Second Chance Animal Center
DOG ADOPTION APPLICATION
Depending on when this application is received and any landlord or veterinary checks we need to complete, processing can take 2-4 days. We will contact you via email with your application result.
Adopter's Information
Name
First Name
Last Name
Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Please Select
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
The Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cote d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Gabon
The Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
North Korea
South Korea
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nagorno-Karabakh
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Northern Mariana
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Barthelemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
Somaliland
South Africa
South Ossetia
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard
eSwatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Transnistria Pridnestrovie
Trinidad and Tobago
Tristan da Cunha
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
British Virgin Islands
Isle of Man
US Virgin Islands
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Other
Country
Mailing Address (if different):
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
E-mail
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Background Information:
Adopting a dog brings with it a lot of responsibility, including annual veterinarian visits, vaccinations, and possible emergency care. This is more expensive than many people realize. Are you aware of and prepared to assume the responsibilities for your newly adopted dog?
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Yes
No
I currently own a
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House
Condo
Mobile Home
For how long?
I currently rent a
Please Select
House
Condo
Mobile Home
Apartment
For how long?
Landlord's Name
First Name
Last Name
Landlord's Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
I currently live with family or friends in a
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House
Condo
Mobile Home
Apartment
For how long?
Home Owner's Name
First Name
Last Name
Home Owner's Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Are you a first-time dog adopter as an adult?
Yes
No
If NO, how many dogs have you lived with?
List Veterinarian References:
Have you ever adopted an animal from SCAC?
Yes
No
If yes, what type of animal?
When?
Have you ever surrendered an animal to SCAC?
Yes
No
If yes, what type of animal?
When?
Why?
List all pets currently in your household or pets you have owned in the last 5 years.*
Animal's Name
Type/Breed
Spayed/Neutered?
Owned how long?
Still own?
If no, what happened?
*If you currently have a dog(s), we ask that you bring it/them in to meet the potential adoptee.
I also live with
Other pets
Children
Other adults
Describe any other pets:
How many children and ages:
Other adults, how many?
Do you or anyone in your family suffer from allergies?
Yes
No
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Your New Dog: Physical Traits
Gender of dog you're looking for?
Male
Female
Doesn't matter
Age range you're looking for?
Puppy
Young Adult
Adult
Senior
Doesn't matter
Breed?
No preference on Breed
Preferred coat length?
Short
Medium
Long
Doesn't matter
Preferred coat texture?
Smooth
Wiry
Feathered
No preference
Size of dog you're looking for?
Toy (0-10 lb)
Small (10-25 lb)
Medium (25-50 lb)
Large (50-100 lb)
Doesn't matter
Do you plan on docking the tail or cropping the ears of your new dog?
Yes
No
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Your New Dog: Other Traits
What role would you like your new dog to play in your life?
Companion/family pet
Guard dog
Other (please describe below)
Describe role you would like dog to play:
What traits would you like most in your new dog. (Check all that apply)
Independence
Confidence
Protective
Dependence
Playful
Quiet
Gentle
Silly
Easygoing
Energetic Outlook
Other (please describe below)
Calm/Mature
Describe other traits you would like your dog to have:
What behaviors would you have a hard time dealing with in your new dog? (Check all that apply)
Dominance
Escaping Behavior
Aggression
Protective
Doesn't like the car
Stubborn
Jumping on People
Submissive Traits
Shy
Nervous
Quiet
Digging
Aloof
Noisy/Barks a lot
Too rough with kids
Destructive Chewing
Very Energetic
Needs lots of exercise
Overly Friendly
Other (please describe below)
Description of other traits you'd find hard to deal with:
If your new dog displays behavioral problems - such as jumping on people, inappropriate chewing, housetraining problems, etc., how would you go about teaching him/her?
Contact a professional
Use a book
Personal knowledge
Call SCAC for advice
Other (please describe below)
Other description of how you would go about teaching your new dog:
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Life at Your Home
Would you classify your home as:
Calm
Some activity
Extremely busy
What type of dog do you envision yourself owning?
Quiet & Calm
Moderately Active
Constant Energy
Would your new dog be living with or have any of these as neighbors or visitors? (Check all that apply)
Children under 10
Teenagers
Male dogs
Female dogs
Cats
Birds
Rabbits/Rodents
Poultry
Livestock
How many hours a day will your dog remain unsupervised?
Are you willing to spend time grooming your new dog?
Yes
No
How often are you willing to groom your new dog?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Bring to a groomer
Situations or activities that your dog would encounter? (Check all that apply)
Joggers
Children playing
Skateboards/Bicycles
Indoor cats
Cars
Livestock
On a typical day, where will your dog be kept?
Inside and outside
Mostly inside
Mostly outside
In a fenced yard
Tied up outside
Running free
Where will your dog sleep at night?
How do you plan to exercise your dog?
Dog walks
Fenced backyard
Jogging
Off-leash dog parks
Other (please describe below)
Other ways I plan to exercise my dog:
In the shelter environment, it's difficult for us to determine if a dog is housetrained. Would you be able to tolerate a few accidents?
Yes
No
What kind of solutions would you be willing to try if housebreaking accidents continue after the first week? (Check all that apply)
Paper
Crate
Take out more often
Use of dog door
None of the above
Other (please describe below)
Other things I would try if housebreaking accidents continue:
Under what circumstances would you return the dog to the shelter?
Applicant Signature
I certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that I understand that false information may result in the nullification of this adoption or return of the animal to SCAC. We reserve the right to refuse any adoption for any reason. This completed profile is the property of SCAC and is not to be removed from the SCAC files without the explicit approval of the Executive Director.
Parent/Guardian's Signature if under 18 years of age
Authorization to Release Information
Name of Veterinarian:
First Name
Last Name
Name of Landlord:
First Name
Last Name
Applicant's Printed Name:
First Name
Last Name
Applicant's Address:
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
By my signature below, I authorize SCAC to check my landlord and veterinarian references provided
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Yes
No
Signature:
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