Adoption Application

First Name *
Last Name *
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Applicant's Age *
Applicant's Occupation *
Applicant's Employer *

Have you adopted an animal from our program before? *
If you have adopted from us before, what was their name in our program?
To ensure the safety and well-being of our animals, our organization limits adoptions to no more than three (3) dogs within an 18-calendar-month period per household. This guideline helps ensure that each dog receives adequate time, attention, and resources, and that adopters are able to provide stable, long-term care for every animal in their home. Exceptions may be considered at the discretion of the organization only in special circumstances (such as dogs adopted as hospice cases who have passed). I UNDERSTAND *

Select the animal you want to adopt: *
How did you find out about this pet? *	News: KBTX Radio: Zone 1150 Radio: Candy95 Radio: WTAW 1620 Radio: Maverick 100.9 Radio: Peace 107.7 Petfinder/Adoptapet Google Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Instagram Social Media: TikTok Social Media: LinkedIn Community Event Word of Mouth Other
What made this animal stand out? *
What type of animal are you interested in adopting? *	Puppy Adult dog Senior dog Kitten Adult cat Senior cat
PLEASE NOTE: Yes, we offer transport anywhere in the United States by ground or plane. We are happy to help coach our families through the transport process, but unfortunately, these fees cannot be waived or reduced as they are set by third parties. Transportation is $300 for one dog. *	Yes! I understand interstate transport adds $300 onto the adoption cost. I will come get my baby, so these services will not be needed.
My home is usually... *	Very quiet and laid back Very busy with lots of visitors Mostly busy with bits of down time Mostly calm with occasional visitors
Please list the names and ages of all persons living in your home. *
Please list all spayed/neutered pets living in your home including their name, age, gender, and breed. *
Please list all intact (have NOT been spayed or neutered) animals living in your home including their name, age, gender, and breed. Additionally, please explain why these pets are not currently spayed/neutered. *
Please discuss why you no longer have your last two pets. This question is VERY important, so please use detail. *
Have you ever surrendered a pet to a shelter? If so, what was the reason? *
Do you or anyone else in the house smoke tobacco? *
How long will your dog or cat be left alone during the day/night? *
Do you have a "doggie door" where the dog or cat can go in and out at their own discretion? *
Where will this pet primarily live? *	Indoor (i.e. lives indoors, potties and enjoys supervised activities outside) Indoor/Outdoor (lives mostly indoors, but has access to a doggie door to go in and out when family is away) Indoor/Outdoor (i.e. outdoor unsupervised during the day, inside only at night and/or during inclement weather) Indoor/Outdoor (i.e. outdoors working with livestock or owner, inside only at night and/or during inclement weather) Outdoor (i.e. lives exclusively outdoors)
Please elaborate, IN DETAIL, on your previous answer. This question is VERY important for us know if your home dynamic is what this particular pet would do best in, so please use detail! *
Where will this pet sleep at night? *
Do you plan to kennel train your pet? *	Yes No Maybe Not applicable
You may get a pet that requires house training. Have you ever done this before? If so, which method did you use? *
What will you do if your pet has an accident in the home (vomits, potties, etc.)? *
What type of fencing do you have? *	None Wrought Iron Barbed Wire Wood/Privacy Invisible/Electric Chain Link Other
Please describe how secure your fencing is to contain a small animal. *
How will you exercise your dog or cat? *
What brand/type of pet food do you feed your current pet(s)? *
What brand/type of treats/chews do you give your current pet(s)? *
I need a dog or cat who gets along with... *	Dogs Cats Children Adults Senior Citizens Livestock
What is your plan for your pet if you have a major life change such as dying, getting divorced, getting deployed, or going away/home for school? Explain in detail and provide contact information for the person who will care for your pet *
What energy level are you looking for in your pet? *
Please describe examples of how an animal at that energy level would behave. What things would they most often be doing? *
What types of activities will you enjoy with your new pet? How do you imagine your time being spent together? *
What else are you looking for in a dog or cat that you'd like us to know? *
How did you find out about Long Way Home Adoptables? *
Long Way Home Adoptables strongly disagrees with cosmetic surgeries such as ear cropping, tail docking, and declawing. We will not provide this unnecessary surgery for you, and we require that you consult with us before considering it for your adopted dog. It is our view that these surgeries are unnecessary, often leave behind nerve damage, and put the pet at undue risk of anesthesia. Do you agree to this requirement? *	Yes, I completely agree. No, once I adopt this pet, what I do with it is my choice. No, I think some cosmetic or behavior modifying surgeries are okay sometimes.
Do you feel it is appropriate to leave a child unsupervised with an animal? *	Yes No It depends
If you chose "it depends" for the previous question, please take this opportunity to elaborate in detail.
What did we miss? Please tell us, in as much detail as you'd like, anything else you'd like us to know as we consider your application. This is your opportunity to include anything you feel might be important for us to know regarding you, your pets, your home, or why you feel like you are the best home for this pet. *

Reference 1: Name & Phone Number *
Reference 2: Name & Phone Number *
We require that you accept a friend request on Facebook from our adoption coordinator to ensure a smooth adoption process and transition. Do you agree?
Current veterinarian and clinic name *
Veterinarian Phone Number *
Have you used this clinic for a minimum of two years? *
Provide the veterinarian and clinic you used prior to your current clinic *
Provide the phone number for the clinic you used prior to your current one
Do you understand that if an animal is adopted and arrives to you in the middle of a vaccination series, that you will be responsible for completion of the remaining vaccines? *
Terms and Conditions: It can take us up to a week to contact all your references and process your application. Additionally, our pets often have MANY applications on them. We do not employ a first come first served approach, so filtering through all the applications to choose the best home can take time. We will do our best to respond to every applicant, but there are only so many hours in a day that we can volunteer. If your home is chosen, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, please know that it is not a reflection of you or your home, but rather, our ability to handle the overwhelming interest some pets in our program receive. Please keep in mind that our foster families are all volunteers, with full time jobs and family obligations. As much as we want to be able to respond the same day, that likely will not happen. Once you submit your application, the system will email you a copy and our staff will review it. *	I have read and understand the Terms and Conditions.
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