Adoption Application
Animal you are interested in adopting
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Applicant's First Name
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Applicant's Last Name
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Street Address
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City
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State
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Apartment Number (if applicable)
Zip Code
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Phone Number
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Please use the following format 248-555-1212
Email Address
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Please enter correctly as this is the main way we will contact you
Alternate Phone Number
Do you own or rent your home?
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Own
Rent
Someone else owns the Home
Someone else rents the Home
Please select your current residence type.
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House
Apartment
Condo
Townhouse
Mobile Home
Other
If you answered "other" above, please explain here:
How long have you lived at this address?
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Less than one month
1-2 months
3-6 months
6-9 months
9-12 months
1-2 years
3-5 years
6-10 years
10 + years
If you rent, does your landlord and lease allow pets?
Yes
No
Unsure
N/A
Is everyone in your household aware that you are planning to adopt a pet?
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Yes
No
N/A
Does anyone in your household have allergies to dogs/cats?
Yes
No
Possibly
N/A
Including yourself, how many people live in your household?
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Please list the ages & relationship of those who live in your home.
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Are you over the age of 21?
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No
Yes
Why are you interested in this particular animal(s)?
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Is this pet for you or someone else?
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Myself
Someone else
Do you own other pets at the current time?
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No
Yes
If yes, please list their names, breeds, and ages.
Are all of your pets spayed/neutered/fixed?
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Yes
No
N/A
If no, why not?
How many pets have you owned in the last 5-10 years?
What happened to them?
Are your pets current on their vaccinations?
Yes
no
n/a
Have you ever turned your dog or cat into a shelter?
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No
Yes
If yes, please explain?
If you have pets, will they adjust to a new pet in the house?
Yes
No
Unsure
N/A
Please check the main reason you plan to adopt a pet:
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Companion
Family Pet
Child's Pet
Guard Dog
Companion for another pet
Other
If you answered "other" above, please explain here:
Please describe in detail the pet you are looking for.
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On average, how many hours per day will your pet be left alone?
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How much do you think the annual medical bills will be for your pet?
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About $100
$100 - $200
$200 - $300
$300 - $500
$500 +
What would you do if the bills went over this amount?
Will this pet be predominantly living inside, outside, or both?
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Inside
Outside
Both
Please provide a description of this pet's living conditions.
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Do you have a completely fenced-in yard? If so, what kind of fence?
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Wood
Chain Link
Electric
Plastic
Iron
Other
Other (I do not have a fenced yard)
If you answered "other" above, please explain:
If you do not have a fenced yard, how will you let the dog out?
Where will the animal sleep?
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In bed with me
In bed with my child
In a dog / cat bed
In a kennel / crate
Wherever he or she likes
Outside
Other
If you answered "other" above, please explain:
How will you handle housebreaking?
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How will you handle destructive behavior?
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How would you discipline your pet? (Please select all that apply)
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Alpha Roll and Make Them Submit
Scruff and Shake
Grab Muzzle
Time Out
Swat/Spank with Newspaper
Squirt Bottle
Confinement
Shaker Can
Distract and Redirect
Other
If you answered "other" above, please explain here:
Are you willing to seek help and hire someone if training or behavior problems arise?
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No
Yes
Will you keep the animal up-to-date on vaccinations and any necessary annual tests or procedures?
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No
Yes
If no, please explain:
What energy level are you looking for?
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Highly Active (jogging, hiking, agility, a go-go-go dog)
Somewhat Active (long walks - but settles down nicely)
Couch Potato (short walks, low energy, cuddler)
Are you willing and able to exercise the dog on a regular basis?
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Yes
No
N/A
If yes, what is the method of exercise?
Walking
Running
Dog Park / Dog Run
Other
If you answered "other" above, please explain:
For what reason(s) would you consider returning/giving up the animal?
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What would you do with your animal if you had to move?
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Take him / her with me
Give to family or friend
Return to shelter
Other
If you answered "other" above, please explain:
Are you willing to take responsibility for this animal for the next 10-20 years?
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No
Yes
If no, please explain:
Will you allow us to perform follow up on the animal?
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No
Yes
I have read the foregoing and certify that the answers I have given are complete, true and not misleading in any way. You are also aware that we cannot guarantee the health and temperament of the animal.
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Yes
No
Please Sign that you acknowledge submission of this application is not an immediate guarantee that you will be able to adopt this particular animal. SPCA of Solano County Staff has the right to deny an application if an animal does not seem fit.
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