Kritter Rescue Team Association, Inc.

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ADOPTION YOU MUST:

*Be 20 years of age and have verifiable identification
*Have the knowledge and consent of all adults living in your home
*Have landlord's consent to allow a dog to live on the property
*Understand that KRT Assn.,Inc. has the right to deny your application for any reason

Dog Adoption Application


Name of dog you wish to adopt:
Have you ever applied for a dog or adopted a dog from Kritter Rescue Team?
Why would you like to adopt this dog?

Primary adopter

Name: Date of birth:
Occupation/Place of work:
Home Phone (include area code): Cell Phone (include area code):

Secondary adopter

Name: Date of Birth:
Occupation/Place of work:
Home phone (include area code): Cell phone (include area code):

Additional info

Email address:
Home address:
City: State: ZIP:

How long have you lived at this address?

Do you rent or own?
If you rent, what is your landlord's name and phone number?

How many people reside in your home?
Adults
Children
Names and ages of children

Does anyone in your home have allergies?
Yes
No
If yes, whom and what kind?


Current or prior pet/s:

List all current animals that you own.

Type/Breed Are they vaccinated? spayed/neutered? licensed?
Behavior with other dogs and/or cats.


Type/Breed Are they vaccinated? spayed/neutered? licensed?
Behavior with other dogs and/or cats.


Type/Breed Are they vaccinated? spayed/neutered? licensed?
Behavior with other dogs and/or cats.


Type/Breed Are they vaccinated? spayed/neutered? licensed?
Behavior with other dogs and/or cats.

If you do not currently have a pet, have you owned one before in your adult life?
Reason you no longer have those pets:
Have you ever adopted a pet from a shelter/rescue?
If yes, where and when:
Have you ever turned pets into a shelter?
If yes, where/when & why:

Pet life in your house:

Do you have a COMPLETELY fenced yard? If Yes: Type of fence Height of fence.
If No or if not completely fenced in, how will you contain your dog on your property? (Be specific)

Primary adopter work hours
Secondary adopter work hours
How many hours per day do you expect the dog to be left alone?
Are your plans for your dog to be an inside or an outside dog?

Where will you keep the dog when no one is home?

Where will you keep the dog during the night while you are sleep?

What will you do with the dog when you need to travel for personal or business reasons?

If you move or have a career change in the future, what will you do with your dog?

Dogs can live longer than 15 years. Are you ready for a commitment of that length?

How would you describe your household? (select all that apply)
very quiet
rather easy going
few visitors
rarely have children visit
average
usually something going on
lots of activity
often gone in the evening/on weekends
other

In addition to a regular life at home, would your ideal dog: (select all that apply)
jog with a family member? Miles per week?
walk with a family member? Miles per week?
compete in different types of trials?
go to your place of business with you?
be a playmate/companion for your children?
be used for hunting?
other

Pet training

It may take your dog a month or longer to adjust to its new home. Are you prepared to work with your dog for this amount of time?
Are you willing to obtain a crate/kennel and crate train the dog if necessary?
Are you willing to enroll the dog in obedience training classes?
If yes, name of facility, or one you are considering:
If no, what are your plans for training the dog: (Please be specific):
Barking:
Jumping:
Chewing:
Digging:
Potty Training:
Nipping/Play biting:
What would be unacceptable behavior in your home for you to want to give up the dog?

How do you plan to exercise the dog?

Personal references (Persons NOT related to you):

Please list two references (Persons not related to you):
Name
Phone # Relationship

Name
Phone # Relationship

Current/Previous Veterinarian Information

Name of Veterinarian/Clinic that cares for your current or prior pets?
City State Phone


It is understood that the information just provided is needed to assure that the animal you are interested in adopting will be placed in a suitable environment and is best suited to you, your home, and your lifestyle.

I may be one of many applications for this dog and understand that KRT needs to make a decision on where to place this dog based on the best interest of the dog.

I understand that this is a family commitment, and that all family members (including dogs) must meet with KRT personnel. This may include a home visit by KRT if necessary.

By submitting this information, I am giving Kritter Rescue Team Association, Inc. the permission to contact my listed references/vets and inquire about my pet care history. I also certify that information I have given is true and that I recognize that any misrepresentation of the facts may result in losing the privilege of adopting this animal.