First Name*

Last Name*

Address*

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Postal Code*
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Email*

Home Phone

Cell Phone*

I have read and understand the adoption process outlined on the Adoption Information page.*

Name of spouse, significant other, housemate(s)*

Are you currently working with other rescues/shelters/breeders to adopt a dog? If so, how far along are you in their adoption review processes? How do you plan to keep the organizations up to date on your progress to ensure that everyone's time and effort is respected during this process?*

How did you hear about us?*

Name of the dog you're interested in (or leave blank if no preference):
Choose an animal: DAISY DAKOTA (must be adopted with NICOLE) HADES HAZEL MARVIN NICOLE (must be adopted with DAKOTA) PIPPIN SHELBY SUMMIT

If you are interested in a specific dog and that dog is no longer available, would you be open to considering alternate suggestions from an adoption coordinator?*

What energy level and personality are you looking for in your new dog? What activities are you most looking forward to including your new dog in?*

Do you own or rent your home?*
Choose one: Rent Own

If you rent, will you please provide the relevant approval documentation from the property owner?*
Choose one: N/A Yes Will obtain

How long (years, months) have you lived at your current address?*

Please describe your neighborhood.

Please provide the ages of ALL the people in your household.*

How old is/are your child/children? Note that WAMAL encourages families with children under the age of 8 to consider another breed.*

Do you work full time, part time? Does your job require travel?*

Do you or your spouse work at home?*

What is the height (ft) of the fence on your property?*

What type of fence do you have? Note: an invisible fence will only be considered if there is a secure kennel or other means of containment.*
Choose one: Privacy Chain Link Invisible Other

Does the fence gate lock, and is it high enough and sturdy enough to resist a Malamute?*

Do you have an outdoor kennel/dog run? If so, please describe:

How much time (hrs) will the animal spend alone during the day?*

Where will the animal be kept when you are at work, running errands, etc.?*

Where will the animal sleep?*

What steps will you take to ensure that you, other pets, and your new dog will have a successful decompression and adjustment period?

What steps would you take if your new dog and your current dog were having a hard time adjusting to each other? How will you ensure that your new dog and your current dog are happy, safe, and comfortable in their home?*

What do you consider an appropriate amount of time for your new dog to adjust to your home? What would you do if your new dog was struggling to settle in?*

Do you have one or more cats? If YES: WAMAL is currently not accepting applications for a malamute if there is a cat in the home.*

Please describe how you plan to exercise your malamute, including the frequency and duration of that exercise.*

Please describe any interaction your new Alaskan Malamute will have with other dogs (day care, pet sitting, play dates, etc.)*

For each other pet, please give the species, dominant breed, gender, weight, spayed or neutered, age, and whether vaccines are current.*

Do you understand that Malamutes in general have a strong prey drive and though some may be good around cats, there is no guarantee that they will be dependably so?*

Do you understand that we require dogs adopted through us to be spayed or neutered?*

How many dogs have you owned?

How long did you have your last dog?

How long ago?

Have you ever re-homed a dog?*

What were the circumstances around having to re-home your dog?*

Have you ever owned a rescued dog before?

Have you ever owned an Alaskan Malamute?

How do you intend to discipline and train your new Alaskan Malamute to deal with undesirable behavior? Note that this breed can sometimes dig, chew, and exhibit other undesirable traits unless properly supervised, exercised, confined, and trained.*

Describe any experience with obedience training.

In addition to the standard annual costs of food and regular veterinary care, are you prepared for unexpected expenses (such as necessary containment upgrades or vet visits)?*

What will you do with the Alaskan Malamute if you move?*

Why are you interested in adopting a pet at this time?*

What is it about malamutes that appeals to you?*

What do you find unacceptable in a dog?

Please include any other information you feel would be helpful in placing the right dog with you?

Do you have any objection to a WAMAL volunteer conducting a virtual home visit before the adoption so we can make sure your home is secure and safe for a large, powerful, intelligent dog?*

If yes, please explain your objection.

I am over 18.*

Integrating a rescued malamute into your household will take some time. Unless there is a serious problem that cannot be worked through, we ask you to commit to at least a few weeks to allow the new dog to adjust to your home and lifestyle. Please answer YES, you agree and understand there is a two week trial period. WAMAL volunteers will be available to answer any questions and assist you with advice.*

Would you like to subscribe to our WAMAL newsletter, The Malley Muse? (Sign-up is at the bottom of this page if interested)*