Please complete the following adoption application. (You must be at least 21 year’s of age.) Please be sure to fill out this application completely, if the application is not filled out completely we will disregard it. We review applications quickly. We value your opinions and honesty, which will allow Animal Friends Furever Inc. to match owners and animals. This will ensure our goal of finding compatible homes for our rescue animals. Please remember that all of the staff at AFF are volunteers. Please be patient during the adoption process. Below are the steps involved. You can email us at "AFFRescue@aol.com" or call us at 215-676-3318. 1. Adoption Process Steps: 1) After we receive your application it will be reviewed by our board. If any additional questions need to be asked, they will either be e-mailed to you or you will receive a phone call from a member of AFF, 2) Vet and personal references will be checked. If your application is approved thus far, a member of AFF will call you to set up a house check date, 3) After you have been approved you will be able to talk to the foster of the animal 4) The last part of the adoption process is a member(s) of AFF collecting the adoption fee and your signing the Adoption Contract in your home in which you agree to certain conditions (Keeping the animal(s) as Indoor house pet(s), maintaining regular veterinary care, allowing an AFF member(s) to visit your home after placement of the animal(s), surrendering the animal back to AFF if you violate the contract. Do you understand the 4 steps in our adoption process? 2. Today's Date: 3. Name of animal(s) you are interested in adopting? 4. Breed(s) of animal(s) you are interested in? 5. Age and sex of animal(s) you are interested in? 6. Your Name: 7. Occupation: 8. Full Address: (P.O Box not acceptable) 9. Home Number: 10. Cell Number: 11. Work Number: 12. E-mail Address: 13. Please list the pet(s) you have now. (names, breeds, ages and how long you have owned thee animal(s).) 14. Are the pet(s) you have now spayed /neutered? 15. Where do your current pet(s) sleep? 16. Are your current pet(s) allowed on the furniture? 17. Does your current pet(s) get along with other animals? (If not, please list what animal(s) and explain 18. If you have lost a pet through death, please explain the circumstances of death. (Please include name, age, year your pet died, and the Vet who cared for him/ her.) 19. Do you have any animals that are currently not living with you? (If yes please explain) 20. Would you ever give away an animal? If yes, under what circumstances. 21. Have you ever given away an animal? If yes please explain the circumstances. 22. What qualities do you like or dislike about having a pet? 23. Why are you interested in adopting an animal(s) at this time? 24. Do you understand that your new pet may develop some issues adjusting to his /her new home, such as house training, chewing, barking, etc . . .? 25. How much time are you willing to give your new pet to adjust in his /her new home? 26. If any issues occur and do not resolve in a reasonable amount of time, what will you do? 27. Please explain what you would do if your pet were to bite someone or another animal(s). (Please answer this question even if you never had the experience.) 28. Who will be the primary owner for the animal(s)? 29. Who will be the primary care giver for the animal(s)? 30. Do you live in a house, apartment, condo, farm, etc . . .? 31. Do you rent or own? If you rent, please include a copy of your Lease stating you are permitted to have an animal(s), including your landlord’s name and number. 32. Please list all adults currently living in your household (names, relationship to you and ages, including yourself.) 33. Please list all children currently living in your household (names, relationship to you, and ages.) 34. How many hours a day will your pet be left alone? 35. What provisions will be made for your pet if you are not home on a daily basis? 36. Who will take care of your pet when you are on vacation? 37. How often do you go out of town? 38. How will you exercise your new pet? 39. Do you have a fenced in yard? If so, what type and what height? 40. If you do not have a fence, what provisions will be made for elimination /exercise for dogs? 41. Do you use chemical treatment on your lawn? If yes, what type and how often? 42. Do you intend to keep your animal(s) indoors or outdoors? 43. Do you have a doggie door? 44. Are you familiar with crate training? Will you be using a crate? 45. Will your new pet be allowed on the furniture? 46. Where will your new pet sleep? (Please explain.) 47. CATS ONLY: Do you intend to declaw your new cat(s)? 48. How will you handle scratching /clawing, the furniture, etc . . . and other potential destructive behavior? 49. Are your current cat(s) indoor or outdoor cat(s)? 50. Are your current cat(s) declawed? 51. Are your present animal(s) on preventive medicine for heartworm disease? 52. Do your present animal(s) get flea and tick preventive medicine/treatment? If so, how often and what kind? 53. Are you planning to move in the near future? If yes, when and where will you be moving? 54. If you were to move, what will happen to your animal(s)? 55. Is anyone in your home allergic to animals? If yes, who and what type animal? 56. Are you familiar with animal control laws in your area? 57. Is the animal you are interested in adopting a gift for someone? If yes, for whom? 58. Please describe the condition of your pet at the time you would decide to euthanize him /her? (Please answer this question even if you never had this experience.) 59. Please list name, phone number, and relationship of two (2) references that are familiar with your lifestyle and ability to care for your animals. No family members please! These references must be pet owners themselves. 60. Please list name and number of your current Veterinarian. 61. Do you understand that you will be responsible for the neutering /spaying of this rescue animal, if he or she is not already neutered /spayed? A Vet certificate will be required after the surgery. 62. Are you prepared to assume financial responsibility for this animal? (proper care, licensing, vet care, etc . . .) 63. Do you understand and agree that there will be an adoption fee of at least $150.00 for a dog or at least a $100.00 fee for cats? NOTE: We do not accept personal checks. We will only accept cach or money orders for adoption fee's. 64. Do you agree that the adoption fee MUST be paid at the time the final adoption papers are signed? 65. Do you agree that if you ever have to relinquish this animal, the animal MUST be returned to Animal Friends Furever Inc.? 66. Do you understand and agree that you will not meet the animal until a member(s) of AFF does a house check? (Please note your application to adopt an AFF animal(s) is not completed until the house check is done may still be denied.) 67. I am in full agreement with Animal Friends Furever, Inc. terms and conditions of adoption. By signing below I am attesting to the truthfulness of my answers. I understand falsification of any of the above information will be grounds to disallow the adoption of an AFF animal(s). NOTE: Typing your name is accepted as your signature on this application. Applicants Signature 68. Date: