Once an application is submitted online, it is forwarded
to our screening committee to determine whether or not it meets our
general criteria. The criteria for each dog differs depending on that
dog's needs and unique situation. Once it has been
assessed that
these requirements have been met, and other procedures are followed, the
applicant will be contacted by phone to go over the application with one
of our screeners. If the screener determines that the dog and applicant
may be a good match, the application is then forwarded on to that dog's
foster parent for further review. Should the foster parent also concur
that this is a good match, he/she will contact the applicant to further
discuss the application, answer any question the applicant may have,
and, if agreed on by both parties, set up an opportunity for dog and
applicant to meet. Should the meeting go well, our
adoption committee will then review the application a final time
for approval of the adoption.
Please keep in mind that 4 Paws Sake, Inc. is a
volunteer organization run, for the most part, by individuals who also
work full-time jobs. Our goal is to contact our applicants within one
to three business days of receipt of an application. However, depending
on the number of applications we are receiving, as well as the
availability of our volunteers, it may take slightly longer for our
initial contact. Usually, the entire process
takes roughly one week.
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Please indicate below that you are aware that there is a $175 adoption
fee that is collected for all adoptions. This fee helps fund the care
and medical treatment of adoptable dogs. 4 Paw Sake, Inc. ensures that
all dogs are spayed/neutered and up-to-date on all shots prior to being
adopted.
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| Last Name
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How long at this address? |
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| Home Telephone Number
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| Work Telephone Number
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| Email Address |
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| Marital Status |
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| Drivers License # |
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| Place of Employment |
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How long at this job? |
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| How did you hear about us? |
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| Why do you want to adopt a dog? |
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| Breed Preference |
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| Age |
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| Size |
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| Activity Level |
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| Gender |
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| Where will the dog be kept when no one is not at home? |
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| Where will you keep the dog when someone is home? |
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| How many hours per day will the dog be alone? |
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| Where will
the dog sleep? |
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Who will be primarily responsible for your dogs care? |
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| Do all members of your household want a dog? |
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| Is anyone in your household allergic to dogs? |
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| Do you have a fenced-in yard? |
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| What type of fence do you have? |
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| If other, please describe |
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| How tall is the fence? |
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| How do you plan to exercise your dog? |
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What is the percentage you will keep the dog inside? |
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What is the percentage you will keep the dog outside? |
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| Will you obedience train your dog? |
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| Have you ever surrendered a pet to a shelter, other
agency or another person? |
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| If yes, please explain |
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What will you do if your dog develops behavioral problems? |
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Are there any behaviors/traits that would cause you to not keep the dog
for the rest of his/her life |
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| Veterinary Information |
| Do you currently have a vet?
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| If yes, please provide the veterinarian's information below |
| Vet Name |
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| Vet Street Address |
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| Vet City, State, Zip |
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| Vet Telephone |
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| How many adults are in your household? |
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| Please list ages of adults... |
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| How many children are in the household? |
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| Please list ages of children... |
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| Please list ages of children who may visit you (e.g.
stepchildren, grandchildren) |
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| Do you have any other pets in the household? |
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| Please list any other pets, their age, type of animal,
whether they are spayed/neutered... |
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| Number of pets you had in the last 5 years |
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How does a dog get heartworm and how do you prevent it? |
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How do you plan on preventing fleas and ticks? |
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What is the parvo virus and how is it contracted? |
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| Where will you and your pet live? |
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| If other, please describe... |
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| Do you rent or own? |
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| If rent, please provide landlord name and address
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| Landlord name |
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| Landlord street |
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| Landlord city, state, zip |
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| Landlord telephone |
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| Is there a limit on the size of dogs? |
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| Do you have a plan for your dog if you die, have to move
or can no longer care for your pet? Please explain.. |
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| Do you have a plan for a lengthy period of time
(vacation, emergency travel, or work travel)? Who will take care of the
dog in your absence? |
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| Would you agree to a home visit to ensure it is secure
for the dog? |
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you understand that dogs may live for 14 - 18 years. Do you understand
that this dog is totally dependent upon you for food, shelter, health
and veterinary care? Are you willing and able to make this life-long
commitment to a dog as a family member? |
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Please List 3 Personal References, phone number and relationship to you |
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