R.E.A.L. Rottweiler Rescue – Adoption Application
Thank you for your interest in adopting a dog through R.E.A.L. Rottweiler Rescue. Please review your application thoroughly before submitting to ensure all information is complete, truthful, and accurate to the best of your knowledge. Doing so will help ensure timely processing once your application is assigned to a screener. Please note that any dog seen on Facebook, the R.E.A.L. Rottweiler Rescue website, or other pet listing platforms may or may not be available at the time of application due to various factors, including but not limited to medical or behavioral reasons. Adoption fees range from $250 to $850. Fees typically include age-appropriate veterinary care, spay/neuter, microchipping, and heartworm testing. Adopters are responsible for all future and ongoing medical expenses for the dog. This application helps us determine the best possible match for both you and our dogs. Please answer honestly. There are no “perfect” answers, only the right fit.
Why are you interested in adopting from R.E.A.L. Rottweiler Rescue?
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Which dog(s) are you interested in adopting?
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Please list name(s) as shown on our website or social media or reply "general application"
Did you complete our optional Dog Matching Quiz?
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Yes
No
Please list the dog name(s) provided in your quiz results
If the dog(s) you are interested in are no longer available, would you like us to continue screening your application for other dogs (current or future)?
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Yes
No
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Lifestyle & Daily Routine
How active is your household on a typical day?
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Very calm — quiet home, minimal visitors, predictable routine
Moderately active — some daily activity and occasional visitors
Very active — frequent activity, people coming and going, busy household
How much daily exercise are you realistically prepared to provide?
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Short walks and playtime
Daily walks and occasional adventures
Long walks, hikes, or runs
How often will the dog be alone during the day?
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Rarely — someone is home most of the time
A few hours
Most of the day
If the dog is alone for more than 6 hours in a day (or more than 3–4 hours for a puppy), please describe your plan for care, supervision, and potty breaks
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Where will the dog primarily live?
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Mostly indoors
Indoors with outdoor access
Mostly outdoors
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Dog Preferences
What size dog are you comfortable with? (Select all that apply)
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Small (0–25 lbs)
Medium (26–60 lbs)
Large (61–100 lbs)
X-Large (101+ lbs)
What age dog are you open to? (Select all that apply)
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Puppy (0–12 months)
Young Adult (1–3 years)
Adult (4–7 years)
Senior (8+ years)
Do you have a gender preference?
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No preference
Male
Female
Which personality traits are you MOST comfortable living with? (Select up to 3)
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Playful
Calm
Confident
Shy
Independent
Loyal
Affectionate
Gentle
Adventurous
Curious
Do you have any non-negotiables that would require you to return a dog? (Select all that apply)
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Must be low energy
Must be mostly well-mannered
Must be comfortable being alone
Must not be vocal
Must not be reactive
Must not have ongoing medical needs
Must not be adult human aggressive
Must not be child aggressive
Must not be dog aggressive
Must not be cat aggressive or prey driven
No non-negotiables
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Experience & Care Approach
Do you have experience with the breed you are applying for?
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Yes – current
Yes – past
No
Please briefly describe your prior dog ownership and relevant breed experience
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How much training support are you prepared to provide?
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Minimal — mostly well-mannered dog preferred
Moderate — some training needed
Significant — ongoing training expected
Which training approach do you use or plan to use? (Select all that apply)
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Positive reinforcement
Balanced training
Professional trainer
Training tools (prong, e-collar, etc.)
Unsure / willing to learn
Other
If behavioral challenges arise, what would you do? (Select all that apply)
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Hire a trainer
Seek guidance from the rescue
Adjust routine and expectations
Return the dog to the rescue
Other
What are your thoughts on crate training or safe confinement when needed?
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Comfortable using a crate
Willing to learn
Prefer not to use a crate
Not willing to use a crate
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Care & Commitment Responsibility
Who will be the primary caregiver for the dog?
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Me
Spouse / partner
Shared responsibility
Another adult in the household
Other
What would be most likely to cause this adoption to fail? (Select all that apply)
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Unexpected medical costs
Behavioral challenges
Housing changes
Work or schedule changes
Family disagreement
None — I am committed regardless
If your life situation changes significantly, what would happen to the dog?
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Dog remains with me
Dog stays with family
Dog returns to R.E.A.L. Rottweiler Rescue
Unsure
Who will care for your dog when you are on vacation or away?
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Family or friend
Boarding facility
In-home pet sitter
Other
Are you willing to commit to routine veterinary care and heartworm prevention?
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Yes
No
What pets currently live in your home?
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Please list the name, type of animal, breed, age, weight, gender, personality type, and length of ownership
Are all current pets in your care spayed/neutered?
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Yes
No
No current pets
Please list any pets in your care that are not spayed or neutered and explain why
Do you currently use flea/tick prevention for pets in your care?
