Shelter2Rescue Coalition

Our Adoptable Pet List

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Ever Considered Becoming a Foster Parent?

Shelter2Rescue Coalition is a foster-based animal welfare organization. We do not have a physical building or shelter and therefore depend totally upon our foster network to house, care for and feed our rescued animals. All of our orphans currently reside in the homes of our foster parents and the need for foster homes has never been greater. Adoptable animals are dying in shelters simply for the lack of a foster home.

Becoming a foster parent for a homeless animal isn't as difficult as you might think and it can be so very rewarding. Having an available foster home for a dog that is out of time in a shelter literally makes the difference between life and death. We pay for the vetting you provide a safe haven for them. We have the need for foster homes in all DFW areas. If you think you could provide even a short term foster for a dog or cat that needs help, please email adoptions@shelter2rescue.org. You can choose your new foster dog or cat - small, large, old, young - they all deserve a chance at a forever home. Foster families give them that chance!

Paws of hope dogs!!!

Our Paws of hope dogs are about to graduate. We still need to find them there forever homes that they so deserve. They have all had basic training, crate training and learnt some other tricks too. They have been socialized and been around other dogs. Best of all all these dogs have been given the chance to change so many peoples lives along with their own. Take a look on our site, there are alot to choose from. Just a few of the dogs below. Please complete our application below the front of our petfinder front page.

Who We Are

Shelter2Rescue Coalition is a foster-based animal welfare organization dedicated to saving death row animals in rural Texas shelters. We are completely foster-based and we do not have a building or shelter. We do our best to facilitate the safe placement of at-risk dogs and cats with our national coalition partners, but we also have an adoption program for those that don't make it into other rescues. Please click on our Adoptable Pet List to see if one of our special dogs could be your next cherished family member! If you find a pet that you are interested in, we will set up an appointment with the foster family.

Adopting a friend

If you have found your new best friend, please fill out the application below. We have a three step process for adoption that includes an application, home visits/reference checks and final adoption contract. Most of the sweet dogs you see on our pages were saved from euthanasia just in the nick of time and we want to do everything in our power to assure that they never have to worry about finding themselves in that predicament again. We really work hard to ensure there is a good match between adopter and adoptee and we are here after the adoption to help in any way that we can.

Adoption Application

Please complete the application below and click on the Submit button. We try to respond as quickly as possible, but we are an all-volunteer organization and sometimes it takes 24 hours. Thank you.

Date
Name of animal
Your name
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Home Phone number
Cell Phone number
Work phone number
Email Address:
Occupation
Hours worked per week
How long at current job
Employers name and phone number
Names of adults, names of children (ages of children)
Do you have any other pets? If so list name, type,sex and age, spayed/neutered?
Have you ever owned any other pets other than the ones listed above? If so what happened to them?
Who is your current Veterinarian? (name,address,phone). If no current vet,past vet or who would you use?
Two references are required. We will contact your references. Do you agree?	Yes No
Please provide the name, address, telephone number and email for each reference(make sure they know we will contact them)
In what kind of dwelling do you currently reside?	House Mobile Home Apartment/condo Other
Do you rent or own?	Rent Own
If renting can you provide proof that you are permitted to have a pet?	Yes No
Do you plan to move soon?	Yes No
If yes, will your pet move with you?	Yes No
Do you have a fenced yard or area? applies to dogs only	Yes No
If yes, please describe the size of yard and type of fencing (height)
Ownership history	Experienced owner, had animals all your life Been around animals some, looking for the right one Have always loved animals, but never owned one
I am adopting an animal for the purpose of	Family pet Companion for another pet Child's companion Protection/Guard dog Gift for someone else Assistive/Companion dog Other
Will adopted pet live primarily inside or outside?	Inside Outside Combination
If the dog/cat will stay outside during the day, how long will he/she be left outside? Please describe the shelter it will have
Have you ever adopted or applied to adopt from a shelter or rescue group before?	Yes No
If yes, please provide the name, address,phone number,name of person you worked with (if within the last 5 years)
Have you ever been declined for an adoption?	Yes No
Have you ever given up an animal to a rescue group or shelter?	Yes No
Approximately how many hours will the animal be left alone?
Where will your pet stay while you are away from home?
Have you ever attended obedience classes?	Yes No
If adopting a dog, will you enroll in obedience classes?	Yes No Perhaps if needed
If you are adopting a dog, what method do you intend to use to housetrain? (choose all that apply)	Rub nose in offending spot Take out every couple of hours Consult professional Crate training (how long crated?) Other
If adopting a dog what form of discipline will you use if your dog chews on household items? (choose all that apply)	Swat nose Redirection Use stern voice Spank No big deal to me Use a newspaper Other
If adopting a dog, how will he/she get exercise?
What is your general veterinary philosophy (check only one)	Within budget constraints Spare no expense Will purchase pet insurance If a great expense, I would need assistance or would have to return the animal
Will you keep your dog on heartworm prevention?(dogs only)	Yes No
Which of the following circumstances would force you to give up your dog or cat? (check all that apply)	Divorce or seperation Out of state move Loss of bladder control Chronic illness Move where pets are not allowed Large veterinary expenses Barking/neighbors complaining Dog isnt as I thought it would be Dog nips at strangers New baby or plans to have a baby Dog nips or bites children Dog and current pets incompatible Family member doesnt like pets/had allergies Other None of the above
For any reason you can NOT keep your adopted pet, it MUST be returned to Shelter2rescue coalition within 48hrs of the occurance. Do you agree?	Yes No
For any reason your adopted pet becomes ill, is lost, stolen or dies, you must notify shelter2rescue coalition within 24hrs of the occurence. Do you agree?	Yes No
Although the majority of animals adopted from Shelter2Rescue Coalition are altered, there are some circumstances in which alteration is not possible. If the animal is NOT altered prior to adoption, as the adopter, you have the responsibility to have the animal altered as soon as possible. The cost of the alteration is included in your adoption fee. If you choose to use your own veterinarian, you will be responsible for the cost.
or if the animal is neglected, abused, not properly and safely confined and/or supervised, confined via chaining, or not kept up to date on routine veterinary care, then that animal can be reclaimed by Shelter2Rescue immediately and without question. Do you agree?	Yes No
Shelter2Rescue representatives have the right to follow up on the animal being adopted at any time whether in person, via phone, email or postal mail, and have the right to call the veterinarian that is listed in this application and discuss the care of the adopted animal. Do you agree?	Yes No
The adopter hereby agrees to hold harmless Shelter2Rescue Coalition, or any of its representatives, against any and all claims,damages, costs, expenses, or other items pertaining to the animal they are adopting, or anything resulting from, or caused by, the adopted animal. I hereby agree?	Yes No
Shelter2rescue Coalition is an all-volunteer organization and all adoption fees go directly to help the animals. If a refund is requested, you must do so within 14 days from the date of adoption. All refunds are at the sole discretion of Shelter2Rescue Coalition adoption agent. We reserve the right not to refund.	Agree Disagree
Printed name and add signature (can be done at adoption)

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