Name
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First Name
Last Name
Pet(s) of Interest
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Email
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Phone Number
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Address
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Address 1
Address 2
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Country
Instagram User Name
How did you hear about Paws Kept Safe Rescue?
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Instagram
Facebook
Search Engine
Friend
PKS Adopter or Volunteer
Other
Occupation or Place of Work
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Please provide your general schedule below.
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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Yes
No
Driver License Number
Home Type
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Apartment
Townhouse
House
Please select the option that best describes your outdoor space.
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No outdoor space, my dog will go for walks
Private fenced yard
Unfenced yar
Private Patio
Balcony
Shared yard
If you have an outdoor space, is it secured with locks?
Yes
No
Do you have an unfenced pool?
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Yes
No
Are there any breed restrictions where you live?
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Yes
No
If you have breed restrictions, please list them below.
Do you rent or own?
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Rent - on my own
Rent - with roommates
Own
Live with Family
If you are renting, do you have permission from your landlord to adopt a dog?
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Yes
No
Please provide your landlord's contact information below.
Please list the names, ages and relationship of everyone living in your home.
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Please list an emergency contact name and phone number
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Please list three personal references including their name, phone number, and relationship.
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Are you a licensed breeder, bred pets in the past or plan to breed pets?
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Yes
No
If yes, please provide more detail.
Do you currently own dogs?
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Yes
No
If yes, please list each dog's name, breed and a general description of their temperament.
Are all of the animals in your home spayed or neutered?
Yes
No
If no, please explain why.
Are all dogs in your home current on vaccinations?
Yes
No
If no, please specify as to why.
Please describe your level of experience with dogs.
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Select all of items listed below that you have experience with.
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Leash Reactivity
Fearful/Nervous Dogs
Medical or Special Needs Dogs
None of the Above
Many shelter dogs will need assistance with house training. Are you comfortable with house training?
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Yes
No
Please describe how you would house train a new dog?
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Please describe how you would handle a new dog that was causing damage to your home?
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Please list any other pets in your home.
If you have ever lost a dog before, please describe the situation and how your recovered the dog.
Why are you looking to adopt a new pet?
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Please select the option that best represents your pet scenario.
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Indoors only with breaks to go outside
Outdoors only
Indoors while I am home but outdoors while I am not home
Where will your pet sleep?
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Where will your pet be kept when you are not home?
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When you travel, who will care for your pets?
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If you had to move, what would you do with your pet(s)? What if they did not allow pets?
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Under what circumstances would you give up your dog. Please check all that apply.
Allergies
Barking
Dog destroys something in the home or yard
Expensive vet bills
Dog has accidents in the house
Dog nips at strangers or other dogs
Dog nips/bites kids
Have you ever had to give up or rehome a dog? Please describe the situation if so.
What is your preferred level of activity with the dog?
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Couch potato
Short walks
Frequent walks
Hike or jog regularly
How many hours will the dog be left alone?
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Less than 2 hours
2-3 hours
4-8 hours
8+ hours
8+ hours but I will have a dog walker or take my dog to daycare
Please describe your level of dog experience.
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When your pet is sick or injured, will you be able to pay for medical treatments?
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Yes
No
Other
If you selected other, please explain.
If you have a veterinarian, please list the hospital name and address.
How much are you willing to spend on dog food annually?
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How much are you willing to spend on grooming annually?
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What is your annual budget for vet emergencies?
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Vet prices have increased significantly over the last three years. For reference, a one night stay in an emergency hospital can cost upwards of $2,500 pending the issue.
Less than $500
$500 - $1,000
$1,000 - $2,000
$2,000 - $3,000
$3,000 - $4,000
$5,000 +
I acknowledge that there is a $400 tax-deductible charitable adoption. I understand that this is a donation to cover the costs associated with rescue, including medical care, microchip, spay/neutering and boarding, and not a purchase price for a dog.
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I agree
I understand that a home visit is required prior to final placement
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I agree
I understand that this application does not guarantee adoption. Paws Kept Safe Rescue reserves the right to refuse adoption to any applicant for any reason. This application becomes part of our contract.
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I agree
When would you like your new pup to come home?
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Please note, if you are not ready to adopt right now we do not hold pups for potential adopters for extended periods of time. Please check back when you're ready, and we will be happy to help match you with a pup!
As soon as possible
In the next couple of weeks
Within the next 1-2 months