Ayres Adoption Application
Ayres Adoption Application
Application for (Animal Name)
Angus (Dog - 2023-26d)
Anise (Cat - 2023-95c)
Anya (Cat - 2023-96c)
Aruba (Cat - 2024-CF 1)
Cameron (Cat - 2023-129c)
Carlos (Dog - 2023-3)
Caroline (Cat - 2023-56c)
Carter (Cat - 2024-110c)
Ceasar (Dog - 2023-46)
Checkers (Dog - 2024-95d)
Cindy Lou (Dog - 2023-9)
Clifford (Dog - 2023-31)
Cynthia (Dog - 2022-42)
Darby (Dog - 2023-10)
Elliot (Cat - 2024-19c)
Frankie (Cat - 2024-76c)
Frisco (Cat - 2020-18c)
Gail (Cat - 2023-47c)
Garth (Dog - 2024-43d)
Gem (Dog - 2024-Gem)
Ghost (Dog - 2023-87)
Gordon (Cat - 2023-24c)
Jackson (Cat - 2023-137c)
Jake (Cat - 2021-51c)
Jamaica (Cat - 2024-CF 3)
June (Dog - 2024 June)
Karen (Cat - 2023-55c)
Keanu (Dog - 2024-28d)
Leilani (Dog - 2024-27d)
Lennox (Dog - 2024-34d)
Louie (Dog - 2024-40d)
Luna (Dog - 2022-32d)
Luna Two (Dog - 2024 Luna2)
Mandy (Cat - 2021-110c)
Meeny (Cat - 2024-78c)
Muffin (Dog - 2024-96d)
Nicholas (Dog - 2020-75)
Olivia (Cat - 2024-24c)
Ollie (Cat - 2024-56c)
Padma (Cat - 2023-26c)
Panini (Cat - 2024-45c)
Peyton (Dog - 2023-12)
Ranger (Dog - 2021-22)
Reba (Dog - 2024-54)
Ringo (Dog - 2022-28d)
Rocky (Dog - 2024-19)
Ronan (Dog - 2023-93)
Santiago (Cat - 2023-59c)
Sassy (Cat - 2017-133c)
Selena (Cat - 2023-126c)
Simon (Cat - 2023-48c)
Stella (Cat - 2023-123c)
Tahiti (Cat - 2024-CF 5)
Terry (Cat - 2023-57c)
Tex (Dog - 2024-58d)
Tigger (Dog - 2023-45)
Tong (Dog - 2023-42d)
Trace (Dog - 2024-60)
Trisha (Dog - 2024-46)
Tulip (Dog - 2024-94d)
Vanilla (Dog - 2023 Vanilla)
Velasco (Cat - 2024-33c)
Zander (Dog - 2024-8)
Zelda (Dog - 2024-23)
Cat/Dog (If the pet isn't listed - please see the next question.)
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Cat
Dog
Rabbit
If the pet you are interested in adopting is not listed under adoptable pets, or you are interested in two separate pets, please list her:
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Please Specify if this app isn't for a specific pet, but to keep on file:
Applicant's First Name
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Applicant's Last Name
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Drivers License Number / State (This can be given at the time of adoption, please just indicate that if that is what you would prefer to do)
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Co-applicant's Name
Drivers License Number / State
Address
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City
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State
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ZipCode
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Primary Phone Number
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Secondary Number
Texts okay?
No
Yes
Email Address
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What is your preferred method of contact?
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Phone
Text
Email
Facebook
Please make sure to add adopt.ayresshelter@gmail.com to your contacts
Employer Name
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Employer Address/Phone Number
Length of Employment
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Co-applicant's Employer
Address/Phone Number
Length of Employment
Are you a veteran or Active Military? What Branch?
If Self employed, do you operate your business out of your home? Will Clients interact with the new pet?
If unemployed or self employed, are you able to provide a verifiable source of income to support pet care expenses?
How long have you lived at your current address? If you rent, we require you have lived at residence for 1 year.
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If less than one year, please provide previous address
Do you currently live in a:
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House
Apartment
Mobile Home
Dormitory
Other
If you answered "other" above, please explain here:
If mobile home, is it in a trailer park?
