We have been training dogs for over 35 years. Our focus is on finding the perfect home for every animal in our rescue.
Who We Are
We are a small shelter, owned and operated by a trainer, (see www.maximumk-9.com) offering a variety of animals for adoption. Our main focus is on dogs; but we occasionally have cats and birds.
Before placement, all dogs and cats have current vaccinations, are spayed or neutered, heartworm negative, and are restored as necessary to good health. Any animal with special needs will be noted on their bio. We strive to give you as complete a picture as possible on any animal in our rescue.
All dogs have basic obedience, and are house trained.unless otherwise noted. We also crate train all dogs.
We require that you complete our adoption application and submit to a vet check and home visit to qualify for adoption.
Adoption fees, ranging from $200 to $500, are charged to defray a fraction of veterinary and other costs incurred in the restoration of your animal’s health. All adoption fees are considered donations and are therefore not refundable.
If for any reason, an adoption does not work out, the animal MUST be returned to A Friend for Life Animal Rescue.
Adopting a friend
We require that you complete our adoption application and submit to a vet check and home visit to qualify for adoption. Please email gayle@maximumk-9.com for an application or call 972.938.1011 to have an application mailed to you.
Please complete our adoption application and email back to:
gayle@maximumk=9.com. Thank you!
A FRIEND FOR LIFE
206 Panorama Loop
Waxahachie, Texas 75165
In order to be considered as an adopter you must:
1. Be 21 years of age or older;
2. Have identification showing your present address;
3. Have the knowledge and consent of your landlord, if you are renting/leasing your current home; and
4. Be able and willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide training, medical treatment and proper care for a pet.
Welcome to A Friend for Life Adoption Program. The following information is requested so that we can assist you in the selection of a new dog. This form and a consultation with A Friend for Life representative are designed to help you find the dog most compatible with your lifestyle. Please mail this form to
Completion of this application does not guarantee adoption of A Friend for Life dog.
Please print information on all sides. Thank you!
Date _____________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Applicant: _________________________________________________________________________
Street Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________ State: _____________________ Zip:_________________
Phone #:________________________ E-mail______________________________________ Age:__________
Describe in detail the dog you’re looking for:_____________________________________________________
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Would this be your first dog? _________________________________________________________________
What kind of pets have you had in the past?______________________________________________________
Which of these do you still have? (Include age, sex and breed) _______________________________________
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Have they been spayed or neutered? .. Yes .. No .. Don’t know
Are they current on vaccinations? .. Yes .. No .. Don’t know
What happened to the ones you no longer have?___________________________________________________
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Have you ever turned your dog in to a shelter? .. Yes .. No If yes, please explain:
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Have you had a pet euthanized? .. Yes .. No If yes, please explain:
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If you have pets, will they (or it) adjust to a new dog in the house? ____________________________________
Was your last dog obedience trained? .. Yes .. No .. Doesn’t apply
Why do you want this dog? .. Companion .. Companion for other pet .. House pet
.. Watch dog .. Guard dog .. Hunting .. Personal protection .. Other:____________________________________
How many adults are there in your family?_______________________________________________________
How many children? ______________ Children’s ages:_____________________________________________
Does any member of your household have an allergy to dogs? ________________________________________
Is someone home during the day? __________ Who? ______________________________________________
How many hours each day will the dog be without human companionship? _____________________________
Explain:__________________________________________________________________________________
Which do you live in? .. House .. Apartment .. Condo .. Mobile Home .. Other
If other, explain:____________________________________________________________________________
Do you own or rent your home? .. Own .. Rent
If you rent, may we contact the owner to obtain permission for this animal to live in your
home? .. Yes .. No
Owner’s name and phone number: _____________________________________________________________
Do you have a completely fenced yard? .. Yes .. No What kind of fence?_______________________________
Height _________________ Is there a gate? .. Yes .. No
If not, explain: _____________________________________________________________________________
Do you have a dog door? .. Yes .. No
Are there times when the dog will be tied up? .. Yes .. No If yes, when?________________________________
Are there stairs that lead to your home? .. Yes .. No If yes, how many?_________________________________
Will the dog spend any time in the garage? .. Yes .. No If yes, explain_________________________________
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Do you have a pool? .. Yes .. No If yes, is there a fence around the pool? .. Yes .. No
If your new dog/puppy is not housebroken, what method will you use to train it?
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Will you keep the dog up-to-date on vaccinations? _________________________________________________
Who is your veterinarian? ____________________________ City or town: _____________________________
Veterinarian’s phone number__________________________________________________________________
Would you be able and willing to exercise the dog on a regular basis? .. Yes .. No
Method: __________________________________________________________________________________
Where will this dog be kept during the day? ______________________________________________________
During the night? ___________________________________________________________________________
If you drive a pickup truck, would you allow the dog to ride in the back? .. Yes .. No
If you go away for a few days, or on a vacation, who will take care of the dog? __________________________
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If you move, will you take the dog with you? .. Yes .. No Explain_____________________________________
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How much are you willing to spend on medical bills for your dog? .. up to $100.00
.. up to $500.00 .. up to $1000.00 .. up to $5000.00 .. whatever it takes. What would
you do if the vet bills go over this amount?_______________________________________________________
Have you ever applied to adopt a dog or cat from A Friend for Life before? .. Yes .. No
If yes, when? ______________________________________________________________________________
Did anyone refer you to A Friend for Life? .. Yes .. No If yes, please explain:
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Are you willing to have a representative of A Friend for Life come to see where the dog
will be living?______________________________________________________________________________
Are you willing to take the responsibility for this dog for the next ten to fifteen
years?____________________________________________________________________________________
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What provisions will you make for the dog should you become unable to care for it?
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Come Visit Us!
We are located at 206 Panorama Loop; Waxahachie, Texas 75165. We are 20 minutes south of Dallas, just off of Interstate 35.
A Friend for Life Animal Rescue 206 Panorama Loop
