Dogs: Application to Adopt or Foster

DOGS & PUPPIES: Application to Adopt or Foster

Paws for Life Rescue, Troy, Michigan
Thank you for considering a rescued dog or puppy. This short questionnaire is intended to gather basic information about you in order to match you with an available pet that best fits your household.

Please answer the questions below for the primary adopter and the physical location where the animal will reside.

If you experience any issues submitting this form, please email info@pawsforliferescue.org.

NOTE: Some pets adjust faster than others when entering a new environment. Their world is small and when it completely changes - new people, new smells, new home, new routine, new everything - it's scary. Some pets adjust after only a few days, some need more time. Be prepared for an adjustment period. Be patient. Make sure the pet eats and drinks. Call Paws for Life if you are concerned or unsure what to do to help.

Fostering or adopting a pet saves a life. Thank you for that gift.
Are you applying to adopt or foster?*

AdoptionFoster CareLove for Life Hospice Foster Care
Fostering

If you have never fostered a homeless pet before, you should know that it is a very rewarding experience, but it's very much like adding another pet to your home - only this one is temporary and doesn't cost you anything. We ask every foster family to treat their foster pet as if it's their own, a member of their family. Foster families must provide a loving home (inside the house), food, water, play and lots of TLC. Paws for Life provides routine medical care and tracks what is due and when. If an emergency arises, take the pet to the closest emergency vet and immediately call Paws for Life. When an adoption event is scheduled, you'll be notified and we'll arrange to get your pet to and from the event when possible. Outside of adoption events, if an approved application is received, we'll arrange a meet-n-greet with the pet and prospective adopter, based on the schedule of the prospective adopter, you and Paws for Life. We prefer to take the pet to the adopter's home, but in some cases it isn't possible and we may ask to do the meet-n-greet in your home.
Name of pet you are applying for:*
Please describe what you're looking for in a pet. What physical or personality traits are important to you in a dog? What are your expectations for your new pet?*
Name of Primary Adopter or Foster:*
Email*
example@example.com
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Date
Tell us about the human members of the new pet’s household. *
Tell us about the pets you currently have at home (check all that apply):*

This will be our first petWe do not currently have any pets, but as adults owned pets previouslyWe have one or more cat(s)We have one or more dog(s)We have one or more small animal(s)I’d like help with introducing a new pet to pet(s) at home
What is your opinion of dog training and the use of electric collars, prong collars and choke chain collars?*
Who will care for your pets as part of your estate planning should something happen to you?*
We will explain this new pet's medical and behavioral history. Please check any and all additional topics you’d like to discuss:

Feeding this petBehavior trainingGrooming/nail trimmingExercise, toys and fun activitiesDog/puppy-proofing your homeIntroducing this pet to other petsMoving with petsFlea/tick preventionFinding a veterinarianMicrochips and other ID optionsAllergies to petsChewing or destructive behaviorsInside or outside?Holiday and seasonal safety tips
Extra services and opportunities: please check all those you are interested in:

Community cats - what to do about stray cats in your areaLow cost vaccination options for other petsInformation about volunteering or fostering with usInformation about supporting us with financial or in-kind donationsBehavior training and enrichment
Pet care, training and behavior information is available for all types of issues.
The right to refuse any placement, foster care or adoption for any animal is reserved. Refusal is within the discretion of adoption counselors.

My signature and/or submission of this questionnaire verifies that all statements given here are complete, accurate and true and that I have answered thoroughly and honestly. I have not misconstrued, omitted or answered deceitfully in any way.

I understand that proper food and veterinary care can be costly and I am able and willing to meet these obligations. If any information contained in this application is found to be false, I understand the pet will be removed from my premises without a refund of monies paid.
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Date:*
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DOGS & PUPPIES: Application to Adopt or Foster

Fostering

Pet care, training and behavior information is available for all types of issues.