Adoption Application

We only contact applicants who are chosen as the most suitable match for the dog. We will keep your application on file for 3 months if you are not chosen for the dog you applied for. If you are interested in another dog contact us to update your current application – do not re-apply.

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Adoption Application

Start of Application - Step 1 of 6

Which dog are you applying for? You can include multiple but please write the NAME - DO NOT include BARRK ID *

NO BARRK ID PLEASE

Where did you see or hear about them? *--Select One--Adopt a PetPIF WebsiteSocial MediaOther

Other

Have you read the dogs biography? *

• Yes
• No

STOP: Read their biography on our adoption page before proceeding with the adoption application

In the event you are not chosen for this dog would you like to describe what you are looking for to be considered for another dog?

• Yes
• No

I am looking for.....

Age *

• Puppy
• Adult
• Senior
• No Preference

Size *

• Small
• Medium
• Large
• No Preference

Sex *

• Female
• Male
• No Preference

Coat *

• Short
• Medium
• Long
• Non-shedding/Hypoallergenic
• No Preference

They need to be friendly with other dogs *--Select One--Very ImportantSomewhat ImportantNot Important

They need to be friendly with kids *--Select One--Very ImportantSomewhat ImportantNot Important

They need to be friendly with cats *--Select One--Very ImportantSomewhat ImportantNot Important

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Potential Pet Parent Name *

First

Last

Occupation *

Age *

Email *

Email

Confirm Email

Phone *

Address *

Address Line 1

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Housing Type--Select One--FreeholdDuplexCondoTownhouseBasement SuiteUpstairs SuiteOther

Other

Do you rent or own? *--Select One--HomeownerRenter

Upload written permission from your landlord *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Do you have a fenced and secured yard? *--Select One--YesNoPartially

What is your plan for bathroom breaks? *

Are you a first time dog owner? *--Select One--NoYes

Other then yourself - Are there any other adults living in your home? *--Select One--NoYes

Other Adults

Name *

First

Last

Occupation *

Age *

Relation to you *

Other Occupants 3

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Name *

First

Last

Occupation *

Age *

Relation to you *

Other Occupant 4

• Add more

Name *

First

Last

Occupation *

Age *

Relation to you *

Do you have anyone under 19 years of age living in your home? *--Select One--YesNo

People under 19 years old living in the home

Name *

Age *

Experience with animals *

Child #2

• Add more

Name *

Age *

Experience with animals *

Child #3

• Add More

Name *

Age *

Experience with animals *

Child # 4

• Add More

Name *

Age *

Experience with animals *

Does anyone in your home have allergies to pets? *--Select One--NoYes

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Do you currently have a dog? *

• Yes
• No

Resident Dogs

Dogs Name *

Breed *

Sex *--Select One--MaleFemale

Are they neutered? *--Select One--YesNo

Are they spayed? *--Select One--YesNo

Describe your dogs personality and energy level

Are their vaccinations up to date? *--Select One--YesNo

Do they have any illness, condition, injuries, special needs, or allergies? *

• Yes
• No

Describe their medical needs *

Dog #2

• Add More

Dogs Name *

Breed *

Sex *--Select One--MaleFemale

Are they neutered? *--Select One--YesNo

Describe your dogs personality and energy level

Are they spayed? *--Select One--YesNo

Are their vaccinations up to date? *--Select One--YesNo

Do they have any illness, condition, injuries, special needs, or allergies? *

• Yes
• No

Describe their medical needs *

Dog #3

• Add More

Dogs Name *

Breed *

Sex *--Select One--MaleFemale

Are they neutered? *--Select One--YesNo

Are they spayed? *--Select One--YesNo

Describe your dogs personality and energy level

Are their vaccinations up to date? *--Select One--YesNo

Do they have any illness, condition, injuries, special needs, or allergies? *

• Yes
• No

Describe their medical needs *

Do you currently have a cat? *

• Yes
• No

Resident Cats

Cats Name *

Age *

Are they primarily indoors or outdoors? *--Select One--IndoorsOutdoorsIndoors and Outdoors

Describe their experience with dogs *

Cat #2

• Add More

Cats Name *

Age *

Are they primarily indoors or outdoors? *--Select One--IndoorsOutdoorsIndoors and Outdoors

Describe their experience with dogs *

Cat #3

• Add More

Cats Name *

Age *

Are they primarily indoors or outdoors? *--Select One--IndoorsOutdoorsIndoors and Outdoors

