| All Things Pawssible APPLICATION FOR ADOPTION |
| Before completing our application please read and consider the following carefully:Do you have the means to provide an animal with routine vet care, unexpected medical emergencies, wholesome food, toys, bedding, training, and supplies as needed? Is the entire family in agreement about caring for a rescue animal? Have you read the animal’s description carefully and are you confident that he/she is a good match for you? Are you prepared to provide the additional love, patience, consideration, and time your rescue animal may need? Are you ready to adopt the animal within two weeks? If you have answered “Yes” to ALL of these questions, please fill out the application. Answer all questions completely and truthfully. |
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The name of the animal you are interested in?
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When do you want to adopt?
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Applicant's Name , Age , and Phone number
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Co-applicant's Name , Age , and Phone number
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Applicant's Email
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Co-applicant's Email
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Relationship: Spouse/Partner, Parent/Guardian , Child , Roommate , Other?
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Address:
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Employer address & phone:
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Position?
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Are you currently expecting a child?
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Within the next 10 years?
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Explain how you would resolve issues relating to new children and your dog?
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Applicant: How many days a month are you out of town (business or pleasure)?
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Co-applicant : How many days a month are you out of town (business or pleasure)?
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Household information : Type of dwelling? (Single family house ,Townhouse , Apartment , Condo)
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Do you own or rent? (If you rent, please provide a copy of your lease or a signed and dated letter from your landlord indicating you can have a dog.)
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Is your yard fenced? (If so, what kind and how high? )
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How long will the dog be home alone during the day?
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What is your plan if you cannot get home at the usual time?
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List all human residents of your household other than applicant and co-applicant: (Names and Ages)
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What is the children’s experience with dogs? Be specific.
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How will you prepare your children for a dog? Be specific.
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Has applicant or co-applicant ever applied to ATP or another rescue?
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If so, what was the outcome of that application?
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Who will be responsible for the dog?
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All dogs adopted from ATP will be spayed or neutered. Do you have any reservations or questions about that? (If so, explain)
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Describe how the dog will pass his/her time while you're away from the home. Examples:Outside in fenced yard ,Laundry Room/Basement/Gated in Kitchen etc.Crated ,Free Roam Other......
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Describe the area where the dog will sleep at night. Examples:In bed with family member,In a dog bed next to family member's bed , In the garage,Under the old Oak tree in a doghouse,On the first floor of the home with other dog,Other.....
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Plan for crate use - (No crate Crate reluctantly Crate if necessary Temporarily crate Permanently crate)
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How will your dog be cared for when responsible persons are out of town?
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How much do you think it will cost to care for your dog each year (food, vet care, license, toys, supplies, training, etc.)?
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Have you considered the full ramifications of caring for a dog for its entire life- including illness and old age?
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Have you considered that having a senior dog may require changes in your life including more frequent bathroom times, softer bedding, medication, ramps, etc?
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Will you make necessary changes willingly?
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List all pets that you currently own. Please list each animal's , Name ,Sex , Species , Breed ,Age, Whether they are Spayed/Neutered,Where exactly they live: Inside, Outside, Barn, Pen, with X, with parents etc.Other....
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If you ever had a pet die at an early age please explain:
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Where do your current pet(s) sleep?
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What is your opinion about an animal's place in the home? Should they be allowed on furniture and beds? Would your new pet sit next to you on the couch or lay at your feet? Please explain your thoughts...
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List all pets that you have owned in the last 10 years that are no longer living. Please list each animal's Name,sex,Species, Breed,Age at death,Whether they were Spayed/Neutered,Where exactly they lived,What was the cause of death Other....
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How will you exercise your dog?
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What kind of dog do you want and why? Be as specific as possible.
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When do you want to adopt? Provide the actual date you will be ready:
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Applicant:Have you ever housetrained a dog?
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Co-applicant:Have you ever housetrained a dog?
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Applicant: Have you ever crate trained a dog?
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Co-applicant: Have you ever crate trained a dog?
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If you answered yes, was your experience as an adult or a child?
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List all traits your looking for in a dog: (Watchdog, friendly, energetic, house trained, crate trained calm, loving, swims, retrieves gentle, aggressive, long-haired, companion, short-haired requires professional grooming)
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Please list any other qualities you are seeking:
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Are you familiar with the breed or breeds mixed you are applying to adopt? If yes, how so?
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What specific brand of food do you plan on feeding your new pet?
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Are you disabled or handicapped? If yes, what is the nature of your disability? Please describe how this will affect your caring for your new pet.
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Please provide your vets name and number.
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Please provide the names and contact information of two references who do not reside with you. (No family please.)
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why do you feel you would be the best home for this pet?
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Do you agree that if you ever have to relinquish this animal, the animal MUST be returned to ATP?
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I acknowledge that all of the information on this form is true and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation of fact may result in the removal of the dog from my home by All Things Pawssible. Applicant’s signature
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Date
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Co-applicant’s signature
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date
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