First Name*
Last Name*
Address*
City*
State/Province*
Zip/Postal Code* -
Email*
Cell Phone*
Name and ID# of Dog(s) you are interested in:*
In what type of home do you live* Choose one: Single Family Duplex Apartment Townhouse Condominium Mobile Home Military Housing
Do you own or rent your home?* Choose one: Rent Own
If renting, does your landlord allow the dog breed and weight you are applying to adopt? (your landlord will need to verify before an adoption is finalized. N/A if not renting)* Choose one: Yes No N/A
Landlord's Name and Email (N/A if not renting)*
How many hours a day on average will your dog be left alone?*
Where will the dog be kept when you are not home?*
Where will the dog sleep?*
Where will your new pet live? Please copy and paste your answer: Indoors Only (except to play or potty outside), Predominantly Outdoors, Combination (please explain what combination would look like)*
Is your yard fenced* Choose one: No Yard Unfenced Yard Yard Partially Fenced Yard Completely Fenced
How often do you plan on walking your pet?* Choose one: Never Rarely Once a week 3-5 times/week Daily Multiple times per day
If you plan to walk your pet, how many minutes per day? * Choose one: 5-30 mins per day 30-60 mins per day 1-2 hours per day 2+ hours per day I do not plan to walk my dog daily
How many people reside in your household? Please list all ages.*
What traits are you looking for in a pet? Please copy and paste all that apply: Independence, Dependence, Lap dog, Kid friendly, Energetic, Lazy, Playful, Serious, Sidekick, Cuddler*
Which characteristics would you not tolerate in a pet? Please copy and paste all that apply: Not housebroken right away, dog aggressive, cat aggressive, too hyper, digger, fence jumper, barker, drooler, protective over food/toys, not housebroken after training, none *
What is the best way to correct your pet's mistakes?* Choose one: Swat on the butt Yell 'No!' Redirect the behavior Ignore, but praise when he/she does something good Kennel when he/she is bad Other
Are there any other pets in your home? If so, please list breed, gender, and age.*
Are all dogs and cats in your home spayed or neutered? (We will be requesting records to verify. Animals in your home must be altered before adoption)* Choose one: Yes No N/A
Are all dogs and cats in your home up to date on vaccines? (We will be requesting records to verify for all animals)* Choose one: Yes No N/A
Have you owned any pets in the past 5 years that are no longer in your possession? Is so, please explain why they are no longer with your family.*
Have you adopted an animal from Secondhand Hounds before? If yes, please list the animal's SHH name and the email you used at the time of the adoption. *
Veterinarian's Name and Phone Number: (If you do not have a vet, please list the vet you plan to use.)*
Under what circumstances would you return an animal to our rescue? Please copy and paste all that apply: Moving across state/into apartment, Lost job/can no longer afford, behavioral issues (i.e. dog aggression, etc.), health issues (i.e. hip displasia), having kids, gets too big, allergies, under no circumstance, other*
Is there any other information you would like to provide us with?
How did you find us?* Choose one: Facebook SHH's Website Referral from Person Referral from Company SHH Event Booth Adoption Event Twitter Other
Are you over 18 years old?* Choose one: Yes No
I certify that the information entered on this applicant is true. Enter your name and date*