Online Application for Adoption

 

This form must be completed in its entirety before you hit submit...

 

NOTE: To ensure the best possible placement of our rescued dogs, and in order to determine that the proposed adoption is in the best interest of both the dog and you and your family, please complete each of the following. Be thorough as incomplete applications will not be considered. Visits and meeting to view dobes cannot be scheduled until an application for adoption has been submitted...


Name(s):  

Street Address:  

City:   State:

Home Phone:
Work Phone:

Cell Phone:

Occupation:

Name of Employer:

Spouse’s Occupation:

Name of Employer:

E-mail Address:
 

 

ALL THE QUESTIONS BELOW REQUIRE A RESPONSE:

1.) Please list all pets that you currently own including sex and age.

 

 

2.) Are they spayed or neutered?     

If not, why not?

 

 

3.) Please list all pets that you have had in the last seven years. If you do not still have the pet, please tell us why.

 

 

4.) Why do you want a Doberman pinscher? Be specific.

 

 

5.) Have you educated yourself about this breed?     

 

6.) Please state your preference regarding the sex, age, and personality/behavior traits you would prefer.

 

7.) Would you consider something other than the stated preferences?     

 

8.) Would you consider a mix?     

 

9.) Would you be interested in being a foster home for Doberman Rescue?     

 

10.) List the names and ages of members of your household.

 

 

11.) If you do not own your home, do you have your landlord’s permission to keep dogs?     

 

12.) Can you provide documentation in writing?     

 

13.) How long have you lived at your current address?    

 

14.) Where will you keep your dog during the day, at night and during family absences overnight?

 

 

15.) Do you have a fenced yard?     If so, how large is the area, what kind of fencing, and how high?

 

 

16.) How will you exercise your dog, confine, and provide for its need to eliminate?

 

 

17.) What is the maximum and average number of hours that the dog will be left alone in a 24 hour period?

 

 

18.) Do you object to the discriminate use of a crate?     If so, why?

 

18A.) Do you have a crate?     If not, would you get one?    

 

19.) What will you do if your dog is destructive when left alone?

 

 

20.) Have you ever trained a dog before?    

If yes please specify

 

21.) Have you ever surrendered a pet of yours to an animal shelter?    

 

Have you ever sold or given away one of your pets?     If so, Why?

 

22.) Can you afford to spend at least $600 per year for food and routine medical care for your pet?    

 

23.) What do you plan to feed your dog? Please be specific.

 

 

24.) What are the requirements for dog ownership in your community including vaccinations, registration, and number of pets?

 

 

25.) Do you live in a covenant controlled community or belong to a homeowners association?    

 

26.) What circumstances, in your mind, would justify getting rid of a dog?

 

 

27.) Has anyone in your household ever been convicted of or charged with offenses relating to cruelty to animals or child abuse?    

Is there any such charge pending?     If yes, please explain and give the disposition of charge. Use an additional sheet if necessary.

 

28.) Please provide the name, address, and phone number of your veterinarian.

 

 

29.) Please provide the name, address and phone number of your nearest living relative.

 

 

30.) Please provide the names, addresses, and phone numbers of two non-related individuals who can serve as references.

Reference #1

 

 

Reference #2

 

 

31.) May we visit your home and check your references to verify the information you have provided?    

 

Thank you for taking the time to complete this application. By typing your name below, you attest to the truthfulness of your answers. Falsification of any of the above information will be grounds to disallow your adoption of a rescued dog.

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