Kansas K-9 ResQ, Inc.

PO Box 1117

Wichita, KS 67201

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION TO ADOPT A DOG or PUPPY

 

Instructions: Please read this application, fill in the blanks, sign it, and return it to K-9 ResQ.  Attach an additional sheet if more room is needed.  The information you provide in this application and during our interview will help us find a good match for you and insure a responsible home for our rescued dogs. 

 Name                                                                            Spouse/Roommate                                                    

Address                                                                        City                                State             Zip                 

Home Phone                                                                 Occupation                                     Hours                   

Age:  Over 21?                  Yes                  No                 E-Mail Address                                                          

 List three references including your veterinarian:

Name                                                     Phone             Relationship

                                                                                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                                                                       

Describe the kind of dog you are interested in adopting:

Age                  Sex                    Reason for sex preference                                                                            

Breed / mix                                             Size                                                       Coloring                             

Temperament                                                                  Other preferences                                                    

Why do you want a dog?                                                                                                                                

Why do you like the breed / mix you are interested in?                                                                                      

Have you owned this breed/mix before?                  

 

Will you commit to care for the dog for its whole life?                                                

 Provide the following information about your pets, your children and your home:

How many dogs or cats do you presently own?    Dogs                    Cats                                   Please list:

Dog or cat         Breed / mix             Sex      Age      Spayed/neut?    Where obtained?

1.                                                                                                                                                                 

2.                                                                                                                                                                 

3.                                                                                                                                                                 

 Are all of the above dogs given monthly heartworm prevention from your veterinarian?                      Yes            No

Have all the above pets been given the recommended annual vaccinations each year?                      Yes           No

Where are the above pets kept during the day?                   Indoors                      Outdoors                   Both

Where are the above pets kept at night?                             Indoors                      Outdoors                   Both

Your previous pets:

Have you owned dogs or cats in the past?                 Yes            No                                          If yes, please list:

Dog or cat         Breed / mix             Sex      Age      Spayed/neut?          Describe what happened to pet.

1.                                                                                                                                                                 

2.                                                                                                                                                                 

3.                                                                                                                                                                 

 Your children:

Do you have children?                        Ages                                               Have they had dogs?                           

Describe any problems                                                                                                                                   

 Your home:

Number of adults                             Do you own or rent your home?         If renting, do you have permission from your landlord to have a dog?         Landlord’s name                                             Phone               

Is your home an        Apartment         Duplex          Townhouse           Single house          Mobile home         Other

Yard size                                       Is the yard fenced?                  Type of fence                             Height         

Any community restrictions on dogs?                                                                                                              

 How will your new dog spend its days?  (Circle everything that applies)

Indoors      Your bedroom      Kitchen      Crated      Basement      Garage      Porch      Confined to one room

 Fenced yard      Tied outside      Loose unfenced      Dog house      Kennel run      Other                                     

 How will your new dog spend its nights?  (Circle everything that applies)

Indoors      Your bedroom      Kitchen      Crated      Basement      Garage      Porch      Confined to one room

 Fenced yard      Tied outside      Loose unfenced      Dog house      Kennel run      Other                                     

 Our application process includes a home visit and contacting the references you provide especially your veterinarian.  Your application will be reviewed by a committee of K-9 ResQ volunteers who will determine whether or not you are approved.  You will be contacted of their decision.

 Before you may adopt a dog from K-9 ResQ, you must agree that if you are ever unable to keep the adopted dog, it must be returned to a K-9 ResQ volunteer and you will be given a full refund of your adoption fee.

 The adoption fee is $95 for a spayed/neutered, vaccinated and heartworm negative dog.

 Application information.  All of the information I/we provided in this application is true and correct.  If any of the information changes, I/we will advise you promptly.

  Date:                                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                  Signature

                                                                                                                                                                       Volunteer                                                                                 Spouse / Roommate Signature