Dog Adoption Application

Please read the application carefully and complete all applicable questions with the requested information. The information you provide in your application will be verified. If your application is missing information, we cannot process your application.

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1Applicant

2Family

3Home

4Care

5Preferences

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Default: Adopter Status

Are you ready to adopt a dog at this point in time?*

Yes

*If you are looking to adopt several months from now, we ask that you DO NOT complete an application until you are ready to welcome a dog into your home or you'll get lost in the shuffle.

Are you a previous Adopter from Big Fluffy Dog Rescue?*

Yes

Please provide dog's BFDR name and year of adoption*

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What Specific Dog are you interested in adopting, if any?*

Do You Have A Preferred Dog?*

Note: This does not guarantee this dog will be placed with you

What experience do you have with this breed, if any?*

Would you be interested in continuing your appliction for a dog other than the one you specified if the dog is not a match or is already adopted?*

Yes

List Other Dogs You Are Interested In

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List Other Dogs You Are Interested In

Applicant Information

Legal First Name*

Middle Initial*

Last Name*

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Age Range*

Age of Applicant*

Gender of Applicant*

eMail Address*

eMail Address Confirm eMail Address

Street Address*

Suite | Apt or Unit Number

City*

State/Province*

ZIP*

Country

Cell Phone Number*

Home Phone Number

Work Phone Number

Preferred Method of Contact*

Best Time to Call*

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I/We Are:*

Below are three areas for information on other members of your family. Please include all other adults, children and pets living in your home by clicking on the designated button.

Adults

Are There Other Adults (18+) In The Home?

Yes

How Many?*

Adult 1

Legal First Name*

Last Name*

Age*

Gender*

Relationship To Applicant*

Please Describe*

Adult 2

Legal First Name*

Last Name*

Age*

Gender*

Relationship To Applicant*

Please Describe*

Adult 3

Legal First Name*

Last Name*

Age*

Gender*

Relationship To Applicant*

Please Describe*

Adult 4

Legal First Name*

Last Name*

Age*

Gender*

Relationship To Applicant*

Please Describe*

Children

Are There Children In The Home?*

Yes

How Many?*

Child 1

Name*

Age*

Gender*

Previous Experience with Dogs:*

Child 2

Name*

Age*

Gender*

Previous Experience with Dogs:*

Child 3

Name*

Age*

Gender*

Previous Experience with Dogs:*

Child 4

Name*

Age*

Gender*

Previous Experience with Dogs:*

Dogs

Have You Had a Dog in the Past 2 years Including Dogs That Have Passed, Rehomed etc.?*

Yes

List all dogs separately that have lived in the home in the past 2 years, Including Dogs Deceased and Currently in the Home

How Many?*

Have you ever taken care of a dog before (ie dog walker, dog sitter, etc) or have any other dog experience?*

Please Describe*

Dog 1

Dog's Name*

Where Did You Get The Dog?*

Please Explain*

Is Dog Still Living With You?*

Yes

Which Years Owned?*

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How Long Did You Own Him/Her?*

Age of Dog When Passed or Rehomed, etc.*

Why not?*

Why was dog euthanized?*

Please Describe The Situation*

Please Describe*

Breed*

Age*

Gender*

Status*

Please Explain Why Not*

Provide a brief description of the personality of the dog.*

Current Dog Sleeping Quarters*

Please Explain*

Where do you keep the dog during times nobody is home?*

Is this Dog Used to Being Around Other Dogs?*

Yes

We do not as a matter of policy adopt dogs to homes whose pets have not been kept current on vaccines and preventatives or that have pets not spayed/neutered. We understand there may be exceptions to this rule which will require explanation. By way of example, veterinarians sometimes recommend not re-vaccinating immune compromised dogs and elderly dogs with significant health issues. We understand that and will confirm with your vet. Spay/neuter is extremely important to us and the circumstances in which an unaltered pet would be acceptable are limited. It is important that you keep your pet(s) up to date on vaccines and use heartworm preventatives year-round and we check it with your vet, so if you buy your heartworm prevention or flea and tick protection from someone other than your vet, please let us know. We accept current titer testing records in lieu of some vaccinations. Please make sure your vet has permission to release this information to us.

Up To Date On All Vaccines including Rabies & Distemper for Dogs?*

Yes

Why Not?*

Heartworm Test Annually?*

Yes

Up To Date On Heartworm Prevention Year Round?*

Yes

Please provide product name*

Up To Date on Flea/Tick Prevention Year Round?*

Yes

Please provide the product name*

Is There Any Additional Information You Would Like to Add?

Dog 2

Dog's Name*

Where Did You Get The Dog?*

Please Explain*

Is Dog Still Living With You?*

Yes

Which Years Owned?*

Age of Dog When Passed or Rehomed, etc.*

Why not?*

Why was dog euthanized?*

Please Describe The Situation*

Please Describe*

Breed*

Age*

Gender*

Status*

Please Explain Why Not*

Provide a brief description of the personality of the dog.*

Current Dog Sleeping Quarters*

Please Explain*

Where do you keep the dog during times nobody is home?*

Is this Dog Used to Being Around Other Dogs?*

Yes

Up To Date On All Vaccines including Rabies & Distemper for Dogs ?*

Yes

Heartworm Test Annually?*

Yes

Up To Date On Heartworm Prevention Year Round?*

Yes

Please provide product name*

Up To Date on Flea/Tick Prevention Year Round?*

Yes

Please provide product name*

Is There Any Additional Information You Would Like to Add?

Dog 3

Dog's Name*

Where Did You Get The Dog?*

Please Explain*

Is Dog Still Living With You?*

Yes

Which Years Owned?*

Age of Dog When Passed or Rehomed, etc.*

Why not?*

Why was dog euthanized?*

Please Describe The Situation*

Please Describe*

Breed*

Age*

Gender*

Status*

Please Explain Why Not*

Provide a brief description of the personality of the dog.*

Current Dog Sleeping Quarters*

Please Explain*

Where do you keep the dog during times nobody is home?*

Is this Dog Used to Being Around Other Dogs?*

Yes

Up To Date On All Vaccines including Rabies & Distemper for Dogs ?*

Yes

Heartworm Test Annually?*

Yes

Up To Date On Heartworm Prevention Year Round?*

Yes

Please provide product name*

Up To Date on Flea/Tick Prevention Year Round?*

Yes

Please provide product name*

Is There Any Additional Information You Would Like to Add?

Dog 4

Dog's Name*

Where Did You Get The Dog?*

Please Explain*

Is Dog Still Living With You?*

Yes

Which Years Owned?*

Age of Dog When Passed or Rehomed, etc.*

Why not?*

Why was dog euthanized?*

Please Describe The Situation*

Please Describe*

Breed*

Age*

Gender*

Status*

Please Explain Why Not*

Provide a brief description of the personality of the dog.*

Current Dog Sleeping Quarters*

Please Explain*

Where do you keep the dog during times nobody is home?*

Is this Dog Used to Being Around Other Dogs?*

Yes

Up To Date On All Vaccines including Rabies & Distemper for Dogs ?*

Yes

Heartworm Test Annually?*

Yes

Up To Date On Heartworm Prevention Year Round?*

Yes

Please provide product name*

Up To Date on Flea/Tick Prevention Year Round?*

Yes

Please provide product name*

Is There Any Additional Information You Would Like to Add?

Cats

Have You Had a Cat in the Past 2 years Including Cats That Have Passed?*

Yes

List all Cats that have lived in the home in the past 2 years, Including Cats Deceased and Currently in the Home

How Many?*

Cat 1

Cat's Name*

Is Cat Still Living With You?*

Yes

Which Years Owned?*

How Old Was the Cat When It Passed, Rehomed, etc?*

Why not?*

If Other, Please describe*

If Rehomed, Please Describe*

Age*

Gender*

Status*

Please Explain Why Not*

Provide a brief description of the personality of the cat.*

Inside, Outside, or Both?*

Up To Date On FVRCP and Rabies vaccines?*

Yes

Describe why not?*

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Vaccinated Annually?*

Yes

Up To Date on Flea/Tick Prevention Year Round?*

Yes

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If yes, Please Provide Product Name*

Why Not?*

Is There Any Additional Information You Would Like to Add?

Cat 2

Cat's Name*

Is Cat Still Living With You?*

Yes

Which Years Owned?*

How Old Was the Cat When It Passed, Rehomed, etc?*

Why not?*

If Other, Please Describe*

If Rehomed, Please Describe*

Age*

Gender*

Status*

Please Explain Why Not*

Provide a brief description of the personality of the cat.*

Inside, Outside, or Both?*

Up To Date On FVRCP and Rabies vaccines?*

Yes

Describe why not?*

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Vaccinated Annually?*

Yes

Up To Date on Flea/Tick Prevention Year Round?*

Yes

If yes, Please Provide Product Name*

Why Not?*

Is There Any Additional Information You Would Like to Add?

Cat 3

Cat's Name*

Is Cat Still Living With You?*

Yes

Which Years Owned?*

How Old Was the Cat When It Passed, Rehomed, etc?*

Why not?*

If Other, Please Describe*

If Rehomed, Please Describe*

Age*

Gender*

Status*

Please Explain Why Not*

Provide a brief description of the personality of the cat.*

Inside, Outside, or Both?*

Up To Date On FVRCP and Rabies vaccines?*

Yes

Describe why not?*

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Vaccinated Annually?*

Yes

Up To Date on Flea/Tick Prevention Year Round?*

Yes

If yes, Please Provide Product Name*

Why Not?*

Is There Any Additional Information You Would Like to Add?

Cat 4

Cat's Name*

Is Cat Still Living With You?*

Yes

Which Years Owned?*

How Old Was the Cat When It Passed, Rehomed, etc?

Why not?*

If Other, Please Describe*

If Rehomed, Please Describe*

Age*

Gender*

Status*

Please Explain Why Not*

Provide a brief description of the personality of the cat.*

Inside, Outside, or Both?*

Up To Date On FVRCP and Rabies vaccines?*

Yes

Describe why not?*

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Vaccinated Annually?*

Yes

Up To Date on Flea/Tick Prevention Year Round?*

Yes

If yes, Please Provide Product Name*

Why Not?*

Is There Any Additional Information You Would Like to Add?

Other Animals

Are There Other Animals In The Home or on the Property (Include Any Livestock and Free Roaming Pets)?*

Yes

How Many?*

Other Animal 1

Animal Type*

Sleeping Quarters*

Is There Any Additional Information You Would Like to Add About This Animal?

Other Animal 2

Animal Type*

Sleeping Quarters*

Is There Any Additional Information You Would Like to Add About This Animal?

Other Animal 3

Animal Type*

Sleeping Quarters*

Is There Any Additional Information You Would Like to Add About This Animal?

Other Animal 4

Animal Type*

Sleeping Quarters*

Is There Any Additional Information You Would Like to Add About This Animal?

Residence

Type of Residence*

Please Describe Type of Residence*

How long have you been at this address?*

Do You Live in a Subdivision or Homeowner's Association with Restrictions on the Number of or Breed of Dogs?*

Yes

Do You Have Regular Human Visitors With Which Your New Dog Must Get Along?*

Yes

Do You Have Regular Animal Visitors With Whom Your New Dog Must Get Along?*

Yes

Please Provide Ages and Genders of Anyone Who is a Regular Visitor*

Tell Us about What Type of Animal Visitor Your Dog Must Get along. (Include Type of Animal, Gender, Age, and Personality.)*

Do You Own or Rent?*

If you have moved in the past 12 months, please list your previous address (including Street, City, State, Zip)

Explain*

Does Your Lease Include Any Breed Or Size Restrictions?*

Yes

Please Explain*

Please Provide Landlord's Name*

Please Provide Landlord's Phone Number*

Are you planning to move in the foreseeable future?*

Yes

Please Explain*

Have you owned a dog before? This means only dogs you have had as an adult in your home. This does not include dogs you grew up with.*

Yes

Yard Information

Do You Have A Fenced Yard? (This Includes Electric Fences)*

Yes

What Are Your Plans to Exercise the Dog?*

Is The Yard Completely Fenced?*

Yes

Is it Electric?*

Yes

How High Is The Fence?*

What Is The Lowest Point of The Fence?*

What Material Is The Fence Made From?*

Please Describe Fence Material*

Do You Have a Separate Kennel Run?*

Yes

Please Describe Size & Height*

Family & History

How Active is Your Household?*

Do All Family Members Want A Dog?*

Yes

Please Explain Who Doesn't and Why They Don't*

Is Any Member Of Your Household Allergic To Dogs?*

Yes

Describe*

Does anyone in the home have special needs?*

Yes

Describe Special Needs*

Does Anyone Who Lives in the Home or Who Visits Frequently Use A Walker, Cane, and/or Wheelchair?*

Yes

Have You Ever Had to Give Up Or Rehome A Pet?*

Yes

Please Explain the Circumstances. What Year, Why, and Where Did The Pet Go?*

Are You WIlling To Take Responsibility For This Dog For The Next 10-15 Years?*

Yes

Are You Capable of Providing Timely Healthcare?*

Yes

Please Explain Your Circumstances*

What Are You Willing/Able To Spend On Annual Vet Care?*

Feeding & Exercise

Who Will Be Responsible For Feeding The Dog?*

Do You Plan On Walking Your Dog Daily?*

Yes

Who Will Be Responsible For Walking The Dog?*

What Other Means of Exercise Do You Plan On Providing The Dog?*

Sleep & Alone Time

Where Will The New Dog Sleep?*

Please Describe*

Where Will The New Dog Be When Alone?*

Please Describe Where The Dog Will Be*

Do You Have A Doggie Door?*

Yes

Is It Locked When You Are Away From Home?*

Yes

If You Are Gone From Home During The Day, Does Someone Let Your Dogs Out?*

Yes

What Is The Longest Time The Dog Will Be Alone (without humans)?*

Who Will Care For The Dog While You Are On Vacation?*

Please Explain Who Will Care For The Dog*

Behavior & Training

Dogs Can Take A Month Or Longer To Adjust To A New Home, Particularly If Other Pets Are Involved. Are You WIlling To Devote This Much Time To Make The Dog Comfortable In Your Home?*

Yes

What Behaviors Can You Tolerate (and work on)?

Needs Social Skills*

Accidents In The House*

Inappropriate Chewing*

Excessive Barking*

Digging*

Separation Anxiety*

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Other

Yes

Please Explain Other Behaviors You Cannot Tolerate*

If applying to adopt a puppy, how will you handle potty breaks during your absences? Put N/A if not applicable.*

What Are Your Plans For Training Your New Dog?*

Have You Had Cats or Dogs Living in the Home During the Past 2 Years?*

Personal Reference

If you have NOT had cats or dogs living in your home in the past 2 years (including deceased pets), please supply us with a personal reference who can speak to your current suitability to adopt a dog. Your reference cannot be a relative or someone living with you.

Please Provide Reference's First Name*

Please Provide Reference's Last Name*

Please Provide Reference's Phone Number*

Relationship to Applicant*

Years Acquainted*

Veterinarian Information

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Have You Used A Veterinarian In the Past 2 Years?*

Yes

Please Provide Veterinarian's Name*

Please provide Veterinarian's City & State*

Please Provide Veterinarian's Phone Number*

If you have used more than one vet practice, please list your secondary Vet Including Name, City, State, and Phone Number

Reason For Adoption

Note to those interested in adopting a livestock guardian dog: Most, if not all, of our dogs are failed livestock dogs who may have killed or injured chickens, goats or lambs or simply wandered off from the job. Good livestock dogs are expensive, and you are well-advised to find a reputable source for a livestock dog that does not include the newspaper or Craigslist type sources. We do not place dogs for LGD work.

Family Companion*

Yes

Personal Protection*

Yes

For Child*

Yes

Gift*

Yes

Companion For Current Dog or Cat*

Yes

Livestock Guardian*

Yes

Obedience*

Yes

Agility*

Yes

Other*

Yes

Please Describe Reason For Adoption*

Would You Consider:

Fostering While Waiting For The Perfect Dog?*

Two Dogs?*

A Dog That Must Be An Only Pet?*

A Dog That Is Afraid Of Small Children?*

A Dog That Needs Medications?*

A Dog That Has A Serious Health Condition?*

Please Select All Health Condition(s) You Would Accept*

A Dog Who Needs Training For A Behavior Issue?*

Please Select All Behavior Issue(s) You Would Accept*

Select All That Apply:

Please Explain Other Behavior Issues you Would Accept*

A Dog that Has Special Needs?*

Please Select All Special Needs(s) You Would Accept*

Select All That Apply:

A Dog That is Not Completely Housebroken?*

Select Gender*

Select Age Range*

Select All That Apply

Select Personality*

Select All That Apply

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When Will You Be Ready To Adopt?*

Notes

Is There Anything Else You Would Like to Let Us Know?

BFDR has partnered with VCA Pet Hospitals to offer new adopters a free initial wellness pet care visit. It is free to you and does not obligate you to do anything. Do you wish to participate should you adopt from us?*

How did you find out about this adoptable dog?*

Please Describe*

I am interested in receiving pet related services and products*

Yes

Authorization

Authorization:*

Thank you for applying to adopt from Big Fluffy Dog Rescue. We will be emailing you regarding your application, so be sure to check your email and spam as well as answer phone calls from unknown numbers while we work on processing your application. Please keep in mind we are all volunteers and many of us have full-time jobs, so it may take time to process your application.

Please read the following paragraphs, sign and date your application, and click "SUBMIT" below.

Filing of this application in no way guarantees your adoption of a dog from Big Fluffy Dog Rescue. Foster homes always have first right of refusal on the dogs in their care for obvious reasons. We generally do not list dogs for adoption until the foster home has decided not to adopt. We also adopt on a best home, first in line standard. If two equal applications come in simultaneously, the first commitment will be given preference.

By typing your name into the signature block below, your application attests that the information you have given is accurate and true and also gives your current and past veterinarian permission to provide all information requested by us in regard to medical and preventative care they provided to any current and past pets. You also give permission to perform background checks on adults in the home to ensure that the applicant is a suitable adopter for a pet and does not have a history of animal abuse/neglect or other such offenses. The information contained in this application is material to our decision to place a dog into a home and becomes part of the contract in the event you adopt a dog from Big Fluffy Dog Rescue. In the event you adopt a dog, you are agreeing here that the terms of the adoption contract are fully applicable even should you fail to sign the final adoption contract.

After you hit the submit button, please watch your email and spam folders. Our team will contact you via email.

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