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Adoption Application

If you're ready to start the process of adopting a new pet please fill out our adoption
agreement and we will contact you very soon about the pet you are interested in.


Smiling Dog Rescue Adoption Agreement

Which animal are you interested in adopting ?

First Name Last Name Age E-Mail
Address City State Zip
Occupation Work Phone
Cell Phone Home Phone


Please list the adults in your household.
Please list the children in your household.


Residential Information
If your application is approved will you consent to a home check.  Yes  No
Do you live in a  house  apartment  other 
Do you  own  rent  live with family  live with friends
Does your residence have: a fenced yard    yes no a doggie door    yes no
If you're renting your residence please answer the following:
Landlord's name Phone number
Does your landlord:
Allow pets   Yes     No     Don't know  
Have size restrictions   Yes     No     Don't know  


Your new pet

Why are you planning to adopt a dog? (check all that apply)
   For a companion    For hunting    Bark at strangers
   For yourself    For your family    Buddy for another pet
   As a gift    As a guard dog    Running partner
What qualities are you looking for in a new dog?
Please list any concerns you have about your new pet,
or any questions you may have for us.
Do you have experience training dogs for any of the following:
Obedience Housebreaking Agility
yes no yes no yes no
How will you deal with destructive behavior like chewing, digging, or jumping?
What will you do if your new dog bites or snaps at a family member?
Who will have the primary responsibility for the following:
Feeding   Obedience
Vet Care Exercise   
Routine health care can cost up to $300.00 a year and emergencies are often over $1,000. Are you willing to provide this care if necessary ? Yes  No
Where will your new pet be kept:
At night If you move
During the day When on vacation
On an average day how long will the pet be left alone?   
How many days a week?   
What will you do with your new dog if you can no longer keep it?


Current or Previous Pets
How many pets do you have now?
Dogs Cats Others
Are your current pets vaccines up-to-date?     Yes  No  Don't Know
Are they all spayed and neutered?  Yes  No  Don't know
Current veterinarian's name: Phone #
May we contact them to ask about your current pets? Yes No
Have you ever had to relinquish an animal to a shelter? Yes No
If so, what were the circumstances?
Please tell us a little bit about your previous pets and anything
else you would like us to know about your current pets.

I understand that Smiling Dog Rescue cannot and does not make any representation of warranties, either expressed or implied concerning the temperament, habit, health, pedigree, disposition, sex, or background of this animal and that I have no rights to reimbursement of medical or professional fees. Furthermore, I understand that the animals' future reactions to me, my family, or any other persons are completely unpredictable because animals can have their own personalities. I also assume full responsibility to provide proper food, water, shelter, veterinary care, exercises, and a safe environment for this animal. Animals should never be left unattended in a motor vehicle at any time.

In consideration of receiving this animal the adopting party hereby releases Smiling Dog Rescue, it's foster parents, and any employees from claims of liability to anyone for injuries or damage caused to them or their property.

By typing my initials here I acknowledge that if for any reason the adoption party does not or cannot comply with the provisions of this agreement or state and city laws governing animals, the adoption party agrees to return the animal to Smiling Dog Rescue and forfeits all fees and expenses associated with the animal.