Pet Adoption Application v2
You must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
Today's Date
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I want to adopt a:
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Cat
Dog
Adoptable Animal Name
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Applicant's First Name
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Applicant's Last Name
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Contact Number
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Email Address
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Street Address (incl apt # if applicable)
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City
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State
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TX
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AK
AL
AR
AZ
CA
CO
CT
DE
FL
GA
HI
IA
ID
IL
IN
KS
KY
LA
MA
MD
ME
MI
MN
MO
MS
MT
NC
ND
NE
NH
NJ
NM
NV
NY
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VA
VT
WA
WI
WV
WY
Zip Code
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Do ALL adults and other members in your household agree to this adoption?
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No
Yes
Household members consist of (can select multiple):
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Just me
Newborn -kindergardeners
School aged children (unto 18 years old)
Adults (19 + years old)
Senior Citizens or Elderly
I am looking to adopt for the following reason(s):
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Companion/Family pet
Assistant/Therapy pet
Protection/Guard Dog
Companion for another pet
Gift Other
What is your level of pet care experience?
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No experience. I have loved animals and this pet will be my first
Some experience. I have either grown up with either dogs or cats, and/or owned at least one pet within the past 2 years
I got this! I grew up with dogs cats, have owned 1 or more pets in the past 5 years, and/or have taken care of them until they traveled to the Rainbow Bridge
My adopted animal will live:
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Inside
Outside
Combination
Have you adopted or currently applying to adopt from another rescue group/shelter?:
No
Yes
Occupation/Employer
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Weekly Hours Worked
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0-10 hours
10-30 hours
30-40 hours
More than 40
Do you currently or have you in the past owned pets?
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No
Yes
If you have current pets, are they neutered or spayed?
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No
Yes
Please list your current animals including age:
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What happened to the animal? (Select multiple if applicable)
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Still alive and living with us
Passed away due to illness/age/traumatic injury
Returned to rescue or shelter
Ran away/ stolen
Rehomed
Personal Reference Name
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Personal reference's Phone Number
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How do you know your personal reference?
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What type of residence do you live in?
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Apartment
Condo
House
Mobile Home
Other
Do you Rent, Own or Live with someone else?
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Rent
Own
Live with Parents/Guardian
Live with Roommates
Other
Do you have a way to contain the dog safely?
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Yes
No
Please describe area that the dog will be contained (inside and outside).
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Please list Landlord's Name/Company (we will call to verify that animals are allowed on property)
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Landlord's Phone Number
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Are you moving soon?
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No
Yes
If you are moving soon, what is the plan for your new pet?
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If you are planning to move, where are you moving to?
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What is your general philosophy on vet care?
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Spare no expense
Within budget constraints
Pet insurance
If treatment or care is very expensive, I may need assistance or return the dog
Do you currently have a veterinarian?
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No
Yes
Current vet clinic name and address
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Current veterinarian's phone number:
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Will you keep your dog on heartworm preventative?
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No
Yes
Will you have your cat declawed?
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No
Yes
How many hours (daily) will your dog be left alone?
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0-10 hours
10-30 hours
30-40 hours
More than 40
Never
When your dog is left alone, where will he/she be left?
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How will you housetrain your dog? (Select multiple if applicable)
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Consult professional
Crate train
Take out every couple of hours
Rub nose in offending spot
Consult professional
Other
If other, please explain
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How will you discipline if your new pet chews on household items? (Select multiple if applicable)
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No big deal
Redirect/distract
Swat nose
Spank
Use stern voice
Use a newspaper
How will your new pet get exercise?
I may have to give up my pet if (Select multiple if applicable)?
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Death of owner/loved one
Divorce or separation
Large vet expense
Too old
Loss of bladder control
Inappropriate behavior towards stranger or family members
Out of state move or new residence where pets are not allowed
Dog/cat and current pets/family member incompatible
Allergies to pet (self or family member)
Chronic Illness
New baby or plans to have a baby
Dog/cat is not what I thought it would be
Barking/neighbors complaining
Would never give up
In the event that you cannot keep your pet, for any reason, do you agree to contact Shelter2Rescue prior to any action taken?
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No
Yes
Shelter2Rescue Coalition and the representatives of the rescue reserve the right to call and verify care of the adopted pet with the veterinarian?
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No
Yes
I hereby agree to hold Shelter2Rescue Coalition, Inc and it's representatives harmless against any and all claims, damages, cost, expenses, or other items pertaining to the pet that is being adopted, or anything resulting from or caused by the adopted animal.
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No
Yes
I would like to opt- in to receive occasional updates, donation information, etc from Shelter2Rescue (I can opt out later via an email request)
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No
Yes
Full name (typed name will be accepted as signature)
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Typed name will constitute a signature