Real Dog Rescue Adoption Application

Thank you for considering adopting a dog from Real Dog Rescue.

Please be aware that our fees for adoption are $400 for adult dogs and $500 for puppies 1 year of age & under. These fees help to defray the cost of spay/neuter, vaccines, fecal testing, preventatives and other medical needs. You must be at least 21 years of age to submit an adoption application.

The adoption process is a multi-step process that includes vet and personal reference checks, home visits when applicable, and a willingness to work together to find a dog that is a great fit for you and your family. Our goal is not to put any dog in any home, but rather to put the best dog for YOU in your home.

Filling out this form is the first step, and we look forward to getting to know you. Please understand that Real Dog Rescue is run entirely by volunteers, so we thank you in advance for your patience. We ask that you be as accurate and truthful as possible in your responses, and remember there are no wrong answers. Now, let's get started.

The Basics

Which dog are you interested in adopting? *

First Name *

Last Name *

Email address *

Street Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Primary Phone Number *

Secondary Phone Number *

Pet History

We require a vet reference. If you do not have a vet, please list a personal reference.

Please contact your vet in advance, to have your records released to RDR.

Current Veterinarian's Name AND PHONE NUMBER Please contact your vet and give them permission to speak with us about your pets. If they do not have your permission, we will be unable to perform our reference check. FAILURE TO PROVIDE YOUR VET'S PHONE NUMBER AND TO CONTACT YOUR VET TO GIVE THEM PERMISSION TO SPEAK WITH US, WILL DELAY THE ADOPTION PROCESS AND MAY RESULT IN OTHER APPLICATIONS BEING PROCESSED AHEAD OF YOURS. If you do not have a vet and are listing a personal reference instead, please indicate "Personal Reference" *

Previous Veterinarian Name and Phone Number (Please list previous vet if you have been there within the last 7 years.)

Do you own other dogs? *

Yes

No

If yes, provide NAME, BREED, AGE, GENDER & whether they are SPAYED/NEUTERED. FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION WILL DELAY THE PROCESS AND MAY RESULT IN OTHER APPLICATIONS BEING PROCESSED AHEAD OF YOURS.

Do you have cats? *

Yes

No

If yes, are they indoors or outdoors?

Indoors

Outdoors

Both

Please list any other animals in the home (hamsters, ferrets, rabbits, etc.)

Please list previous pets, including NAME, SPECIES, BREED and LENGTH OF TIME THE PET WAS WITH YOU. If this will be your first pet, please note that in your response. *

Have you ever had to re-home a pet? *

Yes

No

If yes, please explain

Your Home

Please list NAMES AND AGES of all adults in the home, including yourself *

Please list NAMES AND AGES of all children who live in the household at least part time

If you have children, do they have special needs?

Do you own or rent your home? *

Own

Rent

Which best describes your current living situation? *

If you rent, please provide us with the property owner's name, email address, and phone number. If you own your home, please answer "Own". *

How long have you lived at your current address? *

Are you planning to move in the foreseeable future? *

Yes

No

Does your home have a fenced yard/area? *

If you do not have a fenced yard, how do you plan to contain and exercise your dog?

The Right Dog for You

Do you work outside the home? *

Yes

No

How many hours will your dog be alone during the day? *

Where will your dog be kept during the day? *

What are your plans for your dog (check all that apply) *

How active is your home? *

Quiet and low key. Very few visitors.

Busy, active family on the go

Lots of friends and kids in and out

Grandkids visit regularly

Regular adult visitors

How active do you prefer your dog to be? *

Low energy, couch potato

Easy going, walking companion

Active, playful and ready to romp

Hiking or running partner

Do you wish to adopt a: *

Male dog

Female dog

No preference

What age do you prefer? (check all that apply) *

What issues might cause you to re-home your dog? *

Is there anything else that you would like us to know?

Term and Conditions

By typing my name in the signature box below, I agree to the following terms and conditions:

I attest that all of the information provided is true and accurate.

I authorize Real Dog Rescue to contact my current and previous veterinarian(s) for a reference and to confirm medical history for my current and previous pets.

I authorize Real Dog Rescue to perform a background check if necessary to ensure that I am a suitable adopter for a pet, and do not have a history of animal abuse/neglect or other such offenses.

The information contained in this application is material to the decision to place a dog into a home and becomes part of the final adoption contract.

In the event that you adopt a dog from Real Dog Rescue, you are agreeing here that the terms of the adoption contract are fully applicable even if you fail to execute the final adoption contract. The adoption contract can be viewed at: https://fs29.formsite.com/RDR1/AdoptContract/index.html

Signature *

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