Adoption Application

First name

Last name

Age

Occupation

Co-applicant name, age, and relation

Email

Phone

Address

I certify that I am at least 21 years of age.

Who are you applying for?

Please note: Applying for a particular dog does not guarantee that you will be matched with that dog. If your application is approved but we do not currently have a dog that is suitable for you, you will be placed on a waitlist and contacted as soon as a suitable match becomes available.

Are there children living in the home or do you have family members/ friends with children that visit often?

No.

Yes, UNDER 10 years old.

Yes, OVER 10 years old.

Do you rent or own your home?

Rent

Own

Do you have a fenced yard?

Yes

No

What type of home do you live in?

Apartment/ Condo

Single- family house

Townhome/ Duplex

What is your preferred age range?

Puppy; 8 months or younger (note: puppies may not be 100% house-trained)

Adolescent; 8 months to 2 years

Adult; 2 years to 8 years

Senior; 8 years or older

Preferred sex?

Female

Male

No preference

What is your ideal dog’s adult weight range?

Small to medium; 40 pounds or less

Medium to large; 40-80 pounds

Large to giant; 80+ pounds

No preference

What is YOUR activity level?

Sedentary

Moderate

Active

Highly active/ athletic

What is your ideal dog's activity level?

Sedentary

Moderate

Active

Highly active/ athletic

What type of activities would you like to be able to do with your dog(s)?

How do you feel about crate training?

What is your dog training experience level?

None

Novice. I have taught my dog a few basic commands and/ or tricks and have a basic understanding of dog behavior.

Intermediate. I have worked with a professional, attended group and/ or private sessions, and have an average understanding of dog behavior.

Advanced. I have trained my dogs to a high level and/ or participated in sports/ competition and have an above average understanding of dog behavior.

Expert. I myself am a canine professional and have a high-level understanding of dog behavior.

On average, how much time per day do you have to dedicate to training and socializing your dog?

Less than 30 minutes

30-60 minutes

Over an hour

Are you ok with a dog that sheds?

I prefer a dog that has minimal shedding.

I’m ok with a little hair.

I am prepared to live, breathe, and eat dog hair. Bring it on.

Please note: All double-coated dogs, including shepherds, are prone to heavy shedding.

What level of grooming are you comfortable with?

Minimal; routine nail trims, ear cleaning, and the occasional bath as needed.

Moderate; routine maintenance plus brushing, combing, and more frequent bathing.

Maximal; requires daily maintenance as well as regular professional grooming services.

Do you currently or have you ever had any other pets?

Yes

No

If yes, please list all other pets past and present in the same format as the example below.

What type and brand of food do you feed your current pets (if applicable)?

When you travel, who will care for your pet(s)?

What is your annual budget for pet care?

Why do you want to add a new dog to your family?

How many hours per day on average will your dog be left home alone?

Where will your dog sleep at night?

Under what circumstances would you rehome a dog?

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