ANIMAL ADVOCATES OF THE US
PET ADOPTION APPLICATION

 
This application is for a:
Dog
Puppy
Cat
Kitten
Name of dog or cat you are interested in:
  paw printApplicant Information  
Your full name:
Your age:
Your email:
Full name of your spouse or partner:
Full name(s) of roommate(s):
Your street address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Home phone:
Work phone:
Cell phone:
Your occupation:
Occupation of your spouse or partner:
Your work schedule:
Name of all persons living in your household and their relationship to you. Include their ages:
Does everyone in your family want to adopt:
Yes
No
Personal reference:
Their relationship to you:
Phone:
  paw printHome  
Type of Dwelling:
House
Apartment
Own
Rent
Military
If you live in a condo or apartment what are the association rules about pets:
Do you have a pool:
Yes
No
If you have a pool is it fenced:
Yes
No
How do you introduce a dog to a pool, if you have a pool?
Would you object to an inspection of your home by a pet rescue volunteer?
Yes
No
If you are not a home owner do you have the permission of the landlord to have a pet?
Yes
No
Name of landlord:
Phone number:
Do you have the financial means to spend hundreds or even a few thousand dollars on veterinary care for your pet should the need arise?
Yes
No
  paw printCurrent Pet (s):  
Do you presently have a dog?
Yes
No
Name and breed of current pet:
Age of pet:
How long have you had the pet?
Spayed or neutered?
Yes
No
Additional information you wish to share:
  paw printPrevious Pet(s)  
Have you previously had a pet?
Yes
No
How and why did you get your pet?
Breed of previous pet:
Age?
Was your pet spayed or neutered?
Yes
No
History of pet:
Gave away
Sold
Lost
Took to the pound
Died
Other
Please explain history of pet:
Breed of other pet:
Age of other pet:
Was other pet spayed or neutered?
Yes
No
History of other pet:
Gave away
Sold
Lost
Took to the pound
Died
Other
Please explain history of other pet:
Have any of your dogs or cats ever had puppies or kittens?
Yes
No
If you bred the pet it was for:
Fun
Profit
Show
Accident
Has any member of your family ever experienced animal related allergies?
Yes
No
Have you ever trained a dog in obedience class?
Yes
No
How many pets do you currently have:
Species:
Where kept?
How long have you had these pets?
  paw printVeterinarian  
Name of veterinarian:
Phone number of veterinarian:
  paw printCare of Your New Pet  
Who would be responsible for care of the pet?
Your primary reason for adoption:
Companion for me
Companion for child
Companion for household member
Companion for other pet
Gift
Watch dog
Where will your pet sleep?
Indoors
Outdoors
Other describe?
Hours per day your pet will be left alone:
Where would the pet be left when he or she is alone or when you are away from your home?
Indoors
Outdoors
If indoors, where>
Yard
Patio
Kennel
Garage
Other
Do you have a doggy door?
Yes
No
If yard is fenced, how many feet high is your fence?
What kind of fence:
Wood or chain link
Cement blocks
Other kind of fence, please describe:
Have or would you use a pet sitter or pet daycare center?
Yes
No
When home pet will be:
Always indoors
Mostly indoors
Always indoors
Mostly outdoors
If pet will be outside, what outside space is available for the pet?
Garage
Dog run
Fenced yard
Unfenced yard
Patio
Balcony
Other space, please describe?
How do you plan on handling the exercise needs of your pet:
Do you travel a great deal?
Yes
No
How often:
How long at a time:
When you travelm how do you intend to provide for the pet while you are gone?
If a pet became destructive to your home or belongings what would you do? Please explain:
Do you have any must rules for a pet? If so, please explain?
What provisions would be made for your pet if you had to move locally?
Out of state?
To a place where no pet allowed?
  paw printIf adopting a dog:  
Do you feel obedience training makes a dog a better companion?
Yes
No
If necessary are you willing to attend obedience classes at your expense?
Yes
No
From the following list, please include the reason(s) you would not keep the dog in the box to the right:

Divorce
Family Illness
Moving
New baby
Dog grew too big
New Job
Chewing
Kids ignore
Digging
Biting
Pets do not get along
Barking
Shedding
Medical bills
Allergy
Not obedient
House training problem
Other, explain
Explain further if necessary:
What would you do if the dog grew to be bigger than you expected?
Return pet to the rescue group
Take the pet to a shelter
Keep outside
Nothing
Explain your reason for above?
If you're applying for a cat, is she or he declawed?
A dog may live 15 or more years so what would you do with your dog if you could no longer care for it?
  paw printAdditional Information & Signature:  
I understand this is an application only and Animal Advocates of the US has the sole discretion, with or without cause, to accept or decline this application:
Yes
No
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself or your home environment?
All of the information I have provided in this application is true and correct?
Yes
No
I understand there is an adoption fee associated with an adoption to cover AAOFUS expenses for caring for the dog or cat prior to adoption?
Yes
No
If any of the information changes I will advise you promptly?
Yes
No
Sign the application via digital signature by entering your birth month (ex:, 1/1/90 or January 1, 1990. Thank you.