Pre-Adoption Application

Please read the following!

To be considered as an adopter, you must:

Be 21 years of age or older.
If you rent your home you must have consent from your landlord to have a dog.
Have all dogs and cats in the home spay or neutered, if they are 6 months or older, unless there are medical reasons for not doing so.
Have all dogs in the home up to date on vaccinations.
Agree to have a home visit done by one of our volunteers. The volunteer will need to see the area of the home where the dog will be allowed and also visit with family members and current pets. Distance is a factor in whether or not the required home visit can be completed. We are a 100% volunteer run organization. Although we do have volunteer contacts in many areas, some areas may be difficult for us to locate a volunteer to conduct the home visit. We will let you know ASAP if your application needs to be denied due to our inability to find a volunteer to conduct the home visit.

You must also agree to the following conditions, which are included in the adoption contract:

Agree to spay/neuter the dog within 1 month of adoption or the date specified on the adoption contract (at age 6 months for puppies).
Be able and willing to spend time/money necessary to provide training, medical treatments and proper care for the entire lifetime of the dog.
Provide the dog a collar and nametag to be worn at all times.
Never allow the dog to be unleashed when on public streets, parks, etc., and never transport in the back end of an open truck without proper harnessing.
Allow dog to sleep indoors and be part of the family.
Never allow dog to be left unattended with young children.

Our rescue organization is an all (unpaid) volunteer organization. For each application we receive it takes us approximately 3 hours to review, contact all personal and veterinary references, and make a decision on approval of it. Depending upon volunteer availability, this can take us several days to accomplish, especially when we receive many of applications or if we have difficulties reaching references.

An approved application means that the applicant is approved to adopt a dog from our organization, it is not a guarantee that the applicant will be allowed to adopt the dog specified on the application. We often receive many applications for small dogs, so please don't be too disappointed if your application is approved but another approved applicant is selected to adopt the dog. We strive to do our best, and always take the best interest of the dog into consideration.

For more information about the adoption process, please read our Adoption Process Explained.

To continue with the application process click here to indicate that you have read, understand, and agree to the above.

Please complete the below pre-adoption application to begin the adoption process. Upon receipt of your application, the 4 Luv of Dog Rescue adoption coordinator(s) will review your application and speak with your references to determine if you qualify for appropriately caring for a dog. After an application is approved a home visit is done. Please allow us a couple days to review this application and contact your references.

Please answer all questions. If one does not apply, type in n/a.

If you have problems filling out this form, send email to us at info@4luvofdog.com.

1. NAME:

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2. STREET ADDRESS:
CITY: STATE: ZIP:

3. PHONE: Provide all numbers we can use (work, cell home).

4. EMAIL ADDRESS: If you do not have email, indicate N/A.

5. BEST WAY AND TIME TO CONTACT YOU: (Example: Home phone after 6:00 pm during week)

6. OCCUPATION:

6a. EMPLOYER´S Name/Address/Phone:

7. YOUR AGE:
21-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61 and up

8. TYPE HOME YOU LIVE IN:
House
Condo/Townhouse
Trailer Home
Apartment

9. DO YOU HAVE A FENCED YARD?
Yes No

9a. If you answered "yes, list type (wood, chain link, etc) and height of fence:

10. DO YOU RENT OR OWN YOUR HOME?
Own Rent

10a. If you rent or are a roommate of the owner, provide the landlord´s or owner's name and phone number. You must have approval to have a dog from your landlord, rental agency or home owner. We also need to know if there are any restrictions, such as size or breed of dog, etc. Please provide the below information so that we may contact them.
Name:

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Phone:

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PERSONAL REFERENCES: Please provide contact information for 3 personal references (someone that knows you and can provide insight on your character, how you feel about pets, how you treat pets, etc). These references cannot live in your home with you.

Please also contact your references and let them know that someone from our organization will be contacting them and to be sure to return our calls if we leave a message.

