Bunny's Buddies Adoption Application

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Do you understand the Bunny's Buddies mission?* This field is required. PLEASE read this entirely. Absorb what these words mean. We ask that you to please NOT apply if you are not 100% ready for our process, as it is incredibly time-consuming. Please do not apply if you have not discussed this, in-depth with everyone in the home. These dogs come from extremely horrific conditions, often starved, abused, and neglected. We remind you that we are in the business of rehabilitating animals, not prioritizing human preferences or expectations in their new pet. We are NOT an adoption center, we are a rescue which means we are looking for homes to RESTORE these animals. While we do take into consideration your preferences, we cannot promise your exact request and we can only place dogs into homes that are flexible and trusting in our process, with saving a dog's life as their #1 priority. We also do not allow our applicants to choose the dog they help. Because we are a rehabilitation-focused group, we assess your home and what you have to offer and then we match you with the dog we feel will benefit from that the most. This process is entirely selfless and all about getting them the love and support they need. You must also understand the workload and commitment needed for a dog rescued from the meat trade. These dogs are not domesticated pets as many expect them to be and we do not promise behavior, demeanor, energy levels, relationships with children, other pets, training, or much of anything because there are too many factors out of our control that need to be managed by the homes they enter. Ultimately, it comes down to you. What you give these dogs you will get back times 100. Are you prepared for making this process about their rehabilitation and restoration and not you? Rescue is a selfless act which means human expectations, wishes, and wants come last. Do you understand and agree with our approach?
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Have you read our Rescue Mindset blog?* This field is required.This is a required step to apply with Bunny's Buddies as we do not operate like most rescues and want to ensure that we are fully aligned with our applicants! Please head to the Mindset Blog to read all about our process! Once you have completed that, you can continue here if you feel aligned. After you read this blog, please explain to us, in your own words, what a rescue mindset means to you!? Please do not apply until you have read this in full.
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Full Name* This field is required.
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What city & state do you live in?* This field is required.
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Email Address* This field is required.
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What is your age range?* This field is required.All of our adopters must be over 18 years of age. Identification will be required.
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Are you ready to rescue a dog now?* This field is required. Are you ready to pick up a dog this week if needed? Please talk with your entire household to ensure everyone is on the same page with our mission and how we work. If not, please come back and apply once you are ready! Please do NOT apply if you are not ready to pick up a dog as soon as this week. Please do not skip this part, as it will create issues later on. We also require all household members to be looped in on our process, so we will want to speak to everyone in the home. Is everyone 100% ready to begin this process and welcome a new dog home?
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Is your entire family on board?* This field is required. How does each member of the household feel about this process? Is your partner as excited as you or more concerned about the process? Have you had a genuine and honest conversation about this big change? Does your partner have any hesitations or concerns? Please do not apply until your entire home is 100% ready for this process.
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Why do you want to rescue a dog from Bunny's Buddies?* This field is required. Bunny's Buddies dogs are not the typical dogs you would find in local shelters as these dogs have experienced severe betrayal, starvation, possible abuse, and extreme neglect. While we do have many popular breeds here, we must remind you that we are not breeders and these truly are special needs dogs that require rehabilitation and restoration to help them live their best life yet. This will include, at minimum, potty training, basic training, patience, socialization, leadership, and, of course, unconditional love. Please explain why you'd like to rescue a Bunny's Buddies Dog!
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Do you understand the difference between adoption and rehabilitation?* This field is required. Bunny's Buddies is not your traditional adoption center where you come to pick out a new family pet. Our dogs are not yet pets. For this reason, we do not let our homes choose the dogs they rescue, instead, we review your home to see what your home can provide most to one of our dogs in need. All of our dogs need rehabilitation and reintegration into living in a home as a domesticated pet as most have never had a home before and have no experience living in one. Do you understand the difference between picking out a family pet and rehabilitating and restoring a broken animal? Please share your thoughts on what our process means to you.
