WEARE ANIMAL
GUARDIANS
ADOPTION
APPLICATION
WELCOME
TO WEARE ANIMAL GUARDIANS, Inc. (WAG)
Thank you for
considering
adopting a pet from our organization. We sincerely hope that we may be
of
assistance to you. Please read the entire front page, indicate that you
have
read it by signing at the bottom, and complete the attached
application. The
application is designed both to
determine if adoption is in the best interest of the animal and to
assist you,
as the potential adopter, in finding an animal that is suitable to your
lifestyle. We hope you understand that the animal’s welfare is our
primary
consideration.
The animals for
adoption
from WAG are from various sources.
They may
have been strays, abandoned, or reluctantly given up by their former
owners. While
we make every attempt to screen all incoming animals for health and
temperament
problems, frequently we have no background information or cannot verify
the
information provided to us regarding these characteristics. Thus,
as
with any shelter or humane organization, there is some risk in
adopting
an animal from WAG. All animals adopted from WAG receive the
proper
vaccinations and are wormed, if necessary. However, certain types of
problems
may not demonstrate themselves during the time which the animal’s
adoption is
pending. For these reasons, we cannot guarantee the health or
temperament of
any animal.
Some of the
animals placed
by WAG have been abused or
neglected.
As a potential adopter, please be aware that most animals up for
adoption will
need an abundance of patience, understanding, time, and training to
make them
agreeable companions. If you are not able or willing to provide the
extra
amount of effort needed to give a homeless animal a permanent and
loving home,
please consider purchasing an animal from a breeder or other private
source.
In order to adopt
an animal
from WAG, you must:
|
|
· If renting, have the knowledge and consent of your landlord or the person owning the premises where the pet will be kept; |
|
· Understand that adoption donations are non-refundable; |
|
· A minimum donation of $150 for dogs and $50 for cats is appreciated. |
|
· That WAG has full authority to approve or deny your application; and, |
|
· That
WAG reserves the right to verify all information submitted on the
application including veterinary information. |
I
HAVE READ AND
UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE
Signed:____________________________________________________
Date:_____________
Print
Name:_________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________ Home Phone:_____________________
City:____________________________________ State:______
Zip:______________________
Email
address: ____________________________
PLEASE ANSWER ALL
APPLICABLE QUESTIONS AS THOROUGHLY AS
POSSIBLE
Type of dog
or cat
desired:
Breed:_________________________
Sex:_____ Size:_______ Age:_____________________ Coat
Type:_______________________
Activity
Level of
Pet:
Very Active:____
Somewhat Active:____
Not Active:____
Training
Level of
Pet:
Completely
Trained:____
Somewhat Trained:____ Not Trained:____
Do You:
Rent
Apartment:____ Rent
House:____
Own House:____
Other:____________________
If you
rent, include
Landlord’s name, address and phone number:
Name:______________________________________________ Phone
Number:___________________
Address:___________________________________________ City:____________________________
State:______ Zip:_____________________
If you were
forced to move,
what would you do with your pet? __________________________________
How many hours
during the
day will your pet be left at home alone?______________________________
What do you plan
to do with
your pet during those hours?______________________________________
If there are
children in
your household, what are their ages?
____________________________________
Who will be
primarily
responsible for the care of this animal?
___________________________________
Does anyone in
your
household have allergies that may be affected by a pet?
Yes:_____ No:_____
Why do you want
this type
of pet? Guard:____ Gift:____
Breeder:____ Hunting:____
Companion:____
Other (explain)
_________________________________________________________________
Where will this
animal
spend most of its time:
During
Day:____________________________________________________________________
At
Night:_______________________________________________________________________
Do you have a
fenced-in
yard? Yes:_____ No:_____
If no, how would
you keep a
dog in your yard? ______________________________________________________
Are you
able and
willing to commit the time, effort, and money necessary to housebreak
and
obedience train a dog to be an agreeable household pet?
Yes:____
No:____
Your new pet will
require a
period of adjustment of at least two months. Are you willing to allow
this time
for the pet to adjust?
Yes:____
No:____
Do you have a
veterinarian
now? Yes:____
No:____
If yes,
please
provide a name, address and phone number:
Name:______________________________________________ Phone
Number:___________________
Address:___________________________________________ City:____________________________
State:______ Zip:_____________________
Do you understand
that
owning a pet can cost $400-$800 per year?
Yes:____
No:____
If you presently
have
another pet, what will you do if your present pet does not get along
with your
new pet?
______________________________________________________________________________________
Do you object to
having a
WAG member visit you and your pet?
Yes:____
No:____
Please list
the
animals that you have owned most recently
None:____
1. Pet
Name:___________________________
Dog:____
Cat:____
Spayed/Neutered? Yes:____
No:____ Where Kept? Inside:____
Outside:____
Age:________
What happened to that pet?___________________________________________
2. Pet
Name:___________________________
Dog:____
Cat:____
Spayed/Neutered? Yes:____
No:____ Where Kept? Inside:____
Outside:____
Age:________
What happened to that pet?___________________________________________
How
did you hear about
WAG?______________________________________________________
Are
you a member of WAG?
Yes:____
No:____
If
not, are you interested in membership information?
Yes:____
No:____
I
certify that the above is true and that any false statements may result
in
nullifying this adoption.
I
further understand that this application is the property of WAG and will be retained by
them.
Signed:_______________________________________________ Date:______________
Please
return the
completed application to WAG - PO Box 3054 - Peterborough, NH 03458 or, you may
fax it
to (603) 369-4651. We look forward to helping you find just the right
pet for
your home. If you have any questions, please call us at (603) 529-5443.