Adoption Application - Dogs 2nd Chance Rescue in the Memphis area

Dogs 2nd Chance

Saving The Stray & The Abandoned One Dog At A Time

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Adoption Questionnaire

The adoption process includes filling out this questionnaire and signing an Adoption Agreement when the adoption is finalized. Although we do not require it, we do prefer that your new family member be kept inside. We do require a safe, preferably fenced area for outside play and daily exercise. These requirements help us to find the best home possible for our dogs, insuring that they do not return to the streets or end up in the shelters, at risk for euthanasia. We appreciate your understanding. First and foremost, we have the dogs' best interest in mind.

We offer trial adoptions bringing the dog to your house to see how he/she fits in your environment [cats, kids, dogs etc.]. If everyone is comfortable with leaving the dog, we let him stay with you for a week as an adjustment period. If after that time, if we are in agreement, we then finalize the adoption. We offer this to help insure that our dogs and their new family are compatible. We do not want our dogs back on the streets or in shelters. We just want to make sure it is the right fit and that everyone (you and the new dog) will be happy together for many years.

All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines, have been heartworm tested [if old enough] and are on monthly heartworm & flea prevention. Any medical needs are attended to before adoption unless otherwise noted.

We check Vet and personal references.

Out of state adoptions are welcomed provided the adopters cover transportation costs. We can also attempt to find space on a volunteer transport for out of town adoptions.

Adoption Fees
Adoption fees start at $125.00 and cover a portion of our never ending food and medical expenses accrued while caring for our castaways.

Please keep in mind that the average cost to care for a large breed pet per year is approximately $1500. This is for food, annual check-ups, and monthly preventatives. This amount could easily double or even triple should your dog become ill and need extensive tests, surgery or other treatments. So please carefully consider if you are able and/or willing to invest this into your pet. If not, PLEASE wait to adopt!

This questionnaire must be COMPLETED IN FULL.

Name of the dog you want to be considered for:
Your First and Last Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Email Address:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Work Phone:

Information About Your Home and Family

Please list all persons living with you or visiting often (age and relationship).
For your peace of mind, you need only list ages of children and need not include their names.

Does anyone in the household have any animal allergies? YES NO

Type of residence: House Condo Apartment Mobile Home

Do you Own Rent Live With Parents

Landlord Name & Phone Number, if applicable

Length of time at this address:

Is your yard fenced? YES NO
If YES- What is the height of the fence and with what material is it made?

Vet Reference

Who is your local veterinarian?
Vet's Complete Address
Vet Phone Number (including area code)
Vet records are under the name of

Are your pets current on all vaccinations? YES NO

Matching You With The Right Dog

Briefly describe your past pet experience.

Have you ever had to give up a pet? (For example: Had to give away or take to a shelter) Please explain why and when.

Please list all companion animals currently living in your household (name, age, type of pet, length of time owned:

Where are these animals kept during the day and at night? (Inside, outside, or both) and how do they get along with other animals?

Your Ideal New Family Member

Please take the time to tell us what personality traits you are looking for in a new dog. Even if you are applying to adopt a specific dog, please provide us with a "wish List" of the characteristics describing the perfect dog for you.

Breed Type or Mix of Breed Types

Size When Full Grown: Small (1-20 lbs) Medium (20-50lbs) Large (50-100 lbs) Giant (Over 100 lbs)

Gender preference? Male Female Either

Coat preference? Short Coat Medium Length Coat Long Coat No Preference

What age range would you like to adopt? 8-16 weeks 4 - 12 months 1-3 yrs Older than 3 yrs Any Age

Activity level of your ideal dog: Low Medium High No Preference

Where will your new dog be kept during the day?

And at night?

How long would the dog be left alone and how will it be kept safe?

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How did you hear about the dog you are applying to adopt?

Would you consider volunteering for our organization Yes Not At This Time
If yes, which of the following areas interest you?
Foster Care   Personal interviewing of adoption candidates   Fundraising   Home Visits
Transporting   Computer Assistance Telephone calling Representing us at an Adoption Event
Photography Media Liaison Other PLEASE SPECIFY

All the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge. I have read and understand all portions of this document.
YES NO

Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. Again, Dogs 2nd Chance Rescue has only the best interest of the dog's in mind and sincerely wants to adopt the right dog in our program to the right family. Are there any other comments you'd like for us to consider when reviewing your application?

Comments:

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Caring For Castaways
Saving the Stray and the Abandoned One Dog at a Time.

DOGS2ndCHANCE.org
555 Egypt Road Munford, TN 38058

We are an ALL VOLUNTEER organization.
We work full time jobs & have families.
Please be patient when contacting us.
We will get back to you as soon as we can.

Linda ***901-485-3450***
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linda@dogs2ndchance.org