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Are you open to us matching you with a dog?* This field is required. Here at Bunny's Buddies, our #1 goal is to give these dogs a better life. To us, this process is NOT about what humans want instead, it is about getting these dogs into the BEST homes possible for them. We will heavily review your home, what you have to offer and then cross-check it with our available dogs, matching you with the dog we feel would do best in your home. Sometimes this can look very different than what you envisioned. Perhaps you applied for a Golden but we have another dog that we feel would do better in your environment. We would never place you with a dog that would not thrive in your home. Even if we are posting a dog on Instagram, we still do not allow applications for only one dog. You are more than welcome to mention a dog, but we cannot accept an application for only ONE dog as that comes down to many logistics working out properly. Are you truly open to our process being more about what you can do for the dog and not what the dog can do for you? Please explain why or why not! If you are NOT OPEN to us choosing the dog you rescue, please do not apply. This is not flexible at all.
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Which airports can you pickup from?* This field is required.These are the current airports we fly to. Because we rely on volunteers already traveling, we are limited to ONLY these airports for now. We do not arrange transport for dogs once they arrive to the USA so you must be able to pick up from one or more of the below airports. Please know you can fly in but must DRIVE home with the dog. Dogs cannot fly again once they are to the USA. This is actually a great bonding experience for everyone! Flights are also extremely unstable due to Covid-19 so we are relying on those that can travel to all airports on their coast at the moment. That means fly in + drive home. Please let us know which airports you can pick up from; the more, the better! Please also know that we require you to be able to get to ALL airports on your same coast in case of an emergency. Please do NOT apply if you cannot be flexible with travel logistics, as our flights are never guaranteed.
LAX- Los Angeles
IAD- Dulles International
ATL- Atlanta
JFK- New York
Vancouver, Canada
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Please list your dream dog!* This field is required. Do you have a dream dog? We would love to learn more about what type of dog you enjoy and why! Please remember, this is a PREFERENCE only and we can NOT promise you will be matched with your dream dog. If we find a dog that matches your dream dog description and we feel the dog would do well in your home, we, of course, would do our best to make that happen but it does not always. Please do not apply if you can only help one dog you saw online, type of breed, age or sex.
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We do not let you choose the dog you rescue. Are you willing to help ANY dog that needs you?* This field is required.You are more than welcome to mention a specific dog you saw online; however, we can NOT continue on with your application if you can ONLY help one specific dog. Even if a dog has NO applications, we cannot promise that you will be selected for that dog as it ultimately comes down to if your home is the right home for their needs. If you are not chosen for that dog, we require that you be open to the next dog in line that needs your help. Does this work for you? If not, please do not say that it does; please do not continue if you are not open to how Bunny's Buddies works!
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Do you understand why we cannot guarantee our dog's relationships with other dogs, cats & children?* This field is required. Many people ask us if our dogs are good with dogs, cats or kids. While we do get notes on our dogs' traits, because they can suppress behavioral issues while in group settings and because all animal relationships are dependent on their environment and the behavior of the other animals involved, it is unethical for us to promise our dogs will get along with and/or like your current pets or children. These dogs are not exposed to cats or children so we do rely on our homes 100% to manage the safety of everyone in the home by taking things slowly. All relationships, whether it be with your current pets or kids MUST be monitored and managed by you at all times. Additionally, even dogs that we note as friendly to other dogs may not like your dog and may need additional time to formulate a bond with them. All of our homes must be prepared to manage the relationships until everyone settles in and establishes trust. With that being said, we NEVER place a knowingly aggressive dog into a home, however, that does not guarantee the dog cannot become reactive at any point whether from a breeder or rescue. Do you fully understand why we cannot promise any animal's behavior as it is reliant on the steps you and your home will take? Please explain why or why not!
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If you have dogs currently, are they on health insurance? Why or why not?* This field is required.
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Are you open to getting your dog health insurance?* This field is required.
Yes! I prefer to!
No, I will just pay for the expenses as needed.
I am not sure, depends on cost.
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If you have dogs or cats currently, what type of diet are they eating?* This field is required.Many of our dogs have allergies and chronic itch from eating a processed diet. Often times, a low inflammation diet is critical to their healing. Are you open to providing a dog with a healthier diet if they needed it? Please share why or why not!
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Have you owned a dog in the past?* This field is required.Please tell us the breeds you have owned, if any, in the past!
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Are you able to cover the adoption cost?* This field is required. All of our adoption costs are between $750 and $850 depending on the dog's weight and size. Will you be able to cover that cost fully?
