Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group: Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group San Diego

Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group Adoption Application

Thank you for your interest in adopting a dog from Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group! As a rescue organization, we take great care in saving these dogs from euthanasia and finding them new homes. In order to facilitate the best match between dog and family, we require the below application and a home check visit be completed prior to adopting a dog from us. While we try to be prompt in response, we are an volunteer organization, so please allow at least 48-72 hours for a response. Of course, you can always email us at labradorsandfriends@yahoo.com to ensure your application is in process. Thank you for considering a rescue dog!

Applicant First and Last Name

Co-applicant First and Last Name

Home Address

City and Zip Code

Home Telephone Number

Cell/work telephone number

E-mail address(s)

Best way and time to reach you

Occupation

How many people live in the home?

Are there any children in the home? If yes, please provide age of children.

Do you own or rent? If rent, please provide landlord's name and telephone number.

Do you currently have a dog(s) in the household? If yes, please provide the following for each: breed, sex, age, whether the animal is altered and whether the animal is an indoor or outdoor pet.

How many dogs have you owned in the past 5 years? What happened to those you don't own now?

Do you own any other pets? If yes, please provide type of pet(s).

Is anyone in the home allergic to dogs?

Have you ever had to give up a pet? If yes, please explain.

You would like a dog for: house pet, guard dog, companion, gift for someone, a companion for another dog, hunting, or other (please explain):

Veterinarian's Name and phone number

Do you have a fenced yard? If yes, please indicate fence type and height.

How many hours a day will the dog spend alone?

Where will the dog be when you are home?

Where will the dog be kept when no one is home?

How will your dog be confined to your property? Please include all that apply: In the house; in a crate or kennel; in a fenced yard; on a chain; in the garage; on a patio; other...

Where will the dog sleep at night?

What are your plans to exercise the dog?

Dogs left alone often bark, dig, chew and demonstrate other unacceptable behaviors. What are your plans to remedy an unwanted behaviors?

What dog behaviors are unacceptable to you? What actions would you take to correct these behaviors?

If the dog you're interested in is not housebroken or trained, are you willing to spend the time necessary working with the dog to correct these behaviors?

What are your anticipated annual costs for your new dog including food and veterinary expenses?

Excluding your death, what conditions or circumstances would cause you to give up this pet?

How long do you feel is appropriate to give a rescue dog to adjust to its' new home?

If, for any reason, you decide a dog placed in your home is not the right fit for your family, are you willing to give Labradors and Friends at least 24 hours notice and help transport the dog back to us?

Is there a particular dog on our website you are interested in? If not, what qualities in a dog are most important to you?

If the particular dog you're interested in is no longer available or not the best fit, are you interested in continuing the adoption process to find the right dog?

Have you read our 'Adoption Fees' page and do you understand our fees/policies regarding adoption?

Have you already had a homecheck visit completed by another rescue organization? If so, which one?

How did you hear about Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group?

Are you interested in volunteering with Labradors and Friends?

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED AS AN ADOPTER TODAY, YOU MUST: Be 18 years of age or older Have identification showing your present address Have the written consent of your landlord (if you rent) Be able and willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide training, medical treatment and proper care throughout the entire life of the dog. The responses you provide on this application will help us to find the best possible match between you and the dogs available through our organization. Please include area codes with all phone numbers. If no phone numbers are given, this application will not be considered. Please respond to questions below within space constraints given. Once we receive your application, you will be contacted by one of our volunteers to discuss your application and schedule a home check visit. Home checks are required for all applicants so we can ensure our dogs go to a safe and loving home. Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group reserves the right to deny an application for any reason. Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group is an all-volunteer organization. Please allow sufficient time for an LFDRG Representative to contact you. General Agreement I am at least 18 years old. All of the information I have given above is true and complete. Should an unaltered dog be placed with me, I agree to have it neutered within one month of adoption. This dog will reside in my home as a pet and will not be strictly an outdoor pet. I will provide it with adequate food, water, shelter, training, affection, and medical care. I understand that Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group is not responsible for the accuracy of information received about the temperament, habits, or physical conditions of dogs available for adoption. I understand that it is my responsibility to see and evaluate the dog myself before agreeing to adopt it. I will not relinquish ownership, abandon, or dispose of such dog in any way. If I cannot keep him or her, I will turn the dog over to Labrador and Friends Dog Rescue Group I do not expect reimbursement if this happens. I am in full agreement with these terms of adoption. Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group is not liable for any damage, accident, or injury resulting from the placement of a dog into my household. By submitting this application on-line, I agree to the terms and conditions outlined above.

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