WAGGYTAIL RESCUE DOG ADOPTION APPLICATION
There is a pet for
almost every loving home, and our goal is to find the most
compatible matches possible! Please be as detailed as possible when filling
in the application.
INSTRUCTIONS:
FILL IN THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY, MISSING INFORMATION MAY CAUSE US TO REJECT YOUR APPLICATION.
PLEASE COPY THE TEXT BELOW AND PASTE IT INTO AN EMAIL. BE SURE TO PUT THE NAME OF THE ANIMAL IN THE TITLE OF THE EMAIL AND EMAIL IT TO:
Name:
Address:
City :
State:
Zip Code:
Email:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Which dog are you interested in adopting? :
Why do you want to adopt a dog?
How did you hear about us?
Why did you choose this dog?
If the dog you've chosen has already been adopted, would you like to hear about others
that may be compatible with what you're looking for?
Are you over 21 years old?
Do you own or rent?
Dwelling Type:
If renting, live in a co-op or condo, have you checked and made sure your apartment building will permit new pets?
Landlord/Management Company Name:
Phone Number:
List all members of household as well as ages and gender, including yourself (we ask because some dogs can have issues with people of certain ages or genders):
Does everyone in the household want a dog?
Do you have children or plan on having children at anytime in the future?
If you have children, have they been taught how to interact with a dog?
Do you have any companion animals currently? (Please list name, species, and ages, spay/neuter status):
Name of Vet:
Vet's Phone:
List any previous pets owned and what happened to them:
Name of Vet:
Vet's Phone:
What are you looking for in a dog? (breed, personality, energy level, grooming, size, etc.)
Where will this dog spend the day?
How many hours will this dog be alone a day?
If the dog is alone for 8+ hours how will you arrange for the dog to relieve itself? (many dogs cannot hold it for long periods of time)
How will the dog be exercised?
Where will this dog sleep?
Do you or does anyone in your household have any limitations that may prevent you from owning a particular kind of pet? (allergies, etc.)
If the dog displays unwanted behavior (aggression, house breaking issues, barking, destructive behavior, separation anxiety, not getting along with another pet, etc.) would you be willing to seek help from a professional trainer, why or why not?
Are you financially secure enough to responsibly care for a dog's care including basic annual vet exam, unforeseen health problems, trainers, dog walkers, pet sitters/boarding, healthy food?
The average life span of a small dog that is given proper food
and veterinary care is 14 years or longer.
Can you provide and commit to your dog's well being for that life span? Please
note that for adopters over the age of 60, a co-signer may be required when
adoptiong young animals.
In the event you cannot care for your dog, what provisions will you make for the dog's future? Please explain:
Are you adopting the dog for yourself or someone else?
(Waggytail Rescue does not allow gift adoptions. The gift recipient must visit with the dog and submit an application.)
Please provide three (3) personal references that can attest to your ability to care for a pet:
Name:
Phone No:
Name:
Phone No:
Name:
Phone No:
We are a non-profit organization. Your adoption donation allows us to continue to rescue, rehabilitate, and place animals in happy, permanent homes.
Waggytail Rescue is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.