Dog Adoption Application-Semper Fi Legacy

Dog Adoption Application

Thank you for your interest in adopting a Semper Fi Legacy Rescue dog. To ensure the best possible placement for the dogs in our care, we ask that you fill out the following application completely. All information will be kept confidential. If you currently own dog(s), we require a meet and greet before adopting.

Dog(s) you're interested in

Date

First Name

Last Name

Age

Phone Number

Co-Applicant Name, Age, Phone Number, Email

Address

Type of home you live in:

House

Apartment

Trailer/Mobile Home

Condo/Townhouse

How long have you lived at this residence?

How many times have you moved in the last 5 years?

Do you own or rent your home?

Own

Rent

Is there a pet deposit?

Yes

Is there a limit to the number of pets? Are there any breed restrictions?

If you rent, please provide your Landlord/Complex Name and Contact information

Are you willing to allow a representative from the rescue to visit your home by appointment?

Yes

Is everyone in the household in favor of adopting this pet?

Yes

Do any members of the household have asthma or allergies to pets?

Yes

Number of adults in the house

Please list the ages of children in the house and how you plan to handle interactions & introductions between the new dog and your children?

Describe your household activity level (calm, highly active, outdoorsy, etc)

In the event of a personal or family emergency, who would care for your dog, or what arrangement would you make for your pet's care?

Do you have a pet door?

Yes

Do you have a fence? If you don't have a fence, how do you plan to keep the dog in the yard? If you do have a fence, what kind and how tall?

How many hours will your dog be alone on a typical day? Where will the stay/what will they have access to when no one is home?

Please list all CURRENT pets (Name, Species, Breed, Age, Spayed/Neutered?, Vaccinated?) for dogs, also list if they have a current county license tag

Please list all PAST pets you have owned as an adult (Name, Species, Breed, Age, How long did you have the pet?, Describe what happened?

Are any of your current pets on heartworm prevention? If yes, what type?

Please provide your veterinary information (if you do not currently have a vet, please list who you plan to use)

How much do you expect to spend annually on vet care?

Are any of your current dogs or have any of your past dogs been debarked or had ear/tails cropped/docked?

Yes

If your pet develops an expensive medical problem, what would you do? (have them put to sleep, give to rescue group or shelter, other)

Will you debark or crop/dock the ears/tail of your new dog?

Yes

Maybe

Have you ever given a pet away? If yes, who were they given to and what circumstances lead to that needing to happen?

What circumstances, in your mind, justify giving up a pet?

If something were to happen, and you are unable to continue care for the dog, what will you do (backup plan)?

What piqued your interest in the pet that you are applying for?

Have you done any research on the type of pet or breed that you are applying for? If yes, please describe.

Please describe your knowledge and opinions on decompression periods

Are you willing and able to accept the long-term commitment and financial expenses of properly caring for a dog? Keep in mind they may live to be 15+ years and as they age often develop potentially expensive medical conditions.

Yes

Please list the names and phone numbers of up to three references

By checking the box below, I am stating that I have answered all questions completely and truthfully. In the event that Semper Fi Legacy Rescue (at any later date) discovers a falsehood, the adoption shall be annulled and the dog(s) seized. I consent to Semper Fi Legacy Rescue representatives contacting & discussing this application with any persons named.

Semper Fi Legacy rescue reserves the right to deny any application for any reason. All completed applications become the property of Semper Fi Legacy Rescue Inc.

I, the primary applicant, agree to the terms & conditions stated above

I, the co-applicant, agree to the terms & conditions stated above

Will you be doing any training with this pet? If yes, what kind are you planning on doing?