Adopt a Dog - Twin Cities Pet Rescue

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This application will take about 10 minutes to complete.
Please review the application and have 1 character reference and all information needed to complete the application nearby.
You cannot save the application and return to it later; it must be completed in one session.
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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.

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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) Please explain where and how the dog will live by describing what a typical day would look like for the dog. (For example, will the dog primarily live inside or outside? Where will they be when you are not home or sleeping?)*
4) How many hours per day will the dog be left alone?*
5) If you have a regular veterinarian, please list the name and phone number of the clinic. (If not, please write N/A)*
6) Do you plan to take the dog to obedience classes? Why or why not? (If you plan to take your dog to obedience training, have you identified a trainer/obedience school you would like to work with?) *Please note that training may be required for the adoption of some Twin Cities Pet Rescue dogs.*
7) What behavior issues can you deal with comfortably? (We do not expect all adopters to be comfortable with all behaviors. Please be honest about the behaviors you are and are not comfortable with working on in your home.)*
- Jumping
- Mouthiness
- Potty training
- Dog reactivity
- Human reactivity
- Shy/fearful behavior
- Separation anxiety
- Chewing
- Barking
- Resource guarding with dogs
- Resource guarding with people
- Stealing food, clothing, or other objects (counter surfing)
- Begging
- Digging
- Submissive urination
- Marking
- Attempting to escape through fences/open doors
- Playing rough with other dogs
- Leash pulling
- N/A
- Other (Please explain more below)
Explanation
8) What behavior issues can you NOT deal with comfortably? (We do not expect all adopters to be comfortable with all behaviors. Please be honest about the behaviors you are and are not comfortable with working on in your home.)*
- Jumping
- Mouthiness
- Potty training
- Dog reactivity
- Human reactivity
- Shy/fearful behavior
- Separation anxiety
- Chewing
- Barking
- Resource guarding with dogs
- Resource guarding with people
- Stealing food, clothing, or other objects (counter surfing)
- Begging
- Digging
- Submissive urination
- Marking
- Attempting to escape through fences/open doors
- Playing rough with other dogs
- Leash pulling
- N/A
- Other (Please explain more below)
Explanation
9) Please list all members of your household, including yourself. Include names, ages, and their relationships to you.*
Name Age Relationship to you
10) Does everyone in your home want a dog? What role/responsibility will each person take in caring for the dog?*
11) In what type of home do you live? (For example, single family, apartment, townhome, etc)*
Type of Home
12) Do you have a fenced-in yard? If yes, what is the height and type of fence? If your yard is not fenced, please explain how the dog will be allowed to eliminate*
13) Do you have any other pets? If yes, please list their breed(s), age(s), and gender(s). Are they neutered/spayed and up to date on vaccines?*
14) Do you have any medical or behavioral issues with your current pets? If so, how are they being addressed?*
15) Have you ever had to re-home a pet? If so, why?*
16) If you were to return this dog, for what reason(s) would it be?*
17) We understand that many people are taking advantage of being home during the COVID-19 pandemic to welcome a new dog to their home. How might the dog's life change when restrictions are lifted and things are no longer on lockdown?*
(For example, will the time/attention you have for a dog change? What plans do you have for socialization and training during the lockdown?)
Please provide a reference that we may contact (For example, a veterinarian, trainer, or friend)*
Name Relationship Phone Email
Please check the following boxes to confirm acknowledgement of the information.*
- Now is the time to start looking for a veterinarian if you dont already have one. Feel free to ask for recommendations.
- Some homeowner's insurances, home owner associations (HOAs), and renter's insurances do not allow certain breeds. Please ensure that your insurance or HOA allows for the breed you wish to adopt. If renting, please confirm with your landlord that you are allowed to have a dog, and find out about the rules around having a pet.
- If you plan to move while owning a dog, consider how you will restrict your search to homes that allow dogs.
- If you plan to have children in the next 10 years, consider how the dog's life might change.
- Sometimes dog ownership is associated with unexpected expenses (in time and/or money). Plan for how you will handle unforeseen behavioral and medical expenses. If you have questions about resources available to you such as low-cost vetting options, feel free to reach out.
- Research your city's animal ordinance and licensing procedures.
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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