MidWest Mutts...we don't discriminate against pure bred dogs either!
MidWest Mutts is a small rescue operation located East of Cincinnati, Ohio. We require potential adopters to complete an adoption application and vet references which are verified by rescue personnel. We also require a home visit and a binding adoption contract before any dogs are placed in an adopters home.
Adoption fees are $150.00 for adults and $175.00 for puppies due to extra vaccinations and de-worming treatments needed for puppies. The adoption fees are for covering the expense of getting the dog from the shelter and for getting the dog spayed/neutered, vet checked, wormed, heart worm tested and treated if needed, and vaccinated. If a dog or puppy requires additional vetting the adoption fee may be increased to help cover those expenses. For instance if we need to cover treating for heartworms or parvo virus.
A completed application form including vet reference and pre-adoption home visit is required. Renters need to include a letter from their landlord stating dogs are allowed when submitting their application. Please email us for an application. Due to the large volume of emails we receive, specific questions about a dog will not be answered until an application is submitted. All the pertinent information that is available about a dog is typically listed on the dog's Petfinder posting so please read it carefully.
Adopting a friend
If you are intested in adopting, please send an email to shorton0416@gmail.com An adoption application will then be sent to you to complete and return. This is the first step in the process.
You may also copy and paste the application form below into an email and send to us.
APPLICATION: Please Cut , Paste, & Email to shorton0416@gmail.com
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL INFORMATION!
All applications may be followed with a home visit.
First Name:
Last Name:
Co-Applicant-Name:
Full Address & Zip Code:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Work Phone(s):
Email Address:
Complete answers to the following will help us match your specific needs and expectations.
Age desired: Any, Specific Age, Senior (8 years and older?):
Is there a specific dog that you are interested in?
If so, which one? Name, Specify color, and gender?
Why are you interested in this particular dog?
Would you consider a Special/needs dog or one who requires medication?
Will you accept a mix?
Activity Level Desired: High, Med, Calm?
Sex: (Male, Female, Either)
List the ages of ALL family members living with you:
Do other family members live with or visit you often?
Do they share your interest in adopting a dog?
Who is the dog primarily for: (Adult, Child, Elderly)
Who will care for, train and exercise the dog?
Does anyone in your household have allergies?
If Yes, to what allergens?
May we visit your home prior to application approval?
Please list all the most recent pets you have owned in the past:
Species (dog/cat):
List NAMES and AGES of each?
Sex /Spayed/ Neutered?
What happened to the pet?
If pet is deceased what was the AGE and CAUSE of death?
Full name & PHONE NUMBER (very important) of your current veterinarian:
Where do you purchase heartworm preventive?
BRAND of heartworm prevention you give?
How often do you give this medication?
Name and phone number of ANY other veterinarians that you have used?
How long have you lived at your current address?
Do you own or rent?
Renters: Must provide Landlord's name/phone:
Do you have the permission of your landlord to have a dog?
If so up to what size?
Will the dog be allowed in the house?
How long daily will the dog be left alone (without humans)?
Where will the dog stay when you are away from the house?
Are you familiar with the use of a dog crate to train the pet during your absence or at night?
Is your yard fenced?
Type of fence? (include Height, Width, and Length)
If you do not have a fence, will you install one?
Will the dog be walked daily?
Exercised in a fenced yard?
Ever allowed to run free without supervision?
Will your dog receive formal obedience training?
Have you ever had a dog before?
Are you aware that routine costs average $500/dog/year?
Have you ever sold, given away, or surrendered a pet to a shelter?
If yes, please specify why
Please tell us why you want a dog:
Please tell us a little of your lifestyle, your family including any special activities in which your dog would be included. (If you have any requirements or requests for a dog, please let us know so that we can more carefully match a dog to your lifestyle)
When you move what will you do with your dog?
Do you understand the state and local ordinances concerning licensing and leashing?
Have you, or any member of your family or household ever been cited for leash law violations or cruelty to animals in the past?
If YES please specify:
When you go on vacation who will care for your dog and where will it be care for?
I/we attest that the information provided on this application is true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge. I/we understand that completion and submission of this application does not guarantee adoption of a dog.
Applicant's Signature: Date:
Submission by email will serve as signature agreement
Co-applicant's Signature: Date:
On average our expenses are well over the adoption fee for healthy dogs and does not include any treatment if a dog becomes sick once in foster care. We rely on donations and the adoption fee to be able to help more dogs in need. Additionally, the estimated amount does not cover food, treats, toys, bedding, heartworm and flea/tick preventative, collars, leashes, etc. That is covered by our volunteers and foster Moms and Dads, so gift cards to Wal-Mart, Petco, PetSmart or any other store that sells pet supplies are always appreciated to help defray the cost of the daily expenses involved in fostering these dogs.
We do not have a shelter or kennel for you to visit as our dogs reside in foster homes. We are always in need of donations so we can help other dogs in need, get dogs out of shelters, and put them into boarding so they will be safe until adopted. Foster homes and home visit volunteers are always needed. Please email shorton0416@gmail.com if you would like to help in any way.
MidWest Mutts Canine Rescue Amelia, OH 45102
Email:
shorton0416@gmail.com
