Updated Doodle Dandy Rescue - Adoption Application

Thank you for applying to adopt a dog through Doodle Dandy Rescue. You must be 21 years or older; you must live within five hours of the DFW metroplex; and you must agree to a home visit and a veterinarian check.

Date*

Date

Name*

First NameLast Name

Which dog are you applying for?*

Only dogs currently available for adoption will be listed. DO NOT apply for a dog that isn't on this list, as your application will not be routed correctly and likely will not be seen when we are reviewing submissions.

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

**Please note that we require home visits for all adoptions; therefore, we are not able to adopt to families more than a five hour drive from Dallas/Fort Worth. Doodle Dandy Rescue absolutely does not ship dogs.

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Do you own your home or do your rent?*

How long have your lived at your current address?

If you rent, do you have permission to have a dog as per your lease agreement?

What size is your house?

If you rent, please list your landlord's name and phone number.

Do you have a fenced-in yard? *

What is the size of your yard?

What is the height of your fence?

Have you examined your fence recently for access points? What is the condition of your fence?

Do you have a pool?

Please list the people in your household and their ages.

If you have children, are you prepared to educate them on the proper care of a dog, and supervise them with the dog until the dog has adapted to your home?

If you have children, what experience do they have with dogs?

Is anyone home during the day?*

Please list your employer (s), what kind of work you do and your hours.

How long will the dog be left alone at home?*

When left alone, where will the dog be kept?*

Do you have or plan to have a dog door?

Where are you planning to have the dog sleep at night?

Have you owned a pet before? Do you have experience with training a dog?*

Do people other than family members have access to your home? Where will the dog be when these others have access?

Have you ever surrendered at dog or rehomed a pet? If yes, please explain.*

Do you have other pets? Please list type and age of each additional pet.*

How do your pets relate to other animals?

If you have a current pet, please give the name and number of your veterinarian.

Are all of your current pets up to date on vaccinations? Give date of last vaccinations.

Is your pet on heart worm prevention?

Are your current dogs spayed or neutered?

How will your dog get exercise?

Pet ownership is an investment of time and money. Are you prepared to provide medical care, grooming, training if necessary, quality diet, shelter and exercise for your dog?

What is your monthly budget for the care of your dog? Food, grooming, vetting, training, etc

Do you have plans to move? If so what are your plans for the dog?

Is there a reason or reasons that might force you to surrender your dog?

Explain why your family would be a good fit for the dog you are applying for.*

What is the earliest date you are ready to have your dog join the family?*

Date

Comments and/or preferences

If you do not have a pet and a vet reference, please provide a personal reference that we can contact.