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Please note:  We not adopt outside the state of Colorado

Name(s):
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone
Fax Number:
Email Address:
Date of Birth:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Date of Birth:
Your Occupation:
Spouse's Occupation:
How long have you lived at this address?
Type of residence: Apt/Condo
Townhouse
Trailer
Single Family
Farm
Ownership Own
Rent
Setting? Rural
Suburban
Urban
If renting does Landlord allow dogs? (If rent, we require written permission from Landlord to have a dog on the property). Yes
No
Landlords Name and Phone Number
Names, ages and relationship of other adults in household:
Names and ages of Children living and/or visiting household on a regular basis:
If no Children, are you plan on children? Yes
No
Do you currently own any dogs? Yes
No
How many?
Please provide the following for each dog you currently own: Dog's name, Breed, Age, Sex and Spayed/Neutered?
Please provide the following information on your previous dogs? Dog's Name, Why you no longer have, Age:
If you have other dog(s) how would you describe his/her temperament? Check all that apply, Dog One Dominate
Mild Tempered
Submissive
Aggressive
Shy
Hyper
Natural Leader
Follower
Aloof
Easy Going
Laid Bank
Afraid of Storms
If you have other dog(s) how would you describe his/her temperament? Check all that apply, Dog Two Dominate
Mild Tempered
Submissive
Aggressive
Shy
Hyper
Natural Leader
Follower
Friendly
Aloof
Easy Gooding
Laid Back
Afraid of Storms
Do you currently own any other type of pets? Yes
No
What kind and how many?
Do any family members have allergies to hair, dander or dust? Yes
No
Approximately how large is your yard?
Fenced yard? Yes
No
Height
If no fence, how do you plan to exercise your dog?
Where will the dog live? Inside
Outside
Kennel
If outside, describe the type of shelter it will have:
When dog is outside will the dog be? Fenced
Tied or Chained
Free to Roam
Do all adult family members work outside the home? Yes
No
Approximate hours per week?
Hours during the day the dog will be home alone?
Where will the dog be kept when you are home?
Where will the dog be kept when home alone?
Where will the dog sleep at night?
How will the dog be cared for on overnight absences or while on vacation?
How much time will you be able to spend with your dog daily?
Have you ever owned a small breed dog before Yes
No
Breed
What did you like the best about your past dog?
What did you like the least about your past dog?
What do you like the best about your current dog?
What do you like the least about your current dog?
Why did you decide you wanted the breed you are choosing?
Are you familiar with the characteristics and temperament of the breed you are choosing? Yes
No
What do you like about this breed?
What books have you read about this breed?
Are you aware that the dog you adopt will be spayed/neutered? Yes
No
Are ALL family members in agreement about adopting a dog? Yes
No
Are you interested in: Male
Female
Either
Age Preference: Puppy
Young Adult
Older Dog
Special-Needs
What type of temperament would best suit your family? Dominant
Mild Tempered
Submissive
Aggressive
Shy
Hyper
Natural Leader
Follower
Friendly
Aloof
Easy Going
Laid Back
Why?
What is your family's activity level? Athletic
Moderate
Medium
Low
Retired
What activities do you intend to do with the dog?
Do you subscribe to any dog-related publications? Yes
No
If so which ones?
Will you take the dog to Obedience classes? Yes
No
Why or why not?
Are you prepared for the financial responsibility of owning a dog? Yes
No
Name of primary caregiver of the dog?
Will all family members be involved with the care of the dog? Yes
No
Explain:
How many dogs can you legally have where you live?
Is there a leash law? Yes
No
What made you decide to adopt through a rescue organization?
Would you be willing to help with transporting your adopted dog to your home? Distance or time?
Please list your current veterinarian: Name, Clinic Name, Address, City, State, Zip, Phone Number, Fax Number:
Please list your previous veterinarian: Name, Clinic Name, Address, City, State, Zip, Phone Number, Fax Number:
Please list two personal references (non-relative), Name, Address, Phone Number:
Please list one personal reference (relative), Name, Address, Phone Number:
How did you learn about Chihuahua & Small Dog Rescue?
Please list any other information/comments you feel may help us in placing a dog in your home:
What dog are you interested in?
Please be advised that we are all volunteers dealing with identifying and/or pulling rescue dogs from Shelters, picking up Owner Surrenders, going on home visits, coordinating foster homes, transporting rescue dogs whether to the vet for vet care or to a new home, the list is endless,  therefore if we have not contacted you within a week of submission of this application please feel free to contact us.
I certify that the information contained in this application is true and correct and I understand that prior to the placement of a rescue dog in my home, the information will be verified. I also agree to a personal interview to determine the suitability of my home and family to care for a dog.  I agree to allow a Chihuahua & Small Dog Rescue, Inc representative to visit my home.  I am also aware that there is an adoption fee for the dog. 
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Date:
 
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