| Why did you choose to adopt a canine companion? | |
Who will be the primary caregiver (feeding, exercise, training, grooming, etc.) of the pet? |
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| Have you had pets before? |
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| This dog will primarily be a: |
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| Where will the dog be left while you're away from home for the day? |
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How many hours will the dog be left alone? (while you are away for the day) | |
| How many adults in the home? | |
| How many children in the home? | |
| Ages of Children in the home: | |
| Does anyone living at your residence have allergies to pets? |
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| If no one in your home has allergies now but develops them in the future, what would you do? |
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| Do all of the adults work? |
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| In what type of dwelling do you live (single family, townhouse, apartment, etc)? |
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| Do you own or rent?: |
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| If you rent, does your lease allow pets? |
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| How long have you lived there? | |
| Are you moving within the next 12 months? |
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| If so, are you planning on taking the dog with you? |
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| Landlord's Name: | |
| Landlord's Phone: | |
| Is your yard fenced? |
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| How tall is the fence? | |
| What material is the fence made of? | |
| Have you ever housetrained an animal before? |
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If you find it difficult to housetrain, are you willing to pay a professional trainer to assist you? |
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| Will you relinquish the dog if it is difficult to housetrain? |
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| Are you aware that most dogs cannot be let off leash because they will run off? |
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| Do you realize that a canine may live to be between ten and twenty years old? |
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| Are you aware that it can take 30 days or more for your new dog to adjust to a new environment? |
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All pets must receive annual vaccinations and an annual physical exam by a veterinarian. There may also be other miscellaneous medical care costs throughout the year. |
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| How much do you estimate these annual costs to be? | |
| Are you prepared to spend these annual costs on medical care for your dog throughout its lifetime? |
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| Have you ever been convicted of animal neglect, cruelty, or abandonment? |
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