Adoption Application

Bichon FurKids Rescue wants to adopt Bichons, Bichon mixes and their canine buddies to a person or family that is/are willing to provide loving forever homes in which the dog’s health and well-being are taken care of responsibly.

We believe that adopting a dog is a commitment to the lifetime of your companion animal. We appreciate your willingness to complete this form so that we can learn more about you, your family and home environment. Because we take pet guardianship very seriously, we will carefully check your references. As a result, we hope that we will be able to place one of our dogs with you. Not every person who applies and desires to adopt a dog, however, will be qualified.

Once you have submitted this application, please know that the next step is that you will be contacted by a volunteer to schedule a home safety check. That generally occurs within 48 hours however we are an all-volunteer organization so please understand. Additional information as to our process can be reviewed, on our web site, under Our Process.

Our adoption fee is $350 for most dogs and they are up to date with shots, spayed or neutered, and ready to become a part of a forever family. Unlike some other groups, we do not separate a bonded pair. The adoption fee for each dog is $350. For senior dogs in bonded pairs the fee will be reduced and will be quoted to the prospective adopter prior to adoption. For individual senior dogs our adoption fee is $100. For our puppies the adoption fees vary based on age, medical, and other considerations. Once your application is approved, if you are interested in a puppy, we will let you know its adoption fee.

We appreciate your awareness that there are many wonderful fur kids looking for Forever Homes – and we look forward to meeting you through our adoption process.

 

Your information
Last Name, First Name:
Name of Spouse:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Home phone:
Work phone:
Cell phone:
Email address:
Names of all people living in your home and their relationship to you. If you have children living in or visiting your home, please also include their ages
What is the name of the company where you (and your spouse, roommate or significant other) are currently employed? (If you are self-employed or do not work, please indicate that as well.)
What hours are you home during the day? Away from home?
Your home
Type of dwelling you live in:	House Condo Apartment
Do you own or rent the home/condo in which you currently live?	Own Rent
If you rent, does your landlord approve your having a dog?	Yes No
Do you have a fenced in yard?	Yes No
Please explain how you will handle toilet duties and exercise.
Do you have a pool?	Yes No
If so is it fenced in?	Yes No
Your pets
Do you currently own another dog or pet?	Yes No
If so, please list names, breeds and ages:
Is your pet spayed or neutered?	Yes No
If you do not currently have a dog, have you owned one in the past?	Yes No
If yes, please tell us what happened to this dog. If it died, how old was it and what was the cause of its death?
Please provide the contact information for your vet:	Name: Address: Telephone number:
If you do not currently have a veterinarian, please provide the names and contact information for two personal references (outside of family members.)
Do you give us permission to contact your vet?	Yes No
Your New Dog
What is the name or type of dog you are looking to adopt?
Do you have a gender preference?	Male Female Doesn't matter
Dog of what age would you like to adopt?
Does everyone in your family want this dog?	Yes No
Who will be responsible for this dog?
Will the pet be left alone for long periods of time?	Yes No
On average, how many hours a day will the dog be left alone?
Where do you plan to keep the dog while you are gone (long & short periods of time)?
Where will the dog sleep?
Are you willing to accept the responsibility of housebreaking a dog if it is not already completely housebroken?	Yes No
Are you prepared to ensure that this dog receives regular veterinary care?	Yes No
Bichons and Bichon mixes require regular grooming for hair, ear, eye and nail care.
Are you willing to provide these services?	Yes No
Why do you want a rescued pet and how are you prepared to meet its special needs?
Would you consider adopting a dog with special needs? For example, one that is more mature, blind, deaf, allergies, ongoing medical treatment, etc.? If so, which of these would you be interested in?
Under what circumstances would you not keep the dog?
I am at least twenty-one (21) years old and wanting to adopt a dog. I understand, that this Bichon Frise or Bichon mix, MUST be an INDOORS pet. This dog will be an inside dog and will not be left unattended outside. I further understand, if for ANY reason, that this adoption does NOT work out, I will return it to Bichon FurKids Rescue. Yes No