ARF Adoption Application Form

Name of the Pet

Name

First NameLast Name

Age

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number (Mobile)

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Phone Number (Work)

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Phone Number (Home)

Format: (000) 000-0000.

E-mail

example@example.com

Occupation

I / We live in a

Do you rent or own?

Do you have a fenced in yard?

How high is your fence?

Are there other adults in the household?

Are there any children in the household?

If yes, what the are ages of the children?

Do you have other pets?

If yes, what type of pets do you own? Please expand on breed, gender, age.

Is your pet used to other pets?

Where does the pet stay while you are out?

What behavioral/ training challenges do you feel equipped to handle? Examples include leash pulling, crate training, basic obedience, dog reactivity, resource guarding, hyperactivity etc.

Do you currently have any livestock (including chickens)?

Have you previously worked with a professional trainer?

Are you willing to work with a professional dog trainer should a behavior or training issue exceed your ability to properly address?

What physical activity do you plan on doing with your dog?

What mental enrichment activities do you plan to do with your dog?

If you had to move, what would you do with your pets?

What arrangements will be made for your pets when you travel?

On a typical workday, how many hours will the dog be home alone?

Have you previously crate trained a dog?

Do you plan to crate train your dog?

Do you feel financially prepared for any unplanned illnesses or emergencies?

Have you ever relinquished, rehomed, or abandoned a pet? Under what circumstances would you relinquish an animal?

On a typical workday, where will the dog stay while you are at work?

Do you have a regular veterinarian?

Veterinarian’s name

Clinic Name

Clinic's Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Clinic's Telephone

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Is there anything else you would like for us to know when considering your application?

Are you interested in fostering a dog now or in the future?

If you'd like to expand on your answer, please do so here!

Please add at least two references

By hitting submit you are declaring that you:

1. Agree that you have answered all of the questions here honestly.

2. Agree to proceed with ARF's adoption procedures, including phone interview, virtual home visit, vet references, and other required processes that may arise.

3. Understand that we will do our best to discuss the dog(s) you are interested in, but our adoption match process is ultimately centered around matching you with a dog that is the best fit for your environment and lifestyle. Understanding your preference around age, gender, temperament, activity level will help us make the best match.

4. Understand that we are volunteers and do the best we can to follow up on applications within a 10-14 day timeframe. Please feel free to follow up with us via email if you would like to find out the status of your application.

Please type your name as your digital signature that you agree to the terms above.

Signature

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