Dog Adoption Application
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Applicant Information
Applicant name
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First Name
Last Name
Email address
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Phone number
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Format: (000) 000-0000.
Date
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Month
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Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Dog you are interested in
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Household and Home Environment
Tell us about your household. Who lives with you?
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What does a typical weekday look like in your home?
How long will the dog typically be alone each day?
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Do you own or rent your home? If you rent, does your lease allow dogs?
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Own
Rent, and lease allows dogs
Rent, but lease does not allow dogs
Other
Is your yard fenced? If so, what type and height of fencing?
Are there children in the home or who visit regularly? What are their ages?
Past and Current Pet Experience
Tell us about the dogs you've owned in the past.
What happened to your previous pets?
Have you ever rehomed a pet? If so, can you tell us about that situation?
Have you ever owned a high-energy, fearful, or reactive dog?
Tell us about the animals currently in your home.
Are they spayed/neutered and up to date on veterinary care?
Yes, all are current
Some are current
No
Not sure
How do you think they'll respond to a new dog?
How do you plan to introduce them?
Adoption Motivation and Expectations
Why are you looking to adopt now?
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What attracted you to this particular dog?
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What qualities are you hoping for in a companion?
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What behaviors would be difficult for you to manage?
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How do you plan to help your new dog adjust during the first few weeks?
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What are your thoughts on crate training?
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How do you approach training?
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Would you be willing to work with a professional trainer if needed?
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Yes
No
Maybe
Veterinary Care and Financial Preparedness
Who is your veterinarian?
Are you financially prepared for routine and unexpected veterinary expenses?
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Are you committed to keeping the dog on heartworm prevention, flea/tick prevention, and vaccinations as recommended?
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Daily Care, Safety, and Contingency Planning
How will you secure your dog when outside?
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What steps would you take if your dog accidentally escaped?
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Where will the dog sleep at night?
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Where will the dog stay when you are away from home?
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What would happen to your dog if you moved?
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How would you handle changes such as a new baby, a job change, or financial hardship?
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Who would care for your dog if something happened to you?
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How long do you expect to commit to owning this dog?
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Adoption Agreement and Post-Placement Expectations
Are you comfortable following the 3-3-3 decompression guideline?
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Are you willing to keep the dog on leash at all times outside a securely fenced area during the adjustment period?
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Will you agree to use a properly fitted martingale or secure escape-proof equipment if recommended?
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Are you willing to provide regular updates and photos during the first few weeks?
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If this placement doesn't work out, do you agree to return the dog to Into the Wild Farm rather than rehome or surrender the dog elsewhere?
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Fit, Behavior, and Success Criteria
What does your ideal day with your dog look like?
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What challenges do you think you might face with this dog?
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What would make you decide a dog wasn't the right fit?
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If your new dog barked, had an accident, chewed something, or was fearful during the first month, how would you handle it?
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What does a successful adoption look like to you?
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