Describe their experience with dogs *

Do you have any other pets that may come in contact with a dog? *

• Yes
• No

Other Pets

Include name, kind of pet and their experience with dogs

Who is, or will be, your veterinarian? *

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Do you want your dog to primarily live indoors or outdoors? *--Select One--Indoors day and night (not including bathroom breaks or time outside)Outdoors during the day in the yard or dog run and indoors at nightOutdoors day and night - (Live outside in dog run or yard w/ dog house or covered area)Outdoors mostly in yard or dog run and sometimes indoors if weather is bad

Where your dog lives is where your dog sleeps, stays and you leave them there most of the time. This is where you keep their bed, kennel, toys, food, water. This does not include bathroom breaks or spending time outside.

How busy is your family's schedule? *

• Very Busy
• Busy
• Not Busy

In the next 3 months are you planning any of the following? *

• Holiday/Vacation
• Change in schedule
• Someone leaving or joining the home
• Moving
• No Changes

How many hours of exercise can you give your dog on weekdays and weekends?

What would you enjoy doing with your dog? *

• On-leash walking
• Off-leash walking
• Off-leash parks
• Jogging
• Cycling
• Socializing
• Agility
• Chilling at home
• Hiking

On average, how long are you gone from your home per day? *

If you have to go to work, or out to the store, where does your dog stay? *

• Loose in the house
• Crated inside
• Garage
• Fenced kennel/run
• Fenced yard
• Loose outside
• Other

On an extended absence (one or more days) from your home where would your dog stay? *

Describe a day in the life of a dog living in your home: *

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Have you ever adopted an animal before? *

• Yes
• No

Kind of Animal

From Where?

Previously adopted #2

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Kind of Animal

From Where?

Have you ever surrendered an animal before? *

• Yes
• No

Please provide the reason

Have you ever completed formal training with a dog? *

• Yes
• No

Who was it with?

When did you complete it?

What did you learn?

I am comfortable working with the following: *

• Separation anxiety
• Excitability
• Mild reactivity
• Obedience
• House training
• Fearfulness
• Reaction to other dogs
• Barking
• Vocalization
• Reaction to children
• Reaction to cats
• Resource guarding
• Leash manners
• I need more information to decide
• I am not willing to work on any problems

What characteristics do you find NOT desirable in a dog? *

If a behavioral problem arises, what steps would you take to remedy that situation? *

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Do you understand that dogs need time to decompress after changing their environment? *--Select One--YesNo

The average life span of a dog is 12-15 years or longer. Are you willing to make a commitment to a dog for the rest of his/her life? *--Select One--YesNo

If you are potentially unable to care for the dog in the future due to YOUR health and mobility - what is your options be for the dog? *

Approximately how much do you think your dog will cost you per YEAR? (Medical + Food + Boarding + Grooming) *

Under what circumstance would you return your dog? *

• Not enough time
• Moving
• New Baby
• Aggression
• Medical Reasons
• Behavior problem
• Too costly
• Other
• Would not return

Is there anything else you would like to add? *

• Yes
• No

Additional Information

Provide references now or later? *

• Now
• Later

Please note:

You must provide three references before adopting. Applicants unable to do so will not be approved.

References

Example of accepted references: Landlord, Veterinarian, Manager, Supervisor, Client, Teacher, etc. Please note: We will notify you prior to contacting references

Reference #1

Name

First

Last

Phone

Relationship to you

How long have you known them for?

Reference #2

Name

First

Last

Phone

Relationship to you

How long have you known them for?

Reference #3

Name

First

Last

Phone

Relationship to you

How long have you known them for?

Disclaimer

No cruelty to animals *

• I have never been convicted of cruelty to animals.

19 years or older *

• I am 19 years old or older.

Consent to storing info *

• I consent to having Paws It Forward Dog Rescue store my submitted information.

Applications will stay on file for a period of 3 months. If you wish to remove your application please let us know.

Contact if chosen *

• I understand that Paws It Forward Dog Rescue may or may not contact me in regards to my application.

With the volume of applications we recieve, our team of volunteers are unable to reply to every application that is submitted. If you are chosen as a top applicant we will make every effot to contact you at the contact information provided.

Answered all questions honestly *

• I confirm that have answered all questions accurately and have not misrepresented myself in any way.

I certify that my answers are true and complete. If this application leads to adopting a dog, I understand that false or misleading information in my application or interview will result in the termination of my adoption.

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