Out of State Dog Adoption Application (for those living outside the state of ND)

Thank you for your interest in adopting a dog from Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue. Please read the following closely and answer the following questions.

Applicant is under no obligation to adopt a dog, and Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue is under no obligation to provide a dog to applicant. TMAR reviews all applications and will pick the applicant that is the best fit for the dog. Dogs may be suggested to the applicant based on this application and may differ from dogs requested if we believe that a different dog would be a better match.

Once you have adopted you will be asked to arrange appropriate transportation to pick up your dog up at it’s foster home or an agreed upon meeting place. This arrangment must be done within 7 days of adoption. We do not provide transportation to adopted homes.

Please let your references know that we will be calling. Adoptions will not be approved without completed reference checks. TMAR reserves the right to request additional references and complete a background check.

Please know that we are a 100% volunteer organization and it may take a few days to a few weeks to fully process your application, Once an adoption advocate has reached out to you, you will have 2 weeks to provide all asked for documents. Please note that all applicants are required to go through a live interview and home visit before being approved to adopt dogs.

If you rent, please have a copy of your pet policy in hand BEFORE you apply. If you have an ESA letter or service animals letter, make sure your management company honors it BEFORE you apply. If you have current pets, please contact your vet for of up to date shot record and proof of spay/neuter. DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THESE DOCUMENTS IN HAND.

By filling out this application I certify that I am 18 years of age or older. I own my own home or have a rental agreement under my name.

