All of the animals available for adoption have been spayed/neutered, with current vaccines including rabies. Our animals are maintained on a heart worm preventative [if age appropriate]. Any known medical as well as behavioral issues have been addressed and are fully disclosed prior to adoption.
Completing the application is not a commitment to adopt, it is a preliminary gathering of information in order to see if the animal of interest and the components of your home/environment/lifestyle will be a good match for all parties involved.
To be considered an adopter, you must these minimum requirements:
Once the application is received, you will receive an email from one of our volunteers from email address adopt@lilrascalsrescue.org and usually within 48 hours depending on the number of applications submitted for your dog of interest. If you have not received an email reply, please check your spam folder. We make every effort to review applications as quickly as possible and respond in a timely manner; because we are an entirely volunteer run organization, we ask for your patience during this process. If you are applying for a puppy, please realize that we typically receive dozens of applications per puppy, and we may not be able to reply to every application or email that is received.
We do not have a central location/facility to visit our animals. Our rescue's animals reside in the homes of our volunteer fosters, and meet and greets are typically scheduled for approved adopters only and by appointment. If your application is approved, the adoption coordinator will schedule the meet at a set location. Although you are required to select a dog for your application, it does not commit you to adopt a certain dog. We understand that not every dog is a fit for every family, if you apply to adopt a particular dog and it is not love at first sight, we can change your application for another rescue animal. There will be no need to complete a new application.
Please be advised that our applicants are fully screened and background is checked for the safety of our animals and volunteers. You may be asked to provide additional information. We require current or former veterinarian contact info and will check the vaccination and heart worm preventative history of your current or past pets. This history plays a very important role in our decision to adopt to an applicant. We reserve the right to approve or deny your application based on our findings.
Due to the limited number of volunteers available for home checks and transport, adoption applications in the following counties will be considered first: Orange, Seminole, Volusia, Brevard, Lake, Osceola, Marion and Polk. Lil Rascals Dog Rescue only adopts within the state of Florida, and out-of-state applicants will not be considered.
Our volunteers reply to every application. If you have not received a reply within 72 hours, please check your Junk/Spam folder. To prevent our emails going to your Spam folder, please add adopt@lilrascalsrescue.org to your contacts.
First Name*
Last Name*
Address*
City*
State/Province*
Zip/Postal Code* -
County*
Email*
Home Phone
Work Phone x
Cell Phone*
Alt Email
Are you 21 years of age or older?* Choose one: Yes No
Please list date of birth MM/DD/YYYY*
Which dog are you interested in adopting?* Choose an animal: Bailey Bambi (must be adopted with Bowie) Bowie (must be adopted with Bambi) Brock Carter Clover Dumpling Janet Katy Perry LiLou Luna Milo ADOPTION PENDING Raven Scooby Doo Susie Titan Vasya (ADOPTION PENDING) Willard Willow
What traits are you looking for in a dog?
What type of home do you live in?
Do you rent or own?
If you rent, please provide landlord's name and contact information.
Do you have an HOA or live in a Deed Restricted Community?
Are there any breed/weight/pet restrictions in your community?
If so, what are the restrictions?*
Are you prepared to pay any required pet deposit if you rent?* Choose one: Yes No N/A
Does your yard have a fence that is 100% secure?* Choose one: Yes No N/A
What type of fence and how high?
Besides yourself, please list the full name and date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy) of EACH adult living in your household. Please list the names and ages of each minor child living in the household. Please list the full names of all people frequently visiting the household.*
Do you currently have pets in your home?
Tell us a little about the pets living in your home. Name/Age/Breed/Weight/Sex/Demeanor/Special Needs etc.*
Have they been spayed or neutered?* Choose one: Yes No N/A
Are they current on their shots?* Choose one: Yes No N/A
What type of flea prevention do you use?
What type of heart worm prevention do you use?
Have you ever owned a dog(s) before? If so, please tell us about this animal and your experience with owning it/them?
Please list your Vet's name and phone number
How many consecutive hours will the dog spend alone during the day?*
Are you comfortable with crate training your pet? Choose one: Yes No
Where specifically will pet be kept when you are not home?*
Where will the pet be kept when you are home?*
Where will the pet sleep at night?*
How are you planning to exercise the dog?*
What type/brand of dog food do you plan on feeding the dog?*
Have any of your animals been involved in any altercation that resulted in a bite to other animals or a bite to any human? If yes, please explain: *
Have any of your animals been involved in any altercation that resulted in a bite to other animals or a bite to any human? If yes, please explain:
Have you ever had to give up a pet? If so, please explain the circumstances*
Have you ever applied to another rescue?* Choose one: Yes No
If yes to the above, is your application still pending?* Choose one: Yes No N/A
Have you ever been denied by a rescue?* Choose one: Yes No N/A
If yes, why?
List full name and cell phone numbers for 2 personal references that are NOT related to you or anyone who lives in the home.*
I acknowledge and agree to an in-home visit by a Lil Rascals representative* Choose one: Yes No
Are you or is anyone in your home allergic to dog or pet hair?
Do you have any physical ailments or medical conditions that would make it difficult to care for a dog? If yes, please describe.
In the event that you can no longer take care of your adopted dog (illness, financial, physical limitations, etc), do you have a plan for your new furry family member? What would that plan be?
How did you hear about Lil Rascals Rescue?*
If you have any extra information you would like to add to this application please write below
I state and agree that I have at least a basic understanding of handling dogs and cats. I also understand that dogs and cats bite, scratch, or otherwise cause me harm, even if the dog are known to have an even temperament. I understand that dogs, especially ones that that have been rescued and possibly abused and/or traumatized, can get easily startled, scared, feel threatened and may cause me harm. I expressly assume the risk of any and all injuries or damages I might incur relating to my dealings with dogs (or any other animal rescued by Lil Rascals Dog Rescue. Please check below and sign your name to verify this. I understand that Lil Rascals obtains pets that are strays or from a third party and therefore all information regarding its age, breed, health status and/or temperament is estimated and is not warranted or guaranteed by Lil Rascals. If I adopt a pet from Lil Rascals I agree to keep it as an indoor pet, treat it humanely and provide for its medical needs. I will not allow the pet to roam free or become a nuisance, nor be used for experimental purposes. I will not sell, give away, destroy or otherwise dispose of the pet without notifying and obtaining permission from Lil Rascals. I understand that the stated minimum adoption donation is not a reflection of the direct costs incurred by Lil Rascals for this specific pet and will be applied to the general costs of operating a no-kill animal rescue. If I adopt a pet from Lil Rascals, I agree to keep my contact information current on the Lil Rascals website so that I may be contacted should my pet become lost and returned to Lil Rascals. I certify that the information entered on this application is truthful and I have not tried to mislead Lil Rascals in any manner by my answers. (Name and Date)
Please check box as indicated