THANK YOU for applying to adopt an Underdog pet!! A representative will email you as soon as possible after receiving your application. The Foster parent will then reach out to coordinate a Meet & Greet and Home Visit with you and the pet, typically in your home.
ADOPTING WITH UNDERDOG: Like most rescues, Underdog dogs go through a "Foster With Intent to Adopt" (FWITA) trial period prior to finalizing an adoption. We will place the animal in your home for a 2 week "settling in period", allowing them to decompress, get used to their new environment, and ensure that they are a good fit for both you and them.
All Underdog pets are in Foster homes across the Valley. Foster families have a right of first refusal to adopt their foster pet. Fosters know the pet the best, and will be the ones to conduct the in person Meet and Greet, as well as the Home Visit. Typically, these are both done at the same time, in your home, in order to save time. If the Meet and Greet/Home visit is successful and all agree that the pet appears to be a good fit, the Foster will ensure that you've signed the Foster With Intent to Adopt contract, as well as pay the adoption fee online at that time. If during the 2 week FWITA period you have determined the pet is NOT a good fit for you and your family, you may return the pet to the rescue and receive 1/2 the adoption fee in refund, OR apply it to the adoption of another pet. An Important Note: For the security of the pet, Underdog co-owns the pet for the life of that animal. We are not looking to reclaim dogs/cats! This is simply a safety measure to ensure the pet does not wind up in a shelter or rehomed to another family member, friend, etc. that may not necessarily be a good fit and subsequently end up somewhere nefarious or worse. The pet should always be returned to the rescue for rehoming.
Please note! The majority of our Underdog pets are dogs. If you are applying for a cat , some of the application questions may not apply . We ask that you make your best or closest guess, or click "Does Not Apply."
First Name*
Last Name*
Address*
City*
State/Province*
Zip/Postal Code* -
Email*
Home Phone*
Work Phone x
Cell Phone
Alt Email
Are you at least 18 years or older? (Underdog only allows Adopters over 18, and prefer over 21 for most dogs. Do not complete Application for yourself, or anyone else, if not over 18.)
Which pet are you interested in? (if not in the dropdown list, go to next question) Choose an animal: ACE ADIRA ANGELINA JOLIE ANNABELLE "Annie" ARCHIE ARLO ASTRO ATHENA Atticus BERETTA BETTY WHITE BIGGIE #3 BLAISE BONNIE #4 BOOMER BOOTS #3 BREWER #2 BROOKLYN BRUCE BUBBA BUDDY BUSTER #17 BUTTONS #3 CANELA CHARLIE #23 CHARLIE #24 CHARM CHASE CHER CHURRO #2 DAISY #23 DAISY #25 DASHER #3 DAVEY DEWEY DIESEL #6 DODGER DODGER #2 DOGMEAT DONNIE DREAMER DUKE DUKE #17 DUNE BUGGY ECHO #2 ELLA ELVIS ERNIE FRANKIE #3 GIB GOOSE #2 HANK #8 HANS HAPPY HAPPY #3 HEAVEN HOUDINI JACK #11 JACK #14 JACK JACK JASPER JUNIOR #5 KAI KATANA #2 KAYA KHALEESI KIA KILO#2 KOBE KONG KYLA LAUREL LEXI Lil Jon LILLIE #2 Little LULU LUCKY LUNA LYLA LYRIC MACI MAE MACIE MACY #3 MADDIE #3 MAISIE #3 MARCO DARKO MARDI Marky Mark MARSHALL #2 MATER MAYA MAYA #5 MIA #9 MILLIE MISS GIRL MOANA MOANA #2 MOCHI MOLLY #12 MOMMA MONA MOSLEY MOZZI NALA #9 NONA OLAF OLLIE OLLIE #2 OREO #8 PALOMO PARIS HILTON PARKER PEANUT BUTTER PB PENNY #11 PENNY #8 PETUNIA PIPPY POPPY POPPY #2 PUDGE RALPH RAVEN #2 RELLO REMI #5 RILEY #12 ROCKO ROLLIE ROOMBA ROSE ROSIE #10 RUBBLE RUPAUL SAGE #3 SASHA #6 SCOOBY # 5 SIA SMALLS SMAUG SPOTTA STORM SUEDE TEDDY #7 TEDDY #8 TENNIS THOR #8 TITO 2 TOBY TRIXIE #4 TULIP #2 VENUS WALLY #1 WILLA WILLOW #4 ZEPPELIN ZEUS #17
If you cannot find the dog in the dropdown list above, it is NOT yet in our system to choose from, type it here.
What gender of pet do you prefer to adopt? * Choose one: Male Female Open to either option
Do you have any specific breeds or breed mixes that you are most interested in?
