Adoption Application
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Thank you for taking the time to fill out our questionnaire. The purpose of this application is to learn a little about your family and home so that our organization can make the best possible match for both you and our rescue animal. Our main concern is placing our animals in a compatible home with a family that will give them a LIFETIME commitment of love and proper care. This consultation process is designed to help us determine if the adoption is in the best interest of both the animal and the adopter. Please be aware that while completing this application does not bind you to adopt one of our animals, neither does it guarantee that we will place one of our animals in your home at this time. If you are interested in learning more about one of our rescue animals, please answer the questions honestly and thoroughly.
Some animals may need some extra time and patience to adjust to yet another new home. Some may need housetraning or other types of training, and some may just need a little extra love and patience. All animals, regardless of their background and history, go through an adjustment period when they go to a new environment. There will be a period of a few days, weeks or in some cases months during which your new pet's personality is emerging and growing while you get to know one another. Please remember that this is a stressful time for an animal and hopefully we will be able to work together to make this a lifetime relationship for you and your rescue pet. You can call on us at any time to help you in any way. With this is mind, please answer the questions on the application to the best of your ability.
We reserve the right to refuse adoption to anyone for any reason. A representative of our group may conduct home visits prior to or following an adoption, and our group has the right to reclaim an animal follwoing an adoption if unsuitable home conditions, evidence of neglect, abuse or other mistreatment of the animal are found on this visit.
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IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED AS AN ADOPTER TODAY, YOU MUST:
* Be 18 years of age or older.
* Have identification showing your present address.
* Have the knowledge and consent of your landlord.
* You must spay or neuter the adopted animal.
* Be able and willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide training, medical treatment and proper care for a pet for the entire life of that animal.
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Name:
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Address:
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Phone number(s) and types(s):
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Occupation:
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E-mail:
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Best way/time to contact you:
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Do you have any children? If yes, what are their ages?
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Do you own or rent?
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If you rent, what is your landlord's name and telephone number AND have you already received permission for the animal you would like to adopt?
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Do you have a fenced yard? If yes, please tell us the type of fence and how high it is.
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What pets do you currently have in your household? For each, please give us the following information: Type (dog, cat, etc.), age, whether the animal is altered, and whether it is an indoor pet, outdoor pet, or both.
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Your veterinarian's name, hospital, city, and phone number:
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Does anyone in your home have pet allergies?
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Dog adoptions only:
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You would like a dog for: house pet, guard dog, companion, gift, companion for another dog, or other (please explain):
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What will you do if your new dog chews your belongings or shows other destructive behavior?
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How will your dog be confined to your property (please include all that apply)? In the house; in a crate or kennel; in a fenced yard; on a chain; in a garage; on a patio; other...
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How much exercise do you plan to give your dog?
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Cat adoptions only:
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You would like a cat for: house pet, mouser, companion, gift, companion for other pet, other (please explain):
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Will this cat be allowed outdoors?
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Do you plan to have this cat declawed?
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What will you do if your cat claws the furniture or shows other destructive behavior?
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All adoptions:
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Is there a specific animal you are interested in adopting from us? If yes, please indicate the animal's name and type, and tell us why this particular animal. If no, please tell us if there is anything specific you are looking for.
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Where will your pet be kept during the day? And at night?
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How many hours will this animal spend alone each day?
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How long do you feel an animal should be given for an adjustment period?
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Are you willing to work with a new pet on any issues he or she may have?
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What behaviors whould be unacceptable to you?
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What actions would youtake to correct these behaviors?
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Excluding your death, what conditions or circumstances would cause you to give up an animal?
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Questions or comments:
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Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions. We hope that by going through this process, we will reduce the chance of an inappropriate match both for you and for our animals. If you have any comments regarding this adoption application or our adoption process, please feel free to let us know as we are always looking for ways to improve! Again, thank you for considering a rescue pet and saving a life.
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
HSL does not allow adoptions of any animals with known aggressive tendencies.
All HSL animals have had a behavior screening prior to adoption.
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