Dog Application

To be considered for adoption you need to:

Be at least 18 years old.
Have consent of all adults living in your household.
Have a valid government-issued photo ID.
Have landlord's consent to bring a new animal into your home.
Be able to meet the potential pet in person at the Adoption Center.
Understand FFAA employees reserve the right to refuse the adoption of any animal.

Name

First NameLast Name

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

E-mail

Home Number

Area CodePhone Number

Cellular Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Name of dog/puppy interested in:

1. Describe what traits you are searching for in a dog (size, age, energy level, etc):*

2. Are you familiar with animal laws or breed bans in your town?

YesNo

If yes, what are they?

3. How would you describe the atmosphere in your home:*

Very ActiveSome ActivityQuiet

4. Would this be your first dog/puppy?

YesNo

5. What other pets do you currently have in your household? (Please list breed/age/spayed or neutered)*

6. Are they current on vaccinations?*

YesNo

7. Please list your veterinarian's name, address, and phone number:

Vet Name:

First NameLast Name

Vet Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

8. If you have other animals, how will they adjust to the new addition? Alternatively, how did your pets react the last time they interacted with a new dog?

9. Please list other pets you have had in the past: Type, breed, sex, length of time with you and what happened to the pets you no longer have.

10. Have you ever turned a pet over to a shelter?

YesNo

If yes, please explain:

11. Have you ever had a pet euthanized?

YesNo

If yes, please explain:

12. How many adults are in your household?*

13. Is an adult home during the day?

YesNo

14. How many hours each day would the pet be alone?

15. How many children are in your household and what are their ages?*

16. Does anyone in your household have allergies to dog or cat dander?

17. Do you rent or own your home? (If other, describe situation.)*

RentOwnOther

18. If you rent, Landlord Name

First NameLast Name

Landlord Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Please notify your landlord that we will be contacting them to verify pet policies and permission to have a pet in your home.

19. How will you keep this pet confined safely on your property? (This refers to where the dog will stay during the day - supervised and unsupervised. Check all that apply)*

20. Where will this pet sleep at night? *

21. If your pet is not housebroken (has accidents in the house), how would you react, and what method would you use for training? *

21. What arrangements would you make for your pet when you leave home for an extended period of time (more than one day)?*

22. May we visit your home? (We don't always do home visits, but when an animal of ours needs a specific type of home we do.)

YesNo

23. Are you ready to take full responsibility for this pet for the duration of its natural life?*

YesNo

24. Do you have resources to cover veterinary costs when needed?*

YesNo

25. Do you anticipate a move in the future? If so, will you take the dog/puppy with you?

Yes, I do anticipate a move, and my new pet will come with us.Yes, I do anticipate a move, and my new pet cannot come.No, I do not anticipate a move, but my new pet would NOT come with us if we did move.No, I do not anticipate a move, but my new pet would come with us if we did move.

26. Are there any behaviors that are absolute deal breakers? *

27. Explain why you want to adopt this particular dog or puppy:*

Thank you for your interest in adopting from Faithful Friends! Our primary goal is to help our applicants and our animals achieve the best possible match based on their personality, energy level, and individal needs as well as yours. We will be in touch as soon as possible. If you have not heard from us within 2 business days then please contact the center at 417-592-2512 or email us at adopt.ffaa@gmail.com. We are closed Mondays-Tuesdays. Please understand that Faithful Friends Animal Advocates reserves the right to refuse the adoption of any animal for any reason.

Dog/Puppy Application