11. 1ST PERSONAL REFERENCE
NAME:

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PHONE:

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EMAIL ADDRESS:

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HOW THEY KNOW YOU:

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12. 2ND PERSONAL REFERENCE
NAME:

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PHONE:

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EMAIL ADDRESS:

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HOW THEY KNOW YOU:

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13. 3RD PERSONAL REFERENCE
NAME:

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PHONE:

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EMAIL ADDRESS:

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HOW THEY KNOW YOU:

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14. VETERINARIAN REFERENCE - Name & Phone Number (Please provide the contact information for the Vet clinic(s) that can verify the vaccination and spay/neuter status of current or recent pets.)

14a. VETERINARIAN USED (Further info on veterinarians you have used, if needed. Also, if you have or had pets and have never used a veterinarian you can explain here.)

15. NUMBER OF PEOPLE LIVING IN THE HOME (count yourself):
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six or more

16. NUMBER OF PEOPLE UNDER 21 YEARS OLD? (count yourself)?
Zero
One
Two
Three
Four
Five or more

16a. IF CHILDREN UNDER 21, LIST THEIR AGES.

17. DOES ANYONE LIVING IN THE HOME HAVE ALLERGIES? Yes No

17a. Allergies Comments- If you checked "Yes, there are allergies" list the type of allergies (cats, dogs, mold, dust, etc.) and if they are being controlled at this time, with medication.

18. ARE ALL IN HOME IN FAVOR OF ADOPTING A DOG FROM US?
Yes No

18a. IF ALL NOT IN FAVOR OF ADOPTING LIST THEM AND THEIR REASON
( Example: Husband not in favor, we already have 2 dogs and he doesn't want another one.)

19. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN LOOKING FOR A DOG?
1 month or less
2-4 months
4-6 months
6 months or more
On and off in the last year

20. LIST REASONS WHY YOU WANT A DOG (List all the reasons, Example: House pet, guard dog, companion, companion for my other dog, etc.)

21. WHICH OF OUR DOGS ARE YOU INTERESTED IN? Please list the name of dog(s) you are interested in.

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21b. WHAT IS IT ABOUT ONE OF OUR DOGS, THAT APPEALS TO YOU?

22. ARE YOU AWARE OF THE FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS OF OWNING A DOG?
Yes No

23. A DOG REQUIRES ROUTINE VET CARE OF (NOT LIMITED TO) A YEARLY VET EXAM AND YEARLY VACCINATIONS. WILL YOU PROVIDE THIS?
Yes No

24. RABIES VACCINATIONS - DO YOU AGREE TO OBTAIN RABIES VACCINATIONS AS REQUIRED BY LAW FOR THIS DOG?
Yes No

25. SPAY/NEUTER - IF APPLICABLE, DO YOU AGREE TO HAVE A DOG YOU ADOPT SPAYED (female) OR NEUTERED (male) WITHIN 1 MONTH OF ADOPTION OR WHEN DOG IS SIX MONTHS OLD?
Yes No

26. DO YOU HAVE PETS LIVING IN YOUR HOME NOW? Yes No If NO, skip to question 28.

26a. ARE ALL YOUR PETS CURRENT ON VACCINATIONS? Yes No

26b. ARE ALL YOUR PETS SPAYED OR NEUTERED? Yes No

If NO, please explain why

26c. PETS IN HOME COMMENTS - If you checked "Yes, there are pets living in the home now, please list the following info for each animal.

NAME SPECIES AGE SEX SPAY/NEUTER STATUS

27. IF OTHER DOG (or dogs) LIVING WITH YOU HOW DOES IT REACT TO OTHER DOGS?
Does fine with other dogs
Does fine after time to know a dog
Doesn´t do well with other dogs
Depends on the dog
Not sure, not around other dogs much

28. HAVE YOU EVER GIVEN AWAY, SOLD, ABANDONED, SURRENDERED OR PUT A PET TO SLEEP?
Yes No

28a. IF YOU SELECTED "Yes" TO 28, PLEASE EXPLAIN.

29. HAS A PET EVER DISAPPEARED, BEEN KILLED OR INJURED, OR MISTREATED WHILE IN YOUR CARE?
Yes No

29a. IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO 29, PLEASE EXPLAIN.

