Untitled Document

ANIMAL ADOPTION

Anyone requesting to adopt an animal must complete an adoption application prior to consideration and agree to a binding adoption agreement at the time of adoption.

All adoption applicants are evaluated based on information they provide, while considering the personality, temperament and requirements of the dog they are requesting to adopt. For more information regarding this, please read Adoption Selection Process below.

All applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
All adoption applicants must agree to a home evaluation visit done by a Healing Paws representative prior to adopting any animal.

Healing Paws requests a standard adoption donation of $85 for each dog and $70 for each cat. This donation is used to defer the costs of veterinary care, food and supplies needed to care for our rescued animals.

In some cases, Healing Paws does not require the adoption applicant to have a fenced yard. It is desirable, but each applicant's situation will be considered based upon the dog they are adopting and the area in which they live. All applicants must have the ability to exercise the dog safely.

Healing Paws will not adopt an animal to an applicant living in someone else's home without permission of the home owner. This includes renters and adult children living at home, with other relatives or with friends.

Healing Paws does NOT allow adoption to anyone who intends to house, chain or tie their dog outside.

Healing Paws requires that all adopted animals receive annual vaccinations and basic veterinary care from a licensed veterinarian.

Healing Paws will perform post adoption follow ups at various times during the first year after adoption.

Healing Paws requires that the animal be returned to our care in the event it can no longer be cared for by the adopter. NO EXCEPTIONS

All animals receive the following care prior to adoption:

Vaccinations (rabies, parvo, distemper, bordetella, influenza)
Spay or neuter
Heartworm test
Heartworm treatment (if necessary)
Heartworm and flea preventative
Treatment for any illness and injury
Lots of love and some basic training (by our fosters)

Adoption selection process:

Most shelters allow you to adopt a pet on a first come, first serve basis as long as you meet the basic qualifications. Our rescue operates a little differently. We will accept applications for a period of time, then pick the best qualified applicant from all applications received. Our adoption policies require that you visit the animal in their foster home initially. We will also verify your references during this time. We will also schedule a home evaluation visit. Even though you may not be chosen to adopt the animal you have applied for, it does not mean you cannot adopt another animal from Healing Paws. It only means you were not the most qualified applicant considered for that particular pet. We evaluate applicants based on the information you provide to us, such as children and other pets in the home, time the dog will be left alone, living conditions for the dog, the temperament of the dog compared to what type of dog you want to be a part of your family, your interactions with and reactions to the dog when you meet and several other factors. One of the most important factors we consider is your history of veterinary care for your pets. You will be notified if you are approved to adopt a animalg, even if you are not chosen to adopt the animal for which you initially applied. Not every animal is suitable for every home and lifestyle.

ADOPTION APPLICATION

First Name:
Last Name:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Work Phone:
Primary Email Address:
Secondary Email Address:
Important Note:	Please double check that the email addresses you entered are correct. Healing Paws does not confirm the validity of email addresses.
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Mailing Address (if different):
City:
State:
Zip Code:
How long have you lived at your current address?
Do you own or rent?	Own Rent

Renters: Please provide your Landlord's contact information
Landlord's Name:
Landlord's Street Address:
Landlord's City:
Landlord's State:
Landlord's Zip Code:
Landlord's Phone:
Do you have your landlord's permission to have a pet?	Yes No
If so, up to what size?

A complete answer to the following questions will enable us to become more familiar with your request and requirements and will help us find the dog to match your needs and expectations.
Specific Age Desired:
Is there one or more specific pets on our web site that you are interested in?	Yes No
If so, which pet(s)? We recommend you list more than 1 pet in case your first choice is not available.
Please specify why are you interested in this particular pet?
Would you consider a Special Needs pet, such as one who requires medication for a permanent but controlled condition?	Yes No Uncertain

Preferred Activity Level:	High Medium Calm Any
Preferred Sex:	Male Female Either
Ages of all adults (including yourself) and children who live at your house:
Do they share your interest in adopting a pet?	Yes No
Who is the pet primarily for?	Adult Child Elderly Entire Family
Who will care for, train and exercise the pet?
Does anyone in your household have allergies?	Yes No
If Yes, to what allergens?
May we visit your home prior to application approval?	Yes No

Please list all the pets you currently own or have owned in the past:
Pet Number	Pet Name	Species	Sex	Spayed or Neutered	What happened to the pet? State age if alive. If deceased state age and cause of death.
Pet 1:			Female Male	Yes No
Pet 2:			Female Male	Yes No
Pet 3:			Female Male	Yes No
Pet 4:			Female Male	Yes No

Veterinarian Information
	Current or Primary Veterinarian	Former or Secondary Veterinarian
Name:
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone:
PLEASE CALL YOUR VET(S) AND GIVE CONSENT TO RELEASE MEDICAL INFORMATION POSTED ON YOUR FILE.

Will the pet be allowed in the house?	Yes No
How long each day will the pet be left alone (without humans)?
Where will the pet stay when it is left alone?
Are you familiar with the use of a dog crate to train the pet during your absence or at night?	Yes No
Is your yard fenced?	Yes No
If so, please describe the type of fence?
If you do not have a fence, will you install one?	Yes No Uncertain
What is the approximate size of the dog's yard area?
Will the dog be walked daily?	Yes No
Will the dog be exercised in a fenced yard?	Yes No
Will the dog be allowed to run free without supervision?	Yes No
Will you take the dog to an obedience training class?	Yes No Uncertain
Have you ever owned a dog?	Yes No

If you have (had) a dog, does (did) he or she receive monthly Heartworm preventative?	Yes No

Are you aware that the routine costs of maintaining a dog average over $500 per year?	Yes No
Have you ever sold, given away, or surrendered a pet to a shelter?	Yes No
If yes, please specify why:
Please tell us why you want a pet:
Please tell us a little of your lifestyle, your family including any special activities in which your dog would be included. (If you have any special requirements or requests for a pet, please let us know so that we can more carefully match a pet to your lifestyle):
If and when you move, what will you do with your pet?
Do you understand the state and local ordinances concerning licensing and leashing?	Yes No
Have you, or any member of your family/household, been cited for leash law violations or cruelty to animals in the past?	Yes No
If yes, please specify:

Is there anything else you would like us to know about your application?