Thank you so much for your interest! Please note that all fields are required. First Name * Last Name * Address * Phone * (###) ### #### Email * What animal are you interested in adopting? * Please enter your birthdate * If something were to happen to you, who would take care of your pet(s)? * How long have you lived at your current address? * Are you applying for a number of different dogs from different rescues or just this dog? * Just this dog Applying for a number of dogs How many members are in your household, including yourself? What are the ages of the members of the household, inlcuding visitors? * Do you currently own other pets? If so, please list their info (type of animal and age). * Will this be a companion dog, guard dog, children's dog or other. Please be prepared to explain "other." * Companion Dog Guard Dog Children's Dog Other If you own other dogs, are they spayed/neutered? * Yes No What is your occupation? * How many estimated hours will the dog(s) be left alone due to work or other commitments on an average day? * Do you live in a house, condo, apartment or "other?" * House Condo Apartment Other Do you own or rent? * Own Rent Where will your dog sleep at night? Please be specific. * Is your property surrounded by fencing, block wall, etc? Please describe the material and height. * Do you have a pool or pond on your property that is accessible to pets? * Yes No If you have a pool or pond and no fencing, how will you ensure their safety? * Do you have a doggy door? If so, is it always open, open when you'e home, closed at night, etc? * Do you have any objections to an in-person home check? We check the yards for safety as well as where they will be spending their time. * Yes No Does anyone in your home have allergies? What would you do if someone developed allergies? * What level of energy are you looking for in your pet? Choose all that apply. * Mellow High energy Average energy Where will your pet spend most of their day? Please be specific. * May we contact your current vet as a reference? * Yes No n/a Rescues are provided basic medical exams. Pet's can have medical issues that we are unaware of. Medical needs can be discovered at any time after adoption. Are you financially prepared and able to take your pet to the vet and cover the cost of any necessary treatments throughout your pet's lifetime? * Yes No Have you ever surrendered a dog to a shelter? * Yes No Have there ever been any circumstances under which you've relinquished a pet? * Yes No Some rescue pups are not fully potty trained and even potty trained dogs may have accidents as they acclimate to new surroundings. Are you willing to work with your dog on potty training? * Yes No What will you do if your new dog ruins clothes, shoes, furniture, toys, etc? * Under what circumstances would you return a dog to the rescue? * Would you attend training for any bad behavior prior to returning your dog to the rescue? * Yes No If you moved, would you take your dog with you? * Yes No Do you have any questions/comments for us? By typing your name below you acknowledge and agree to the following: I understand that there are inherent risks involved with interactions between humans and dogs, as well as between dogs and other dogs, which may result in property damage or bodily injury, including but not limited to permanent disability, sickness or death to human or dog, and there may be other risks which I will assume if not known to me or any Our Underdog Rescue Squad representative, nor readily foreseeable at this time (collectively "risks"). "Sickness" includes any illness not limited to bordetella (kennel cough), canine influenza, bloat, or any other form of contagious disease. I fully accept and assume all risks and responsibility for all risks, including without limitation, all losses, costs and damages incurred as a result of my, a friend or family's, and/or my dog(s) participation in a meeting, adopting, fostering, volunteering for an Our Underdog Rescue Squad dog, including any veterinarian expenses. In the event of any litigation, I agree to pay the cost of all legal fees for all releases. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and can read this statement and understand the English language. This agreement and release of liability will last in perpetuity. * Thank you for your interest! We will be in touch soon.
