Dog Adoption Application

Name of the dog you want to adopt

Adopter's Name

First & Last Name

Co-Adopter's Name

First & Last Name

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

Adopter's E-mail

Co-Adopter's E-mail

Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Phone Type

Names and ages of all permanent residents of your home (adults/children)

Current pets in your home

Vet reference (please call your vet and give permission to release information to us)

Vet name, address & phone number

Are you planning to move in the near future?

If moving soon, to what city/state?

When will you be ready to adopt this dog?

Are you in contact with any other rescues or shelters about a specific dog?

Do you understand that the adoption donation must be paid in full before taking the dog home or transported to you?

Is anyone in your home allergic to dogs?

Does anyone in your home fear dogs?

Does anyone in your home smoke?

Are you familiar with dog regulations in your area?

If you answered no to the question above, please contact your town/county/condo assoc and ask them what the regulations are.

If yes, please describe local dog regulations and restrictions:

I/We live in a

Do you rent or own this property?

If you rent, you must show us a written letter from your landlord or a copy of the section of your lease stating that you are allowed to have dogs and showing any limitations.

If you live in a condo or townhome, you must show us written proof that you are allowed to have a dog there and show any restrictions.

Click yes to confirm that you understand the adoption donation is to a 501c3 charity and is not refundable

Do you have a yard?

If fenced, fence height is:

Do you work outside the home?

If everyone in your home work outside the home, how many hours per day are you away?

If you have existing pets in your home, how confident are you that your pets will accept a new family member?, please explain

Have you discussed this adoption with all members of your household?

Please do not submit this application if you are "trying to talk someone into" adopting this dog or think "once they meet the dog, they will want one" or "I'm getting this dog as a birthday present for them." In those scenarios, you are welcome to email us to discuss the dog, but we would like all adults in the home to be involved in that email discussion.

Trial adoptions are not permitted (unless for special circumstances and with written approval from an In Dog We Trust director .please click yes to confirm you understand this policy (Local adoptions only)

Upon meeting the dog, what would give you cause to not want to adopt it? Please explain.

Have you contacted a training company? If so, which one?

How much do you feel you can reasonably afford and would be willing to spend on your dog per year (for things like veterinary care, licensing, ID tag, food, toys, crate, other supplies, training, pet sitting, etc)?

What activity level do you prefer?

Other

Please check all that apply. I want to adopt this dog...

Please check all that apply. My adopted dog will...

Please take time to think, be honest with yourself and us when answering this question. What are you absolutely NOT willing to deal with at the time of adoption or at any time during the life of the dog?

Dogs can take up to 3 months to settle into their new home and feel safe and relaxed, are you willing to give them time to settle in and work through initial problems that may arise due to the fact that dogs can feel unsafe and confused in a new home? Please explain how you would help a dog to settle in your home

Are you willing to reach out to a training company for advice if you feel the need?

What would you do if you discovered after adoption (at any time during the life of the dog) if your vet diagnosed an expensive health condition?

What brand of dog food do you plan to feed?

Grooming (please check all that apply)

How long have you been looking for a dog?

Do you plan to take formal obedience classes or service dog training?

Please name the training company you intend to use if applicable.

Do you have any additional comments, questions or concerns? Anything else you would like us to know to help match you up to a dog?

Please read the above, check this box, sign, and click Submit.

Applicant's Signature

Co-Applicant's Signature

Signature date

After you submit this form, it will take you back to the In Dog We Trust Rescue home page. Feel free to email us with any questions: Indogwetrust@outlook.com