Adoption Application
Please print and mail to:
Bond County Adopt-A-Pet
406 Stephen Avenue
Greenville, IL 62246
| Part I: Personal Information |
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The dog's name you are interested in adopting |
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Your Name |
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Spouse/significant Other |
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Street |
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City, State, Zip Code |
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Nearest Airport |
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Day Phone |
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Evening Phone |
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Best Time to Call |
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E-mail Address |
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Number of adults in household and ages |
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Ocupation of adults in household |
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Are you married |
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Number of children in household and ages
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Are you agreeable to a home visit as a condition to adopting? |
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If no, please explain
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Do you or anyone in the home have any alergies? |
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If yes, have you discussed with your physician the risk of bringing a dog into the home? |
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Please explain and list the type of allergy
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Are you expecting a child, or planning a family in the future? |
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If yes, will this affect any of the living conditions of the animal you are wanting to adopt? |
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Do you own or rent? |
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What type of Dwelling |
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If you rent, do you have the landlord's permission to keep a dog? |
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If yes, please list name and phone number of landlord
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How large is your yard? |
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Is it securely fenced? yes { } no { } Can children open the gates? yes { } no { } |
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If yes, type of fence, gates, and height
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If the yard is not securely fenced, are you willing to make improvements? |
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Do you have a pool? yes { } no { } If yes, is it securely fenced? yes { } no { } |
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Do you have a dog run? yes { } no { } If yes, is it secure? yes { } no { } |
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Are you aware of any dangers that could harm your dog, inside the yard? |
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Can strangers gain access to your yard from the street? |
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Where will the dog sleep? |
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Where will the dog stay when alone? and how long will it be alone?
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Do you plan to use a Crate? Why or why not?
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| Part II: Pet History |
| List all pets you currently own: | ||||
| Dogs: | ||||
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Breed/Name |
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Spayed or Neutered? |
Stay Indoors or Outdoors |
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Breed |
Age |
Spayed or Neutered? |
Stay Indoors or Outdoors |
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Have you ever had to give up a pet? If so, please tell us why?
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If you have other dogs, how would you consider them to other people? Agressive { } Submissive { } |
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To other animals? Agressive { } Submissive { } |
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If you have birds, cats, etc., are you prepared to spend the necessary time to accustom them and the dog to each other? |
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| Part III: Behavior | |
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What type of behavior(s) do you expect from your adopted dog?
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What amount of time and effort do you want to devote to training your dog? |
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Are you likely to enroll your dog in obedience class? |
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What is your definition of disciplining a dog? |
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What are your training objectives?
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What makes you a good pet owner?
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| Part IV: What Type of Rescue | |
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Preferences: Male { } Female { } Age { } Would you consider the opposite sex? yes{ } no{ } |
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Would you be interested in an older dog? yes{ } no{ } a young adult? yes{ } no{ } |
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Generally speaking, what sort of temperament are you looking for in a dog? i.e., playful, quiet...
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Are you aware that some of our rescue dogs have been abused and/or neglected? |
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Are you agreeable to returning the dog should, due to unforseen circumstances you would no longer be able to keep the dog? |
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Do you realize that dogs can live to be 15 years of age or older, and are you committed to providing responsible care for that long? |
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Is there anything else that you want to tell us about your family and its suitability to adopt a dog?
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Have you recently applied for adoption with another organization? If so, what is the name of the organization and the status of your application with them?
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Part V: References |
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Please list three references that can attest to your suitability as a pet owner.If you have owned any pets in the last five years,please include your veterinarian as a reference. |
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Reference #1 (current vet if applicable):
Name, Address, City, State, Zip, Phone |
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Reference #2:
Name, Address, City, State, Zip, Phone |
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Reference #3:
Name, Address, City, State, Zip, Phone |
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Please read the following carefully: |
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I declare that the information I have provided in this application is complete and correct. I understand that falsely provided information can mean that my application will be terminated. I further declare that I am financially and physically able to care for a dog. I understand that proper food and veterinarian care may be costly, and I am able and willing to meet the needs of my adoptive dog. I understand the requirement and grant permission for Home Checks at random both prior to and following adoption. I submit that if a Home Check reveals falsification or misrepresentation of any facts on my part, Bond County Adopt-A-Pet reserves the right to either refuse adoption or to nullify the adoption and reclaim dog from my premises, without reimbursement of the adoption donation. I release Bond County Adopt-A-Pet from any liabilities I may incur from the adoption process. |
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Signature/Date: |
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Thank you for your cooperation. A comprehensive questionnaire helps us in placing the right dog with the right family. An improper placement or one in which all the details aren't known, can end tragically, usually for the dog. Thank you again. |
