• Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.
• Everyone in the applicant's household must be in favor of adopting a dog.
• If renting, the applicant's landlord must give permission for the applicant to have a dog.
• All pets the applicant currently has must be up-to-date on their vaccinations and spayed/neutered.
Subject
Have you adopted a dog from The DeTommaso Dogs before? *
YesNo
What year did you last adopt from The DeTommaso Dogs?
Are you 21 years of age or older? *
First Name *
Last Name *
Preferred Phone Number *
Additional Phone Number
Email *
Address Line 1 *
Address Line 2
City *
State *
Are you currently employed? *
Occupation *
Employer Name *
What type of home do you live in? *
HouseCondo/TownhomeApartmentMobile Home
Do you rent or own your home? *
OwnLive with homeownerRent
Do you have a fenced yard? *
Yes, my yard has a complete and secure above-ground fenceNo, my yard does not have a complete and secure above-ground fence
How many people live in the home, including yourself? *
How many people in the home are under 21 years old? *
Are there any dogs or cats (indoor or outdoor) currently living at your residence? *
Have any of your pets ever been given away, sold, abandoned, surrendered, reclaimed, or put to sleep? *
Has a pet ever disappeared or been killed, injured, or mistreated while in your care? *
Why do you want to adopt a dog? *
What is the name of the dog(s) you are interested in? *
What is it about this dog(s) that appeals to you? *
SizePersonalityBreedAgeCompatibility with kids/petsOthers
If the dog(s) you are interested in is no longer available, will you consider other dogs? *
Is everyone in the home in favor of adopting a dog? *
What conditions or circumstances would cause you to give up a pet? *
What size of dog and personality characteristics would best suit your home? *
How will your dog be exercised and how often? *
When will your dog be allowed off leash? *
If your dog shows destructive behavior, such as chewing belongings, what action will you take to correct them? *
What dog training methods do you prefer? (Check all that apply) *
Positive reinforcementE-collars (electronic collars) and/or invisible fencesTraining classesProng collars or chain collarsClicker trainingRedirectionOther or not sure
How long do you feel a new pet, and pets already in the home, should be given for an adjustment period? *
What is the longest your dog will be left alone in the home with no potty breaks? *
0-4 hours4-8 hours8-9 hoursMore than 9 hours
Where will your new dog be when everyone has left the home? *
InsideCrate/kennelGarageOutside
Where will your dog sleep? *
Dogs often need an adjustment period when transitioning to a new home. They may need time to decompress before meeting new dogs and people, have potty accidents, or appear anxious. Are you willing to work with your dog on any issues that may arise? *
Do you agree to provide vet care for the dog, including but not limited to, an annual exam and vaccinations, as well as rabies vaccinations as required by law? *
Dogs in our rescue are usually spayed/neutered when they are four months old. If you adopt a dog that is not yet spayed/neutered, do you agree to spay/neuter the dog by seven months of age? *
Are you aware of the initial and long-term financial obligation of a dog, and are you prepared to take this on? *
Are you willing to have a The DeTommaso Dogs volunteer visit your home? *
Is the information you provided in this application true and correct to the best of your knowledge? (Your application to adopt will be revoked if any information is found to be false or incorrect.) *
Is there anything else that you'd like The DeTommaso Dogs to know?
