Adopt a Dog - Twin Cities Pet Rescue

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This application will take about 30 minutes to complete.
Please review the application and have 3 character references and all other phone numbers and information needed to complete the application nearby.
You cannot save the application and return to it later, it must be completed in one session.
All fields are required.

Once you have completed your application you will receive a confirmation email. Please check your spam/junk email folder if the confirmation does not arrive in your inbox. If you do not receive a confirmation within 24 hours please notify us at dogs@twincitespetrescue.org.

Name*
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Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Email*
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Cellular Phone*
Alternate Phone*
Employer*
Number of hours you work per week*
Are you 21 years of age or older?*
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1. Provide the name of the dog that you are interested in adopting.*
2. Why are you interested in this particular dog or breed? Why do you feel this dog or breed is right for you?*
3. What do you know about this breed?*
4. Please explain where and how the dog will live by describing what a typical day would look like for the dog.*
5. Will the dog primarily live inside or outside? Where will the dog be when you are not home? Where will the dog be while you are sleeping?*
6. How many hours per day will the dog be left alone?*
7. Do you currently have a regular veterinarian?*
If you have a regular veterinarian, what is the name, address and phone number of the clinic?
8. Do you plan to take the dog to obedience classes? Why or why not? *Please note that training may required for the adoption of some Twin Cities Pet Rescue dogs.*
9. What behavior issues can you deal with comfortably?*
10. What behavior issues can you not deal with comfortably?*
11. Are you prepared and able to deal with unforeseen medical emergencies or behavior issues?*
- Yes
- No
- Unsure
12. Do you know your city’s animal ordinances and licensing procedures?*
- Yes
- No
13. Please list all members of your household. Include name, ages and their relationship to you.*
Name Age Relationship to you
14. If you do not currently have children, do you plan to some day? How will the dog’s life change?*
15. Does everyone in your home want a dog? Who will primarily be responsible for the dog?*
16. In what type of home do you live? Do you rent or own (e.g. single family, apartment, townhome, etc) ? How long have you lived there?*
Type of Home Do you own or rent? # of years living here
17. If you own your home, who provides your home owners insurance? Do they permit this breed/type of dog?
18. If you rent or are part of an association, are pets allowed? Are there any size limits or limit to the total number of pets allowed? Are there any breed restrictions?
19. If you rent, what is the name and phone number of your landlord?
Name of Landlord Landlord's Phone
20. Do you have a fenced-in yard? If yes, what is the height and type of fence? Are your gates locked? If your yard is not fenced, please explain how the dog will be allowed to urinate/defecate.*
21. Do you have a pool? Is it fenced separately?*
22. Do you think you will move within the next ten years? If yes, are you willing to restrict your housing search to where a dog would be allowed?*
23. Do you have other pets? If yes, please describe your pets in detail including breed, age and gender. If you have other dogs or cats, are they spayed/neutered and current on vaccinations? If no, please explain why.*
24. Do you have any problems with your current pets? What are you doing to address them?*
25. Please list all pets you have had in the last ten years (including type and breed) and why they are no longer with you.*
26. If you were to return this dog, for what reason(s) would it be?*
Please provide two references that we may contact
Name Relationship Phone Email
Name Relationship Phone Email
Please check that all form fields are completed before submitting*
- All information provided is, to my knowledge, current and accurate.
Thank you for completing this application and your interest in rescuing a dog. This application is not a legal, binding contract and does not guarantee pet adoption. Our goal is to place Twin Cities Pet Rescue dogs in to permanent homes and we reserve the right to refuse an adoption we do not feel appropriate. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. By entering your name below you confirm that all above information is correct and agree that Twin Cities Pet Rescue may verify all above information, which may include contacting your references, veterinarian and landlord. A Twin Cities Pet Rescue representative will be in contact with you after reviewing your application. Thank you for your interest in a rescued pet!
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