Dog Adoption Application Form

Congratulations on your decision to welcome a new family member! And thank you for choosing HOPE to help find your fur-ever friend.

By filling out this application, it will expedite the adoption process and will also assist our adoption counselors in matching you to a suitable pet. We make every effort to match our foster pets to appropriate homes. If you feel that we are too intrusive, please understand that it is because we care about the animals’ welfare.

If you would prefer to complete an application offline, please click here to download a printable pdf version.

First and Last Name

Home Phone

Address

Work Phone

City

State

Zip

Cell Phone

Email Address(s)

How did you hear about HOPE?

Name of dog you want to adopt

1.) Do you live in (select one):

House Apartment Trailer Condo/Townhome Other

2.) Do you

Own Rent/Lease

If Rent/Lease Name of Complex and Office Phone #

3.) Are you planning to move in the next six months?

Yes No

4.) What will happen to this dog if you move unexpectedly?

5.) What will happen to this dog when you go on vacation or in case of an emergency?

6.) How many hours during the average day will your dog be without a human?

7.) Do you want this dog to be (select one)

Inside Only Outside Only Both

8.) Where will this dog be kept during the day?

Night?

When you're not home?

9.) Does your home have a dog door?

Yes No

10.) Do you have a fenced-in back yard?

Yes No

If your yard is fenced be sure to check for gaps and weaknesses in the fencing before bringing your dog home. If you are adopting a large dog consider if your fence is tall enough (6 ft).

11.) Does your gate have a lock?

Yes No

If not could one be put on?

12.) If there is no fenced yard how will you exercise the dog?

13.) If the yard is not fenced who will walk the dog and how often will you take the dog out?

14.) What type of vehicle do you own?

If you have a truck how will your dog be transported?

15.) Please tell us why you would like to adopt a dog?

16.) I am adopting this dog for (check all that apply)

Myself Spouse Children Gift Other (Please explain)

17.) Please list below all the people your dog will be living with (including yourself):

Name

Age

Relationship to prospective adopter

18.) Did your entire family agree on the adoption of this one dog?

Yes No

19.) Will the whole family share in the care of this dog?

Yes No

20.) Is there any member of your household who is allergic to dogs?

Yes No

21.) Are there any children that visit your home frequently?

Yes No

If Yes, ages:

22.) Are there any regular visitors to your home, human or animal, with which your new dog must get along?

Yes No

If Yes, Describe:

23.) Do you have any other pets living with you now?

Yes No

If Yes, please list below:

Type (dog, cat, etc.)

Pets Name

Breed

Neutered/Spayed?

Owned for how long?

24.) Have you had pets in the past?

Yes No

If Yes, please list below:

Type (dog, cat, etc.)

Pets Name

Breed

Neutered/Spayed?

Owned for how long?

Where is the pet now?

25.) Do you have a regular veterinarian?

Yes No

Clinic name, address, and phone number

26.) May we have your permission to request information from your veterinarian?

Yes No

27.) How often do you feel a dog should see a veterinarian?

28.) What do you know about heartworms?

29.) What will you feed your new dog?

30.) What kind of behavior do you find unacceptable?

31.) If the dog has problems with behavior what will you do about it?

Name

Phone

Relationship

I certify that the above information is true and understand that false information may result in nullifying this adoption. Please note that HOPE reserves the right to refuse an adoption to anyone for any reason with or without cause. YES I understand

Are you HUMAN
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Thank you for completing the HOPE Dog Adoption Application.

Upon receipt of your Application, you will hear back from an Adoption Counselor within 48 hours. The entire Adoption process usually takes about a week.

Dog Adoption Application Form

Congratulations on your decision to welcome a new family member! And thank you for choosing HOPE to help find your fur-ever friend.

PLEASE SUPPLY ALL THE NEEDED INFORMATION BELOW:

TO ENSURE THAT THIS ADOPTION IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF BOTH YOU AND THE DOG YOU SELECTED, WE ASK THAT YOU ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

LOCAL Personal References: (if possible please list one relative not living with you)

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Thank you for completing the HOPE Dog Adoption Application.