Are you at least 21 years old? (you must be to adopt)
Today's Date
Pet's Name You Are Applying For:
Your Full Name
Date of Birth
Main Telephone Number
Street Address
City, State
Email Address:
Will the pet reside at the above address?
Type of Home:
Do you...
Number of Adults in your household:
Number of Children:
Ages of Chidren:
If you rent, does Paws Care have permission to verify that animals are allowed?
If you rent, please provide your Landlord's Full Name and Telephone Number:
If you live with family or roommates, does Paws Care have permission to verify that everyone is in agreement with this adoption?
Please list your parents, roommates etc and their contact numbers:
How long have you lived at the current address?
If less than one year, what was your previous address?
Please indicate your current employment. (title, company)
Are you planning to relocate in the next 30 days?
If you relocate in the future, what will you do with your pet?
Who will be responsible for the daily care of the pet (feeding, exercising, cleaning, etc.)?
Dogs and cats often live longer than 15 years. Are you prepared to take responsibility for this pet for its entire lifetime?
Are you able to ensure the safety of this pet?
Why are you adopting?
Where will the animal be kept during the day? Evening?
On average, how many hours a day will the animal be left alone?
If the pet will be left alone for 8 or more hours at a time, will you make arrangements for someone to check on the animal? This is very important!
Where will the animal be kept while you sleep at night?
Do you have a completely fenced in yard?
If you have a fence, what is the height of the fence?
If you do not have a fence, are you willing to take the animal outside, on a leash, several times a day to relieve itself?
Do you agree to return the pet to PAWS CARE, INC. if you can no longer keep the animal(s)?
If the animal becomes ill or injured, are you financially prepared to treat this animal?
How will your pet be cared for if you are out of town?
Have you ever applied to adopt an animal from PAWS CARE before?
If yes, when? and where is the animal now?
It may take your pet a month or longer to adjust to a new home. Are you willing to allow this much time for adjustment?
If you had a major life change (change in job, a sickness, a baby etc), what would you do with your adopted pet?
Is this your first pet?
If this is not your first pet, please list all current pets you have, as well as any pets you have had in the last 5 years. Please tell us if it is/was a dog/cat, the breed, the age, if it is/was spayed/neuterd, where the animals are now and any explanations why an animal is no longer with you.
List your current or previous veterinarian(s), along with their address and phone. NOTE! If this information is not fully provided, the application will be denied. We must do basic background checks with veterinarians for your approval.
What name is your pet(s) under at the veterinarian?
Have you ever had an animal impounded?
If your pet has been impounded, please explain why.
Have you ever violated any local, state, or federal law or regulations involving the treatment and care of animals?
If you have violated the law involving the treatment and care of animals, explain why.
You must be at least 21 years old in order to adopt from PAWS CARE. You must have one form of ID with proof of identity and current address. As the condition of the adoption, PAWS CARE reserves the right to conduct one or more pre-adoption home visits if deemed necessary; as well as post-adoption follow-up visits, and contact to the adopter by email and/or phone. I certify that the information provided on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I also acknowledge that any false information on this application can result in denial of adoption of an animal. I authorize investigations of all statements in this application, and understand veterinarians, other humane agencies, landlords, etc. may be contacted. I further understand that the adoption of an animal may be delayed until information on this application can be verified.
How did you hear about Paws Care?