Dog Adoption Application

Thank you for completing an adoption application. Please submit SERIOUS INQUIRIES only. Please read our adoption fees and processes page before completing your application. Also, please note that if all questions are not answered thoroughly, your application will not be processed. Once submitted, one of our volunteers will reach out via email to arrange next steps. ***Please monitor your junk/spam folder as our emails sometimes end up in there***

Full Legal Name of Primary Applicant

Full Legal Name of Secondary Applicant

Multi-line address

Country/Region

Address

City

Zip / Postal code

Phone

Which dog are you applying to meet?

Why do you think this dog is a good match for your household?

Please list all the adults and children who live in your household, please include ages of everyone.

Is everyone in your household on board with adopting this dog? Please note that we require all members of the household to attend the phone interview and meet and greet.

Does anyone in your household have allergies toward dogs? Please explain.

When do you intend to bring your new dog home?

Please list all the animals in your home including species, breed, size, age, energy level and temperament.

Are your pets spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccines?

If you have resident pets, how do you plan to introduce them to your new pet? Please explain in detail.

What are you looking for in a new companion? (Size, energy level, personality)

Where will the dog stay when you are not home, at work or on vacation?

Where will the dog sleep at night?

What does your household routine look like, and how often will the dog be left alone?

Are you willing and financially able to provide your dog with a good quality diet, grooming, yearly vetting and training? How much do you plan to budget for your new dog each year?

How active are you and how often will the dog be exercised?

Do you own or rent your home? Please note we require renters to provide formal written and signed approval from your landlord.

What type of home do you live in?

Do you have a fenced yard?

What is your back up plan for your dog if something were to happen to you? Where would they go/live?

Have you read the dog's bio thoroughly? What are some things you will need to work on with your new dog?

Have you ever rehomed a pet or surrendered a pet to a shelter or rescue? Please explain in detail.

Have you ever adopted a pet before? What was the biggest challenge you faced with your newly adopted pet? Please explain.

We require adopters who are adopting a puppy (under one year) to attend a puppy class or a minimum of 3 puppy socials of their choice with a certified force free/reward based trainer or facility, do you agree?

Do you plan to use a trainer, groomer, daycare or boarding facility? If so, which company?

Ruff Start Animal Rescue is a force-free/reward based rescue organization that works solely with certified professionals. Do you agree to educate yourself and your family on what it means to be force free/reward based? If you have experience in this area,

Have you applied to meet any other dogs that you are considering adopting? If so, when are you meeting the other dog?

Do you have any upcoming travel or time away where your new dog will not be able to accompany you? If yes, what is the plan for your new companion?

Adopting a dog is a lifetime commitment. Do you understand that this commitment can be up to 15 years? Are you willing and able to make this commitment?

If the dog you applied for is unavailable, are you willing to work with us to match you with another dog that fits your criteria?

Are you open to fostering?

Have you read the adoption process and fees page and agree to all the terms and conditions?

What is the adoption fee and location for the dog you applied to meet?

Do you agree to a home check by one of our volunteers?

Please answer the following questions about your willingness to work on training with your new family member. Please think about each question and answer truthfully. Do you agree?

How willing are you to work on house training?

How willing are you to work on loose leash walking?

How willing are you to work on leash reactivity?

How willing are you to work on dog to dog introductions?

How willing are you to work on dog to cat introductions?

How willing are you to work on separation anxiety?

If your new pet shows behavioral concerns in the future, how willing are you to consult with and hire a professional, certified force free & reward based trainer?

Please list one professional reference including their phone number and relationship to you. (Your verterinarian, boss, landlord, etc)

Please list one personal reference including their phone number and relationship to you.

Your preferred method of initial contact to arrange a phone interview. (Please monitor your junk boxes and voicemail)

Text Message

Phone Call

I have thouroughly read the processess and fees page and agree to the terms and conditions.https://www.ruffstartanimalrescue.com/processes-and-fees