PLEASE SPECIFY WHICH DOG OR PUPPY YOU ARE INQUIRING ABOUT SPECIFICALLY, if you are interested in more than one puppy or dog, please list them as well. If you do not see the breed/mix you are looking to adopt, please let us know what type of puppy or dog you are looking for.

Name of Dog 1:
Name of Dog 2 [optional]:
Name of Dog 3 [optional]:

Applicant Information

Name:
E-Mail Address:
Home Phone:
Work Phone [optional]:
Cell Phone [optional]:
Street Address:
City, State:
Zip Code:
Employer:

Best method and time to contact you:

Two personal references are required. Relatives may not be used as references, and references must not currently be residing in your home.  Please inform each of your references, including your vet, that someone from Rescue for Love will be contacting them via phone call.  Please make sure their contact number can be reached during the daytime.

Reference 1
Name:
Phone:
Street Address:
City, State:
Zip Code:

Reference 2
Name:
Phone:
Street Address:
City, State:
Zip Code:

Please enter your veterinary office information below.
Name of Veterinary Office:
Phone:
Street Address:
City, State:
Zip Code:

Please list all pets residing in your house. Include type of pet, breed, age, and amount of time you have owned each pet. If you have no pets, enter "N/A".

Are all pets current on their vaccinations? If you have no pets, select "Yes".
Yes / I have no pets
No

Are all pets neutered or spayed? If so, enter "Yes". If not, why? Please describe. If you have no pets, enter "N/A".

Are there any aggression issues in the home with current pets? Examples include resource guarding, protectiveness, possession of a family member, etc. Please describe. If you have no pets, enter "N/A".

How would you deal with aggression from your current pets towards a new pet? If you have no pets, enter "N/A".

Please list all people currently living in your home and their ages, including yourself.

Have you or any member of your household been bitten by a dog? If so, are there any fear issues? Please describe.

Are there any members of the household that have allergies to dogs? And if so, how will these issues be dealt with?

Do you currently work with or volunteer with any rescues or shelters? If so, where do you work/volunteer and what do you do for them?

Type of dwelling:
House
Condo
Apartment
Other (Please list)

Approximate square footage:

Do you own or rent? If you rent, please provide your landlord's full name and phone number.
Own
Rent
Landlord's Name:
Landlord's Phone:

Please describe your neighborhood setting:
City
Suburban
Rural

Please describe your street setting:
Main Road
Dead End Road
Side Street
Development

What type of yard or area will the puppy or dog be playing and exercising in routinely?

Is there any barrier to prevent the puppy or dog from leaving the property, such as metal fencing, electric fencing or stockade fencing? (All of those who are willing to get invisible fencing must have a professional install the fencing and train the puppy or dog at age appropriate time - proof will be required) *Absolutely no do-it-yourself electric fencing will be allowed by Rescue for Love.

How is your fencing secured to protect the dog or puppy from escaping or anyone/any animal from coming into your yard?

Please describe the space where they puppy/dog will be living and playing when family members are at home.

How long will the puppy/dog be left home alone?

Where will the puppy/dog be left when home alone?

What is your method of discipline?

How will you handle accidents on the floor, (as most puppies/dogs will have accidents until a routine is learned by both pet and owners, approximately 48 hours to 2 weeks)?

Have you house trained any puppies or dogs in the past?
Yes
No

Are you willing to take absolute responsibility for all medical needs, should any arise?
Yes
No

Will children be depended on as part of caring for the pet? Please note that we encouraging children to be a fundamental part of a dogs/puppies care, however, they should not be dependent upon them for all aspects of care.
Yes
No

What are regulations in regards to dogs in your area? Such as limit to how many pets in your dwelling, licensing, any ordinances that may conflict with this adoption. Please take the time to find out any and all ordinances or laws prior to adoption.

Rescue for Love requires a home visit prior to adoption, do you give permission for a home visit?
Yes
No

When is the best time to do a home visit. Please note that all household family members and pets are required to be home for the visit. No exceptions will be made.

Have you given a pet away in the past, and if so, why?

What would cause you to return the puppy/dog?

Should behavioral issues arise that effect the household in a negative way, would you obtain assistance to help, such as a professional trainer, prior to surrendering the puppy or dog back to Rescue for Love?
Yes
No

Do you have a current application with any other rescues or shelters? If so, are they actively working with you for adoption of one of their dogs or puppies?

Have you been turned down by any other rescues or shelters?
Yes
No

If your application is approved, in what time frame are you looking to adopt a dog or puppy?

What requirements do you have for a dog or puppy? Examples include, but are not limited to, size, age, and housetraining.

Please feel free to add any additional information that you feel might be helpful to us in reviewing your application. [optional]

By checking the box, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the Rescue for Love adoption policies.

By checking the box, you acknowledge that you will immediately contact your vet to release information to Rescue for Love. Should Rescue for Love be told by your vet that they will not release the information, Rescue for Love will not process your application.

By checking the box, you acknowledge that you have read the petfinder profile of the dog/puppy that you are applying for and agree to the adoption fee in that profile.

By checking the box, you acknowledge that you are the applicant and acknowledge all information provided is accurate and true.

Rescue for Love would like to thank you for your time and interest in applying to adopt a new family member!