CR!FR - Adoption Application

CATS RULE! Feline Rescue - Adoption Application - DOGS Thank you for your interest in adopting a CR!FR dog. We will review your application and call you to discuss the cat &/or to arrange a home visit. We only adopt locally in the Northern Virginia/WDC/ Southern Maryland area. Adoption fees are $135 per dog to help offset veterinary costs. All CR!FR dogs have been spayed/neutered and are current on their vaccinations.
Date	CR!FR dog(s) I'm interested in adopting:
Name
Address, City, State, Zip
Home Phone
Work Phone
Cel Phone
E'mail
Occupation

1.	What type of dog are you interested in adopting? (check all that apply)
	female	male	either
	puppy	adult	either
	indoor dog	outdoor doghouse dog	companion
	company for other pet	guard dog	show dog
	breeding dog	other
2.	Please describe any specific characteristics you are looking for in a dog:
3.	Do you (check all that apply): Rent Own Live with parents Apartment House Condo Dorm Mobile Home Other, please explain:
4.	How long have you been at your present address?
5.	Has each family member/roommate agreed to the adoption of a dog? Yes No Not sure
6.	Do you have your landlord’s/condo’s permission to own a dog? Yes No Not sure
7.	Name and phone number of landlord/complex/property manager:
8.	Who lives with you? -- NAME -- AGE -- RELATIONSHIP
9.	Is anyone in your household allergic to dogs? Yes No Not sure
10.	If an allergy developed, are you willing to take steps to keep the dog? Yes No Not sure
11.	Are you willing to provide a lifelong home for your dog? Yes No Not sure
12.	If your family changed (marriage, divorce, new baby) would you keep the dog? Yes No Not sure
13.	Are you planning to move in the next year? Yes No Not sure
14.	If yes, would your dog go with you if you moved? Yes No Not sure
15.	Please list all pets you currently have in your household or have had in the last 10 years: Breed -- Gender -- Age -- Spayed/Neutered -- Time Owned -- How did ownership end?
16.	Are your current pets up-to-date on their vaccinations? Yes No Not sure
17.	Name & phone number of your current or last veterinary hospital:
18.	Will you provide annual vaccinations and necessary medical care? Yes No Not sure
19.	We’re looking for “forever” homes for our dogs. Are you willing to provide a life-long home for your pet? Yes No Not sure
20.	Will you leave the dog outside while you're out? Yes No Not sure
21.	How many hours per day will your dog spend alone?
22.	Dogs require wholesome food, fresh water, veterinary care, proper shelter & care when you’re out of town. How much are you willing to spend to properly care for your dog?
23.	Who will be the primary caretaker of the dog?
24.	Where will your dog be kept during the day?
25.	At night?
26.	Where will your dog sleep?
27.	Where will your dog eat?
28.	Do you plan to crate train your dog?
29.	Your dog may take a while to fully adjust to her/his new home. Are you willing to allow time for the adjustment? Yes No Not sure
30.	If your dog gets lost, in addition to contacting CATS RULE! Feline Rescue, what steps would you take to find it?
31.	What will you do if your new dog doesn’t get along with your present pet(s)?
32.	Who will care for your dog when you travel, go on vacation, or in case of emergency requiring your extended absence?
33.	Is anyone in your home a smoker? Yes No
34.	If at any time you are unable to keep this dog (or dogs) for any reason, do you agree to return it to CATS RULE! Feline Rescue? Yes No Not sure

	This form is not only to provide insight on the commitment of owning a new dog/puppy but to ensure that you understand the full responsibility of the care involved with your new pet. Adoptions are subject to approval.

	~ Thank You! ~