Adoption Application

Paws Crossed Adoption Process

Thank you for choosing to adopt a dog! The decision to adopt is an important one, which we take very seriously. Before submitting the adoption application, please take a moment to carefully read and complete the adoption application entirely. Please understand that if information is left unanswered, it will delay processing.

In order to adopt a dog from Paws Crossed Inc., the applicant (and co-applicant) must be at least 25 years old, be able to provide references, identification, consent to a home visit and pay the adoption fee.

**All dogs in the home MUST be neutered/spayed and be on a continuous heartworm prevention or the application will be immediately denied.

Please visit our website www.Pawscrossed.dog to see our available dogs. All of our dogs come spayed/neutered (if they are too young, you will need to agree to a Spay/Neuter Contract when they turn of age), up to date on vaccinations, microchip, heartworm tested, current on flea/tick and heartworm prevention, dewormed and treated for any ailments found upon veterinary examination. Sometimes dogs are being treated for ailments and will need continued veterinarian care. If you choose to adopt a dog receiving treatment you agree to continue with our vet and medication. The adoption fee covers a portion of these services and makes it possible for us to continue rescuing dogs.

An application does not obligate you to adopt and can be transferred to any dog. Please understand that due to the volume of applications some dogs receive, we are unable to contact all applicants. If your application is considered a good fit for the dog you are interested in or even a different dog, a volunteer will give you a call within 7-10 days. If you would like to transfer your application to a different dog, please email us immediately and we will tell you if the dog chosen is still available and or if it will be a good fit.

Adopting a new dog is a commitment for the lifetime of your new dog! We like to make sure that your new dog is a good fit for your entire family including your existing pets. After a trial adoption period if you are ready to commit we will finalize your adoption.

ALL the dogs in our rescue have an adoption fee that is non-negotiable and non-refundable. Our fees range from $350 to $1500 depending on the dog. We will require the adoption fee to be paid when we execute the final adoption contract. This fee helps with the expenses related to the care of ALL the dogs in our rescue and is not directly tied to expenses incurred for that particular dog. Adoption fees allow Paws Crossed Inc. to continue doing our life saving work. Adoption fees are subject to change at the rescue's discretion.

**We do not allow out of the County adoptions on puppies too young to be sterilized.

**We reserve the right to deny specific adopters from adopting specific breeds/dogs if they do not own a home and/or have a fenced in yard.

Paws Crossed Inc. reserves the right to deny any application for any reason. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

ALL APPLICATIONS ARE VOID AFTER 1 YEAR.

**If any of the following questions do not apply to you, please put "N/A" as a response**

Date*

MonthDayYear

Name of animal you want to adopt:*

Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name

Applicant birth date?*

I understand that if I am 65 years or older, I need to provide Paws Crossed Inc., with a co-applicant. *

Home Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Cell Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Applicant Drivers License #*

Expiration Date:*

Issuing State:*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

E-mail*

Applicant Employer *

Applicant Job Title*

Employer Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Spouse or Co-Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name

Spouse/Co-Applicant birth date*

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Spouse/Co-Applicant Drivers License #*

Expiration Date:*

Drivers License Issuing State:*

Spouse/Co-Applicant E-mail*

Spose/Co-Applicant Employer and job title*

Employer Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Personal References: MUST list THREE individuals NOT living with you:

PERSONAL REFERENCE:

1. Name*

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Relationship*

Length of time known*

PERSONAL REFERENCE:

2. Name*

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Relationship*

Length of time known*

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE:

3. Name*

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Relationship*

Length of time known*

To ensure that this adoption is in the best interest of both you and the pet you selected, we ask that you answer the following questions:

Do you live in a*

Do you *

Is there a Home Owners Association where you live?*

If yes, please provide the contact information for the Home Owners Association.*

Mark as N/A if this does not apply to you.

If you rent you MUST provide your landlord’s contact information and a copy of the signed lease permitting a pet. If landlord is making exception to a no pet policy, landlord MUST provide Paws Crossed, Inc with a signed statement permitting animal to be adopted.

