Ruby's Rescue Adoption Application

PLEASE READ: At Ruby’s Rescue & Retreat, NFP, we get many applications for each dog. We look over all applications for each dog and we choose the BEST FIT FOR THE DOG. We do not go by first come, first served. If you are not chosen for a particular dog, it does not mean you were denied or turned down. It simply means that for this particular dog, we found a better match. Please understand that due to the number of applications received, we cannot respond to every application. If your application is chosen for a particular dog, we will contact you via email to schedule a time for you to come and meet the dog. Submitting the application does not obligate you to adopt the dog should you meet him/her and decide they are not a good fit for your home. Only applications that are completed in full will be considered.

Ruby's Rescue Adoption Application

Today's Date. *
Name of the pet you want to adopt. *
Your first name. *
Your last name. *
Address. *
City. *
State. *
Your zip code. *
Your home phone number.
Your cell phone number.
Your email address. *
NAMES and AGES of all people living in your household. (including yourself) IF THIS IS NOT COMPLETE, YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT GO THROUGH. *
If any children under 18, have they been previously exposed to dogs? *
How soon will you be ready to adopt? *
Why do you want to adopt a new dog/puppy? *
Do you own or rent your home? *	Own Rent
If you rent, provide the name and phone number of your landlord.
Is your home a single family home, apartment, duplex or trailer?	Single family home Apartment Duplex Trailer
Are you looking for a dog which will live mainly as an indoor dog, or as an outside dog?	Indoor dog Outside dog
Do you have a fenced yard? If yes, describe your fence *
If no fence, how will you exercise and potty the dog? *
Where will your dog sleep at night? *
How much time on most days will this dog spend alone? *
Where will your dog stay when left alone? *
In an average week, how many hours will the dog be left outside while no one is home? *
Do you currently have any other pets? If so, list breed and ages. *
If you have other pets, are they all spayed or neutered and current on vaccines? *
If they are not spayed or neutered and current on vaccines, why aren’t they?
Do you give heartworm prevention to your dogs? *
If you do not give heartworm prevention, why?
Your veterinarian's name and phone number.
List any previous pets that you have had within the past 5 years and why they are no longer with you.
Do you have the time, patience, love and physical ability to care for this dog? *
Are you prepared for chewing, digging, scratching, house training, etc? *
If approved, are you willing to work with this dog, and your existing pets (if applicable), as this dog gets acclimated to its new home? *
What reason(s) would cause you to give up a pet? *
Have you ever surrendered a pet to an animal shelter, or rehomed a previous pet? If yes, why? *
Is there anything else you’d like to share with us regarding the type of home you can provide for this dog?
Personal reference 1 name. Please do not list Family members *
Personal reference 1 email address. *
Personal reference 1 relationship to you. *
Personal reference 2 name. Please do not list Family members. *
Personal reference 2 email address. *
Personal reference 2 relationship to you. *
We ask for email addresses as too many folks don’t answer their phones now in the days of Caller I.D. and we don’t have time for phone tag. It helps speed up the application process tremendously if you are pro-active and have your references reach out via email to rescuejeanann@aol.com. Remember, it’s up to you to make your application stand out among the others! Thank you for choosing to rescue! Do you understand? *

Ruby's Rescue and Retreat in McLean, IL