Forgotten Paws Dog Rescue



Apply to Forgotten Paws Rescue Please note: Applicants must be 23 years of age or older. Also note that it may take up to 3 days to get a response from Forgotten Paws Rescue regarding this application, so please be patient. Also, most responses are initially via e-mail, so be sure your e-mail address is accurate below, and be sure to check your e-mail for a reply from Forgotten Paws. By filling out the following application you are agreeing to the terms set forth in the Adoption Process and all fee's assosciated with adoption. If you have not reviewed this information please do so before applying. Forgotten Paws reserves the right to refuse any applicant. Applicant: First Name: Last Name: Age: Occupation: Co-applicant (Spouse or Significant Other): First Name: Last Name: Age: Occupation: Street address: City: County: State: ZIP: Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: Best contact phone: Home Work Cell Best time to call: E-mail (required field): What is the name of the the dog you are interested in? List any general questions you would like to ask about this particular dog: Are you willing to allow a representative from Forgottten Paws Pet Rescue to visit your home by appointment? Yes No Please check any of the following reasons for adopting this dog: family pet child's pet watchdog companion hunting dog guard dog for business companion for other pet gift other - please specify: Things that turn you off about a pet: Shedding Drooling Barking Digging Jumping Please indicate where you live: apartment house condo/townhouse trailer/mobilehome Do you... rent home own home If you rent, do you have the landlord's permission to own a dog? Yes No What is the apartment complex name? What is the landlord's phone number? How much is the pet deposit? $ How many times have you moved in the past 5 years? times If you move, will your pet go with you? Yes No Would you ever consider moving somewhere that doesn't allow your pets? Yes No Do you foresee any major changes in your life in the next 15 years (average lifespan of a dog) such as marriage, childbirth, health problems due to age, going away to college? Yes No If yes, please explain: Do you or anyone in your household currently have any serious health problems? Yes No If so, please describe: Can you provide a permanent home for this dog for 10-15 years? Yes No Do you have a fully fenced yard with no fence gaps? Yes No If yes, how high and what kind? Wooden Chainlink Split Rail with wire Other: If no, would you consider fencing all or part of it as a condition of adopting a dog? Yes No Do you have a pool? Yes No Number of adults in household? Relationship(s): spouse roommate(s) life partner other - please specify: Does anyone in the household smoke? Yes No Will this dog be a surprise for any family members? Yes No If yes, who? Do any family members have allergies? Yes No Do any children live in the house? Yes No If so, what are their gender/ages? Number, type and age of pets currently in household? Do any of your current or did any of your past pets live primarily outdoors? Yes No If yes, please describe pet: Were all previous pets spayed/neutered? Yes No Are all current pets spayed/neutered? Yes No Do you know what heartworm disease is and how to prevent it? Yes No Is your current dog or was your previous dog on heartworm prevention medication? Yes No If yes, how often do/did you give the heartworm medication? What brand do/did you use? What is your veterinarian's name and phone number? What do you expect annual pet care (vet care, medication, heartworm preventative, etc.) to cost yearly? $ How many dogs have you owned in the past? If any, please describe what happened to each of them (put to sleep, run over, died of old age, sold, given away, ran away, etc.) Who will be responsible for the daily care and training of your new dog? How do you plan to prevent fleas and ticks? Are you aware of Frontline or Advantage? Yes No How many hours will the dog be home alone on a typical day? Where does your current dog stay when home alone during the day? outside in fenced area outside in dog pen outside on chain or tie-out inside in basement in the garage inside free run of house inside in one room of house inside in crate ; other, please describe: Where will your new dog stay when home alone during the day? outside in fenced area outside in dog pen outside on chain or tie-out inside in basement in the garage inside free run of house inside in one room of house inside in crate ; other, please describe: Where do current pets sleep at night? dog house in fenced area dog house in dog pen dog house near tie-out inside in basement in the garage inside free run of house inside in one room of house inside in crate in my bed ; other, please describe: Where will the new dog sleep at night? dog house in fenced area dog house in dog pen dog house near tie-out inside in basement in the garage inside free run of house inside in one room of house inside in crate in my bed ; other, please describe: What percentage of time will the dog spend inside the house? % Will your new pet be allowed on the furniture? Yes No Have you ever had a serious behavior problem with a previous dog? Yes No If so, please describe: Do you have a doggie door? Yes No If not, and if it would work better, would you consider installing a doggie door? Yes No Have you always kept an ID tag (other than a rabies tag) bearing your phone number on your pets? Yes No Are you willing to keep a collar and ID tag on all of your pets including a new dog at all times? Yes No Under what circumstances do you think it is OK to leave a dog outside alone and unsupervised in an unfenced area? in a quiet subdivision on a lot of acreage in a rural area when I know they are trained to come back none Is your current (or past) dog trained off leash on commands? Yes No What circumstances, in your mind, justify giving a dog up? moving new baby not getting along with other pets divorce getting out of fence behavioral problems children lost interest if it gets too big too time consuming shedding allergies housebreaking problems medical problems aggressive behavior other - please explain: Have you ever given a dog up or had a dog for a brief period of time and it didn't work out? Yes No If so, please explain the circumstances and what happened to it: Have you ever looked at or applied for a pet with another rescue group? Yes No If so, how long ago? Did you adopt? Please explain: If you are unable to keep your dog for any reason at any time will you return the dog to us? Yes No If you date or marry someone who does not like or want your pets, what would you do? If your pet later develops a medical problem that becomes expensive, what would you do? Find another home for him Pay whatever it takes Have him put to sleep Give him to a rescue group or shelter other - please explain: If your pet develops a frequent urination problem at the age of 12 and can't hold it when left alone, what would you do? Have him put to sleep since he is older Babygate him in where flooring is not carpeted Give him to a rescue group or shelter Put in a doggie door other - please explain: If you are considering a long-haired breed, how often would the dog be groomed? Would he get haircuts? Yes No Would you do it yourself? Yes No Have a groomer do it? Yes No What type of food will you feed? something from the grocery store premium food from a pet supply store Brand name: Has a dog or puppy died on your premises in the last 6 months of distemper, parvo or unknown causes? Yes No Please list the names, addresses and phone numbers of 2 personal references: How did you hear about Forgotten Paws? website newspaper word of mouth radio at an adoption day other - please specify: Typing your name below will serve as legal signature. By signing below, I am attesting to the truthfulness of my answers. Falsification of any of the above information will be grounds for disallowing the adoption of rescue dog and possible removal of said dog from my home. Applicant must be 23 years of age or older. Forgotten Paws reserves the right to refuse any applicant.