SCHNAUZER RESCUE ADOPTION APPLICATION
Thank you for inquiring to Schnauzer Rescue to adopt one of our wonderful pets! We have had a few inquires about this particular pet Schnauzer, and the way we Thank work is we process applications as they come in, if an application is approved and the dog would fit well with the family, we place the dog, even if others have applied/inquired about that dog. Sin
ce some dogs would not work well in a home with children, we would not place that dog in your home if you had children. If this particular dog does not fit your lifestyle then we will work with you to find a pet that will enhance your life as you enhance the dog's life. Adoption Process:
(1) Fill out application and send back to us (by email to: [email protected] or [email protected] or snail mail, see addresses below. Also check out our page http://www.facebook.com/SchnauzerRescueOfLouisiana?ref=hl and get an application there. THEN,
(2) References are checked (1 vet and 2 personal). (3) Home visit is conducted (with dog if possible). (4) Adoption contract is completed, adoption fee ($300) is paid). Please contact us if you have any further questions. Thanks for your interest,
Schnauzer Rescue of Louisiana. email us at [email protected] or go to our website for an application, www.nolaschnauzer.com. Mailing addresses:
Schnauzer Rescue of Louisiana
6459 Colbert Street
New Orleans, LA 70124
Schnauzer Rescue of Louisiana (SRL)
A Non-Profit Organization
Adoption Application
Return Form via email or regular mail to the person who sent it to you.
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Please complete all questions on this form, so we may find out more about you and your family. If the question does not apply, please answer with N/A. Date: NAME OF PET YOU ARE APPLYING FOR:______________ ___
Your Name: ______________________________________________________
Spouse’s Name:
Address:
Email:
Phone #’s: (Home) (Work) (Cell)
Best time to call:
Occupation & place of employment:
Occupation & place of employment of spouse:
How did you find out about Schnauzer Rescue of Louisiana? Have you applied for a dog with any other rescue groups? Y/N If yes, which ones? What is your primary reason for adopting and why do you feel you would be a great home/family for a rescue dog? Is there a particular dog you are applying for? If not, do you have a preference on age or s*x? I authorize my vet and staff to speak to a representative of SRL: Yes 0 No 0
Veterinarian's Name:
Address:
Phone #: Fax #:
Does a fence enclose your yard? Yes 0 No 0
If no, how will you handle exercise and toilet duties? Will there be children living with dog? Yes 0 No 0
If yes, names, ages and s*x of children:
Please list any and all current pets in your household by breed, age, s*x and length of time you have owned them. Are your current pets spayed/neutered? Yes 0 No 0
If no, why not? How many hours per day will the dog be left alone? Where will it be kept during this time frame? Could you possibly relocate? Yes 0 No 0
If yes, what would you do with your pets including the one you are trying to adopt? What type of home do you have? Apartment 0 House 0 Condo 0
Rent 0 Own 0 How long owned:
If you rent, does your landlord allow pets? Yes 0 No 0
Would you be willing to provide proof of this? Yes 0 No 0
When you go on vacation what do you do with your pets? What do you do with your pet if you have to evacuate? Have you ever had to give away a pet? Yes 0 No 0
If yes, please explain:
Have you ever had to euthanize a pet? Yes 0 No 0
If yes, please explain:
Please supply two (2) personal references NOT including your vet and NOT a Family Member:
(1) Name:
Address:
Email address: Phone:
Relationship to you:
How long do you know them? (2) Name:
Address:
Email address: Phone:
Relationship to you:
How long do you know them? Important Notice of Temperament:
Rescue makes no explicit or implicit guarantees in reference to the health and/or temperament of the dog. The dog is adopted "as is" and the adopter assumes all responsibility for treatment of any and all existing conditions or any other conditions of physical or temperament changes that may occur. Rescuer will provide the dog with the basic vaccines and heartworm test before adoption if the age and current health of the dog permits. While the rescuer makes every effort to place only healthy animals, the rescuer cannot guarantee the health of any animal and shall not be held responsible for any medical expenses which may be incurred, hereby expressly excluding any implied or express warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, including, without limitation, any warranties regarding health, temperament or whether the animal is housebroken. I understand, if for ANY reason that this dog does NOT work out, I will return it to Schnauzer Rescue of Louisiana. I understand that I do not have the right to place the dog in another home, shelter or any other facility. The Adopter agrees to pay Schnauzer Rescue of Louisiana the sum of $300.00 as liquidated damages in the event the terms of this contract are breached: this liquidated damage value does not bar Schnauzer Rescue of Louisiana from seeking the return of the dog by judicial process or other legal means if necessary. If legal action is instituted, the Adopter agrees to pay reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs. Thank you for completing this application form. From this form it should be evident that we take placing our rescued dogs very seriously. Your application will be reviewed, and a home visit will be scheduled prior to final approval. We reserve the right to refuse adoption without explanation to the applicant. Submitting an application does not guarantee you will receive a rescued dog. Adoption Fees: $250.00 (includes vet costs, spay/neuter and heartworm treatments if necessary and ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.) Please provide any other pertinent information that would assist us in meeting your expectations of a rescued schnauzer. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Add additional lines if necessary or add to end of email.) Do you understand costs of owning this breed? Grooming required approximately every 6-8 weeks @ $35-45 or more? Yes___ No____
Would you be willing to be a volunteer? Yes_____ No_______
IF yes:
Would you be willing
to foster? Yes__________ No_____________
To transport? Yes____________ No_____________
If Yes, how far in each direction? _______________________
Do home visits? Yes__________ No________________
Call and do reference checks? Yes_________ No____________
Signature of Applicant
Print Name
Signature of SRL Representative
Print Name
