Pig adoption application

Pig Adoption Application
Animal name
Are you looking to add an indoor or outdoor pig?
Please note that our rescue is located in BROWNSBURG INDIANA. We require that adopters provide transport from our farm to their home.
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Name

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Date of Birth

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Are you over 18?

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Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Email
example@example.com
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
How long have you lived at your current address?
Is your home zoned appropriately to own this particular animal? Have you personally called to confirm your zoning status? If not please do that before continuing the application.
Do you give us permission to call your town, give your address, and confirm that you are zoned for pigs?

YesNo
Do you rent or own your home?
If you rent, what is the name and phone number of your landlord?
Do you live in an HOA or deed restricted community?
Do you have a fenced in yard or property?
What is your occupation?
What is your spouse's occupation?
How many adults live in your home?
Have they all agreed to take in an adopted pig?
Are you prepared for the additional time, cost, and trouble it might take to obtainanimal-friendly housing if, or when, you move?
List all other people who live at your home and their ages:
If you have small children please take note: Pot belly pigs and children sometimes do not get along well together. Pigs are a herd animal and need to establish dominance over those they see as weak, such as small children. They will even do this to adults, but figure out quickly that this is a losing proposition.Pigs sometimes see small children as something they can dominate. This is not to say that some will not get along with children. They will. But, potbellied pigs do have a pecking order. If you have one pig and a child or children, the pig may attempt to become the 'dominant' pig of the house.Another potential problem is that children sometimes tend to hit or mistreat pets either in play or because they think the pet did something wrong. If you have small children please acknowledge you understand and are willing to work through this common pig behavior if it arises at your home.
Is anyone in your home allergic to pigs?
How long have you been looking for a pig?
Have you ever owned a mini pig? If so, what happened to it?
Will the pig(s) be in a pen? If so what size is the pen?
What type of shelter do you have for your pig(s)?
Is there a heat source in the shelter for cold weather?
Do you have a wading pool or mud hole in the summer?
Is there an area of shade throughout the day?
If the pig is kept indoors, do you have safe areas for the pig?
Is your home pig proofed?
Where will the pig sleep?
How many hours will the pig be alone?
Please list other animals you have had in the past and why they are no longer with you:
List all your current animals including age, gender, species, and if they are spayed or neutered. *** please list if YOU had the animal spayed/neutered OR did they come to you already altered ***
If you have a dog, do you have an adequate way of separating from the pig? Please describe.
Do you understand that pigs and dogs CANNOT be left alone together? They must always be supervised?
Please note, dogs and pigs are natural born enemies and should NEVER be left alone together. Even the most docile dog should not be trusted alone with a pig. A pig can easily loose an ear or worse.
Do you understand that a mini pig will be between 75-150 pounds plus when full grown at age 5?
What do you plan on feeding your pig?
What will you do to entertain your pig?
What are you looking for in a mini pig regarding personality, sociability, etc?
Are you willing to adopt a pair of bonded pigs? (Pigs by nature are herd animals and really enjoy the company of another pig to snuggle with, especially if they are outdoor pigs)
Are you willing to adopt an un-socialized pig? (one who has had little to no human contact)
Are you willing to adopt a special needs pig? (one who is obese, needs dieting, or one that has behavioral issues and needs to be worked with one on one, or one that has health problems)
How do you plan to integrate this pig into your family?
What do you feel is a reasonable amount of time to adjust to life with you/your family?
What is your expected monthly cost for a mini pig?
What routine maintenance or medical care do you plan to provide?
Please check all that apply. I want to adopt this pig....

As a family petTo train/use as an ESA pigTo interact with friends and familyAs a companion for my dog(s) or other pet (please specify ______________)As a companion for my child/childrenA s acompanion for my pig(s)Other
Please check all that apply. My adopted pig will....

Be kept outdoors most of the timeBe kept indoors most of the timeBe left outside during the workday while we are awayBe kept inside while we are awayBe crated when we are not homeHave free reign of the house when we are not homeTake frequent car rides with usBe mostly interacting with adultsBe interacting frequently with children under the age of 8Be interacting frequently with older childrenBe walked occasionallyBe boarded when we go on vacationStay with family when we go on vacationOther
What reasons might prompt you to consider returning the animal?
Please take time to think, be honest with yourself and me 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 pig?
HousebreakingChewingJumpingCounter surfingObedience trainingFear of menFear of womenFear of childrenBiting/NippingMaking noises, such as loud squealingRough play with my dogHigh activity levelFood/toy aggressionBlindnessDeafnessSpecial dietLong term medicationIncontinence/Leaking urineGets stressed/urinating/pooping/vomiting when riding in vehicleDoesn't know how to climb stairsCan't climb stairs due toage/arthritis/health issuesHeart conditionSkin allergies or food allergiesTrimminghooves/tusksMites/worms/ticksOther
Are you prepared for other recurring expenses? Check all that apply:

Regularveterinary examsVaccinesOther teststreatments as neededOther
How will you transport the pig from our farm to your home?
Please note that pigs stress very easily especially during transport. Pigs also do not pant like a dog or sweat so they can overheat quick.
Veterinarian or Clinic you are using for current pets: Have you confirmed your vet is experienced with pigs? If not, are you willing to drive to Purdue large animal hospital or another vet that treats pigs?
Please note that we will call your listed vet and confirm your current pets are vaccinated and spayed or neutered. Please list the vet you have treat your current pets.
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Area CodePhone Number
Address of Veterinarian

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Do you give us permission to call your vet?

YesNo
Do you know if this vet sees pigs? If not do you have a vet that does see pigs? Who?
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