Adoption Application

Adopting Family Information:
Full Name

First NameLast Name
Spouse/Partner

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Major Cross Streets
Home Phone

Area CodePhone Number
Cell Phone

Area CodePhone Number
Work Phone

Area CodePhone Number
Other Phone

Area CodePhone Number
Best Phone to Reach You
Email Address
Additional Email Address (Optional)
When are you looking to adopt? Please keep in mind that AZBR adoptions can take 2-4 weeks or more to complete as we wait for the right match.
Are you adopting this pet for yourself?

Other
Are you at least 18 years old?

Other
How did you hear about AZBR?
Can we thank someone for referring you?
Are you a previous AZBR adopter?
If so, what was the dog's AZBR name?
Family Environment: A home visit is done not to check for housekeeping but is meant to ensure that your home is compatible with a Beagle's lifestyle. We will check for indoor living and sleeping arrangements, fencing, toilet and feeding arrangements, etc.
Do you agree to a home visit prior to adoption?
How many members in the household?
Are there children that live in the house or visit frequently? If so, please list ages.
What are the occupations of the adult(s) in the household?
Is anyone home during the day?
How many hours a day would your Beagle generally be left alone?
Where would your Beagle stay while you/your family is at work/school?
Where would your Beagle stay while you/your family is on vacation?
How do all household members feel about adopting a Beagle? Please explain if necessary.
Do you have other pets now?

Other Pets

Rows	Type of Animal/Breed	Name	Age	Sex	Neutered/Spayed	How long owned?	Last Vaccinations
Pet #1
Pet #2
Pet #3
Pet #4
Pet #5
Pet #6

Are your current dogs socialized?
Thinking about your current dog(s) temperaments, how are they likely to respond to a new dog in the home?
Please explain any information about other pets as needed (including info on their temperament or personality).
Is anyone in the household allergic to dogs?
If answered yes above, please explain severity and treatment.
Home Information: Please note that we will require a written approval from your landlord stating you are allowed to have a Beagle in your rental PRIOR to your home visit being scheduled.
You may email a copy of your lease/rental agreement stating that you are able to have dogs to: homevisit@azbeaglerescue.com or fax a copy to 623-977-1355.

An email from your landlord/management company is also sufficient.
Type of dwelling

Other
Are you the
If you are a renter, please give landlord's name, phone number, and email (if email available).
Are there size/weight restrictions on allowable pets?
If you answered yes, please explain restrictions.
Do you have a pool?
Do your yards have secure fences?
What type of fencing?

Other
How tall is the front yard fence?
How tall is the back yard fence?
Do all gates have locks?
Where will your Beagle live during the day?
Where will your Beagle sleep at night?
Would you install a doggie door for your Beagle?
Will you provide your Beagle access to the air-conditioned indoors during the day?
General Care of the Beagle:

What family member will have the primary responsibility for the below Beagle activities?

Rows	Training	Feeding	Walking	General Care
Name

How many times a day/week do you plan to walk your Beagle?
Please provide the name, address, and phone number of your veterinarian. Please notify your vet that AZBR may be contacting them for reference purposes.
Previous Pet Ownership:
What pets have you previously owned?
What happened to them?
If you were to move, what would happen to your pet(s)?
Have you ever given up a dog before?
If yes, please explain.
Have you ever had to euthanize a pet?
If yes, please explain.
Adopting a Beagle:
Why do you want to own a Beagle?
Have you ever owned a Beagle?
Have you ever owned a Rescue dog?
Have you researched the Beagle breed?
Describe your impression of the Beagle breed:
Are you aware of the following characteristics of many Beagles?
Desired Beagle:
What is your preference for sex of your Beagle?
What is your age preference? (Choose one or more age range)
Would you be interested in a
Do all members of your household understand that it takes time for a Beagle to adjust in a new environment?
Are you willing to allow your adopted Beagle at least TWO weeks to adjust and settle in, before deciding to return him/her to the rescue program? (barring extreme circumstances)
If your new Beagle needs to learn Basic Obedience, how would you go about training?

Other
Have you ever taken a dog to a basic obedience course?
Did you pass?
Would everyone in your household be able to tolerate a few housebreaking accidents while your Beagle adjusts to your home?
Which training methods would you be willing to try if housebreaking accidents continue after the first few weeks?
List any specific qualities that are important to you in the beagle you adopt.
If you are interested in one of the available Beagles on the website, please list his/her name(s).
Adopting a Beagle is a great responsibility. This dog will be part of your family through all of your life and family changes. For up to 12-15 years, you will be sharing your life with a Beagle who is totally dependent upon you for love, food, shelter, training, grooming, and veterinarian care. This involves financial and personal commitment and can require sacrifice.
ARE YOU WILLING TO MAKE THIS LIFE-LONG COMMITMENT TO A BEAGLE?
Have any of the applicants ever been cited or fined for animal related situations?
Have you or any other applicants ever been convicted of animal cruelty?
Have you been denied adoption from another rescue group or shelter?

Please provide two personal references (preferably people who own a dog).

Rows	Name	Email Address	Phone Number	Years Known
Reference #1
Reference #2

Applicant Statements: By submitting your Adoption Application to adopt a Beagle, you are agreeing to the following:
Please read and then check each statement.
Responses to the following two questions have no bearing on the outcome of your application:
Would you be interested in saving a dog's life by being a temporary foster home?
Would you be interested in volunteering with Arizona Beagle Rescue?
Please provide any further information that would be helpful or pertinent to your application.
Signature
Date
After submitting this application, you will be redirected to a PayPal link to submit the $5 application fee. If you choose to submit payment via check or other method, please feel free to do so. Thanks!
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Adopting Family Information:

Family Environment: A home visit is done not to check for housekeeping but is meant to ensure that your home is compatible with a Beagle's lifestyle. We will check for indoor living and sleeping arrangements, fencing, toilet and feeding arrangements, etc.

Home Information: Please note that we will require a written approval from your landlord stating you are allowed to have a Beagle in your rental PRIOR to your home visit being scheduled.

General Care of the Beagle:

Previous Pet Ownership:

Adopting a Beagle:

Desired Beagle:

Applicant Statements: By submitting your Adoption Application to adopt a Beagle, you are agreeing to the following:

Responses to the following two questions have no bearing on the outcome of your application:

After submitting this application, you will be redirected to a PayPal link to submit the $5 application fee. If you choose to submit payment via check or other method, please feel free to do so. Thanks!