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Yes
No
No current pets
Please list the brand of prevention you use and where you obtain it (e.g., veterinarian, online retailer, pet store)
Do you currently use heartworm prevention for pets in your care?
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Yes
No
No current pets
Please list the brand of prevention you use and where you obtain it (e.g., veterinarian, online retailer, pet store)
Have you adopted before?
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Yes
No
Please list the rescue(s) you've adopted through
Do you have reliable transportation to transport a dog to veterinary care, training, or emergencies?
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Yes
No
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Applicant & Other Household Information
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Any other name you may be known by (maiden, married, alias)
Date of Birth
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
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example@example.com
Preferred method of contact
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Phone call
Text message
Email
Do children live in or regularly visit your home?
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No children under 18
Yes — under 6
Yes — ages 6–12
Yes — ages 13–18
If children are present, have they been taught appropriate and safe behavior around dogs?
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Yes
No
No children in the household
Please list the full name(s), birth date(s), and relationship to you for ALL people in your household
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Are all adults in the household in agreement about adopting a dog?
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Yes
No
No other adults in the household
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Employment & Housing
Current employment status
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Employed full-time
Employed part-time
Self-employed
Student
Retired
Not currently employed
Employer
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If none, please reply "n/a"
Job Title
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If none, please reply "n/a"
Do you work from home?
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Yes — fully remote
Hybrid (some days at home)
No — in person
I do not work
How many hours do you work per day?
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0–4
5–8
9–12
More than 12
I do not work
How many hours do you work per week?
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Under 20
20–30
31–40
40+
I do not work
Typical work schedule
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Daytime
Evenings
Nights
Rotating / variable
I do not work
Please list employment information for each additional adult in your household (employer, job title, and general work schedule)
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If none, please reply "n/a"
Type of residence
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Apartment / condo
Townhome
House with yard
Do you rent or own your home?
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Rent
Own
Is your name listed on the property deed?
Yes
No
Name on Property Deed
First Name
Last Name
If renting or under an HOA, does your lease/HOA allow the breed you are applying for?
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Yes
No
Unsure
I am not renting or under an HOA
Landlord or HOA Contact Name
First Name
Last Name
Landlord or HOA Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Landlord or HOA Email
example@example.com
How long have you lived at your current residence?
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Less than 1 year
1–5 years
5+ years
How would a future housing change impact your ability to keep a dog?
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It would not impact my ability
I would need to plan carefully, but the dog would stay with me
I am unsure
Which statement best describes your financial readiness for the ongoing and unexpected costs of dog ownership?
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I am fully prepared to cover all routine and emergency expenses for my dog(s)
I can comfortably provide routine care and handle most unexpected medical costs
I can provide basic care, but unexpected medical expenses would be a financial challenge.
Is there a fenced yard?
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Yes
No
Describe the fence (material, height, gate type, etc.)
Describe how you would take a dog out to potty (on a leash, free-roam, etc.)
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Veterinary Care & Prior Pet History
We will be contacting all veterinary clinics listed.
Veterinary Clinic Name
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If you have never owned a pet, please reply "n/a"
Veterinary Phone Number
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If you have never owned a pet, please reply "n/a"
If you use more than one, please list additional veterinary clinic name(s) & phone number(s)
Have you ever had to surrender, rehome, lose, or euthanize a pet within the last 5 years?
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Yes
No
Please explain
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References
References must not be related to you, your spouse/partner, or live in your household. We will be contacting all references.
Reference #1 Name
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First Name
Last Name
Reference #1 Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Reference #1 Email
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example@example.com
Reference #1 Relationship
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Please Select
Current or Former Supervisor
Coworker
Landlord / Property Manager
Neighbor
Friend
Veterinary or Pet Care Professional
Other
Reference #2 Name
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First Name
Last Name
Reference #2 Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Reference #2 Email
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example@example.com
Reference #2 Relationship
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Please Select
Current or Former Supervisor
Coworker
Landlord / Property Manager
Neighbor
Friend
Veterinary or Pet Care Professional
Other
Reference #3 Name
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First Name
Last Name
Reference #3 Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Reference #3 Email
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example@example.com
Reference #3 Relationship
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Please Select
Current or Former Supervisor
Coworker
Landlord / Property Manager
Neighbor
Friend
Veterinary or Pet Care Professional
Other
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Optional Extras
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Acknowledgements
I understand rescue dogs require time to decompress
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Yes
I understand behavior may change once a dog is in a new environment
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Yes
I agree to contact R.E.A.L. Rottweiler Rescue for support if needed
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Yes
I understand that annual veterinary care can range from several hundred to several thousand dollars
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Yes
I understand adoption is a lifelong commitment
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Yes
I understand I am required to return the dog to R.E.A.L. Rottweiler Rescue if placement fails
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Yes
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