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What is your current work schedule?* This field is required. Please let us know your current Covid work schedule now and long term. Are you working from home? If so, when will you return back to the office? Please share everyone in the home's schedules!
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Do you have other pets?* This field is required. Please tell us all about your pets at home! Please share each sex, age, breed and personality! If so, how do they respond to new furry friends!? Are there any sizes, breeds or sexes they do not like? Please tell us all about your pet below!
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Do you have children?* This field is required.If so, how old are they and do they understand the importance of proper boundaries between them and the animal?
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In your family, who's safety comes first?* This field is required.Bringing a new dog home can be hectic. Which of the following scenarios describes you best when it comes to keeping your home safe?
My children's safety comes first.
My current animal's safety comes first.
My new rescue dog's safety comes first.
Everyone is equally in need of a safe home.
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Does your home have a fenced in yard?* This field is required.
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Can you work from home for the first 3 months? * This field is required. Making sure your new rescue has proper support upon arrival is key. Having someone home with them, for the first few months, is essential to help them feel comfortable in their new space. Are you or someone else in the home able to be home 95% of the time, for a few months to help the new dog settle in? This is required. Please DO NOT APPLY if you work outside of the home. This is not flexible. Please explain who would be home with the dog the first 3 months below. Dog walkers or sitters are not accepted. It must be someone living in the home.
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Will you be able to take off 1-2 weeks of work?* This field is required. Because our dogs are experiencing so many new things for the first time ever, having 24/7 support the first few weeks is really key and too hard to manage while working on other commitments. Will you be able to take time, completely off, work to help the dog settle in? This is in addition to working from home. Please do not apply if you cannot take time off work. This is NOT flexible.
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How many hours per day will the dog be left alone?As you can imagine, your new dog will not know how to live in a home without some guidance from you. Being home as much as possible for the first 3 months is key. Please let us know how many hours, per day, the new dog would have to be left alone!
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Do you rent or own your home?* This field is required. If you rent, has your landlord approved the home for a dog? Proof of landlord's approval required for adoption. We will need a formal document or email proving you can add an additional pet to your home. Please do not apply until you have proof of approval ready to submit along with this.
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We do not allow or arrange meet and greets. Do you wish to continue?* This field is required.How a dog acts in one environment is not a representation of how it may act in your unique environment. A dog may appear very anxious and hyper at the meet and greet but then, in a calm home, they will become a totally different dog. Meet and greets are extremely stressful and force a dog's fight or flight response, creating a very unclear picture of that dog. We find that our dogs take about 3 months to settle in before you can truly see who they are. For this reason, we do not arrange meetings before adoption. Do you want to continue knowing this? If not, please do not continue on.
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Does anyone in the home have allergies or asthma?* This field is required. If so, please explain what they are allergic to and how they manage it.
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Who lives in your home currently?* This field is required. Please tell us everyone that lives in your home and how they feel about adopting a new dog! Please do NOT apply until everyone is 100% on board and understands our process fully. Please also tell us a bit about any current pets!
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Where will the dog stay if you go on vacation?* This field is required.
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What are your exercise plans for the dog?* This field is required.
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Are you able to hire a dog trainer?* This field is required. All dogs, regardless of their origin, need proper training to meet our human expectations. These dogs have not been given formal training which means that you will have to pick up where their past owner left off. You will 100% need to work on training with your dog, however, are you able to hire a dog trainer if any issues prove to be more complex than you can handle on your own? Many dogs can have separation anxiety, barking problems, leash pulling, jumping, food or toy guarding, dominance issues, potty accidents, etc... the cost can be $500 to $2,000 depending on the training needs and this is a very realistic scenario. Do you truly feel you could afford a trainer if needed? Please explain why or why not.
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If your dog had expensive medical needs, would you financially be able to assist them?* This field is required. While we do vet the dogs in Asia to the best of our ability, dogs can always arrive with issues our vets overlooked or simply did not notice at the time of their initial exam. Examples- dental issues, ear infections, parasites, hot spots, cysts, cuts, sprains, etc... We never leave a known issue untreated and we will always disclose all known health issues, but again, there are many issues that can go unnoticed. Please explain how you would handle an expensive vet visit if it was needed now OR in an emergency?
