TENDER LOVING RESCUE DOG ADOPTION
GUIDELINES
ALL
PROSPECTIVE ADOPTERS MUST:
Ø Be 21 years of age and have a valid ID with a current verifiable permanent address and permanent verifiable
phone number.
Ø Ensure that the
head of household and all other
adults living in the household have consented to the adoption.
Ø Have the financial ability to pay adoption fee
and ongoing expenses to care for dog, including routine and emergency
veterinary care, grooming, and training.
Ø Make a commitment
to properly and humanely obedience train the dog, enrolling the dog in formal
classes or hiring a professional trainer if necessary to address specific
behavior problems.
Ø Ensure that dogs are allowed in rented
housing. Renters must show copy of
lease or other proof from landlord that the dog is allowed.
Ø
Fill out the Adoption Application, and understand
that the application has to be approved and that the approval process may take
24-72 hrs.
Please E-mail a Tender Loving Rescue Adoption Application to
info@tenderlovingrescue.org
Or mail it to:
Tender Loving Rescue
P.O.BOX 371
Mansfield, MO 65704
PLEASE MAKE SURE THE
APPLICATION IS FILLED OUT IN ITS ENTIRETY.
IMPORTANT
NOTE: PLEASE REALIZE THAT THERE MAY BE
APLICATIONS ALREADY PENDING ON THE DOG OR PUPPY THAT YOU’VE SET YOUR HEART
ON. APPLICATIONS ARE GENERALLY
CONSIDERED ON A FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVE BASIS, BUT IN THE EVENT THERE ARE
MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS ON THE SAME ANIMAL WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SELECT THE
HOME THAT WE FEEL BEST SUITS THAT PARTICULAR ANIMAL.
DOG ADOPTION APPLICATION
Thank you
for your co-operation in answering the following questions. Please understand that our first obligation
is to the welfare of our animals. It is
our responsibility to find permanent loving homes for each of
them. Therefore, we have adoption guidelines in place and we reserve the right
to deny any adoption we feel is unsuitable.
If your application is approved, you will be called. You will be expected to bring a
collar and a leash, and a kennel to travel in when you come to pick up your adoted pet.
Name: Age: Home Phone:
Address: Apt. # Work Phone:
City: State: Zip: Cell Phone:_____________________________
Email 1:
________________________________________ Email 2:
__________________________________________
Do you Rent
or Own? House
Apartment
Condo Mobile Home Dorm w/ Parents
If a
renter, does your lease allow pets? How many? Name/phone of landlord
Do you
attend school? Work full
time? Work part time? School or work hours _______________________
Employer:
Phone:
Are you
single? Married? Have
roommate? Spouse’s
or roommate’s name:
# of
adults in household: Relationship of other adults in household
_________________________________
# of
children in household: _______ Ages of girls ____________ Ages of boys
____________
Is anyone
home during the day? If not, how many hours will pet be left
alone?
Where
will your dog be kept during the day? Night? When
alone?
What pets
do you currently have at home? # of dogs
Ages
# of cats Ages Other:
How did
you acquire these pets?
Are your
current pets indoor or outdoor pets? Are
they spayed/neutered?
Will your
new dog be an indoor pet? Outdoor pet? Indoor/outdoor pet?
Who is
your veterinarian? Phone #
Do you
agree to spay or neuter your new dog? Do you have a fenced yard? Fence Height _______
Does
everyone in your household wish to adopt a dog?
Why do
you want to adopt a dog? Companion For a Child
Watch Dog
Does
anyone in your household have an allergy to dogs?
Are you
willing to attend obedience classes at your own expense? __________
If your pet
developed a medical condition that cost more than $250 to treat, what would you
do? ___________________
Have you
ever adopted from any rescue organization in the past? If yes, which one?
It may
take a pet a month or longer to adjust to a new home. Are you willing to allow this much time for
adjustment? ____
Are you
willing to provide a permanent home to this dog for its lifetime? (15-20 yrs.)?
Adopting
a dog or a puppy is a serious responsibility.
A dog you adopt today will likely be a part of your family for the next
10 to 20 years. Each dog has its own
distinct personality and preferences, some of which you can help shape, others
which you cannot change. A pet makes
considerable demands on your time and resources. Dog owners need to spend time socializing,
grooming, feeding, scooping poop and playing with their dog each day. Dogs that have not had training need even
more time and socialization. All dogs
require special food and regular veterinary care; expenses could exceed $500 a
year, not including unforeseen veterinary expenses. Start-up costs could be another $50-$100.
ARE
YOU PREPARED TO ACCEPT THE PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNING A
DOG?____
Personal
references:
Name Phone # Relationship
Name Phone # Relationship
I would
consider providing a permanent home to:
Friendly Dog Shy/Timid Dog High Energy Dog
Quiet Dog Senior Dog
Dog that Needs Training Special Medical Needs Dog Handicapped Dog
What is your preferred level of exercise with the
dog?
Couch
Potato Yard Exercise Short
Walks Vigorous
Walks Hiking/Jogging
I strongly prefer:
Male Female Long Hair Short Hair Non-shed
Age
Range
Breed Size
I am particularly interested in
(name of dog) _____________________ or ______________________
(first choice)
(second choice)
SPAY/NEUTER AGREEMENT
If you adopt a puppy that is too young to be spayed / neutered before he or she is adopted, do you agree to have the puppy fixed before she/he turns 5 months old? __________
If the puppy in fixed with the new owner, do you agree to send copy of the vet record to the rescue? ______
By
signing below, I certify that the information provided on this application is
true and I recognize that any misrepresentation of facts may result in losing
adoption privileges. I authorize
investigation of all statements in this application and understand that;
veterinarians, landlords, other rescue agencies, etc. may be contacted. I further understand that the adoption of
this pet may be delayed until this information can be verified.
Applicant's signature Date
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
Application
checked by Date
Applicant
Interviewed by Date
Landlord
Check Date
Vet Check
Date
Reference
#1 Date
Reference
#2 Date
Approved
by Denied by
______________________________________
Reason Denied __________________________________
Rev. 4/10/08