1 PAWS Dog Adoption Application

Apply here for a dog. You must specify a dogs' name or apply for a puppy when we bring in a litter. After applying, you will receive a follow-up call in the next 3-5 days. A copy of your form will be sent to your inbox, along with information about how the application and adoption processes work. This email might end up in your spam folder.

Tell Us About You and Your Household

First Name *

Last Name *

Pronouns

Age *

Do you have a spouse or partner? *

Spouse/Partner First Name

Spouse/Partner Last Name

Spouse/Partner Age

Street Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Email Address *

Primary Phone Number (123-456-7890) *

Alternate Phone Number (123-456-7890)

Partner/Spouse Phone Number

What is the best way for us to contact you? *

Employment Status *

Are you currently a college undergraduate student? *

If you are employed, what is your current position and for what company? *

Spouse/Partner Employment

If your partner/spouse is employed, what is their occupation and for what company?

Who will be the primary care-taker of your new pet? *

Do you need a hypo-allergenic dog? *

Please list the name, age, relationship, and phone number or email of others who live in your home.

Name	Relationship	Age	Phone or Email

Please list the breed, age, and gender of the pets you have owned in the past five years.

Name	Breed	Age	Time Owned	If Deceased, Year Passed

Please list the relationship, age, and frequency of any visiting children.

Relationship to You	Age	Frequency

Please list the breed, age, gender, and frequency of any visiting pets.

Breed	Age	Gender	Frequency

Please provide three non-family references and their phone number and email address:

Name	Phone Number	Email Address	Time Known

Tell Us About Your Home

Please select your current residence type. *

Do you own or rent your home? *

If you rent, does your landlord and lease allow pets? *

If you rent, what is your landlord's name or the company you rent from?

If you rent, what is your landlord's phone number?

Do you have a fenced-in yard? If so, what kind of fence? *

Tell Us About Your Previous/Current Pets

Do you have experience caring for dogs/puppies? *

How many pets have you owned in the last 5 years? This does not include pets owned by parents or roommates. *

Were all of your pets spayed/neutered/altered? *

If your pets have not been altered (spayed/neutered), please explain why.

Are your pets current on their vaccinations?

Veterinarian's Name, City, State and Phone Number (for pets you or a partner have had primary ownership of in past five years) *

Have you ever surrendered your dog or cat to a shelter? If yes, please explain. *

How would you describe your current pets' personalities when they are around dogs or new situations? Have you pursued any kind of training with previous pets? If so, what kind?

Tell Us About Your PAWS Dog Preference

Please check the main reason you plan to adopt a dog: *

If you answered "other" above, please explain here:

Please Note: An emotional support animal is a pet that is prescribed by a licensed mental health professional to a person with a disabling mental illness. They are not trained service dogs. Not all PAWS dogs qualify as proper emotional support animals.

Which PAWS dog(s) interests you? *

What are you looking for in a dog? *

When your puppy is fully grown, what size are you hoping it will be? You can select multiple. *

What gender puppy are you looking for? *

Are you looking for a specific breed? *

What specific breed(s) are you looking for? *

Tells Us About this PAWS Dog's Future Life with You

On average, how many hours per day will your dog be left alone? *

Will this dog be predominantly living inside or outside? *

Where will your new dog sleep? *

Are you willing to seek professional training as needed for your dog? *

I want my dog to be by my side: *

I want my dog to have _____ energy and generally be a ______. *

Describe your dog's time when left alone during the day. Where will they be kept (crate, outside, free in house)? Will they be alone or with other pets? *

Tell us about your plans with regards to an exercise routine. *

Tell us about your house, crate, and obedience training plans for your new dog. How will you handle destructive behavior? *

What behaviors or issues would you not be able to tolerate in a dog? *

It is most important to me that my PAWS rescue dog: *

Can you afford $650-1200 yearly to maintain a dog? An emergency upwards of $500? *

Have all of your current/past pets lived inside? *

Are you in a permanent and stable living situation? *

Are you willing, able, and prepared to take responsibility for this dog for the next 10-20 years? *

Will you keep your dog up-to-date on vaccinations and heartworm preventative? *

What would you do with your dog if you had to move? *

Who would care for your pet if you were no longer able to? Please provide the name of someone 25 years of age or older who is a citizen or permanent resident; include their relation to you and their phone number. *

Complete Application

I agree to the following information: Adoption fees range from $115-400. Variable adoption fees allow us to provide excellent care for all of our animal residents. By signing below you certify that the information provided is complete, true, and not misleading in any way. You are also giving a PAWS representative permission to contact your landlord, veterinarian, references, make follow-up contacts, and/or search publicly available records. PAWS reserves the right to deny any application. If your application cannot be approved at this time, you will receive an email or letter explaining the reason for this decision. *

Signature

Want to make sure your application gets processed as quickly as possible? Here are a few options:
1. If your vet requires permission to talk to about your records, please call them and give them a heads up we may be contacting them!
2. If you keep paper copies of vet records, email them to dogs@centrecountypaws.org
3. You can also email us your pet agreement with your landlord!