EmailMe Form - ADOPTION Application

ADOPTION Application - FurFriends

PLEASE READ IN IT'S ENTIRETY:

!!! - Please apply for all the pets you're interested in on one application (you will need to apply for any additional pets separately).
Our adoptable dogs can be found here:
furfriends.petfinder.com

**We only adopt within 2 hour radius of Portland OR (if you are outside of this radius please request an exception and provide a reason why we should still consider you over other qualified applicants who live within our area of adoption)

**IF YOUR APPLICATION WAS SUCCESSFULLY SENT - You will receive an auto-response to your application with "next steps".
If you do not see it, please check your spam folder of your e-mail.

Please note that we receive MANY applications and can not contact everyone individually with the outcome, our updates are posted on our facebook page, pinned to the top of the page.

Please allow 7-10 BUSINESS DAYS for processing of applications before you contact us for updates.

We process applications in order received, but we adopt based on best match.
IF your application comes up next
AND it is considered the match to the needs of the dog,
THEN we will reach out to you via text, and/or e-mail to set up an interview.

PLEASE BE VERY SPECIFIC IN YOUR ANSWERS AS IT HELPS US CHOOSE THE APPLICANTS TO CONSIDER.

Good luck in your application process :)

Date of Application submission *
MM / DD / YYYY
Which dog(s) are you applying for?
(Please apply for all the dogs you're interested in on one application
they can be found on www.furfriends.petfinder.com ) *
Did you read the post of the dog completely? (if not please go back to the post and read it in its entirety) *
Do you believe you can meet the needs of the dog(s) you're applying for, listed in the Petfinder post? (there maybe additional needs, which will be discussed at potential interview, if you're chosen as a good match). *
***IF THIS DOG IS LISTED AS "SPECIAL NEEDS" Please address the needs listed. Do you understand what is needed and are you okay with, able to meet these needs and deal with what is needed. (details can and will be further discussed at interview).
If the dog is not special needs please mark : N/A *
Name *
First Last
Date of Birth *
MM / DD / YYYY
Name
First Last
Date of Birth
MM / DD / YYYY
Home address *

Street Address City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code
Your Email address *
Your Primary Phone # (CELL MOST PREFERRED) *** *
### - ### - ####
Can we text this number? (preferred initial contact to set up time to talk)
YES
NO
Your Secondary or other Phone #
### - ### - ####
Do you Own or Rent *
If you Rent - Please provide your Landlord’s name and phone number (so we can verify and obtain approval): *
Applicant#1 Do you work? *
Applicant #2 Do you Work?
App.#1 Employer Name
App.#1 - Employer Address

Street Address City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code
App.#1 Employer Phone #
### - ### - ####
App.#2 Employer Name
App.#2 Employer Address

Street Address City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code
App.#2 Employer Phone #
### - ### - ####
What is the square footage of your house? *
Do you have a "completely" fenced yard? PLEASE DESCRIBE (if you do not have a fenced yard, that does not automatically disqualify you from adoption) *
What is the type and height of fencing that you you have? *
What is the size of your yard and type of terain? *
THIS IS A 2 PART QUESTION:
1) why do you think this dog would be a good match for your family,
2) and do you have experience with this breed? *
Describe what your normal, everyday looks like and how would your new "family member" fit into it.
Weekday?
Weekend? *
* DO YOU UNDERSTAND THAT WE ARE NOT BREEDERS AND THAT RESCUE DOGS ARE NOT "PERFECT"? *
Do you agree not to smoke around the dogs indoors? *
Do you agree to research the breed(s) of dog(s) you are applying to adopt? *
How many people live in the house and what are the relationships? *
Are there any children in the house? What are their ages? What is their experience with animals? *
If there are any children in the house, do you agree to provide supervision/guidance/training that is needed to cultivate loving, kind, and proper interactions between your children and new pet, to esure safety for both? *
To better understand your family and help match the right dog to your family...
Does anyone in the household have any special needs? (example: fear of big dogs, anxiety, depression, PTSD...etc) *
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Do you now have any other animals? (Please provide their names, breed, and ages) *
***In the future, would you consider FOSTERING a rescue dog?
If yes, what kind of dog would you consider fostering?
(information about fostering an be found on our website www.furfriendsrescue.com ) *
1) Are all your pets vaccinated?
2) Are all your pets spayed/neutered
3) if not why? *
Have you had any animals that are no longer with you and why? *
How do you plan on exercising our pet? *
** THIS IS A TWO PART QUESTION:
1) Have you researched and decided what kind of food your pet should eat?
2) will you feed your pet quality food for life? *
Do you agree to keep your pet vaccinated up to date (including Rabies, DHPP and Bordatella) and licensed according to the regulations in the county you reside in? *
Do you agree to provide professional training when needed (examples: puppy training, obedience training, behavioral modification training) and commit to doing all you can to help your pet become well socialized and well adjusted? *
How will you provide time and space for the pet to decompress after he/she comes into your home and is getting to know you? (example: limiting interactions with guests/strangers until you get to know each other, establish a relationship and trust)
Change of family/environment can be very scary and stressful. It takes time to adjust to new life. *
What will happen to your pet(s) if you were to move? *
What do you think would be a good reason for you to return a dog to our rescue? *
If you leave the house where/how will your pet be kept? *
Do you agree not to smoke indoors with your new pet? *
Where will your new pet sleep? *
Where will your new pet eat? (new pets need safe space to have their food, toys, and bones, away from other pets and children) *
Do you understand that even if your pet is house-trained, it will take time to adjust and figure out how to tell you and where to go? *
*** Do you understand that some dogs need "decompression time" when they enter a new environment, as they will need time to adjust and feel safe?
Do you understand that dogs react to dynamics in their environment and will need CALM AND GENTLE guidance and time to acclimate (to get to know you, your schedule, where to go potty, how to communicate their needs, and possibly even be sad, scared, and/or anxious at first)? *
***WORK HOURS/HOURS AWAY FROM HOME***
1) How many days a week are you away and
2) How many hours at a time? *
Please provide 3 personal references (name, phone number and relationship) *
Have you or anyone in your household ever been convicted of animal cruelty, neglect, or abandonment? *
Is there anything else you would like to add to your application?
Name, address and phone # of your Veterinarian *
Did anyone refer you to our rescue? *
I (We), the applicant(s) above, swear under the penalty of perjury and I (we) are 18 years old (or over) and certify by electronically signing my (our) name, that all information provided on this form is true to the best of my (our) knowledge. I (we) give permission, and authorize FurFriends Animal Rescue, INC to verify information I (we) provided and I (we) understand that a home check will be required prior to adopting a pet. Also, I (we) understand that any false statement will terminate potential adoption.
By electronically signing my(our) name(s) here and submitting this application, I (we) understand that I am (we are) applying for adoption of an animal mentioned above.
(Please type/electronically sign your name, OR BOTH NAMES IF 2 APPLICANTS) *