Expensive
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By checking the box below you realize dogs are expensive. Vet costs are on the rise with routine annual visits costing between $300 - $1,000, plus another $500 a year for prevention of heartworm & flea/tick. Grooming expenses for low/no shed dogs and those with long hair may cost upwards of $400 every 6 weeks. Dog food and general supplies may cost approximately $1,000 a year. This of course, doesn't account for emergencies. Are you ready for this financial responsibility?
Yes, I am
Would you be willing to consider a different dog if we feel this one is not a fit for you and your family?
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Yes
No
If yes, size, age, and sex?
Will the dog reside in your home?
Yes
No
If no please explain:
Your name:
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First Name
Last Name
Address:
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House number, street, city, state and zip code
Address 1
Address 2
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Country
County
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If approved for a meet and greet, you will be asked to come to Grafton, Ohio. We do not transport or ship our dogs. Please type your house number to indicate you have read and understand this.
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Phone:
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Best time to call:
Email:
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How did you hear about us?
Name, gender, occupation and ages of adults in household (18 years or older, include yourself):
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Age and gender of children in the household (anyone 17 years or younger):
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Do NOT include names
Do you plan on having children in the next 5 years?
Yes
No
What will happen to the dog if you have a child or children move into your home?
Are any members of your household allergic to animals?
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Yes
No
If you answered Yes to the above question, please list the type of animal allergic to.
Are there other visitors to your home, human or animal, with which a new dog will have to interact?
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Yes
No
If Yes describe who/what:
Do you live in a House, Apartment, Trailer, etc.?
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Describe your property (busy street, acreage, etc.):
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Do you live in a neighborhood that is part of an association?
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This will be verified!
Yes
No
If yes please provide contact information of the association
For Renters only: Landlord’s phone number
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For Renters only: Does your landlord have breed restrictions
How long have you lived at your current address?
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Do you plan on moving in the next few years?
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Yes
No
What will happen to your pet if you move?
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Do you have a completely fenced yard suitable for a dog?
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We do not require a fence for all of our dogs but some dogs we do. Please answer this honestly as we will verify.
Yes
No
Do you have a kennel run or tie out for a dog?
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Yes
No
If no fence, how will you handle exercise and toilet needs?
How many hours a day will the dog be alone?
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Where will the dog be when left alone?
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Are you planning to enroll the dog in obedience/training class?
Yes
No
Who will be the primary care giver for the dog?
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Describe a typical day in the dog's life with you and in your home
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What activities do you plan on doing with this dog?
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Do you plan on crating your new dog?
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Yes
No
Do you intend to keep this dog primarily inside or outside?
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Where will the dog sleep?
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Why have you decided to adopt a dog?
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Why did you choose this dog?
What are the 5 most important traits in a dog to you?
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Have you had a rescue dog before?
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Yes
No
If yes, from what organization and how was your experience?
List the dogs and other animals currently in your home, including outside pets
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name, age, gender, breed, how long you have owned.
Are the animals currently in your home neutered or spayed?
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Yes
No
If no, explain why
Are the animals in your home current on vaccinations, heartworm testing, heartworm prevention, flea prevention and rabies?
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Yes
No
If no, explain why
Please review your answers regarding the current pets in your home. Are you sure you added all your pets? Have you answered all the questions about your current pets honestly? We will verify this information & if you have forgotten to add a pet or answered incorrectly about their vet care, your application will be automatically denied. Please tell us your favorite sport as acknowledgement that you understand.
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Have you ever adopted or owned a dog you were unable to keep?
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No
If Yes, Why?
Do you plan on adding any additional pets to your home in the next 12 months?
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Yes
No
If Yes, please explain what type of animal you plan on adding, when you plan on adding this new pet & why you are adding another animal soon after adopting from us
How many animals have you owned in the past five years that you no longer own?
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Why do you no longer have them?
What would cause you to return a pet you adopted from us?
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The dogs in our care have already been failed by a human once, sometimes twice. Dogs have emotions just like us. Please think about all possible scenarios before answering this question. Returning a dog can be very traumatic experience for them and sadly, some never recover from being returned.
Do you realize that owning a dog is a 15 to 20 year commitment?
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Yes
No
What is your plan for the dog should you or those in your home be unable to care for the dog due to life circumstances or illness?
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If someone outside of your home will be caring for the dog, please provide contact information for this person so we may contact them.
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Is the person named above aware they are expected to take your pet(s) should something happen to you?
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No
Please provide the name of your veterinarian.
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Please contact your veterinarian and give them permission to speak to us.
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Vet's name
Vet's phone number
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Is there another name that the dog’s records may be listed under?
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No
If there is there a second veterinarian that may also have the dog’s records, enter info here
Please keep in mind that you are applying for a lifetime companion. Are you willing to make the investment in both time and money to care for and properly manage your new pet (this includes house training, obedience training, food, toys, methods of restraint, yearly license, yearly shots and visits to the vet, possible obedience classes, etc.)
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Are you willing to keep your animal on flea/tick/heartworm prevention?
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Yes
No
Dogs require yearly boosters, heartworm testing and monthly prevention for flea/tick and heartworm. They may jump on, knock over, and nip at small children if not handled or trained properly. You may need to take your puppy or dog to obedience classes if you are having trouble training on your own. Are you willing to deal with all of these issues and the expenses?
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Yes
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Reference # 1 Name
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First Name
Last Name
Reference #1 Phone
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Reference #1 Email
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Reference #2 Name*
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MUST be a non-family member who has been to your home
First Name
Last Name
Reference #2 Phone
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Reference #2 Email
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Is there anything else you would like us to know about you, your lifestyle, your home, etc. that wasn't included in our application?
Make sure to agree to all statements below before submitting your application.
I agree that all of the information I have given in this adoption form is true and complete.
I agree that this dog will reside in my home and is not being adopted as a gift to be given to someone else.
I understand that everything in this application will be verified. If I have omitted any information, even unintentionally, my application can be denied.
I understand that completion of an application is not a guarantee I will be able to adopt the dog I applied for.
I understand that the rescue is not responsible for the accuracy of information received about the temperament, habits or physical condition of the dogs available for adoption. However, all information known about the pet is given to you prior to adoption.