Adoption Procedure - 4 Step Checklist
	Printable Adoption Application
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					Step 1 - Adoption Application Form
Please fill out EVERY BLANK. Your application can't be processed if you leave blanks.
How Did You Hear about Us? Choose Answer Web Search Newspaper Petco or PetsMart Petfinder Other Important instructions for using drop down selection boxes: Once you click on the down arrow and select your answer, move your mouse outside of the drop down box and click your mouse in a clear area to de-select the drop down box.  If you don't do this and you use the scroll wheel on your mouse, you could change your selected answer without realizing it If Other, Please Specify I am applying to Adopt Foster Adopt and Foster Applicant Information Last Name First Name Street Address   City, State, Zip   Home Phone Cell Phone   Email Address   Birthdate (mm/dd/yy)                 Employer   Employer Address   Employer Phone       Occupation   Work Phone Work Email   Co-Applicant Information Last Name First Name   Relationship to Applicant Choose One Spouse Significant Other Partner Parent Sibling Son/Daughter Roommate   Home Phone Cell Phone   Email Address   Birthdate (mm/dd/yy)                 Employer   Employer Address   Employer Phone       Occupation   Work Phone Work Email   About You and Your Home Although we will adopt to great families anywhere in the continental United States, we normally DO NOT ship our dogs.  We believe you must meet your new family member BEFORE we finalize the adoption.  Therefore, we ask that you come to the Texas city in which your potential family member is being fostered in order to meet us and your new dog.  This happens after the entire application approval process. N/A - I live in Texas I do not want to go out of my way to get a dog I understand and will make arrangements to pick up my dog I would like to discuss the possibility of shipping my dog         Please tell us about the people that live with you or the people that visit you frequently.  Please include your children, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, neighboors, etc. Name Age Relationship to You Frequency of Visits Lives here full time Visits weekly Visits monthly Less than monthly Lives here full time Visits weekly Visits monthly Less than monthly Lives here full time Visits weekly Visits monthly Less than monthly Lives here full time Visits weekly Visits monthly Less than monthly Lives here full time Visits weekly Visits monthly Less than monthly Are there smokers in your household? Allergies prevent some of our dogs from being in homes with smokers. Choose Answer There are smokers in the house. We smoke but not in the house. No smokers Which best describes your current residence? Choose Answer I own a single family home. I own a townhome or condo. I rent/lease a single family home. I rent/lease an apartment I live in a mobil home I live with relatives How is your yard fenced? If you don't have a securely fenced yard, how will you ENSURE the safety of your dog? Do you have a dog door? No Yes Do you have a pool? No Yes If you have a pool, how will you keep a dog safe? If you rent, please give us the name and phone number of your landlord. Please Tell Us About Your Current Pets Name Species/Breed Sex/Altered Year Adopted Age Now Where did you get them When you are not at home where does your pet stay? F-Not spayed F-Spayed M-Not neutered M-Neutered Outside in a fenced yard Outside in a dog run Securely tied in the yard On an enclosed porch In the garage Gated in a bathroom Gated in a utility room Crated inside Loose inside F-Not spayed F-Spayed M-Not neutered M-Neutered Outside in a fenced yard Outside in a dog run Securely tied in the yard On an enclosed porch In the garage Gated in a bathroom Gated in a utility room Crated inside Loose inside F-Not spayed F-Spayed M-Not neutered M-Neutered Outside in a fenced yard Outside in a dog run Securely tied in the yard On an enclosed porch In the garage Gated in a bathroom Gated in a utility room Crated inside Loose inside F-Not spayed F-Spayed M-Not neutered M-Neutered Outside in a fenced yard Outside in a dog run Securely tied in the yard On an enclosed porch In the garage Gated in a bathroom Gated in a utility room Crated inside Loose inside F-Not spayed F-Spayed M-Not neutered M-Neutered Outside in a fenced yard Outside in a dog run Securely tied in the yard On an enclosed porch In the garage Gated in a bathroom Gated in a utility room Crated inside Loose inside Please Tell Us About Your Past Pets Name Species/Breed Sex/Altered Year Adopted What happened to them? Please be specific. F-Not spayed F-Spayed M-Not neutered M-Neutered F-Not spayed F-Spayed M-Not neutered M-Neutered F-Not spayed F-Spayed M-Not neutered M-Neutered F-Not spayed F-Spayed M-Not neutered M-Neutered F-Not spayed F-Spayed M-Not neutered M-Neutered Please Tell Us About The Dog(s) You Want To Adopt List the dogs by name that your are interested in. List any personality traits you would like to see in your new dog. (lap dog, playful, quiet). How many hours in a normal day will the dog be left alone?. 0-3 3-6 6-9 9-12 More than 12 Where will the dog stay when you are not at home? Choose Answer Outside in a secure fenced yard Outside in a dog run Securely tied in the yard On an enclosed porch In the garage Gated in a bathroom Gated in a utility room Crated inside Loose inside Where will the dog sleep? Who will take care of the dog when you are out of town? Why do you believe that you will be able to provide an excellent home for this dog? Why do you want a dog ?  Please elaborate Your References Please give us the name and contact information of your current vet.  Please let them know that we will be contacting them. If you have no vet, write NO VET in "Name" box.     Vet's Name Clinic Name Address