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  To breed    Companion for another pet    Gift     

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.)?                             

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

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 __________________________________

Dog was reseived by _________________________________ On _______________

Rev. 4/10/08