Dog Adoption Application

Society of Humane Friends Dog Adoption Application

Thank you for your interest in adopting. Please answer each question thoroughly to help ensure the best fit with your new pet.

It is likely you are not the only person applying for this animal, so please give us us much information about yourself as possible and explain in detail why you think you would be the best new home for this particular pet. Please note, incomplete applications will not be processed.

Please note, because certain animals receive a high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond individually to every adoption request. If you have not received an email reply within 48 hours (be sure to check your spam folder), you can email us to check the status of your application at sohfga@gmail.com.

NOTE: This application is for dogs fostered with Society of Humane Friends. If you are interested in adopting a Jail Dog, please fill out the adoption form at www.jaildogs.org. Thank you!

Please indicate which dog(s) you're interested in: *

Name *

First

Last

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2 *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Home Phone *

Work Phone *

Cell Phone *

May we text you? *

Email *

Do you live in a: *

Do you: *

If you rent, please list the name and contact number of your landlord or management company: *

Are you currently employed? *

How long have you lived at your current address? *

Please list the names and ages of all people who live in the home full or part time, including yourself *

Is this pet a gift or surprise for someone? If so, who? *

Who will be the primary caregiver for the dog(s)? *

* Indicates required field

Does anyone in the household smoke cigarettes? *

Why do you want to adopt a dog? *

Have you adopted from us before, and if so, which pet and when? *

How many hours a day will the dog be unattended? *

Where will the dog be kept while you are not home? *

How will you housetrain your new pet? *

Please list name, age, size and breed of all pets you currently own *

Are they all spayed or neutered? *

If not, why not? *

How many pets have you owned in the past 10 years? *

Where are they now? *

Where do your current pets live? *

Where will your new dog live? *

Where will your new dog sleep? *

How will your new dog be exercised? *

Is there a yard available? *

Is it fenced? *

If yes, how tall is the fence and what type? *

Are your current pets up to date on shots? *

Comment *

Please provide the name and phone number of your current veterinarian. NOTE: Your application cannot be completed without contact information for the veterinarian who has your current pets' most up to date vaccination records. *

What type of dog food do you feed or plan on feeding your dog? *

What do you plan to do with your dog when you go on vacation? *

Are you aware of heartworm cause and prevention? *

Have you ever taken a dog to a shelter? *

If yes, why? *

If approved, when do you plan to bring your new pet home? *

If you are outside the metro Atlanta area, are you willing and able to personally travel to meet and adopt this pet within the very near future? Please note: we have placed animals all over the country, but we do not ship or transport animals under any circumstances - you MUST travel to us to adopt from us. *

Would you object to an authorized Society of Humane Friends representative inspecting the premises where the animal will be kept both before and after adoption? *

Please provide the name and phone number of a personal reference: *

I attest that the above information is accurate. I am also relieving the Society of Humane Friends of any and all liability during the viewing and adoption process. *

I agree to the aforesaid.

NOTE: Completion of this form does NOT entitle an adoption. SOHF reserves the right to refuse any and all adoptions for ANY reason. This form is for screening purposes only.

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