Pet Matchmaker Rescue Adoption Application

We are a network of foster homes in the New England area. THERE IS NO SPECIFIC SHELTER LOCATION. If you wish to meet our dogs, you must first be approved by going through our application and screening process.
Adoption Process
Questions and Answers

We are in dire need of more foster homes. Please type "foster" on the application below if you would like to be considered as a foster person(s) for Pet Matchmaker Rescue.
Become a Foster

Please designate reason for application, foster or adopt?
Dog's Name First Choice
Dog's Name Second Choice
Your Name
Co-applicant
Street Address
City
State
Zip
Home phone
Work phone
Cell phone
Email address
Employer
Position/Shift
1)Are you willing to permit a pre-home visit and or follow-up adoption home visit (if applicable)_
2) Do you have a car at your disposal?
3) Where do you live?
4) If you rent, do you have the landlord's permission to have a dog?
Landlord's name
Landlord's phone number
5) Number of adults in household
6) Genders of adults
7) Age(s) of adults
8) Number of children in household
9) Ages of children
10) If you do not have children living in your home, will your rescue dog come into regular contact with any children under the age of 8 years old?
If yes, how often and what ages?
11) Do all household members know you are considering adopting a pet?
If no, explain:
12) Do all household members agree to have another pet in their household?
13) Do any household members have animal allergies?
If yes, explain:
14) Does anyone in household have temperament or behavioral problems?
If yes, explain:
15) Do you have a fenced yard?
16) Is the fence enclosed?
17) Please describe type of fence:
18) Approximate square footage of enclosed fence?
19) Height of fence?
20) If you don't have a fence, are you willing to install one?
If no, please indicate why not?
21) Do you currently have pets?
Dog name, age, breed, sex, altered?
Dog name, age, breed, sex, altered?
Cat name, age, breed, sex, altered?
Cat name, age, breed, sex, altered?
Bird info
Reptile info
Other info
21) If you do not have a dog now, have you ever owned a dog for which you were the primary caretaker?
22) If yes, what happened to the dog?
23) Who will care for, train and exercise the rescue dog?
24) How will you exercise your rescue dog?
25) Where will your rescue dog be kept during the day?
26) Where will your rescue dog be kept during the night?
27) How many hours per day will your dog(s) be alone on a regular basis?
28) Will the dog(s) be allowed in the house?
29) Will the dog(s) have the free run of the house?
30) Will the dog(s) be kept out of certain areas in the house?
31) Are you familiar with crate training?
32) Are you willing to use a crate for your rescue dog?
33) Will the dog(s) be kept on a runner or tied outside?
34) Will the dog(s) be walked daily?
35) Will the dog(s) be exercised in a fenced yard?
36) Will the dog(s) be allowed to run free outside of a fenced yard?
37) Are you aware that often times a dog from a shelter or rescue has not had any training or proper care prior to adoption and will require both?
38) It is strongly recommended that to build a bond with your new dog and establish the ground rules in your family that you enroll in a positive reward-based training class after your dog has settled into your home. Will your dog(s)_receive formal obedience training?
If yes, please identify the obedience trainer/facility?
39) When you move, what will you do with your dog(s) (and/or other pets)?
40) Who is your Veterinarian?
41) Veterinarian's phone number:
42) If you haven't been with this vet for your pet's entire life, please also provide us with your previous vet's contact information.
43) Reference #1 (name, phone & relationship)_:
44) Reference #2 (name, phone & relationship)_:
45) Are you aware that dogs are active and shed all year long?
46) Will you groom your dog or use a groomer (if applicable)_?
47) Are you aware that routine costs of maintaining a dog can be at least $500 a year (for food, shots, checkups, heartworm & flea prevention, grooming, etc.)?
48) Have you sold, given away, or surrendered a pet to a shelter, pound or Humane Society?
If yes, please provide details?
49) Do you understand the state and local ordinances concerning licensing?
50) Do you understand the state and local ordinances concerning leashing?
51) Have you or any member of your family/household been cited for leash law violations or animal cruelty?
If yes, please provide details?
Any other information about yourself and/or your family or home:

Thank you for your application and interest in one of our rescue dogs. We will contact you shortly if you are approved!