PALS - Pets Are a Lifetime of Smiles :: An animal adoption resource

Adopting from PALS can take a few days to a few weeks. We ask that you contact us via email to inquire about the pet you are interested in. If you are interested in adopting a new friend, we then send you an application to fill out. Once your application has been reviewed, the fun part starts! You get to meet the pet! After you have met your new friend, PALS calls your vet references and conducts a home visit.

PALS adoption fees are a minimum of $125 (some pets require additional medical services and will have larger adoptions fees but will not exceed $250 - depending on the cost of those additional services such as extensive dental work).

The adoption fee also covers the vaccines, spay or neuter, de-worming, heartworm tests for the dogs, Felv/FIV testing for cats,and any other expenses that particular pet might have incurred. We also microchip all PALS dogs. You can have your adopted kitty microchipped for an additonal donation of $15.00.

PALS Adoption Application

There are three ways to access the electronic version of PALS Adoption Application:

1) Click here to access the application in Microsoft Word format.
2) Click here to download a copy in Acrobat PDF format
or . . .
3) Download it in text format by clicking here .

After you've completed the form, you can email it to us at PalsKC@aol.com or, if you're printing it, you can mail it to our PO Box at:

PALS
PO Box 140491
Kansas City, MO
64114

PALS ADOPTION APPLICATION

NAME: _____________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________

PHONE: home: _____________ work: _________________ other: _____________

E-MAIL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________

Which animal are you interested in adopting?

Name: ________________________________ ID#: _________________________

How long have you been looking for a pet? _____________

What attracted you to this pet? _____________________________________________

Are you currently a student? ( ) Yes ( ) No

Are you a first time pet owner? ( ) Yes ( ) No

How many adults are in the home? ___________

How many children? _______________

Please list the children's ages: ______________________________________________

Have the children been around pets? _________________________________________

Is everyone in the home in agreement about this adoption? _______________________

Where do you live? (circle one) House Condo Apartment other: __________

Do you rent or own? ____________________________

If you rent, please give landlord's name and phone number: ______________________

What is your pet deposit? ________________ Pet rent? ________________________

Is there a specific criterion for this rental property? ______________________________

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List the pets that are currently in your home: ______________________________

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type/breed age m/f yrs owned neutered current on vaccines?

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Have these pets been around other pets? ( ) Yes ( ) No

List the pets you have owned in the past 5 years that are not listed above: ____________

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type/breed age m/f yrs owned neutered reason no longer owned

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Who is your vet? _________________________________________________________

When was your last visit? __________________________________________________

Who will be the primary caregiver of this pet? __________________________________

Where will this pet be kept when you are home: ________________________________

Where will this pet be kept when are NOT at home: ______________________________

Where will this pet sleep? __________________________________________________

Where will this pet be kept? (please estimate percentage)

INDOORS: ___________ OUTDOORS: ___________

If you move, will you take this pet with you? ( ) Yes ( ) No

Have you ever relinquished a pet to a shelter? ( ) Yes ( ) No

If yes, why? ____________________________________________________________

Are you prepared to care for this animal for the next 10-20 years? ( ) Yes ( ) No

Why do you want a new pet? (please check all that apply)

( ) Companionship
( ) Companion for other pet
( ) Family member
( ) Mouser/Barn cat
( ) Guard dog
( ) Hunting
( ) other: ______________________________________________________________

To adopt a dog/puppy:

How will you housebreak your new dog? ______________________________________

How will you correct playbiting? ____________________________________________

How will you correct chewing behavior? _____________________________________

How will you socialize your dog? ____________________________________________

Who will be training your dog? _____________________________________________

Do you have a fenced yard? ( ) Yes ( ) No If so, how tall? _______________

How do you plan to exercise your dog? ______________________________________

To adopt a cat/kitten:

How will you litter box train your new cat? ___________________________________

How will you correct playbiting? ____________________________________________

How will you socialize your cat? ____________________________________________

How will you train your cat to claw appropriately? ______________________________

Do you plan to declaw your cat? ( ) Yes ( ) No . . . in the future? ( ) Yes ( ) No

How did you hear about PALS? _____________________________________________

The information that I have provided is true and correct. initials: ____________

Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ___________

THIS FORM BECOMES PROPERTY OF PALS UPON COMPLETION. PALS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY ADOPTION ON ANY GROUNDS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS THIS PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT THE PRESIDENT OF PALS AT 816.678.2126.