Dog Adoption Application : Adopt or Foster : Homeward Animal Shelter

At this time, we are operating on an appointment-only basis. Please fill out an adoption application (below) and we will be in touch shortly to set up a time for you to meet the animal of your choosing after you have been approved. Thank you!

The Homeward Animal Shelter strives to place the animals entrusted to our care in permanent, loving homes. The purpose of this application is to aid us in that process and to get acquainted with prospective adopters. We want to help you in your choice of a dog that will be well suited to your family, home, and lifestyle. Your decision is important since this is a lifetime commitment.

Your Contact Information

First Name (Required)

Last Name (Required)

Street Address (Required)

Apt/Suite #

City (Required)

State / Province (Required)

Postal / Zip Code (Required)

Home/Cell Phone # (Required)

Work Phone

Please note any person (co-applicant) who will be sharing ownership of this pet.

Co-Applicant's First Name

Co-Applicant's Last Name

Co-Applicant's Phone #

Are you at least 18 years of age?

Who are you adopting this pet for?

Yourself? Your family? Your friend? Relative? (Required)

Dog Information

Please list the name of the dog(s) you're interested in adopting. If you're not interested in a particular dog, please just type "pre-approval" in the first choice box.

First Choice: Name of Dog You're MOST Interested In (Required)

2nd Choice (if applicable)

3rd Choice (if applicable)

Have you ever owned a dog?

Why do you want to adopt a dog? (Check all that apply)

Guard Dog
Companionship
Outdoor Dog
Indoor Dog
Breeding
Watch Dog
Service/Therapy
Gift for Someone

If Gift for Someone, Who?

Please tell us what you're looking for in a dog (example: size, age, breed, sex, temperament/personality, energy level, housebroken, good with cats/kids/dogs, etc.)

Describe what you're looking for in a dog...

If you move in the future, what will you do with the dog you adopt?

If you move in the future, what will you do with the dog you adopt? (Required)

During the day, where will this dog be kept? (Check all that apply)

Indoors
Outdoors
Crate
Garage
Kennel
Other

If Other, please specify

During the night, where will this dog be kept? (Check all that apply)

Indoors (House/Apt)
Indoors (Garage/Other)
Outdoors
Crate
Garage
Kennel
Other

If Other, please specify

This pet will be will be home alone how many hours (on average) each day?

Hours per day (Required)

Do you plan to take your dog to obedience training?

If yes, where will you go to obedience training at?

If no, please explain how you will handle any behavioral problems that may occur?

About You & Your Household

Please indicate the type of you home live in?

House - Own
House - Rent
Mobile Home - Own
Mobile Home - Rent
Apartment - Rent
Condo - Rent
Live with Parents

If live with parents, list parent's name(s)

Parent's phone number

If you rent, Landlords/Rental Agencies will be contacted to verify permission to own pets. This includes mobile home parks. Please provide the following:

Name of apartment complex or mobile home park

Landlord's or Rental Agency's Name

Landlord's or Rental Ageny's Phone Number

Do you have a fenced yard?

If Yes, type/height

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How many people live in your household? (Required)

If there are any children under the age of 18 in the household, please list their ages here:

Ages of children in home:

Do you run a daycare in your home?

If yes, please list the ages of the children in your care.

Are you a student?

If yes, please indicate whether you are a full-time or part-time student. Also explain what you will do with this animal when the acedemic year is over.

Are all household members in agreement with this adoption?

If No, please explain who is not in favor and why.

Do any household members have pet-related allergies, and if so, to what?

If yes, explain

Current & Previous Pets

Have you ever adopted a pet from this or any other shelter/rescue?

If yes, please indicate whether you still have this pet. If you no longer have this pet, please explain why.

Have you ever given a pet away or surrendered a pet to a shelter/rescue organization?

If Yes, please explain the circumstances.

Please list all animals in your care in the last 5 years (include roommate's or relative's pets currently residing in your home).

Please list the following for each pet: Name of Animal; Species (dog,cat,other); Breed; Age; Are they spayed/neutered? Still living with you? If not, please explain why.

Name of Veterinary Clinic used for your pets

Veterinary Clinic Phone Number

Name of Owner on Pets' Records at Vet

Personal References

Please list two references who:

a) Know you well
b) Do NOT live with you
c) Did NOT accompany you to the shelter.

At least one reference must be unrelated to you.

Reference #1 First Name (Required)

Reference #1 Last Name (Required)

Reference #1 Relationship (friend, neighbor, co-worker,etc.) (Required)

Reference #1 Phone Number (Required)

Reference #2 First Name (Required)

Reference #2 Last Name (Required)

Reference #2 Relationship (friend, neighbor, co-worker,etc.) (Required)

Reference #2 Phone Number (Required)

Adoption Discounts

Please mark if any apply to you. We offer discounted adoption fees for senior citizens (ages 65 and over), as well as active military members and veterans. We may ask for proof of age/service.

Senior Citizen (65 yrs. and older)
Active Military Member or Veteran
N/A

Since many animals come from unknown backgrounds, Homeward Animal Shelter cannot be responsible for the health or behavioral problems and cannot guarantee personality or temperament. Therefore, I am prepared to provide any necessary medical care including regular vet care and annual vaccinations as well as any humane behavioral training required.

Check this box to indicate that you understand and agree to the above.

By typing my name below, I certify that the information I have given is true and that I recognize that any misrepresentation of the facts may result in my losing privilege of adopting a pet. I authorize investigation of all statements on this application. I also understand that Homeward Animal Shelter reserves the right to deny my adoption application for any reason if they feel it is not in the best interest of the animal(s).

(Required)