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Preliminary Adoption Application - Dog/Puppy
 
We at NCHS are trying to place our pets in permanent, responsible homes that meet the needs of the individual companion pet and, at the same time, match you with a pet that is suitable for you, your lifestyle and home environment.
 
Please fill out the following information and click on the SUBMIT key at the bottom of the page.  In order for your application to be considered, ALL questions must be answered.

Contact information:
Applicant
First Name
Middle Initial
Last Name
Age
Occupation
Contact information:
Co-applicant (Spouse orSignificant Other)
First Name
Middle Initial
Last Name
Age
Occupation
Street Address
City
County
State
ZIP
Home Phone
Work Phone
Email Address
Name of dog/puppy you are interested in adopting
List any general questions you would like to ask about this particular pet
Are you willing to allow a representative from NCHS to visit your home by appointment?
Please check any of the following reason(s) for adopting this dog/puppy - you can select more than one.
Please indicate where you live
Do you......
If you rent, do you have the landlord's permission to own a dog/puppy?
What is the apartment complex name?
What is the landlord's phone number?
How much is the pet deposit?
How many times have you moved in the past 5 years?
If you move, will your pet go with you?
Would you ever consider moving somewhere that doesn't allow your
pet(s)?
Do you foresee any major changes in your life in the next 15 years (average lifespan of a dog) such as marriage, childbirth, health problems due to age, going away to college?
If yes, please explain
Do you or anyone in your household currently have any serious health problems?
If yes, please describe
Can you provide a permanent home for this dog/puppy for10-15 years?
What procedures will you use for housebreaking?
If you selected "other", please describe
Do you have a fully fenced yard with no fence gaps?
If yes, how high and what kind?
If no, would you consider fencing all or part of it as a condition of adopting a dog?
If no fence, how do you plan to keep the pet on your property?
If you selected "other", please specify
Number of adults in household
Relationship:
If you selected "other", please specify
Will this dog/puppy be a surprise for any family member?
If yes, who?
Do any family members have allergies?
Do any children live in the house?
If so, what are their ages?
Number, type and age of pets currently in household
Do any of your current or did any of your past pets live primarily outdoors?
If yes, please describe pet
Were all previous pets spayed/neutered?
Are all current pets spayed/neutered?
Do you know what heartworm disease is and how to prevent it?
Is your current dog or was your previous dog on heartworm prevention medication?
If yes, how often did you give the heartworm medication?
What brand did you use?
What is your veterinarian's name and phone number?
What do you expect annual pet care (vet care, medication, heartworm preventative, etc.) to cost yearly?
How many dogs have you owned in the past?
If any, please describe what happened to each of them (put to sleep, run over, died of old age, sold, given away, ran away, etc.)
Who will be responsible for the daily care and training of your new dog/puppy?
How do you plan to prevent fleas and ticks?
Are you aware of Frontline or Advantage?
How many hours will the dog/puppy be home alone on a typical day?
Where does your current dog stay when home alone during the day?
If you selected "other", please describe
Where will your new dog/puppy stay when home alone during the day?
If you selected "other", please describe
Where do current pets sleep at night?
If you selected "other", please describe
Where will your new dog/puppy sleep at night?
If you selected "other", please describe
What percentage of time will the dog/puppy spend inside the house?
Have you ever had a serious behavior problem with a previous dog?
If so, please describe
Do you have a doggie door?
Would you consider installing a doggie door?
   
Have you always kept an ID tag (other than a rabies tag) bearing your phone number on your pets?
Are you willing to keep a collar and ID tag on all your pets including a new dog at all times?