No
Yes
Do you:
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Own
Rent
Live with a Relative(Your relative owns the home that you live in.)
Rent to Own
IF YOU RENT YOU MUST PROVIDE LANDLORD CONTACT INFO:If you rent or live with a relative, please provide us with Name and Phone Number to contact for permission for ownership of an animal
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If you live with a relative not listed as co-applicant, please provide contact information.
If you live in a trailer park, please provide park name and a contact number.
Does your lease allow pets?
No
Yes
If the lease doesn't allow pets, are they making an emotional support animal exception?
Are there breed restrictions?
No
Yes
Please describe any restrictions on breed, weight, behavior or number of pets
Is their a pet deposit? How much is required? Has it been paid?
Do you intend to move over the next year?
No
Yes
Does your insurance cover the breed of dog that you are interested in adopting?
No
Yes
Describe your household
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Active
Quiet
Noisy
Normal
How many people live in the household total?
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List all adults who live in the home aside from the applicant's listed above. (Name/Relationship/Age)
Are all adults in the home on board with bringing a new pet into the home?
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No
Yes
Are there children in the household?
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No
Yes
Ages?
Will children be involved in daily pet care?
No
Yes
Do relatives or friends bring children to visit?
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No
Yes
Ages? How frequently do they visit?
Is anyone in the home allergic to pets? Explain
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Is someone home during the day?
No
Yes
Will someone continue to be home during the day long term.
No
Yes
On average, how long will the pet be left alone?
Where will this pet be kept when home alone?
Crate
Free roam in house
Outside Kennel
Outside Runner
Garage
Doggy Day Care
Neighbors Home
Other
If other, please explain
When outside, will the pet be in a:
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Not Outside
Pen
Fenced Yard
Partially Fenced Yard
Runner
Electric Fence
Free Roam
Leash Walked
If you have a fenced yard, how tall is it? Made from what Material? Is it in good condition?
Do you own any pets currently?
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No
Yes
Please list dogs: Name, Age, Breed, Spayed/Neutered, Up to Date on Shots & How long you have had this pet:
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Please list cats: Name, Age, Spayed/Neutered, Up to Date on Shots, FeLv/FIV tested,& How long have you had this pet?
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Please do not just put kind of dog or dogs or just cat(s). We do need names of each dog/cat.
Do friends or relatives bring pets to visit? If yes, how frequently and what kind of pets?
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A pet needs to be seen by a veterinary AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR for annual vaccinations and examinations. Average routine vet care costs between $400 and $600 per year. Are you willing and able to provide regular vet care for your new pet?
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No
Yes
If getting a pet under 4 months old, do you plan on spaying or neutering?
Yes
No
Unsure
After one litter
Other
Who is your current veterinarian? Please list Clinic Name and Phone Number . (If you do not have any pets presently - please list a vet that you have used in the past 10 years with pet name(s))
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Who's Name are the vet records under? This means what owner's name. Not what Doctor's name or the pet. We will be calling the vet listed above, and getting a reference for the above listed current and previous pets. Please note that sometimes applicants forget that their vet records are under a maiden or married name. If the name is different than the name on the application, we won't be able to do the vet check.
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In order for us to do a vet reference, you will need to call to give your vet permission to speak to us. Please do that if you have not already. If you are unwilling to do that, please explain. This is only Not Applicable if you do not have a current vet.
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Please list any other vet or clinic that you use for your pets. In order for us to do a thorough and quick vet reference, we need to be able to receive all vet records. If you do not do all of your pets vetting at one vet office, then we will not be able to get a full vet reference. If there are multiple applications for a pet, and if you haven't provided a full vet reference, please understand that your application may not be accepted for that specific pet.
Have you owned pets personally in the past?
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No
Yes
Please list previous pets you/the co-applicant have owned personally. Please include: Name, Species, How long you had the pet and where the pet is now.
Do you understand that a new animals takes times to acclimate to a new home?
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No
Yes
How long do you consider a reasonable adjustment period for a new pet?
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How long have you been searching for a new pet?
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Have you adopted a pet from Ayres before? If yes, when? What pet?
