Adoption Application

Lab Rescue of Greater Richmond
P.O. Box 1574, Midlothian, VA 23113-1574

info@labrescue-richmond.com
Adoption Application
Our application is detailed and thorough, so please take your time and provide as much detail as possible in your responses.

If you rent your home, please attach a copy of your rental agreement or pet policy.

Please note that we maintain a waiting list for adoptions. If you are applying for a specific dog, there may be other approved applicants ahead of you, so you may not have the opportunity to meet that dog. However, we receive new dogs each week, so it is important to keep an approved application on file.

Once you submit your application, we will assign you an Adoption Coordinator who will work with you to help find the right dog for your family. Depending on the number of applications received, it may take 2–3 weeks for your application to be assigned.

LRGR requires all applicants to submit a $25 non-refundable application fee. This fee will be collected after you submit your adoption application. Please note that submitting an application and fee does not guarantee an adoption.

By completing this application, you acknowledge and understand our adoption process as described on our website: https://www.labrescue-richmond.com/adoption-process
Personal Information
Applicant's First Name:*
Applicant's Last Name:*
Applicant's E-mail:*
Applicant's Phone Number:*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Applicant's Age:*
Applicant's Employer:*
Applicant's Position/Title:
Average number of days applicant is out of town a month for business and/or pleasure:*
I am the sole applicant*

YesNo
Co- Applicant Information

Spouse, Partner
Co-Applicant's First Name:*
Co-Applicant's Last Name:*
Co-Applicant's Phone Number:*
Co-Applicant's E-mail:*
example@example.com
Co-Applicant's Relationship to Applicant*

SpouseParent/GuardianPartnerChild of ApplicantRoommate
Co-Applicant's Age:*
Co-Applicant's Position/Title:*
Co-Applicant's Employer:*
Has the applicant or co-applicant applied to adopt from Lab Rescue before?

YesNo
What was the outcome of your application?
What was the dogs' name?
What was the name of your adoption coordinator?:
Household Information
Type of Dwelling:*
Do You Own or Rent*

OwnRent
Upload Rental Agreement /Pet Policy Here

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Have you received permission from your landlord to have a dog?*

YesNo
Is there a weight limit for dogs on your rental property?*

YesNoUnsure
What is the limit?*
How many stairs to enter your home?*
Front of home and back of home
Do you plan to move within the next year?*

YesNo
List all of the residents of your household other than applicant

and co-applicant.
Residents:
Describe Household

ActiveQuietNoisyAverage
Are you currently expecting a child?*

YesNo
Are you considering having and/or adopting children within the next 10 years?*

YesNoUndecided
Does anyone in the household uses devices such as walkers, wheelchairs, scooters... *
Yard/Fence
Is your yard fenced, either physical or invisible?*

YesNo
What type of fence?

Physicalinvisible
Describe the type/style of fence: Are all sides of fence the same height?*
Please include: Invisable, material and height
Height of fence*

4ft5ft6ftOther
Are there any gaps or low areas in the fence?*

YesNo
Do you have a doggie door?*

YesNo
If you have a doggie door, does it lock? If so, when is it locked?*
Will the dog have access to the yard when you are away for work, errands etc.?*

YesNo
General Questions
Is anyone home during the day?*

YesNo
Who?*
On a typical work day, how many hours will the dog be left alone?*
Do you plan to use any of the following in order to provide a midday break?*

Dog WalkerDoggie DaycareFriend or neighbor to let out dogCome home for lunchNone of the aboveOther
Plans for crate use:*
Please be thorough and use multiple sentences for the following questions.
Why do you want a Labrador Retriever?*
What is your plan for the dog's exercise and enrichment on a daily basis?*
Where will the dog stay/sleep during the night?*
How much do you believe it will cost to take care of your dog each year (food, vet care, license, toys, supplies, training)? *
Training & Care
Have you ever owned a dog before*

YesNo
Have you ever trained a dog before*

YesNo
Please explain the type of training:*
Basic obedience, Behavior modification, advanced commands
Have you ever worked with a dog trainer or behaviorist?*

YesNo
If Yes, please explain your experience with the training
Please list your training tools you use currently, plan to use or have used in the past.*

Flat collarMartingale collarProng Collar/ Choke collarStimulation collar/ e-collarHarnessSpray bottleTreatsClickerLong LeadI have not trained a dog before
Do you have experience with house training a dog?*

YesNo
Please explain your house training methods:*
Have you ever crate-trained a dog?*

YesNo
How would you address pulling on leash?*
How would you work with a dog that is reactive on a leash?*
Reactive: Barks, lunges towards dogs, people or triggers when on leash.
How would you correct a dog that jumps up on people?*
How would you work with a timid/shy dog?*
Explain your training method to help a dog that play bites (mouthy).*
Explain how you would work with a dog that displays resource guarding. Resource guarding refers to a dog displaying behavior (growling, snapping, etc.) intended to convince other dogs or humans to stay away from a particular treasure or “resource.” You can think of it as possessiveness. The resource can be food, treats, toys, a place (a bed or favorite chair), or occasionally a person.*
Pets
Please list all pets that you have owned in the past five (5) years:
List Pets below
Have you ever had a pet die at an early age due to an accident? Have you had to euthanize a pet for any reason besides old age?*

YesNo
Please give details:*
Have you ever given a pet away or turned a pet over to a shelter or rescue group? (This includes animals adopted from and then returned to a shelter or rescue group.) Have you ever given your pet to a family member or friend?*

YesNo
Please give details:*
Adoption Preferences
Preferred age of dog:*

PuppyYoungAdultSeniorOpen to any age
Color Preference:*

YellowBlackChocolateSilverOpen to any color
Preferred Energy Level:*

LowModerateHighFlexible
Gender preference:*

MaleFemaleNo preference
Would you consider a Lab/Mix?*

YesNo
Would you consider adopting any of the following?

