Application for Adoption Form

PRIOR TO FILLING IN ANY INFORMATION, SELECT "FILE", SELECT "SEND", THEN SELECT "PAGE BY E-MAIL".  E-MAIL ADDRESS IS mastiffsue@embarqmail.com  YOU CAN THEN COMPLETE THE FORM IN AN E-MAIL FORMAT. Or you can copy and paste this into a word document.  PLEASE REMEMBER TO SAVE YOUR DOCUMENT ONCE YOU HAVE ALL OF YOUR INFORMATION TYPED IN PRIOR TO SENDING!!  WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.  

Name: 

Email Address:

Your full address:

Telephone numbers (home, cellular):

Place of employment and position (name, address and phone):

Names and relation of other adults in household:

Names and ages of children living in household (or that visit on a regular basis):

Do you have other pets: In the area below, describe your pets. Include the following: pet name, pet type, pet age, pet sex, spayed/neutered

If your current animals are not spayed and/or neutered, please explain why.  

Do you understand what heartworms are and how they are contracted?

Are your pets current on their vaccinations and heartworm preventative?

Who is your current veterinarian? (include name, address, phone). If no current vet, who would you use?

Are you prepared for the possibility of more than routine vet bills and care of the dog you want to adopt?

Three references are required.  Include Name, Complete Address, Telephone Number and e-mail address:

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Do you own or rent your dwelling? For how long?

In what kind of dwelling do you currently reside?

If renting, can you provide proof that you are permitted to have an animal?

Do you plan to move soon?

If you would move to another location that does not accept dogs, what will you do?

Will the dog you adopt live primarily inside or outside?

Is your yard fenced? Please describe the approximate size of the yard and the type of fencing.

If the dog will stay outside during the day, describe the shelter it will have.

Will there be anyone home regularly during the day? If so, approximately how many hours is someone home during the day?

Have you ever owned a dog(s) other than the ones listed above? If yes, what kind of dog(s)? When? What happened to it/them?

Have you ever given up a dog?  Please explain.  

Please briefly explain why you would like to adopt a Mastiff.

What do you know about a Mastiff's temperament?

Do you understand that it may take time (3 months) to adapt to his new environment and family?  

If the mastiff you adopt would for some reason start to exhibit behavior such as excessive barking, being destructive (chewing), soiling, etc., what would you do?

What conditions (medical/behavioral/physical) would you not be willing to work with?   

Do you prefer a male or female? Do you have any age preference?  Color preference?

Do you have a specific dog you are interested in?

Are you willing to pay a $350 donation for your dog?  (Or whatever donation is specified on the websites.)  The donation fee is not paying for the dog, but helps in meeting some of the cost and care the animal has received.

Would you be willing to pay for or arrange transportation if a suitable dog is available in another area?

Are you willing to wait for the right dog that fits you and your family? 

Are you amenable to a home visit being conducted?  A home visit is not looking at your home, how it is kept or what you have, but it is making sure that your home will be a good environment for the animal.  

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