Landlord's Name (for renters)*

First NameLast Name

Landlord Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Landlord's Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Address of where the pet will live?*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Are you planning to move within the next 6 months?*

What will happen to this pet if you move unexpectedly?*

What will happen to this pet when you go on vacation or in case of an emergency?*

How many hours during the average day will your pet be without an ADULT human that lives in the home? *

Will the above answer change after the COVID-19 pandemic, when we resume normal activities? If yes, add the hours without an adult human*

Where will this pet be kept during the day?*

Where will this pet be kept at Night?*

Where will this pet be kept when you are Not home?*

Does your home have a dog door?*

Do you have a fenced‐in back yard?*

If so, height of fence and type of fence:*

*** Be sure to regularly check your fence and gates for gaps, holes, and points of weakness. If adopting a dog, please consider the size of the dog relative to the height of the fence.***

Does your gate have a lock/secured latch?*

If not could one be put on?*

If there is no fenced yard how will you exercise your dog?*

If the yard is not fenced who will walk your dog and how often?*

What type of vehicle do you own?*

If you have a truck how will your dog be transported?*

Please tell us why you would like to adopt a pet?*

I am adopting this pet for (check all that apply):*

Please list below all the people in your home with their name, age and relationship to you APPLICANT*

Has anyone in the home been convicted of animal abuse or domestic violence?*

Did your entire family agree on the adoption of this pet?*

Will the entire family share in the care of this pet?*

Is there any member of your household who is allergic to animals? If yes, which types?*

Are there any children that visit your home frequently? If yes, ages:*

Are there any regular visitors to your home, human or animal, with which your new pet must get along? If yes please describe:*

Do you have any other pets living with you now?*

If yes, please list below: Type of animal, NAME OF PET(s), Breed, Age, Spayed/Neutered (all questions in this section MUST be answered)*

MUST INCLUDE ANSWERS TO ALL SUB-QUESTIONS

Are they or were they current on vaccines? (Refers to current pets and past pets) *

CURRENT AND PAST PETS

Are they or were they current on monthly heartworm preventative? (Refers to current and past pets)*

CURRENT AND PAST PETS

What heartworm preventative do you currently use? (Must provide the name. Call your vet if you don't know)*

BRAND NAME

How many pets have you had in the last 5 years?*

If yes, please list below: Type of animal, NAME OF PET(s), Breed, Age, Spayed/Neutered, Where are they now? (all questions in this section MUST be answered)*

MUST INCLUDE ANSWERS TO ALL SUB-QUESTIONS

Have you ever had to surrender or rehome a pet? If so, why?*

Do you have a regular veterinarian?*

Clinic name, address, and phone number (must be the veterinarian that provides vaccines, heartworm tests, & heartworm prevention for any previous pet!)*

If the existing dog(s) vet records are in somebody else's name besides yours please provide us that information too.

If you had a pet in the past 5 years that is no longer with you, Please provide the name and phone number of the veterinarian that cared for those pets (If Different that regular vet listed above):*

Name and Phone Number Required

May we have your permission to request information from your veterinarian?*

How often do you feel a pet should see a veterinarian? *

What type of dog food will you feed your new pet? *

What kind of dog behavior do you find UN-ACCEPTABLE? *

If your pet has problems with behavior, are you willing to hire a trainer?*

I/We certify that the above information is true and understand that false information may result in nullifying this adoption.

I/We further understand that my signature below permits a representative from Paws Crossed Inc., to contact references provided and perform a home visit and inspection. If approved, I/We understand that Paws Crossed Inc., reserves the right to perform up to 3 surprise check‐ins to ensure the welfare of the adopted animal. I/We understand that Paws Crossed Inc., reserves the right to reclaim the adopted animal if the welfare of said animal is at any time in jeopardy and all adoption fees and donations will be forfeited by me.

I/We must notify Paws Crossed Inc., of any phone number or address change within 14 days of moving.

I/We must notify Paws Crossed Inc., within 24 hours if my pet is lost, stolen, or otherwise goes missing. I/We will provide my pet with highly nutritional food, fresh and clean water and a clean, comfortable, indoor living environment AT ALL TIMES. I/We will provide proper veterinary care including, but not limited to up to date vaccines and heartworm preventative.

If at any time I/We become unable or unwilling to care for my adopted pet, it will IMMEDIATELY be surrendered to Paws Crossed Inc., and I forfeit any and all adoption fees and/or donations.

Enter the message as it's shown*

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE AN ADOPTION FOR ANY REASON.

Signature (use your mouse if on PC)*

Paws Crossed Online Adoption Application