Dog you would LOVE to adopt:
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Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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Phone
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Address
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Address 1
Address 2
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Country
Driver's License Number:
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Employer:
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How long at current job:
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Personal Reference (Non-Family) #1:
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First Name
Last Name
Phone
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Relationship:
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Years known:
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Personal Reference (Non-Family) #2:
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First Name
Last Name
Phone
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Relationship:
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Years known:
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Do you live in a(n):
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House
Townhouse
Apartment/ Condo
Other
Your home is:
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Owned, by you or your spouse/life partner
Owned, by someone else within the house
Rented directly from the owner or through a management company
Rented as a part of a group of roommates
Other
If "other", please explain:
If renting, is your name on the lease?
Yes
No
If renting, do you have your landlord's permission to have a dog?
Yes
No
Landlord's name and phone:
Who shares your household?
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Spouse/ Life Partner
Roommate(s)
Boyfriend/Girlfriend
Other
Are there children in the home?
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Yes
No
If yes, how many and how old?
At what age do you feel children are responsible enough to care for a pet without assistance? (i.e. walk, feed, train):
Do you plan to move soon?
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Is someone home during the day?
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Yes
No
Who's home during the day?
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How many hours will your dog be alone each day?
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Where will your dog spend most of his/her day when you are home?
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Indoors
Garage
Yard
Enclosed patio
Indoor/Outdoor
Doggy Door
Crated
Other
Where will the dog stay when he/she is home alone?
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Indoor/outdoor (doggy door)
Inside - run of the house
Inside - crate
Inside - specific room
Outside - yard
Outside - garage
Outside - enclosed patio
Other
What rooms are off-limits?
What outside areas are available to the dog?
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Front yard
Back yard
Enclosed patio
Dog house
Garage
Other
Do you have a yard at this time?
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Yes
No
Do you have a doggy door?
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Yes
No
Is your yard shared with neighbors?
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Yes
No
Is your yard fenced?
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Yes
No
What kind of fence?
Fence height at highest and lowest points:
Have you recently inspected your fences?
Are they in good condition with no holes or lose points?
If your dog will have free access to a fenced yard, where is it located?
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Front yard
Back yard
Side yard
Which of the following is used to secure your gate?
Latch keyed lock
Padlock
We do not lock our gate
If your gate does not have a lock, are you willing to install one?
Yes
No
Who has access to your yard?
Gardner
Housekeeper
Pool Person
Delivery/Postal Worker
Utility
Neighbor
Other
If yes, where is the dog kept while they are working?
Do you trust your workers not to let the dog get out?
How would you describe your dog-owning experience?
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I have had dogs of my own as an adult
I grew up with dogs or have worked with them but have not had my own as an adult
I have never had one or have limited experience with dogs
Other
Have you owned the breed you’re applying for before?
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Yes
No
If no, what is your experience with them?
What do you appreciate about this breed?
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Are you aware of the dog aggression issues that may be present in bully breeds?
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Yes
No
How are you prepared to address behavioral issues, should they arise? Please be specific:
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How many dogs have you owned in the past five years?
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What happened to the other dogs?
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Do you currently have pets?
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Yes
No
If yes, please list Ithe breed, gender, age, and spay/neuter status for each:
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How do you feel your current pets will adjust to a new dog in the house?
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Have you had experience with behavioral issues with your previous or current pets?
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Have you had experience with medical issues with your previous or current pets?
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If there are children in the household, please describe their experience with dogs:
If you move, what will you do with your dog?
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Why do you want to adopt the dog you are applying for?
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Share your reasons for wanting a dog:
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Family pet/Companion
Gift for someone else
Child's companion
Protection/ Guard dog
Companion for another pet
Other
How will you exercise your dog? How often?
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All dogs come with mandatory training before the adoption is complete (provided by Koco and Sarah). Do you agree to training?
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Yes
No
Have you or would you be willing to enroll your current dog(s) in obedience class?
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How would you discipline your dog if he or she misbehaved/chewed household items?
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What method do you intend to use to housetrain your dog?
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Rub nose in offending spot
Crate training
Take out every couple of hours
Consult a professional
Other
If your dog develops behavioral problems, what will you do?
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Have you ever euthanized an animal for behavior?
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In which of the following situations might you allow your dog off-leash?
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Public park
Hike
Back yard
Dog park
Neighborhood walk
Front yard
Beach
If your dog got out/ was lost what would you do?
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What food will you feed the dog?
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Would you like food recommendations?
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Yes
No
Pets are an investment of your time and money. Can you afford to provide medical care, grooming, proper diet, shelter, and exercise for your new dog?
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Yes
No
What is your monthly budget for your dog?
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If you do not currently have a vet, would you like a referral?
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Yes
No
Which of the following reasons might force you to give up your dog? (Check all that apply):
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Excessive barking/ neighbor complaints
Reactive on leash
Destructive chewing
Biting/Aggression
Digging Divorce/Separation
Allergies Shedding/Dirty
Not trainable
Poor watchdog
Moving/Relocating
House-training problems
Financial problems
Growling/Nipping at guests
Excessive vet bills/Chronic illness
Having a baby
Nips or bites children
New spouse/ partner doesn't like dogs
Pets aren't getting along
None of these
Other
Other questions or concerns:
List at least one of your social media profiles (if they are not public, please add @handoverrover as a friend).
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How did you hear about us?
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Instagram
Tik Tok
Youtube
Online Adoption Site: Adopt a Pet, Pet Finder, etc.
Facebook