COME VISIT US AT OUR UPCOMING ADOPTION EVENTS!
COME VISIT US AT OUR UPCOMING ADOPTION EVENTS!
Interested in meeting a particular dog?
Please send us an email to make sure the dog would like to meet is scheduled to attend.
Please DO NOT call the store as they are only hosting the events for us and do not know which dogs are scheduled to attend the adoption events. AZCR is NOT affiliated with the petstore.
It is best to email us for the quickest response, thanks for your understanding!
AZCR is a small, ALL VOLUNTEER with no paid employees, dedicated to improving the lives of dogs in the Southwest. All funds go directly to the dogs! Donations are Greatly Appreciated & May be Tax Deductible!
We do not have a facility for our rescued dogs, all dogs are fostered with a volunteer foster family until a home is found. We are always in need of additional foster homes, if you are interested, send us an email for more info!
We take in dogs that are in shelters throughout the Southwest if we have room or if there is a special need. We are members of the Southern California Cocker Coalition. We are able to coordinate transportation to/from California as needed.
We will adopt out of state if we find the perfect home for one of our angels ~ the adopter is responsible for transportation and must first come to AZ to meet the dog.
We try our best to match a potential family with the perfect rescued dog. We have the dog's best interest in mind and work to ensure a proper placement and a lifelong home for the dog. If at anytime in the dog's life, the adoptive family is unable to care for the dog, we do require the dog come back to AZCR as per the adoption contract. All our dogs must be inside dogs! Access to a doggie door is a great solution for working parents! Most AZCR foster homes use doggie doors so your adopted dog is used to having access to the outdoors during the day.
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VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Volunteers are always needed! They may donate as much or as little time as they are able to, it all helps. Volunteers can help with a variety of functions and range from assistance in responding to phone calls and emails, helping out at adoption events, conducting home visits, or providing transportation to and from grooming & vet appointments. Just a small amount of time helps a lot.
We really need foster homes for senior dog or special needs dogs. Sometimes they need a stable or long term foster home that will allow them to heal. AZCR pays for the medical expenses and food, you just provide the love!
If we do not have a foster home, we have two options. We can board the dog, but it is expensive and the dogs don't get the attention they need and deserve. If we have the funds we will board the dog to save its life. Our other option is to refer the dog to another rescue and hope they have room. Please consider volunteering your home to save a homeless dog.
Our adoption fees rarely cover the amount of money we spend on our dogs. We are funded by our adoption fees and donations from the public. We are always in need of donations to help cover our medical expenses! We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization so your contribution may be tax deductible (check with your tax professional).
So pls consider sending a donation in any amount ~ it will be greatly appreciated (while $5 may not seem like a lot to some, it means a lot to us ~ so no amount is too small)!
or Donations may be sent to:
AZ Cocker Rescue
PO Box 54489
Phoenix, AZ 85078
Or you may use PAYPAL, our account is azcockerrescue@aol.com.
Thank you for giving us the chance to save more dogs! Without donations, we wouldn't be able to save as many dogs!
Arizona Cocker Rescue uses electronic signatures on its applications. By typing your name on the application signature line or clicking on "I agree" you have agreed to use an electronic signature. This has the same effect as a handwritten signature. If you do not wish to use an electronic signature please print the application, fill it out, sign the application and mail it to Arizona Cocker Rescue at the address above.
Please understand, that as all of our dogs live in foster homes, we require that you submit a complete application before you can meet the dog or cat you are interested in adopting. This is for the safety and protection of our volunteer foster homes.
We foster our rescue dogs in our homes allowing us to get to know their personality better. A complete application benefits you as the adopter because we can tell from the application what you are looking for in a pet and whether the dog you saw online would be a good fit. This saves you time in helping to identify the right dog personality of your new family member. We do respect your privacy and your application will only be shared with the volunteers needed to process it and complete the adoption. Thank you for your understanding.
When we receive your application, we will email/call you to schedule a time to meet the dog(s) you are interested in. We will try to contact you a couple of times, if we do not hear back from you within a couple of days, we will assume you are no longer interested in adopting. If you do change your mind about adopting the dog you applied for, please send us an email and let us know.
