Adoption Application
Thank you for your interest in adopting a dog from Key to Lion's Heart Rescue! Submitting the online application below is the first step in our adoption process. A volunteer will be in touch within 48 hours of receiving your application with the next steps. Be sure to add @keytolionsheart.org to your email list of safe senders, or else our email may end up in your spam mailbox. Please note we cannot guarantee the dog you apply for will be available at the end of your approval process. We do not hold our dogs. Failure to provide or skip any of the required information below will result in deletion of your application until it can be fully completed.
Which dog (s) are you interested in?
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Animal ID#/Petfinder# (If not applicable or unknown, please mark N/A)
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Are you interested in adopting or pre-approval?
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Adoption
Pre-Approval [No current dog of interest and I understand if approved, my application will be on file for 6 months. We encourage our applicants to be open to finding the perfect match!]
Why are you interested in adoption and/or what prompted you to apply?
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The age of dog I am interested in is (select all that apply):
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Any - No preference/I'm open
Puppy (2-6 months)
Teenager (7 months - 1 year)
Young Adult (1 year - 3 years)
Adult (3 years - 7 years)
Senior (8+ years)
The size of dog I'm interested in is (select all that apply):
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No preference/I'm open
Extra Small (Under 15 lbs)
Small (15-30 lbs)
Medium (30-50 lbs)
Large (50-70 lbs)
Extra Large (70+ lbs)
If the dog of your choice is not available, would you be interested in adopting another dog?
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Yes, I'de be interested in another dog
No, I would not be interested in another dog
How did you hear about this rescue?
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Personal Information
Full Name.
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Must include First and Last Name
Date of Birth
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Month
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Day
Year
mm/dd/yyyy
Age
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Our minimum age to be approved to adopt a dog or puppy from our rescue is 23.
Email
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Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Full Address
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Must include Street Address, City, State and Zip Code
What county in the United States is your residence located in
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Employer
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Employer of others in the home
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Resident Pets and Veterinarian Information
Please note we require all current animals in the home be spayed/neutered, up to date on their rabies and distemper vaccines, be up to date on their annual heartworm test, and receive flea/tick and heartworm prevention monthly. Please ensure your current pets are up to date PRIOR to applying to adopt.
Veterinarian Name
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Veterinarian Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Please list ALL pets currently living in your home, if none put N/A. Be sure to include the pet(s) name, type of pet, breed, age, gender, alteration status, how long you have owned the pet, indoor/outdoor.
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ALL fields are required.
Please list any pets you have owned in the past 10 years. Be sure to include the pet(s) name, type of pet, breed, how long you owned and what happened to each animal (death, rehomed, lost, taken to shelter, etc). If the pet is deceased, please list what year.
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ALL fields are required.
Have you ever given away or taken a pet to a shelter? If yes, please include further details, the circumstances and how you will prevent this from happening again
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Personal References
Please list two reference who are not related to you, not a significant other or anyone living in your home.
Reference #1 Full Name
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Reference #1 Email
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Email address only.
Reference #2 Full Name
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Reference #2 Email
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Email address only.
Housing Information
Please list everyone that lives in your household, including yourself. Be sure to include the full names, age and relationship to you (including children) for each person.
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Who will be primarily responsible for the care of your new pet including financial responsibility?
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Your Residence Type
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Own Home
Own Condo
Rent Home
Rent Apartment
Other
If you rent, please provide your landlord or leasing office name and phone number/email. Please put N/A if not applicable.
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If you own your home or condo and have an HOA, please provide the contact name and phone number/email. Please put N/A if not applicable.
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How long have you lived at your current residence?
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Do you have a fenced in yard? If yes, select which type. (Please note, a fence is not required for approval. Invisible fences can be acceptable on a case by case basis)
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No Fence
Only Partial Fence
Privacy
Chain Link
Wooden Rail and Post
Picket Fence
Do you own a Pool? If yes, describe the type of pool (inground/above ground), if it is fenced or not fenced and the specific type of pool cover that is used.
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General Adoption Questions
How many total hours per day will your dog will be alone for? This is the total amount of hours you are outside of the home.
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How do you plan to let your dog relieve itself? If you work during the day, what is the plan for your puppy/dog to have a bathroom break?
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Where will your dog stay when left at home alone?
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Where will your dog sleep?
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What type of exercise and activities do you plan to do with your dog?
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Do you have any immediate upcoming travel planned? When or if you are ever traveling, who will care for your new dog while you are on vacation?
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If for any reason you are no longer able to care for your dog (including moving, change in employment, divorce, untimely death), what is your plan of action to prevent having to return your dog to rescue? Please be as detailed as possible.
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What behaviors or life circumstances would cause you to return your adopted pet?
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Many shelters and other recently rescued dogs can come down with kennel cough. Do you have a way to separate your new dog from your current dog(s)? Please describe how or answer N/A if not applicable and your dog is vaccinated with bordetella.
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Obedience Training is a mandatory requirement within the first ONE month of adoption. Can you commit to enrolling and providing proof of enrollment in obedience classes back to the rescue completed by a certified/licensed trainer or facility within the first month of adoption?
Yes
No
Would you like a trainer recommendation?
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Yes
No
By checking YES, we have your permission to contact your references and you have alerted them that we will be reaching out.
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Yes
By checking YES, you understand that we use public records to conduct checks on all applicants and members of the household.
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Yes
By checking YES, you agree that all pets in your household are spayed and/or neutered at the time of application.
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Yes
No
By checking YES, you agree that if you need to relinquish your adopted animal at any point during its life you will contact Key to Lion's Heart Rescue, Inc directly.
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Yes
By checking YES, I hereby certify that all information provided in this application is accurate and truthful, and I understand that it may be referenced or verified at any time.
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Yes
Please feel free to add anything else that may help us match you with a dog here!
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