CRESTON PET ADOPTION & WELFARE SOCIETY

Box 253,

Creston, B. C. V0B 1G0

Phone: 250-428-7297 Fax: 250-866-5475

Email: paws@kootenay.com Website: www.crestonbc.com/paws

DOG ADOPTION APPLICATION


PART A - DESCRIPTION OF PET

Paws Tag No.

Which dog are you interested in adopting?

If you are not interested in a specific dog, please indicate what characteristics you are most interested in (eg. Age, gender, personality. . . .)

 


PART B - APPLICANT INFORMATION

Date:

Full Name:

Residential Address:

Mailing Address:

Phone - Home: Work

Name of Veterinarian:

Address:

Phone:

What type of building do you live in (ie. house, apartment, etc.)?

Do you Rent _____ Own _____

If you rent does your landlord know that you plan to adopt a dog?

Landlord contact information:

Is your yard fenced? Size of fenced yard:

Describe fence (ie. height, material, etc.):

Where will the pet be housed?

Indoors ___ Outdoors ___ Fenced Yard ___ Tied ___

Other (please explain):

Does everyone in your household agree with adopting a dog?

Is any household member allergic to dogs?

Is any household member afraid of dogs?

Does any household member smoke?

Do you have children? Number _____ Ages _____________

How much contact with the children will the dog have?

How would you describe your child(ren's) behavior around animals?

Have you owned pets before?

What happened to those pets?

 

 

Describe any other pets you may have:

 

Are they spayed/neutered? Do you support spaying and neutering?

What activities do you plan on participating in with your dog?

What do you know about the breed you have chosen?

Why do you want to adopt "this" dog?

Please name at least 2 non-related personal references who do not share your premises that we may contact:

Name: Relationship:

Phone/Email:

Name: Relationship:

Phone/Email:

Name: Relationship:

Phone/Email:

 


RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

 

I/WE,

(Name, address and telephone number): _____________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

HEREBY AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:

  1. TO care for this dog humanely (including providing adequate food, water, shelter, love, attention, exercise and boundaries). Said dog shall be maintained in an adequate enclosed area or on a leash at all times. Dog shall not be allowed to roam at will. (initial) ____________
  2. THIS dog will not be isolated for long periods. It shall not be chained or tied at all, nor confined for other than short periods as occasionally necessary to a pen, run, or other enclosure. (initial)______________.
  3. THIS dog shall never be used as guard dog. All dogs will loyally warn and defend, but it’s not their primary purpose, which purpose is to be loved, respected, and included in its family circle. (initial)_____
  4. TO give reasonable protection of this dog from the uneducated behaviour of children and adults, and conversely, of children and adults from this dog. I understand and acknowledge that this dog has been tested for dog/cat/people aggression and I understand the extent (if any) of this aggression. I/We will be sensitive and diligent regarding the safety of other animals and people and I/We will assume all risks associated with this assessment. (initial) ____________
  5. TO vaccinate annually with necessary inoculations (DHLP-P) or as recommended by my veterinarian, and vaccinate against Rabies, as local ordinances require. (initial) ____________
  6. TO provide necessary and essential veterinary care, as required. (initial) ____________
  7. TO notify the Creston Pet Adoption and Welfare Society if said dog becomes lost or stolen. (initial) ____________
  8. TO have said dog spayed/neutered within 4 months of adoption if not already done (i.e. dog was too young to spay/neuter when adopted). (initial) ____________
  9.  

  10. NOT to sell, trade or dispose of this dog. If, at any time, I/We are unable OR unwilling to care for this dog, I/We agree to contact and return said dog to Creston Pet Adoption and Welfare Society. (initial) ____________
  11. THIS dog shall not be euthanized without Creston Pet Adoption and Welfare Society permission, except under extraordinary circumstances. (initial) _______
  12. THIS dog shall not be euthanized for reasons of behaviour. (initial)_______________.
  13. THE adoption fee of _________________ DOLLARS will not be refunded after 10 days from the adoption date. I/We also agree that the Creston Pet Adoption and Welfare Society will keep 25% of the adoption fee, if the dog is returned within the 10-day period. (initial) ____________
  14. THAT the said dog shall not be used for medical or any other experimental purposes or sold or given to a pet store, supplier or wholesaler. (initial) ____________
  15. THAT we will notify the Creston Pet Adoption and Welfare Society within 10 days of any change of address or phone number. (initial) ____________
  16. IT is also understood that the Creston Pet Adoption and Welfare Society cannot be held responsible for any health or temperament problems that may develop following the adoption of said dog. (initial) ____________
  17. IT is further understood that the Creston Pet Adoption and Welfare Society may examine and make inquiries about said dog at any time. If not satisfied with the condition of the dog or the conditions in which it is kept, said dog can or may be removed immediately and placed in a different home. Any veterinary services needed due to negligence or lack of care will be the responsibility of the adopter and payable to the Creston Pet Adoption and Welfare Society. (initial _______)
  18. THIS dog shall not be transferred to any other person without written permission of the Creston Pet Adoption and Welfare Society. (We may very well approve of a new family if you must give up your dog for any reasons, but we must screen them just as we screened you, and the new family must sign our adoption agreement.) I/We will immediately provide Creston Pet Adoption and Welfare Society with the new name/location/address. (INITIAL)_________

 

 

 

I/We promise and agree to be solely responsible for this animal, and to indemnify and hold harmless the Creston Pet Adoption and Welfare Society from any and all claims of liability for the conduct of this animal on or after the date of this adoption.

 

 

This Release of Liability and Indemnification shall apply to all known, unknown and anticipated damages resulting from my/our adoption, ownership and control of this the said dog.

 

 

I/WE HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE that I/We have read and understand the above terms and conditions and will keep the dog described herein as a family member, with all the rights and privileges attached.

 

 

SIGNED: Creston Pet Adoption and Welfare Society:

____________________________________ Per: ________________________________

____________________________________ Per: ________________________________