What size of pet are you most interested in? Choose all that apply: Small Medium Large Xtra Large Any
What age of pet are you most interested in? Choose all that apply: Puppy/Kitten: Under 1 year Young: 2-4 years Junior: 5-8 years Senior: 8+ years ANY
Would you consider adopting a pair of animals? * Choose one: Yes No Maybe
Which activity level are you most comfortable with? Choose all that apply: High Medium Low Any
Would you consider a pet with special needs (i.e.: blindness, hearing problems, epilepsy, diabetes, severe allergies, or cancer)? * Choose one: Yes No Maybe
Would you feel comfortable with a pet with mild health problems easily treated with medication (i.e. valley fever, mild allergies, mild arthritis, or hypothyroidism)?* Choose one: Yes No Maybe
What is your primary reason for adopting a pet? Companionship, fun, service, playmate for another pet? Please describe your reason below. *
Have you owned a pet before? * Choose one: Yes No
Have you Fostered a dog before?* Choose one: Yes No
Describe your experience with pets. Check all that apply. Choose all that apply: Experienced dog owner Somewhat experienced with dogs Novice dog owner Experienced cat owner Somewhat experienced with cats Novice cat owner No experience with pets at all
Briefly describe your past experience with pets, including what breeds you're familiar with, how long you owned them, etc.
What type of home do you live in? (Please note, we typically do not take Adopters in apartments/condos, unless the dog is a smaller breed, a senior, or medical dog with little exercise needs.)* Choose one: Apartment Condo House with backyard Townhouse with backyard Townhouse with outdoor patio
Do you Rent? If Yes, please have a written copy of Landlord Permission/Lease available. PLEASE ALSO ANSWER NEXT QUESTION* Choose one: Yes No
If Renting, do you have any breed restrictions in your lease? And if so, what breeds are restricted?
We do not allow "backyard" dogs, and all animals (dogs AND cats) are required to live indoors. Will this pet live indoors the majority of the time? * Choose one: Yes No
Do you have, or plan on installing, a doggy door? (Note: This is not a prerequisite, but helpful for those that are away from the home for more than 8 hours a day.) * Choose one: Yes No Does Not Apply
Is your yard fenced in? * Choose one: Yes No Does Not Apply
Do you have a pool? * Choose one: Yes No
Do you feel that you have the financial resources to care for a dog, including annual exams, vaccinations, licensing, and any other unforseen medical that may arise?* Choose one: Yes No
Do you believe you have the ability and time to exercise the dog you are applying for? (This includes sufficient walking, running, playing fetch, playdates, or backyard play to ensure proper physical and mental stimulation.)* Choose one: Yes No
Many dogs come to Underdog with little to no training and will require continued basic obedience training, crate training and potentially behavior modification training in addition to what their Foster has done. Will you have the time, ability, and funds (for prof. training, if neccessary) to work on training, and do you agree to do so as needed?* Choose one: Yes No
Are you currently employed?* Choose one: Yes No
How many hours a day are you out of the house that a dog would be left alone? *
Are there other people in the house during the day that will have responsibility for the pet? * Choose one: Yes No
How many hours per day is another person available to care for the pet?
Are there any other Pets in the home? If so, please describe that pet's breed, age, and gender. (This refers to any and all pets that reside in the home, both yours and others)*
Are there any children currently residing in the home or any other children who may have interaction with the dog?* Choose one: Yes No
What are the ages of ANY children living in the home AND/OR those who visit frequently?
Adopting from Underdog requires an in person, in-home Home Visit by the Foster or other representative of the rescue. What are good days/times to conduct this visit? *
Are you a veteran or an active duty military member? If so, we recommend applying for the Pets For Patriots program while we're processing your application. Once approved, you'll receive an adoption fee discount and rebates on other pet services. Sign up at http://petsforpatriots.org/. **PLEASE NOTE: Courtesy-posted animals are not eligible for this program UNLESS the rescue offering the dog is a participating member in Pets for Patriots.*** Choose one: Yes No Unsure
Please click "I Agree" if you agree with our following guidelines, and fully understand your responsibilities explained here. I am at least 21 years old. All of the information I have provided in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that Underdog Rescue of AZ has the right to refuse this application. I understand that Underdog Rescue remains co-owner for the life of any rescued pet that comes through the program. Further, Underdog Rescue has the right to reclaim adopted pet if the Board of Directors feel is in the best interest, safety or security of the animal. I understand that I must pay the adoption fee at the time the animal is delivered to my home to begin the Foster With Intent to Adopt trial period, and that if, after the 2 week FWITA period, I choose to return the pet, I understand that 1/2 of the adoption fee will refunded OR that I can apply the full amount towards the adoption of another Underdog pet. I further understand that after the 14 day trial period, I will be fully responsible for any and all veterinary and medical care and costs for the pet.