NCSHAR (North Carolina Siberian Husky Animal Rescue) thanks you for your interest in our foster dogs. We appreciate you taking the time to adopt a rescued dog rather than purchasing one. Adopting may take a little longer, but you get the satisfaction of knowing you have saved a life! The dog you adopt knows it too. Rescue dogs are grateful for anything you give or do for them. We would appreciate the answers to the following questions, so we may best select the right dog for you. All information is confidential. Submission of an application does not mean you will receive a dog.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATION MAY BE REASON FOR REFUSAL OF ADOPTION.
Please provide the following contact information:
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How did you hear about us?
Enter the name and phone number of your Veterinarian in the box below:
Are members of your family home during the day? Who?
Please list all members of your household, including names and ages.
Do you live in a
Do you own or rent?
If you rent - does your lease / rental agreement allow pets? Any size limitations or breed limitations? Any number limitations? Please include name and phone number of Landlord.
How long have you lived there? If less than 5 years, previous address?
Is your yard fenced? What kind and how high?
Does the fence attach or surround the area where the dog will be housed? Please describe.
Where will the dog be kept during the day? (house, shed, barn, basement, crate) And at night?
How much do you think the yearly maintenance of a dog is?
What kind of vehicle do you drive? Will it hold a large dog comfortably?
Do any of your household members suffer from asthma or allergies? Please list...
Please list THREE personal references, with home telephone numbers.
Have you ever applied to any Humane or Rescue society before? Results?
Will you consent to a home visit?
Do you currently have any other pets? Please list names. breed or species (cat, bird, etc.) and ages. Please also tell us if your current pets are up to date on vaccines? Heartworm preventive?
Are your current pets spayed or neutered? If not, why?
If you do not have a current dog, how long since you have owned a dog?
Have you placed, rehomed, lost or euthanized any pets in the last 2 years? Please explain...
CATS - Many Siberians do NOT do well with cats - do you have any cats? How many? Indoors? Declawed?
Have you ever bred any of your pets, or raised a litter of puppies?
Please tell us about your experience with dogs (breeding, showing, obedience, hiking, etc.)
Have you ever owned a Siberian Husky?
Where did you get it? Where is it now? or - how long since you have owned a Husky?
Why have you chosen a Siberian Husky?
What kind of research have you done on Siberian Huskies? (books, internet, friends)
What traits of the Siberian Husky appeal to you?
What age range are you looking for?
Under 3 months Under one year 2-3 4-6 7 or older
What are your expectations of your Siberian Husky? (obedience, mushing, hiking, family member, guard dog, couch potato?)
Do you mind hair on your clothes, in your car, on your couch?
Siberian Husky ownership is unlike any other breed of dog. are you familiar with these Husky traits? Which ones can we explain?
1.Shedding 2.Blowing coat 3.Running 4.Counter surfing 5.Independance 6.Digging 7.Escape artistry 8.Talking back 9.Selective hearing
Can we answer any questions about the Siberian Husky breed?
Please initial you have read and understand the following statements...
I understand completing an application does not mean I will be able to adopt a dog from NCSHAR.
I understand the foster dog has already suffered the loss of one family. I will support NCSHAR's efforts in facilitating the next home will be a permanent one by allowing NCSHAR to -
1.Interview me and talk to my personal references.
2.Discuss my present and previous pets and their care with my Vet.
3.Make a scheduled visit to my home to inspect the fences, and areas where the dog will be kept.
I understand a dog adopted through NCSHAR must be kept within a fenced yard, on a leash, appropriate tie out, or in my home at all times. The dog may never be chained or staked outdoors on a permanent basis.
I understand there will be an adoption fee, which will be used to partially offset the medical expenses incurred by NCSHAR.
I understand all rescued dogs must be spayed or neutered - a rescue dog will NEVER be bred.
I am able to afford regular (at least annual) Vet care for my dog, including heartworm preventive and vaccines, and emergency care if needed.
YOUR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE AUTHORIZES NCSHAR TO CONTACT YOUR REFERENCES AND VERIFY THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN YOUR APPLICATION.
Please realize incomplete or inaccurate information could be reason for refusal of adoption.
SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION BE APPROVED, THIS DOCUMENT WILL BECOME PART OF YOUR ADOPTION CONTRACT. MISREPRESENTATIONS IN THIS APPLICATION DISCOVERED AFTER ADOPTION OF A DOG FROM NCSHAR COULD RESULT IN THE IMMEDIATE FORFEITURE OF THE DOG WITH NO COMPENSATION DUE.
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