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Westside Strays
Dog Adoption Application

Name_____________________________________  Spouse/Partner's Name_____________________________

Address_____________________________________________________________________________________

City__________________________________  State________________________  ZIP_____________________

Home Phone___________________________________Work/Cell Phone________________________________

Place of Employment_____________________________________________

E-mail Address_______________________________________________________________________________

Number of Adults in Home______________  Number of Children in Home and Ages_______________________

Name of Dog You Would Like to Adopt___________________________________________________________

Breed or Mix_____________________________________  Color______________________________________

Does everyone in the household agree to the adoption of this dog? _____________________________________

Is anyone in the household allergic to dogs? _______________________________________________________

Which best describes your residence:  house, apartment, duplex, condo, mobile home, or other?______________

Do you own or rent your home? _________________  If you rent, please provide the name and phone number of your landlord or leasing company, or a copy of your lease indicating that dogs of this breed and size are permitted on the premises.______________________________________________________________________

What do you plan to do with this dog if you move? _________________________________________________

Do you have a fenced yard? _____________ If so, please indicate the type /height of the fence. _____________

Do you have other pets? _____________  If so, please list types, ages, and whether they are spayed or neutered.

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Please list the name and phone number of your primary veterinarian, and/or the veterinarian who provided your pets' last vaccinations. ________________________________________________________________________

Please list pets you have had in the past, and why you no longer have them.______________________________

Why do you want to add a dog to your family? _____________________________________________________

Why did you choose this breed or mix, and what experience do you have with it?_________________________

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Why did you choose this particular dog? __________________________________________________________

Approximately how many hours per day will this dog be home alone? ___________________________________

Where will this dog stay when you are not home (crate, free run inside home, outside, etc?)_________________

Where will this dog stay when you are home? ____________________At night?__________________________

Where will this dog stay when you are out of town? ________________________________________________

How much and what type of exercise will this dog receive on a daily basis (ex. two leashed walks per day, game
of fetch in the yard, etc.)? _____________________________________________________________________

How much do you expect to spend on this dog the first year, taking into account routine veterinary care, emergency care, training, food, and other supplies such as toys, a crate, bedding, etc.?  (Please give a specific dollar amount.)  _____________________

How much are you willing to spend on this dog the first year, taking into account routine veterinary care, emergency care, training, food, and other supplies such as toys, a crate, bedding, etc.?  (Please give a specific dollar amount.)  _____________________

Please read the following statement and sign your name below.

I have answered the above questions truthfully and to the best of my knowledge.  If I am approved for an adoption by a Westside Strays representative, and, at any time, I am found to have falsified any of the information above, I agree that I will surrender my adopted pet to a representative of Westside Strays immediately.  I am aware that my adoption fee will not be refunded, nor will I be reimbursed for any expenses I may have accrued in caring for this animal.  I am aware that I will not be given a replacement animal, nor will I be permitted to apply to adopt another animal in the future.

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Signature                                                           Printed Name                                                              Date

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