30. WHAT CONDITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES (other than your unexpected death) WOULD CAUSE YOU TO GIVE UP A PET?

31. HAVE YOU ADOPTED A PET BEFORE?
Yes No

32. LIST ANY SIZE OR BREED PREFERENCE AND THE QUALITIES IN A DOG THAT WOULD BEST SUIT YOUR HOME.

33. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOUR NEW DOG CHEWS BELONGINGS OR SHOWS OTHER DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR? WHAT ACTIONS WOULD YOU TAKE TO CORRECT THE BEHAVIOR?

34. WHERE WILL YOUR NEW DOG BE WHEN EVERYONE HAS LEFT THE HOUSE?
(Check the option that best applies. You will be able to comment further in next question.)
Loose in house when comfortable in our home
In crate or kennel
In garage
Outside
Other

34a. EXPLAIN ABOUT WHERE DOG WILL BE WHEN ALL HAVE LEFT HOUSE

35. THE LONGEST YOUR DOG WILL BE LEFT ALONE AT ANY GIVEN TIME.
8-9 hrs during day, no potty breaks
6-8 hours
4-6 hours
2-4 hours
0-2 hours

35a. EXPLAIN ABOUT THE LONGEST THE DOG WILL BE LEFT ALONE AT ANY GIVEN TIME.

36. WHERE WILL YOUR DOG SLEEP?
Inside with us
Inside in crate/kennel
Garage
Outside
Other

36a. EXPLAIN MORE ABOUT WHERE DOG WILL SLEEP.

37. HOW WILL YOUR DOG BE EXERCISED AND HOW OFTEN?

38. WHEN WILL YOUR DOG BE ALLOWED "OFF LEASH" (You should be aware and follow leash laws where you live.)

39. DOG DISAGREEMENTS Small disagreements are expected and typical behavior when a new dog is brought into a home where a dog is already living. There can be fear and anxiety and you must be willing to work with your new dog during the transition time (can be anywhere from days, to weeks, to months) until the dog is comfortable in your home. At that time you'll be able to see your dog's true personality.

39. ARE YOU WILLING TO WORK WITH YOUR DOG ON ANY ISSUES IT MAY HAVE?
Yes No

40. HOW LONG DO YOU FEEL A NEW PET, AND PETS ALREADY LIVING IN THE HOME, SHOULD BE GIVEN FOR AN ADJUSTMENT PERIOD?

41. ARE YOU WILLING TO HAVE A 4 LUV OF DOG RESCUE VOLUNTEER DO A HOME VISIT? Distance is a factor in whether or not the required home visit can be completed. We are a 100% volunteer run organization. Although we do have volunteer contacts in many areas, some areas may be difficult for us to locate a volunteer to conduct the home visit. We will let you know ASAP if your application needs to be denied due to our inability to find a volunteer to conduct the home visit.
Yes No

42. I HAVE ANSWERED ALL QUESTIONS AND PROVIDED ALL NEEDED REFERENCES TRUTHFULLY AND HONESTLY TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I WILL DO MY BEST TO COMPLY WITH 4 LUV OF DOG RESCUE ADOPTION POLICIES, WHICH INCLUDE PROVIDING A LOVING AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE LIFETIME OF MY NEW DOG.
Yes No

43. HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT 4 LUV OF DOG RESCUE?

Note: Occasionally more than one application is received on a specific dog. We strive to be fair and consistent with all applications. Applications are approved and considered in the order in which they are received. If the dog you applied for gets approved for another adopter (because their app was received first), we would really like to help you find another dog, either in our rescue now or one that we will rescue in the near future.

44. TYPE IN YOUR NAME AND TODAY´S DATE, IN DOING SO YOU HEREBY REQUEST 4 LUV OF DOG RESCUE TO BEGIN THE ADOPTION APPROVAL PROCESS.

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Upon clicking the Send button, your application will be emailed to our adoption coordinator(s). Someone should respond to your application within a few days.