Pre-Adoption Questionnaire
Adopting a pet can be as much as an 18 year commitment. Please take a few moments to carefully respond to the following questions, so that we may be sure that this placement is in the best interest of both you and the pet.
Intake Number: Breed: Name:
Please provide your contact information:
Name Street Address Address (cont.) City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Work Phone Home Phone E-mail
Are you at least 18 years of age?
Yes No
Do you:
Own your home Live with a relative Rent
If you rent, please provide the name, address and phone number of your landlord:
If you live with a relative, please provide their name and phone number:
Do you have a photo ID?
Valid Driver's License Valid State ID Passport Military ID
Do you plan on moving soon?
What are your plans for this pet?
Does your job require frequent relocation?
If your job requires frequent relocation, what are your plans for this pet?
What pets currently live with you?
Where do they spend most of their time?
Indoors Outdoors
Please explain:
How are they confined?
Fenced Yard Chain Kennel Farm Other
If other, please explain:
What type of shelter or confinement will you provide for this pet?
How much time will this pet spend alone?
How many pets have you owned in the last 5 years?
What happened to them?
Please explain why you would like to adopt this pet:
Is this pet a gift?
If yes, for whom?
Please provide the name and phone number of your veterinarian:
Do you plan to have this pet spayed or neutered?
Are your pets or will your pet be on any of the following?
Heartworm Preventative Flea/Tick Medication
Are your pets or will your pet be kept current on vaccinations?
Do you plan on allowing this pet to breed?
Is there anyone in your home allergic to animals?
Please list the ages of children in your home:
Who will provide care for this pet in your absence (vacations, etc.)?
All pets require housekeeping and training to permit adjustments to a new family and correct problem behavior. Are you prepared to housebreak and train this pet?
Would you like additional information on housebreaking or training?
Information regarding the age, health or behavior of adopted animals may not be available or accurate. What behaviors will you be unwilling to work with?
Do you understand that NO REFUNDS are issued if an animal is returned?
I understand that there is no information available about prior history, behavior or temperament of stray pets. I am willing to provide any necessary training and supervision. I also understand that I am making a commitment to care for this animal for the rest of it's life. I have considered my future plans, such as moving and having a family before taking on the legal, financial and moral responsibilities of owning this pet. Please initial and date: