Shelter Angels Pit Bull Rescue Adoption/Foster Application

Shelter Angels Pit Bull Rescue Adoption/Foster Application

Completing this application does not commit you to an adoption. This form only allows Shelter Angels Pit Bull Rescue to know if a dog or dogs you have interest in would be a good match for your family and lifestyle and will help us answer your questions. This is only the beginning of our efforts to assure the best possible match.

The more information you provide, the easier it will be for our reviewers to evaluate your application. All the questions in this questionnaire should be answered and your email address must be correct in order for your application to be considered.

Name of dog you are interesting in adopting, fostering or want to know more about:

* First Choice

Second Choice

Third Choice

Personal Information

* Your first and last name

* Address

* City, State Postal Code

* Primary Phone

Secondary Phone

* Email Address

* Occupation

* Your age

* Have you ever applied for or adopted another dog from Shelter Angels Pit Bull Rescue before?

Yes

No

If so, please explain (Date, name of dog, etc)

* Would you welcome a Shelters Angels Pit Bull Rescue volunteer in your house for a homecheck prior to adoption?

Yes

No

Don't know

* Do you live:

* How many adults (21 and older)in your household?

* How many individuals under 21 in your household?

What are the ages of individuals under 21?

LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

* Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain

ABOUT THE DOG(S)

* Please select:

I would like to give a dog a permanent home.

I'm interested in fostering only.

Open to foster with option to adopt.

Unsure-Have questions.

Interested in adopting two dogs.

* Do you prefer:

A Male

A Female

Either one

* Do you prefer:

A Puppy

An Adult

Either one

If you have a preference in appearance such as color and weight, please describe it here:

* Prefer the dog to be:

Already spayed or neutered

Unspayed or unneutered

Doesn't matter (explain)

* Do you want a dog for:

Companionship

Guard and protection

Breeding

Additional requirements about the dog you would like to add:

LIVING SITUATION AND LIFESTYLE

* Do you live in:

* Is your home located in:

An urban area

A surburban area

A rural area

* How long have you lived in current home?

* Do you own or rent?

I own home

I rent home

My parents own home

A friend/relative owns home

If you are renting, please provide name & phone # of homeowner or landlord:

* If you move one day

I will make sure I move to a place that welcomes dogs.

I will find my dog(s) a good home if needed.

I will relinquish my dog(s) to Shelter Angels Pit Bull Rescue.

I will relinquish my dog(s) to animal shelter.

* Dog's living situation:

Dog will be house pet, living inside with family.

Dog will live in basement, garage, porch or sunroom.

Dog will live mostly outside, inside in bad weather.

Dog will live strictly outside with a doghouse.

Other (please explain)

* How many hours a day will dog be home alone?

* When home alone, dog will be:

* How will you exercise the dog?

Leash walks every day

Will have cable or dog run in the yard

Will be free to run in fenced yard

Will have supervised access to unfenced yard

Will be free to roam around (Off leash and unsupervised in unfenced area)

Will bring to dog park (Public area where dogs can run and play together)

* Home Yard size is:

* Is yard enclosed by fence?

Yes

No

Partially fenced

Will install or finish fence soon

* Do you have a doggy door?

Yes

No

Plan to install one

If yard is fenced, please describe fencing (height and type).

OTHER PETS & EXPERIENCE

* Do you have other DOGS? (Check all that applies)

Please specify breed(s) and age(s) of other dogs

Please describe other pet(s) living situation. Where do they spend their time during the day? Where do they sleep at night?

* If you have or had other dogs in the past, please let us know their current disposition

Please specify what happened:

What other kind of animals do you own?

* In your opinion, what is a good reason to get rid of a pet?

* Of all breeds available, why do you want a Pit Bull (or other breed offered by Shelter Angels Pit Bull Rescue)?

Experience: Please relate any prior experience you have had with this breed.

* References: Please supply the name and phone number of your current veterinarian or the one who saw your previous pet(s) with their title identification. If you don't have a vet, please provide the name of your employer, clergyman or anyone not related to you who can attest to your character. Vet references are preferred.

Additional information you would like to provide about yourself and/or the dog you would like to adopt:

* Indicates Response Required