Most of our dogs originate in the South or Midwest where high kill shleters and a lack of spay/neuter laws result in 1,000's of loving dogs being put to sleep weekly and not always humanely. The more foster homes we have the more dogs we can save and less we have to turn away to a terrible fate. Please ask us about fostering. There are so many to save!

Adoptable Pet List

Dear applicants,

We understand that are application is lengthy and a bit tedious; please appease us. As an ALL and MIXED breed rescue we can not generalize our application the way many other rescues can. We do NOT have specific requirements (such as a fenced yard or no children under 5 yrs) for all of our dogs but we may have some similar requirements for specific dogs. All of the people involved with Mutts4rescue are volunteers with full time jobs, families, pets, foster dogs, and a million emails a day. Being thorough in the completion of this application, and asking any questions you have when submitting it, tremendously helps us reply to you faster and cuts down on our personal phone bills! Mutts4rescue would truly like to thank you for choosing to rescue and save a homeless animal!!

First Name:

Last Name:

Co-Applicant Name:

Street address:

City: State: Zip:

Home phone: Cell phone:

Work phone:

Email address:

Is there a specific dog you are applying for?:

Name: color: breed:

What are you looking for in a dog?

Size: age: sex: breed: current energy level desired:

Would you consider a special needs dog or one who requires medication?

Why do you feel this dog or type of dog is right for you?

Have you researched the breeds you are interested in?

Please tell us a little about your lifestyle and what role your new dog will play?

Number of adults in household: Relationship to adopter:

Ages(starting with the primary adopter who must be at least 18):

Number of children in household: ages:

Are there frequent visitors that should be noted? Toddlers, elderly, etc.

Does anyone listed have pet allergies?

Do you live in an apartment, condo, duplex/townhouse, mobile home?

Rent or own?

How long have you lived there?

Are you willing to have a home check prior to approval of this application?

Is there a restriction in the number, size and/or breed of animals that may live in a household? (this may be set my the town, landlord, condo association, neighborhood association, etc)
***For rentals, please include landlord’s name and phone number, they will be contacted prior to approval.

What pets do you currently own?

Name: species: breed: age: sex: fixed:

Do you purchase heartworm preventative?

What other pets have you owned as an adult?

Name: species: breed:

Where is the pet now?

If deceased what was the cause and how long ago?

If sold, given away or surrendered to a shelter please tell us why.

Veterinary reference (if you have more then one or have switched recently please include all): Clinic name and phone number:

Name on file if not the primary applicant:

Why are you interested in adopting a dog in general?

Why are you interested in this particular dog?

On a typical day how long with the dog be left without humans?

Will the dog be kept inside or outdoors?

When alone where will the dog be kept? ie; free in home, basement, garage, crate, outdoor kennel, tethered?

Where will the dog sleep?

Are you familiar with the use of a dog crate to train your dog when you are not home or at night? Would you like information?

Do you plan to take your new dog to obedience training? Why or why not?

Do you realize that it will take time for your new dog to adjust to its new home, especially if you have other pets? (usually 2-4 weeks and sometimes longer) They may require extra exercise or less visitors to your home at first. Are you willing to make adjustments to your daily routine during the adjustment period?

Do you have a FULLY fenced yard?

Please list height, material and size of fenced area:

What brand of food will you feed your new dog? Would you like information on this?

How much exercise will your dog get?

How do you plan to exercise him/her and how often?

Who will care for your pets when you are a way for a period of time, such as traveling or hospitalized, etc?

What would you do with your dog if you had to move?

Are you willing to take the responsibility for this dog for the next ten to fifteen years?

What provisions will you make for the dog should you become unable to care for it?

Do you have questions about the adoption process, or about having this animal or any other as a pet, that we can answer for you?
Keep in mind that we are here to serve as a resource to help you and your new companion live a long a happy life together. If we don’t have answers in regard to your questions or concerns, we will help you find the help you need.

I/We attest that the information provided in the application is true and accurate to the best of I/our knowledge and any misrepresentation of fact will be cause for denial of adoption. I/We understand that submission of this application does not guarantee adoption of a dog. I/we understand that the rescue organization as done it’s best to identify the correct breed or mix of breeds but do not guarantee accuracy.

Applicant’s signature:

Date:

Co-applicant:

WE APPRECIATE THE TIME YOU HAVE TAKEN TO FILL OUT THIS APPLICATION. OUR GOAL IS LONG-TERM HAPPINESS FOR BOTH THE ADOPTERS AND OUR RESCUED PETS. EVEN THOUGH YOURS MAY BE A GOOD HOME, WE SOMETIMES HAVE TO MAKE DIFFICULT CHOICES IN DECIDING WHICH HOME WOULD BEST FIT A SPECIFIC ANIMAL.

In addition, if for any reason, at any time, you cannot keep your pet, they must come back to the adoptive agency unless another adopter is approved in writing.

Who We Are

Adopting a friend