made a Promise Rescue. If vet requires authorization and doesn't have prior to our call it will result in delays in application processing.
Do you have the financial resources to provide routine veterinary care, preventative care, and unexpected medical care throughout your dog's lifetime?

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Many bully breed dogs are predisposed to certain health conditions, including environmental and food allergies, chronic skin and ear infections, cruciate ligament (ACL/CCL) injuries, hip dysplasia, and other orthopedic issues. Are you prepared for the possibility of managing these conditions if they arise?

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Some of our dogs have chronic medical conditions, require ongoing medications, specialty care, or surgeries, or are known to be at a higher risk for future medical needs and veterinary expenses. Would you be willing to adopt a dog with these needs?

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SECTION 13: Travel and Emergency Planning

Tell us about your travel habits and emergency plans.
Do you travel regularly?

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Who will care for the dog when you travel?
What are reasons you personally would rehome your dog(s)?

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If I rehomed my dog for any reason, I'd:

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If I move one day, I will:

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SECTION 14: Rescue Agreements

Please review and agree to the following rescue policies.
I understand that my application needs to be approved in order for me to be able to adopt from Made a Promise Rescue. Pease Initial below
I understand that the approval process may involve contacting my vet, references, conducting a background check, and a home visit. Please Initial below
I understand I may be subject to occasional homes visits to ensure the safety of the dog(s) I am adopting. Please Initial below
I understand that Made a Promise Rescue cannot guarantee future behavior any dog. Please Initial below
I understand that Made a Promise Rescue makes no express or implied warranties or guarantees regarding any dog’s age, health, breed, temperament, behavior, training, suitability, or safety. Information in a dog’s bio including descriptions such as “good with dogs,” “good with kids,” or similar reflects observations at the time and is provided for general informational purposes only. Behavior may change over time and vary by environment and situation. No description is a guarantee of future behavior or compatibility with any person, child, animal, or setting. Adopters are responsible for supervision, training, and management. Please Initial below
I agree to absolve Made a Promise Rescue and all of its representatives from any liability to the dogs in their rescue. Please Initial below
Valid Driver's License

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Dog Adoption Application

SECTION 1: Dog You Are Applying For

SECTION 2: Applicant Information

SECTION 3: Household Overview

SECTION 4: Children and Safety Management

SECTION 5: Housing and Rules

SECTION 6: Yard and Property

SECTION 7: Current and Past Pets

SECTION 8: Experience and Training

SECTION 9: Daily Routine

SECTION 10: Dog Type Preference

SECTION 11: Behavior and Management

SECTION 12: Veterinary and Financial Readiness

SECTION 13: Travel and Emergency Planning

SECTION 14: Rescue Agreements