(copy and paste either application into an email and send it to: animallover40590@aol.com. If you are unfamiliar with copying & pasting, open a blank email and just type in your responses: i.e. 1) your answer, 2) your answer)
***Please note in the subject line whether this is a foster or adoption application***
Applicant name:
Applicants Age:
Applicants Occupation:
Spouse/partner/roommate’s name (if applicable):
Spouse/partner/roommates Age (if applicable):
Spouse/partner/roommate’s Occupation (if applicable):
Street Address:
City:
State/Province:
Postal Code:
Daytime phone number:
Evening phone number:
Email Address:
1. Do you currently own any animals? If yes, please tell us about them.
We would like to know their age, gender, breed, size, general temperament towards other animals.
2. Do you have children? If so, what are their ages and genders? Do you feel as though they are respectful of animals, are you willing to make sure that your children and your animals respect each other?
3. Do you own your own home? If not, please give us the name and telephone number of the homeowner/landlord. What type of home do you live in: house, apartment, condominium, etc. Please describe your home to us: for example, do you have a yard; if so, is it fenced? Does your family live in an urban, suburban, or rural setting?
4. How many hours a day will the dog be left home alone? When you are not home, where will the dog be (outside in pen, outside tied to run, outside in yard, inside free, inside enclosed in an area, or inside in a crate)?
5. Do you routinely walk your dogs on a leash? Where and how will the dog be exercised every day?
6. Do you feel as though you have time to spend with this dog and are able to give it love as one of yours until he/she is placed?
7. Do you feel as though you can work through behavioral problems that may arise with the dog/dogs? If there are any issues you feel you would not be comfortable with, please list.
8. Do you agree to meet the feeding requirements of True Loving Companion?
9. Are you comfortable with the responsibility of administering medication or treatment?
10. Are you willing to commit to work on socializing your foster dog, to use ONLY positive training techniques, and to never employ physical discipline?
11. While we make every effort to evaluate every foster dog and to place them in appropriate homes, we cannot guarantee each dog's behavior in any conceivable situation. Are you willing to accept these conditions and to work with your foster dog on any behavioral issues which may arrise (we will, of course, support you in every way we can)?
12. Do you have any gender-specific, size, age or other requirements for the dog/dogs that you can foster? If so, please list.
13. Do you feel as though you would be capable of fostering a mother with a litter of puppies? Do you feel as though you would be capable of fostering a litter of puppies without a mother (bottlefeeding, etc.)?
14. In the event that the foster dog does not get along with your other pets, are you willing to keep them in separate areas?
Applicants name:
Applicants Age:
Applicants Occupation:
Spouse/partner/roommate’s name (if applicable):
Spouse/partner/roommates Age (if applicable):
Spouse/partner/roommate’s Occupation (if applicable):
Street Address:
City:
State/Province:
Postal Code:
Daytime phone number:
Evening phone number:
Email Address:
Dog(s) being considered:
A. Please provide us with at least two personal references that we may contact in regard to your application. Please remember to include their contact info as well.
B. Please tell us the name, address and telephone number of your current veterinarian or the one you plan to work with should your adoption application be approved.
1. Do you currently own any animals? If yes, please tell us about them.
We would like to know their age, gender (are they spayed/neutered), breed, size, general temperament towards other animals.
2. Do you have children? If so, what are their ages and genders? Do you feel as though they are respectful of animals, are you willing to make sure that your children and your animals respect each other?
3. Do you own your own home? If not, please give us the name and telephone number of the homeowner/landlord. What type of home do you live in: house, apartment, condominium, etc. Please describe your home to us. (Do you have a yard; if so, is it fenced?) Does your family live in an urban, suburban, or rural setting? Most importantly, do you feel as though your situation is the best situation possible for the dog that you are applying for?
4. How many hours a day will the dog be left home alone? When you are not home, where will the dog be (outside in pen, outside tied to run, outside in yard, inside free, inside enclosed in an area, or inside in a crate)?
5. What are the driving forces behind your decision to adopt a dog now?
6. Why have you decided on the dog/dogs that you have applied for?
7. If you have previously owned dogs or other pets, please let us know about them, and their current status (passed on and if so how, lost, given away, stolen, etc.).
8. Please do your best to describe the lifestyle of your family. How would this dog fit into your home, what activities do you do or do you plan on doing with your dog/dogs?
9. Do you travel often? If so, what do you plan on doing with your dog while you travel?
10. Who do you believe will be mostly responsible for the care of the dog?
11. Please tell us how much training you have time to put into your dog. Do you plan on taking your dog to puppy or obedience classes? Have you previously trained dogs? What level of training are you seeking in your new dog or puppy?
12. Will your new dog or puppy be allowed on the furniture or in beds?
13. Where and how will the dog be exercised each day?
14. How do you plan on disciplining your new dog or pup when needed?
15. Do you feel as though you have a thorough understanding of all the expenses that go along with dog ownership?
16. Do you feel as though, regardless of the expense, your dog will always receive the medical care needed throughout his/her life?
17. Are you financially able to follow our feeding requirements for the dog adopted?
We often get many applications for the same dog -- in the event that the dog you wish to adopt has already been adopted out, would you like us to keep your application on file for when another similar dog becomes available? If so, please let us know the characteristics you are looking for.