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Have you ever adopted a pet from a rescue/shelter before? If yes, what rescue/shelter?
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Have you have been denied adoption at any organization? Explain.
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Have you ever given up an animal? If yes, when? What were the circumstances? To whom?
Have you ever had a pet go missing? What did you do to find that pet? Were you successful? What steps did you take to help keep your pet safer at home?
What kind of pet are you looking to adopt?
Dog
Cat
Kitten
Puppy
Reason for adopting a new pet? Check all that apply.
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Barn Cat
Mouser
Companion for other pet
Companion
Child's Pet
Gift
Watchdog
Breeding
Hunting
Service Dog
Emotional Support Dog
Therapy Dog
What ideally are you looking for in a new pet?
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What size/breed are you looking to adopt?
What Gender and Age Range are you looking to adopt?
Is there a specific color and hair length/type that you are looking for in a new pet?
What activity level would you like your new pet to ideally have? Please note that adopted pets can go home and be more rambunctious or more mellow when they settle into a new home.
What reasons would you give up a pet? Explain.
Have you ever owned the breed of dog that you are applying for before?
What traits are undesirable to you in a new pet?
If your new adopted pet had behavioral issues, what kind of training or tools would you use to help them? Please note if you would be unable to use a trainer/professional for help.
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The average life span of a cat is about 12 to 15 years, and dogs is about 10 to 15 years. Are you able to care for the pet you are interested in adopting for the extent of their life?
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No
Yes
A young pet requires a lot of training, can be very playful either with their sharp kitten or puppy nails, or teeth while teething. Puppies and young dogs can and will be very jumpy. If you are unable or willing to provide training, please consider an older pet.
If no, are you willing to consider adopting an older pet?
No
Yes
I understand that at least one reference must be a non relative/spouse, and the references must not include vet reference or landlord. Two references being needed is mandatory. Your application may be passed over if second reference left blank.
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No
Yes
Please list reference one: Name, Relationship, Phone Number and/or email
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Please List Reference 2. Name, Relationship, Phone Number and/or email address
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Additional Information you may want us to know about you:
To help us better know where to showcase our animals, please tell us where you heard about our shelter/this animal?
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adoptapet.com
petfinder.com
google search
newspaper
Facebook
Previously Adopted
Friend/Volunteer
Other
If other above or if a friend recommended us, please let us know who:
I certify that the above information is true and correct. I understand that falsification or omission of any information will result in denial of adoption. Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter, Inc reserves the right to approve or deny adoption to anyone for any reason. Our main interested is in the well being and the proper placement of each animal as an individual. Please initial.
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I understand that if I am unable to keep this pet, that I am legally bound to return it to the Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter, Inc. Please Initial
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In order to be considered for adoption, you must Be 21 years of age or older and have verifiable photo identification (Initial)
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In order to be considered for adoption, Be willing and able to spend time and money necessary to provide training, medical treatment and proper care for a pet. (Initial)
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In order to be considered for adoption, you must Have the knowledge and consent of your landlord/relative to own a pet (Initial if applicable)
In order to be considered for adoption, you must Understand that the submission of this application is not a guarantee of being approved to adopt any animal (Initial)
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In order to be considered for adoption, you must understand it is shelter policy to make follow up calls or emails after the pet has been adopted. (Initial)
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In order to be considered for adoption, you must understand it is part of our adoption process to reserve the right to do a home visit for dog adoptions (Initial).
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In order to be considered for adoption, you must Understand that the adoption fee is non refundable. (Initial)
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In order to be considered for adoption, you must understand that some animals will not be adopted to homes with kids or other pets based on staff temperament assessment.(Initial)
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Applicant Signature (if on mobile device)
Clear
Type Signature
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Co-Applicant Signature
Clear
Type Signature for Co-applicant
Date
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REMINDER! CALL YOUR VET TO GIVE THEM THE OKAY TO TALK TO US. We will sometimes call within the first 24 hours after the application is received. We unfortunately do not have the time to remind you to contact the vet. If we call and they haven't been given the okay to talk to us, we reserve the right to move on to the next application for the animal you are applying for.
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No
Yes