Thank you for your interest in adopting a Wags 4 Tags dog! Please fill out this application and return it to us. After we receive this questionnaire, we will set up a meeting with you and get begin looking for the perfect dog for your needs. Please call us (phone numbers above) if you have any questions. We look forward to serving you.
Describe your perfect companion Dog:
What type of behavior are you looking for in a dog?
Do you presently have a dog? Yes No
If yes please tell us about your dog. Include breed, age and personality description
Do you or any member of your family have animal-related allergies? Yes No
Describe:
Have you trained a dog yourself? Yes No
Do you have a Veterinarian? Yes No
OTHER PET(S)
What is your primary reason for adopting a dog? Companion Protection/Guard Dog Children want a pet Companion for current pet(s) Previous dog passed away/ran away/is no longer with you Other
Who will be the primary caretaker/companion of the dog? You Spouse Children Other
If other, please describe:
Where will your dog sleep?
How many hours per day will your dog be left without human companionship? Explain:
Where will the dog be left when he/she is alone?
Where will your dog be when you are home?
Will there be times when the dog is tied up? For how long? Please explain:
Will there be times when the dog is kept outside or in the garage for extended periods Yes No
Explain:
How will you exercise the dog?
If necessary, would you be willing to hire a trainer to help deal with obedience problems? Yes No
If necessary, would you be willing to hire a trainer to help deal with obedience problems?
When you are away from home on vacation or for work, what provisions will be made for the dog? (i.e., where will it stay? Who will care for it?)
Under what circumstances would you not keep the dog? Divorce Illness in family Moving New baby New job Going to bathroom in the house Chewing Barking Digging Allergy Escaping from house/yard Shedding too much Dog grew too big Being destructive in the house (furniture, shoes, etc) New partner allergic/doesn’t like the dog Biting Dog became ill/high vet bills Kids ignore the dog Pets didn’t get along Other
If you could not keep the dog for any of the above reasons, what would you do with the dog?
Are you prepared to cover any medical expenses the dog may incur throughout his/her life? Yes No
If no, explain:
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself?
What are some traits that you find annoying in dogs? (i.e. Licking, jumping on people, barking at strangers)
Which of the following do you need/want from a dog: a dog that will cuddle, jog with, talk long walks with, travel with, hunt, swim, or hike with, fetch. One that will encourage you to go outside to play; stay inside and watch tv with you; bark at strangers; welcome new people; other?
By signing below I attest that all of the information I have provided in this application is true and correct. I understand that filling out an application does not guarantee adoption. I understand that if I do adopt a Wags 4 Tags dog, I will sign a contract and this application will become part of that contract. If any information contained in this application is found to be false, I understand that the adoption contract will be considered null and void, and the dog may be reclaimed.
Note:
A “ Companion Dog” is a trained, well behaved dog that meets the AKC’s Canine Good Citizenship criteria.
An “Emotional Support Dog” is a highly trained, well behaved dog that not only meets the AKC’s CGC criteria, but is trained to perform a task that mitigates a Veteran’s disability, thus helping owner to function more fully. (Examples: waking owner from nightmares; opening/closing doors; turning light switches on/off; mobility support.) A signed “Letter of Prescription” from your healthcare provider is required. (See additional forms on site.)
Thank you for filling out our Animal Adoption Questionnaire. We will be in contact with you soon!
