Collie and Sheltie Rescue of Southeastern VA

1316 Sheppard Ave

Norfolk, VA  23518

ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE

Collie_____, Sheltie____, Requested: Sex____, Age____

Name of Applicant: ______________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

Home Phone: ____________Cell Phone:_____________Email Address:____________

  1. Please explain why you want to adopt this animal:____________________________

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  2. What type of personality/temperament would best fit in your household/lifestyle?

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  3. Do you live in a: House__, Townhouse___, Apartments, Duplex___, Condo

    (Rent__ Own___).

  4. Do you have a fenced yard? Yes___, No___, What type:__________, Height:_____.
  5. Where will this pet be kept during the day?_____________ At night?_____________
  6. How many adults live in your household?______ Children?__________Ages:______
  7. If you have children, is this their first experience with a dog?____________________
  8. Is anyone home during the day?_____________Who?______________________
  9. Who will be responsible for caring for this animal?____________________________
  10. How many hours will this pet be alone per day?______________________________
  11. Are you familiar with crate training?_______________________________________
  12. What are you feelings on obedience training?________________________________
  13. Who will care for this animal when you go on vacation?________________________
  14. If you move, what will you do with this animal?______________________________

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  15. Are you willing to take responsibility for this pet for the duration of its life?________
  16. Who is your current veterinarian (if one)?__________________________________
  17. Will you be willing to release your veterinary records to the rescue?______________
  18. How much do you think it will cost to care for this animal each year? Please consider the cost of veterinary care, food, grooming, licensing, etc. ______________________
  19. How do you plan to prevent heartworms?___________________________________
  20. How do you plan to prevent fleas?_________________________________________
  21. How do you plan to prevent rabies?________________________________________
  22. If medical emergencies occur, would you be prepared for the financial and emotional commitments required?_________________________________________________
  23. Please list all the pets you have owned in the past three years:

    Type Sex Age Spayed or Neutered? Where is it now?

     

     

     

  24. Have you ever had a pet die at an early age because of an accident? If so, please explain.______________________________________________________________
  25. What forms of exercise will be provided it there are not adequate facilities?

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26.   How old are you? _________

(This information is for demographic purposes.  We do not discriminate based upon age, race, or religion.)

27.  Have you ever been convicted of animal cruelty, neglect, or abandonment? ________

28.  How did you learn about us? __________________________________________

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ALL OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS FORM IS TRUE AND CORRECT. I UNDERSTAND THAT ANY MISREPRESENTATION OF THE FACTS MAY RESULT IN THE REMOVAL OF THE DOG FROM MY HOME BY THE COLLIE AND SHELTIE RESCUE of SE VA.

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Signature of Applicant Date

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Signature of Co-Applicant