Please remember we are all volunteers and work full time so it may take a day or more to get back to you, after we receive your application.
PLEASE COPY THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION INTO A NEW E-MAIL, COMPLETE AND SEND TO AZCOCKERRESCUE@AOL.COM (Sorry, incomplete applications will not be reviewed).
AZ COCKER RESCUE ADOPTION APPLICATION
How did you hear about AZ Cocker Rescue?
Why are you interested in adopting?
Have you ever owned a Cocker Spaniel (if applicable)?
ABOUT YOU & YOUR HOUSEHOLD:
1. Your name:
Name of partner/spouse:
2. Email address:
3. Home Address:
4. Home Phone: Mobile or Business Phone:
5. Occupation (s): 5a. Employer (s):
6. Please list all the members of your household including ages:
7. Please describe the activity level of your home:
(Busy (above average amount of adult & children visitors on a regular basis - 6-7 times a week) Moderate (normal visitors, 3-4 times a week) Quiet (rarely any visitors) )
8. Do you live in a single family, townhouse, patio home, mobile home or condo/apartment?
9. Do you own or rent? (If you rent we must have a written approval included w/this application.)
10. Is your yard fenced, if so, what type of fence & height?
ABOUT THE DOG:
1. Is there a particular dog you are interested in? If, so the dog's name?
2. If not, would you prefer a male or female dog?
Age & color you would prefer?
4. Approximately how long will your dog be alone each day while family is at work/school?
5. Where will the dog be when alone?
6. Where will your dog sleep at night?
7. Will the dog be a playmate for your children or pets? If so, which?
8. Please list the pets that currently reside in your home: Animal's Name: Breed: Gender: Is the pet Altered? Age: Owned Since:
9. Would your current pets accept a new dog?
10. What food & brand do your pets eat? How often?
11. Please list any animals that you have had in the past 5 years that you no longer own and explain what became of them:
12. Have you ever had to give up a pet? If yes, pls. explain:
13. What would be the reason you would give up a pet (such as move, new job, divorce, baby, etc.)?
14. What plans do you have for the dog if you are no longer able to care for him/her (such as death)?
15. Are you willing & able to reasonably modify your schedule to accommodate a dog's needs (walking, feeding, etc.)?
16. Are you willing to accept full care/costs (average $500/yr) & the responsibility of owning a dog that may have a lifespan of 15-20yrs?
17. Have you ever trained a dog?
18. Are you familiar with crate training?
19. Would you be willing to take your dog to obedience training and/or work with the dog on house training if necessary?
20. If behavioral issues arise how will you handle them?
21. Do you have a vet? Vet's name & phone number:
22. Please list two personal references, please include phone numbers:
Please tell us why you would like to add a dog to your family & add any additional comments you feel would help us better understand you and your home as a potential family. And thank you for offering an unfortunate dog a loving home!!
By signing below I agree that I have answered all questions to the best of my knowledge and understand that any omission of information and/or failure to answer all the questions will result in my application being declined. If an omission or untruth is discovered after an adoption occurs, I understand and accept that AZCR has the right to annul the adoption and reclaim the dog. I agree to give AZCR permission to fully investigate the information provided on this application. I understand this is lifetime responsibility. I understand AZCR does the best to assess the dog's temperament & health, but they cannot guarantee that the dog will not develop behavioral or health problems and the dog may require time to adjust to their new environments. I agree to not hold AZCR liable for any damage to persons or property. I agree to provide all necessary medical attention, and a loving, permanent home for this dog. If for some reason I am no longer able to care for this dog I will contact AZCR immediately and return the dog to AZCR. If the dog is lost, stolen or deceased I will immediately notify AZCR. I agree to allow AZCR to do an in-home check prior to adoption & follow up home checks after the adoption is complete. I shall not withhold access to the dog or the dog's medical records. AZCR has the right to make such inquiries at any time with reasonable notice. I agree to make a nonrefundable donation of $_____(Adoption Donation Fee) to AZCR at the time of adoption
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Signature(s) Date
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Thank you for your continued support so we are able to help dogs like Connor & Belle that would otherwise be put to sleep!
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