Animals transported to permanently live outside of the state of North Dakota may require a "Certificate of Veterinary Inspection" (CVI) prior to going to their adoptive home. These visits are scheduled ahead of time by TMAR when the adoption fee is paid in full by the adopter. Adopters will not be able to pick up their animal if a CVI is required by their state of residence until this is completed. If the applicant no longer wishes to adopt their animal, notice must be given to TMAR 48 hours in advance of the scheduled date and time for the CVI appointment. If applicant does not give advanced notice the fee for this veterinary visit will be deducted from their adoption fee refund. I understand that I will be responsible for any vet charges and/or fees associated with the appointment to obtain a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection if I do not give 48 hours’ notice to TMAR in the event I have paid the adoption fee but no longer wish to adopt the animal.
Dog you are interested in adopting?
Applicant's First Name *
Applicant's Last Name *
Facebook Name *
Street Address *
City *
State *
Apartment Number (if applicable)
Zip Code
If your address is a PO Box please provide your physical address where the animal will be living
Phone Number * Please use the following format 248-555-1212
Email Address * Please enter correctly as this is our primary method of contact.
Alternate Phone Number
How did you hear about us?
Date of Birth *
Do you own or rent your home? *
If you rent, do you have a copy of your apartment pet policy?
How long have you lived at this address? *
If you have an ESA letter, has it been approved by your apartment management?
Are there any breed ban restrictions in the city you live in? *
If yes, please list the breeds that are restricted.
Name of 1st reference (non-relative): *
Reference phone number: *
Reference email: *
Name of 2nd reference: *
2nd reference phone: *
2nd reference email: *
Is this pet for you or someone else? *
How many pets have you owned in the last 5-10 years? *
Do you own other pets at the current time? *
If yes, please list their names, breeds, and ages.
Are all of your pets, including cats, spayed/neutered/fixed? TMAR requires all cats and dogs in the home be altered, unless there is a medical reason they can not be. *
Do you have a copy of UP TO DATE vaccination record and proof of spay/neuter? *
Are your pets current on their vaccinations? *
I understand I must provide transportation to pick up my adopted dog within 10 days of adoption. *
Have you ever turned your dog or cat into a shelter? *
If yes, please explain?
Veterinarian's Name * If you have never owned a pet please tell us where you would go.
Veterinarian's Address, City, State, and Zip Code Again if you have never owned a pet please list where you would go
Veterinarian's Phone Number
Do you give permission for TMAR to contact your veterinarian? *
Have you ever had a pet euthanized? *
If yes, please explain:
Are you prepared to allow a minimum of 3 weeks for a new dog/puppy to adjust to your home? *
Please check the main reason you plan to adopt a pet: *
If you answered "other" above, please explain here:
Please describe in detail the pet you are looking for.
Including yourself, how many people live in your household? *
Please list the ages & relationship of those who live in your home. *
Is everyone in your household aware that you are planning to adopt a pet? *
Does anyone in your household have allergies to dogs/cats? *
On average, how many hours per day will your pet be left alone? *
How much do you think the annual medical bills will be for your pet? *
Will this pet be predominantly living inside, outside, or both? *
Please provide a description of this pet's living conditions. *
Do you have a completely fenced-in yard? If so, what kind of fence? *
If you answered "other" above, please explain:
If you do not have a fenced yard, how will you let the animal out?
Are there times when the animal will be tied/chained up? *
If yes, when will they be tied/chained up?
Where will the animal sleep? *
If you answered "other" above, please explain:
Will the animal spend any time in the garage? *
If the animal will spend time in the garage, please explain when/why:
If you answered "other" above, please explain:
Will you keep the animal up-to-date on core vaccinations? *
If no, please explain:
What will you do with the animal when you go on vacation? *
If you answered "other" above, please explain:
For what reason(s) would you consider returning/giving up the animal? *
What would you do with your animal if you had to move?
If you answered "other" above, please explain:
Are you willing to take responsibility for this animal for the next 10-20 years?
If no, please explain:
Will you allow us to perform home checks? *
Adequate Care: Adopter agrees to provide proper and sufficient food, water, shelter and kind treatment for the dog at all times. Dog will have indoor living quarters in a temperature-controlled portion of the home and will receive adequate, supervised daily exercise. Adopter will arrange for adequate care for the dog when leaving for an extended period and will not leave dog crated for more than 8 hours hours at a time, except at bedtime. Dog will not be used, given away, or sold for the purpose of experimentation or fighting.
Do you agree to provide adequate care as described above? *
Adjustment Period: Adopter agrees to give adequate time (minimum of 3 weeks) for the dog to adjust to his or her new surroundings. If a problem should arise are you willing to consult a certified dog trainer/behaviorist?
I agree to allow for the adjustment period as described above *
Hold Harmless: Adopter accepts the dog as is and assume all risk of ownership of the dog, including risk of injury or damage caused by the dog, including bites. Adopter understands that Rescue cannot predict what medical or temperament problems a dog may have in his or her lifetime and accepts sole responsibility for any illness or injury occurring after adoption. Adopter will assert no claim, charge, or demand of any kind against the Rescue or its agents for any expenses that have been incurred by the ADOPTER, including veterinary fees, in connection with the dog once the adoption is finalized.
I agree to the release of liability as described above *
Spay/Neuter agreement: Adopter agrees to spay/neuter within 4 months of an adult dog and 1 year of a puppy. 1) Adopter agrees to provide TMAR with a veterinarian’s letter of spay/neuter. This can be emailed to tmaradoptions@gmail.com 2) Adopter assumes all financial responsibility 3) If adopter fails to spay/neuter within the given time frame TMAR has the right to terminate ownership of the dog.
I agree to spay or neuter my pet as described above *
Transfer of Ownership: Adopter agrees not sell, abandon, or give the dog away. If the adopter can no longer keep the dog, adopter agrees to contact the rescue first to see if TMAR can help you with rehoming. Adopter agrees that if they do surrender a dog back to TMAR that they forfeit any adoptions fees and must sign an owner surrender agreement. TMAR may also require a certified trainer or behaviorist to assess the dog before any decision can be made in future placement of said dog.
I agree to the requirements of ownership, as described above *
Release of Liability: I fully and completely release Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue and its agents/volunteers harmless from any claim, cause, or demand as a result of my adoption, ownership, care, maintenance or retention of the dog.
I agree to the Release of Liability statement as described above. *
Rescue Protocol and Failure to Comply with this Agreement: Adopter will inform Rescue of any address and/or telephone change in the event of a move up to one year. Adopter may receive periodic follow-up telephone calls and inspections from the Rescue to be assured of compliance to all terms of this agreement. If the terms and conditions of this Adoption Agreement are not upheld, Rescue reserves the right to terminate the agreement and to reclaim the dog at any point with no legal commitment to any monetary refund. No refund will be made. Adoption fees are final.
I agree to the rescue protocol and failure to comply as described above. *
Are you a current TMAR foster or volunteer? (for TMAR Volunteers- please list what area/team you volunteer with and date you started volunteering with TMAR)
By filling out this form and typing in my name I agree that my typed name is the equivalent of a binding signature.
Name: *
Date *

It may take us up to 1-3 weeks to process your application, as we will check in with your veterinarian and references before we get back to you. Please note that all applicants are required to go through a live interview and home visit before being a final adoption is approved.

If you are approved to adopt a TMAR dog but did not get the dog you initially requested, we will keep your application on file for 1 year. Should a dog come up for adoption in the future, you do not need to re-apply, just send us an email to tmaradoptions@gmail.com stating that you are pre-approved and would like to be considered for a specific dog.