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Mostly Mutts No-Kill Dog Shelter, Sunbury, Pennsylvania > Adoption Process and Application > Adoption Application  

Pet’s Name (from Website 0r Newspaper) OR Type of Pet you would like to adopt:

 

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                             MOSTLY MUTTS, INC. ADOPTION APPLICATION

               Mail to: Owner: Cheryl Hill, 284 Little Mountain Rd, Sunbury, PA 17801

                         OR E -MAIL TO:     Foreverhomes284@aol.com

 

Today’s date: ___________

 

Name: ____________________________ DOB: __________ Age: ___

 

Address: _________________________________________________

 

City, State: _____________________________Zip:_______________

 

Home #:_____________ Cell #:_____________ Work #: __________

 

Drivers License #: _________________________ Exp: ____________

 

Email (print legibly): _______________________________________

 

A.  General Information:

 

1.     Are you adopting for:  Self ___  Children ___  Gift ___ Other___________

 

2.     Do you own/rent:  House ___   Apt. ___   Condo ___   Town Home ___ Other________

a.       Owners:  Who pays the mortgage?  I do___ Parents___ Other ________

b.       Renters (required):  Landlord _____________________  Phone_______________

 

3.     Number of Adults _____   Roommates _____   Children (ages) _________________

a.  Do you care for other children in your home?  Yes    No

 

4.     How many times have you moved in the past five years?  ____________

 

5.  Is your yard completely fenced? _______   Partially fenced _____

          a.  Type of fencing _______________________________ Height ____________

 

6.  Do you work Full time ____ Part time ____ Stay/work at home ____ In college ____

 

7.  Have you ever been denied by another rescue?  Yes___  No____ Explanation:

 

        _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

B.  Pet ownership:

 

1.  Do you currently own other:  Dogs #_____ Cats #_____ Other ________________

 

2.  Are your pets current on vaccinations?  Yes _____   No _____  Some are _______

 

3.  Are your cats and dogs spay/neutered?  Yes _____  No _____  Some are _______

 

4.  Are you cats and dogs on heartworm preventative?  Yes ____ No____

          a.  How often do you give preventative?  Daily            Monthly        Every 6 months

 

5.  Name and phone number of vet _____________________________________________

 

6.  Have you ever completed a dog obedience course? Yes   No

 

7.  Have you ever surrendered an animal to a shelter?  Yes   No

 

8.  List all companion animals you have owned in the past five years:

Name                     Breed                     Age      Years owned?       Where is it now?

______________    ______________    _____   ___________       ____________________

______________    ______________    _____   ___________       ____________________

______________    ______________    _____   ___________       ____________________

______________    ______________    _____   ___________       ____________________

______________    ______________    _____   ___________       ____________________

______________    ______________    _____   ___________       ____________________

 

 

C.  YOUR NEW PET:

 

  1. How long have you been looking for a new pet?  Not looking    Days    Months   Years

 

2.  Reason for adopting (circle): Watchdog     Family pet     Child’s pet

          Hunting     Gift     Companion for other pet    Other (describe) ___________________

 

     3. Were your previous pets a) Inside_____ b) Outside____ c) Inside/outside___________

 

     4. Where will your pet stay during the day (specifically):___________________________

 

     5. Where will your pet sleep at night (specifically):________________________________

 

     6. How many hours on an average work day will your pet be unattended? ____

 

     7. Under what circumstances would you return this animal?  (Please circle all that apply)

         Bad decision, Aggression toward people, Aggression toward other pet, Moving,

         Work schedule changes, Develops behavior problems, Barks, Poor health,

         New baby in the family, Allergies, Divorce/Break up, Poor planning on my part,

         Others: _____________________________________________________

 

8.     If bad behaviors occur, how likely are you to hire a professional trainer? 

Very Likely    Likely    Not Likely

 

9.      How would you discipline bad behavior? ____________________________________

 

10.  What will you do if you a) catch your dog pottying inside? ______________________

 

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 b) if you don’t catch the dog but find it later?_________________________________

 

11. Are you prepared to care for a dog for up to 15 years? Yes     No   Can’t be sure

 

12. How much do you think routine vet care cost yearly?  $___________

 

13. How much are you prepared to pay for emergency vet care?  $___________

 

14. On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the best), what would your dog rate you? _______

 

15. What is your definition of a “RESPONSIBLE PET OWNER”?

 

Because we do not know you, we must check references (not optional). 

 

Name of one Neighbor: ________________________________________

Phone: ___________________ Second phone: ________________

 

Name of Non-family member: ____________________ Relationship: _____________

Phone: ____________________ Second phone: ________________

 

ADOPTION FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Over   60 lbs:                    FEMALES   $125.00       MALES     $110.00

Under 60 lbs                                    $110.00                     $100.00

YOUNG BREED SPECIFIC Puppy up to 5 years--No more than $200.00

MIXED BREED Puppies under 6 months   $50.00

SENIORS aged 8 and over                     $75.00

(Puppies under (6) six months of age must be spayed or neutered at your expense at (6) six months of age and a contract signed stating that you agree to do this.)

 

Do you agree to a HOME VISIT?        _______________________

Best time and day to set up visit?       ________________________

 

 

Mostly Mutts, Inc. appreciates your patience and understanding throughout this application procedure.  Please understand our goal is to make sure these animals are placed in only the best homes.  Please read the following and sign below.

 

Mostly Mutts, Inc. has the right to refuse an adoption for ANY reason!  The responsibility of Mostly Mutts, Inc. is in the best interest of the animal. 

 

I certify that the above information is true.  I understand and agree that this adoption placement is conducted solely for the purpose of providing long-term care for the adopted animal(s).  Should a representative of Mostly Mutts, Inc. ask to see the animal(s), reasonable access will be granted.  If it is determined that the animal(s) are not properly cared for, the animal(s) may be reclaimed by Mostly Mutts, Inc.  Further, I agree to pay any reasonable expenses, including legal fees that may be incurred by Mostly Mutts, Inc. in the event that the adopted animal(s) placed into my custody are reclaimed by Mostly Mutts, Inc. b/c of neglect or abuse of said adopted animal(s). This application remains the property of Mostly Mutts, Inc.  A fully executed contract completes this adoption.

 

Signature: __________________________________                   Date: ____________________

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For Mostly Mutts, Inc. use only:          Approved            Denied

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