Adoption Application

Are you interested in adopting a dog or cat at this time? *

Which pet are you interested in?

Leave blank if you do not have a specific pet in mind.

Personal Information

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone *

Alternative Phone

Employment Information

Job Type *

Residence Information

I/we currently live in a: *

Do you own or rent? *

Own
Rent

Landlord's Name *

Landlord's Phone Number *

Household Information

Number of Adults in Household *

The number of people over the age of 18 residing in the household

Full Name of Adult #1 *

Age of Adult #1 *

Number of Children in Household *

Enter the number of children under the age of 18 that reside of the household. Enter “0” for no children.

Do any family members have allergies that can be affected by a pet in the household? *

Yes
No

Is everybody in the household excited to have this new pet join your family? *

Yes
No

Personal References

Please provide two references who are *not family members or relatives, or living with you*. These references should be able to speak to your pet owning abilities and moral character. Please ask your references to answer phone calls from unknown numbers to speed along the application process.

Non-Related Reference #1 Name *

Reference #1 Phone Number *

Non-Related Reference #2 Name *

Reference #2 Phone *

Adoption Preferences

How long have you been looking for a pet? *

What breed or mix are you looking for? *

Why are you looking for that breed or mix? *

How did you hear about A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation?

Pet Lifestyle

Do you currently own pets? *

Yes
No

If a medical emergency arises, can you afford the veterinary care for your pet? *

Yes
No

Have any of your prior pets been re-homed or surrendered to a rescue or shelter, gone missing, or been euthanized? *

Yes
No

While home and while away, in what area of your home will the new pet be kept? *

Where will the new pet sleep at night? *

Training and Behavioral Considerations

Do you have any additional comments about this application or questions about A.R.F. or the application process?

Agree and Submit

I am completing this app at an adoption event

Only check this box if the volunteer helping you with your application during an in-person adoption event directs you to do so.

Rules and Disclosures

Please read the below information before submitting your application.

Generally, A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation requires all members of your family, including resident dogs (if adopting another dog), to be present at the time of adoption or meet the animal prior to finalizing the adoption.
A.R.F. requires all adopted dogs and puppies to leave with an appropriate collar/harness and leash and all cats and kittens to leave in an appropriate carrier.
Any monies paid to A.R.F. are considered a donation to provide care for this and other homeless pets and are NOT REFUNDABLE, but may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax adviser. A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
A.R.F. makes every effort to assure that the animal you adopt is healthy. We do this by having each pet examined by a veterinarian prior to adoption. The exam typically includes the de-worming and vaccination of the animal against communicable diseases including: parvovirus, distemper and bordetella (kennel cough) for dogs and puppies and distemper for cats and kittens. All dogs over the age of six months are tested for heartworms and treated if necessary. All cats are tested for FIV and feline leukemia. All pets are vaccinatd for rabies at the appropriate age. Occasionally, a pet may not show symptoms of an illness until after adoption, as many illnesses have an incubation period of 17-21 days. This is completely unavoidable and occurs not only in shelter/rescue type settings, but also with pet stores, breeders, and any environment where there are a number of animals present at any given time. We require that your new pet be re-examined by a vet within 7 days after the adoption. This is in the animal’s best interest and the interest of any existing animals you may have. A voucher for a free exam with one of our participating veterinarians is enclosed in your adoption packet. If you choose to visit a non-participating veterinarian, you will be responsible for all medical expenses incurred.
A.R.F. strives for the appropriate match of animals and adoptive families based on the known temperament of the animal, as well as, the evaluation of potential adopters and the living environment they will be able to offer the animal. If for any reason the adoption of the animal is unsuccessful, A.R.F. requires that we are notified immediately and the animal is to be returned to A.R.F. In addition, A.R.F. may claim the adopted animal at any time if it is determined that the adopters have not complied with the requirements of the adoption contract or mislead A.R.F. at anytime during the adoption process.
A.R.F. has the right to approve or deny the adoption application. This application is used as part of the adoption approval process in order to determine the best home for the animal. Under no circumstances will any animal be used in any type of animal fighting activity or as an attack dog, nor shall it be kept with the intention of promoting aggressiveness or for breeding.

Certification

By submitting this application, I certify the information provided is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and I give my permission to A.R.F. for all information to be verified. I give permission for my name, address, phone number, and email information to be collected and for A.R.F. to communicate with me via email and phone. We only use this information to communicate with you regarding our organization and do not share or sell your data. I agree that if any information in this application is deemed to be false or misleading after the time of adoption, A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation has the right to, and may, reclaim the animal. I understand A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation has the right to deny any application and that my application has not been approved until I receive written verification from A.R.F. that my application has been approved to move forward to the next step. Final adoption approval will be determined after meeting the pet in person.

Please note that your application will be denied if animals in your household are NOT:

Current with vaccinations (distemper/parvo combo, rabies, bordatella and heartworm test for dogs; and distemper combo, rabies, and FIV/FELV testing for cats);
On a heartworm preventative and flea preventative; and
Spayed or neutered.

You must click the Submit button below to send your application. Clicking submit does not mean your application has been approved – you will be contacted with next steps. Please allow 5 business days for processing.