Heartworm positive dog (LRGR pays for treatment)Dog with a physical disabilityBlind DogDeaf DogDog with long term medical needsBonded Pair
Would you consider "Fostering to Adopt (FTA)?" There are times when we do not have a foster family available for an incoming dog. When this happens, we reach out to approved applicants to see if they are willing to foster a dog that may be a possible match. We can not guarantee the health of any dog. The dog may come to us with heartworms, parasites, skin issues, ear infection etc.. If the applicant chooses to FTA, the family will have the foster dog seen by one of our approved veterinarians at LRGR's cost. The family will take one week to get to know the foster dog. If unable to secure a vet appointment within the allotted week, the family will have until the day after the vet visit to decide on adoption. If the dog is not a fit, the foster dog will stay with the FTA family until another foster or adopter is found.*
Please share with us, as detailed as possible, "your story" to help us to get to know you. Why is having a dog in your life important? Every dog comes with their own "story." They come with their own unique personalities and behavioral quirks. What dog personality might be the best match for you and your family? *
Is there a particular dog that you are interested in? If yes, please explain what drew you to this particular dog.*
Veterinarian Reference: Please provide the contact information for the Vet clinic(s) that can verify the vaccination and spay/neuter status of all dogs and cats you currently or have owned within the last 5 years.
Veterinary Practice, If no vet established, please put N/A:*
References
Please provide the names and contact information of two references. (Neighbors, friends, family, etc.)

At least one reference must be someone other than a family member or someone who lives with you.
Name:*
Phone Number:*
Email
example@example.com
Name:*
Phone Number:*
Email
example@example.com
ADOPTION PROCESS,

Thank you for considering adopting a Labrador Retriever! LRGR is a non-profit organization that rescues and re-homes Labs in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

After submitting your application online, you will receive an email within 2-3 weeks from an LRGR Adoption Coordinator (AC). The AC will work with you over a period of months to find the perfect match for you among all of the Labs in our care.

All of our Labs are up to date on all vaccines and are on heartworm preventative. Dogs over 9 months are spayed/neutered. Puppies under 9 months require a spay/neuter deposit of $100. The new adoptive family is responsible for the puppy's spay/neuter around 9 months of age. The adopter may apply for a $125 Grant towards the spay/neuter with proof of sterilization. If your vet recommends altering after 9 months of age, we will honor their recommendation.

The adoption process requires a $25 non-refundable application fee and an approved application, signed contract, and non-refundable adoption fee of $375.00 for dogs under 9 years of age, $250.00 for dogs 9 years and older, and $500.00 for a bonded pair.

Details:

Adopters must be at least 21 years old.

A phone interview will be conducted by one of our Adoption Coordinators. All adults in the household will be interviewed together or separately.

Once approved, you will be assigned an approval date and added to our approved adopter's list. Your approval date will stay in effect as long as you are actively communicating with your assigned Adoption Coordinator.

If there is no communication for 6 months or more, your application will become inactive.

If you have not found your perfect match within 2 years, you will need to resubmit an application for our records.

To reactivate your application, you must contact LRGR, where you will be assigned a new approval date.

If you have adopted from LRGR within 2 years and want to add another dog, you must contact your AC to let them know you are interested in adopting again and will be assigned a new approval date.

An Adoption Coordinator will work with approved applicants to find a Lab who meets the needs of the family as well as the needs of the Lab.

When a match is found, the adopter will have 24 hours to contact the foster family in order to set up a time for all family members, including children and other dogs in the home, to meet the potential Lab. We do not hold dogs, so once referred, be ready to meet.

Adopters have 10 days from the time of referral to meet a dog. If your schedule does not allow you to be able to meet a dog within the 10 day period, then LRGR will move on to the next interested applicant.

On the meeting day, please come prepared to adopt. Adoptions are first-come, first-served. If you choose not to adopt, then the Lab is available for the next referral. Despite this rule, you should never adopt if you have reservations.

During the meet and greet, a Lab Rescue representative must believe a positive match is made in order to complete the adoption.

The adoption contract and payment, using the Pay Pal platform, will be expected at that time of the meet and greet. If it is not a perfect match, we will continue searching for your ideal Lab.

Adopters will need to bring a collar, leash, and ID tag.

After an adoption, you can expect a phone call from our follow-up coordinator and a home visit.
How did you hear about Lab Rescue of Greater Richmond*

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