Adoption Application

We do not charge adoption fees.

This questionnaire is designed to help Giant’s Dog House and yourself determine if a specific dog is the right one for you and your household. All adopting parties are required to complete this form prior to adoption. All Paws Rescue reserves the right to deny any adoption based on answers to this questionnaire and/or interviews prior to adoptions! There are 4 steps to adopting with us.

1. Adoption Application

2. The Interview

3. Reference Checks

4. Home Check

Applicant Information

Your Full Name

Your Age

Name of the dog you are interested in

Street address

City

Postal Code

Phone

Email address

Employer

Character reference and phone number

Household Information

Are all members of your household in agreement with this adoption?

Yes No Unsure

Who will be the pet's primary caregiver?

Do you rent or own your home?

Rent Own

If rent, provide name and phone number of landlord

Does your landlord allow dogs

Yes No Unsure

Are there any restrictions from your landlord or subdivision?

Number of pets Size or weight restrictions Breed restrictions None

Do you have a fully fenced yard?

Yes No

Height and type of fence

How many adults are in your household?

How many children are in your household?

If children, what are their ages?

Have your children been around animals before?

Yes No

Current/Previous Pet Information

List any pets you own or have owned in the past five years, and their ages

How many of these pets are spayed/neutered?

Where are these animals now?

Have you adopted from an animal welfare group before?

Yes No

If yes, what group?

If yes, what were the circumstances?

Please provide the name and phone number of your current and/or previous veterinarian or clinic

New Pet Information

What type of personality do you want your pet to have? (i.e. calm, energetic, protective, couch-potato)

Are you aware of crate training?

Yes No

Have you ever house-broken a dog or puppy before?

Yes No

If the dog has an "accident" in your home, what type of correction do you plan to use?

How many hours each day will your new pet be home alone?

Where will your new pet sleep at night?

How will you supervise the dog's outdoor activity?

Where will your new dog stay when nobody is home?

What length of time will you allow your new pet to adjust to his new home?

Are you willing to work through your new pet's issues, if any?

Yes No

Are you aware that a new environment is stressful for your pet, and they may exhibit uncharacteristic behavior?

Yes No

Do you plan to take an obedience class with your dog?

Yes No Not sure

If yes, where?

Are you aware that a large breed dog takes about two years to mature? Is this something you're prepared for?

Yes No

What circumstances would lead you to give up your new dog?

If you had to give up your dog, what would you do with him/her?

I understand that I assume full responsibility for the welfare of this pet from the date of adoption.