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Home Page About Us Adoptable Dogs News & Events Contact Us Online Application Form Our application process is as follows: 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.   Name of dog you wish to adopt Please indicate below that you are aware that there is a $175 (non-refundable unless approved by committee, minus a $50 processing fee) adoption fee that is collected at the time of adoption. No fees are collected prior to adoption. 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.       I am aware of the fee First Name    Last Name    Address   City    State   Zip Code    How long at this address?   Home Telephone Number    Work Telephone Number    Email Address Marital Status Place of Employment How long at this job?   How did you hear about us?   Why do you want to adopt a dog? Breed Preference Age No preference Baby Young Adult Senior Size No preference Small Medium Large Activity Level No Preference Low Moderate High Gender No Preference Male Female Where will the dog be kept when no one is not at home?   Where will you keep the dog when someone is home? How many hours per day will the dog be alone?   Where will the dog sleep? Who will be primarily responsible for your dogs care? Do all members of your household want a dog? Please choose one Yes No Is anyone in your household allergic to dogs? Please choose one No Yes Don\'t Know     Do you have a fenced-in yard?   Please Choose Yes No What type of fence do you have?   If other, please describe How tall is the fence? How do you plan to exercise your dog? What is the percentage you will keep the dog inside? What is the percentage you will keep the dog outside? Will you obedience train your dog? Please choose one Yes Maybe No     Have you ever surrendered a pet to a shelter, other agency or another person? Please choose one Yes No If yes, please explain What will you do if your dog develops behavioral problems? Are there any behaviors/traits that would cause you to not keep the dog for the rest of his/her life   Veterinary Information Do you currently have a vet? Please choose one... Yes No If yes, please provide the veterinarian's information below Vet Name Vet Street Address Vet City, State, Zip Vet Telephone How many adults are in your household? Please list ages of adults... How many children are in the household? Please list ages of children... Please list ages of children who may visit you (e.g. stepchildren, grandchildren) Do you have any other pets in the household? Please choose Yes NO Please list any other pets, their age, type of animal, whether they are spayed/neutered... Number of pets you had in the last 5 years How does a dog get heartworm and how do you prevent it? How do you plan on preventing fleas and ticks? What is the parvo virus and how is it contracted?     Where will you and your pet live?   Please choose one House Apartment Condo Other If other, please describe... Do you rent or own? Please choose one... Rent Own If rent, please provide landlord name and address Landlord name Landlord street Landlord city, state, zip Landlord telephone Is there a limit on the size of dogs? Please choose one... Yes No Don\'t know Do you have a plan for your dog if you die, have to move or can no longer care for your pet? Please explain.. 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? Would you agree to a home visit to ensure it is secure for the dog? Please choose... Yes No Unsure   Do 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? I understand and will make this commitment Please answer... Yes No     Please List 3 Personal References (not relatives), phone number and relationship to you