Dog Application to Adopt From "Wags to Riches" Animal Rescue and Sanctuary

    Applicants must be over 18 years of age. Completion of the application does not guarantee adoption.

    We require all questions to be answered in full, with as much information as possible. Thank you.

    Full Name: Date:

    Address:

    City: State: Zip:

    Home Phone: Work Phone:

    Email Address: Age of Applicant:

    The name of the dog/puppy you wish to adopt:

    Why did you choose this dog/puppy?

    When choosing a dog/puppy, what characteristics are important to you?

    Why are you adopting a dog? Click on all that apply.

    How many people reside in the home?

    Please describe your average day and how your dog will fit into it:

    Please describe your lifestyle and how your dog will fit into it.

    How will you train/discipline your new dog?

    What do you believe is a reasonable amount of time to give your new friend to bond with you and acclimate to your household?

    Give reasons you would feel it was necessary to return an adopted dog.

    Would you seek professional help before returning an adopted dog? YesNo

    Are there children in your household? YesNo

    If yes, please list their ages:

    If yes, have they had experience with dogs and have been taught how to interact with them?

    If no, how will you handle introducing them to dog ownership?

    Are all members of your household in agreement with adopting a dog? YesNo

    Are any members of the household allergic to dogs? YesNo

    If yes, how will you handle having a dog in the home?

    Housebroken dogs will often mark their territory or have accidents, when first introduced to a new home.
    Are you prepared to accept this? YesNo

    Do you understand that adopted puppies are not housebroken and that responsibility will fall on you and your family? YesNo

    What method do you use for housebreaking the adult dog or puppy?

    Do you have other dogs in the home? YesNo

    If yes, will they accept a strange new dog into their territory without aggression? YesNo

    If yes, please list the breed(s), sex and ages of all dogs in the home:

    Do you have cats in your household? YesNo

    If yes, are they used to being around dogs, even strange ones that will want to investigate them? YesNo

    Note: We require any existing dogs in the home be present for the adoption "Meet and Greet" before we approve the adoption. This is to ensure the safety of all and give the adopted dog the greatest chance of acceptance into his/her new environment. If your dog is too old or incapable of travel, we can make an exception to the requirement.

    Do you own your residence? YesNo

    If yes, for how long?

    If no, please list the name and contact information for your landlord or property manager:

    May we contact your landlord or property manager? YesNo

    Is the property where the rescue is to live, fenced? YesNo

    If yes, can you describe the fencing in detail please?

    If no, please indicate how your dog will receive sufficient outdoor time.

    Is there a move in your near future (one year or less?) YesNo

    If yes, will a pet friendly residence be mandatory?

    If no, what will you do with your dog?

    Daily, will there be a time the dog is left alone for more than four hours? YesNo

    If yes, how long and how/where will the dog spend this time?

    For extended periods away from the home (hospital stays, vacation, etc.) how will the dog be cared for?

    Where will the dog stay during the night?

    Have you ever had to rehome a dog? YesNo

    If yes, what were the circumstances?


    When do you consider euthanasia necessary?

    What are your feelings on spay and neuter?

    Do you believe it is important to keep a dog up to date on vaccinations?

    YesNo

    If there are animals currently residing in your home, are they all up to date on vaccinations and have they been spayed or neutered? YesNo

    If no, please indicate the reason.

    Please describe any rescue animals you may have previously owned:

    Please list the name and number of your most utilized veterinarian:

    May we call your veterinarian for a reference? YesNo

    WHILE WE DO OUR BEST TO ENSURE ALL DOGS ARE HEALTHY AND OF GOOD TEMPERAMENT AND ANY KNOWN QUIRKS OR UNPLEASANT BEHAVIOR IS REVEALED, UNDERLYING ISSUES NOT READILY OBSERVABLE COULD OCCUR SUCH AS HIDDEN PARASITE INFESTATION, OBJECT SPECIFIC AGGRESSION OR ENVIRONMENTALLY TRIGGERED ANXIETY, ETC.

    Are you equipped or prepared to handle such a situation, should it arise? YesNo

    Our rescue is located in South Central Washington State. Are you willing to travel to our rescue to bring home your new companion? YesNo

    Do you fully understand, if you are adopting a puppy under six months of age, that a pre-paid receipt of spay or neuter will need to be obtained and provided to Wags to Riches Animal Rescue before the underage pup will be allowed to go home with you? YesNo

    Are there any other comments or insights you would like to share with us?

    Wags to Riches is an all-volunteer organization with no paid staff and most volunteers have full-time jobs and other personal obligations. Communication about your application will be conducted by email. If you are selected for adoption you will be contacted by our adoption coordinator generally within 72 hours of submission, at the email address given on your application. If you have not received communication via email within 5 days of submission, the dog you were applying for was most likely approved to another applicant.

    Questions regarding your application need to be submitted to wagsadoptions1@yahoo.com. Calls to the rescue regarding the status of your application, for reasons of time and volume, will not be returned.

    By signing/submitting this adoption application, you give Wags to Riches Animal Rescue authority to contact any and all references asked for, that you read and understand the above statement, and that you swear that all information is truthful and complete.

    Application completed and signed by: (Typed signature is accepted)