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Emergency Vet Bills* This field is required.If your dog were to be injured and need emergency medical care totaling over $5,000, how would you handle that? This is a very common scenario so please actually think about how you would handle this.
I have emergency funds I can access.
I would apply for credit and make payments.
My dog will 100% have health insurance.
I may have to surrender the dog back if it was over $5,000
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Are you prepared for having a new dog in the home?* This field is required. Are you truly prepared for the adjustment period of bringing a new dog home? Sleepless nights, potty training, jet lag, training in general, etc. while managing your current commitments/career?
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What would you do if the dog bit you?* This field is required. All dogs, rescued or not, can guard resources like toys, affection or food, especially if they have never had it regularly before you. What would you do if you or your current dog went to grab a toy from your new dog and was bit? Please explain how you would prevent this AND how you would handle this IF it were to happen.
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What would be your breaking point to surrender the dog?* This field is required.Is there a certain scenario that would cause you to surrender the dog? If so, please explain in detail.
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Who will be supporting you throughout this process? * This field is required. A solid support system is very important to this process. Who will be supporting you throughout this process?
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If you become sick, injured or ill, who would care for your dog?* This field is required. In the unfortunate situation where you become unable to care for your dog, who would step in to help?
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Home Photos* This field is required. After your application is sent, please then email 4-5 clear photos of your home. Be sure to include *both* inside where the dog will live and hang out, as well as the yard, or patio areas. EMAIL: info@bunnysbuddies.org Please check YES that you will email in photos after this.
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Type Full Name Below-* This field is required.PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING TO APPLICATION. Consistent with Bunny’s Buddies’ mission of placing our rescued animals in loving homes that can best care for all aspects of these animals and their unique issues, Bunny’s Buddies does not match all of our applicants with dogs, even applicants that are otherwise qualified to rescue one of our dogs. Among other things, although Bunny’s Buddies tries to save as many dogs as we can, Bunny’s Buddies receives many more applicants than dogs that we are able to rescue. Bunny’s Buddies’ application process is substantial, often involving many rounds of follow-up questions, and potentially will focus on whether an applicant is a match for a specific dog. But even for applicants who Bunny’s Buddies determine are qualified, Bunny’s Buddies simply cannot match all of its applicants with dogs. Further, you understand that even if you are to be matched with a dog, Bunny’s Buddies requires continued communication from its selected homes, which requires a commitment to a working relationship with Bunny’s Buddies, its employees, and its agents. Even for applicants who have prior experience caring for and/or rescuing dogs, Bunny’s Buddies still may determine you are not qualified or otherwise appropriate to rescue a dog from Bunny’s Buddies for any number of reasons, including that these dogs have unique backgrounds, issues, and care needs. Bunny’s Buddies understands that this can be upsetting for applicants who have their hopes set on rescuing a dog through our organization. We truly apologize for that and express our gratitude for Your support of our mission. By filling out this application, You agree that You understand that Bunny’s Buddies’ application process is substantial, that Your application may not be accepted, and that You may not be matched with a rescue dog even if Bunny’s Buddies determines that You are qualified. You agree that if you are matched with a rescue dog, you will be prepared to continue communicating with Bunny’s Buddies, its employees, and its agents about your matched rescue dog. In addition, You agree that You will not disparage, directly or indirectly, or otherwise take any action that could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the personal or business reputations of Bunny’s Buddies or any of our employees or agents. This prohibition expressly includes but is not limited to, internet posts that seek to portray Bunny’s Buddies or any of our employees or agents in a negative light. You further agree that it may be impossible or impractical to fix the actual damages suffered by breach of this clause, and therefore agree that $5,000 shall be presumed to be the minimum amount of damages by reason of each such breach that is found to have occurred. By way of example, three separate internet posts that violate this provision equates to $15,000 of presumed minimum damages. You also agree that the substantially prevailing party in any action to interpret or enforce the terms of this clause, shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs from the other party. You further consent and agree that any action to enforce this provision or any dispute relating to your application will be governed by the laws of the State of Washington and shall be brought in the courts of King County, Washington. Please type your full name below if you agree to the above terms and would like to continue with this process.
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