Adoption Application


To submit your application, either print the completed page and drop it off at our facility directly or copy and paste the form to a word document, fill out the information and submit as an attachment to adopt@sbdawg.org

The dog I am applying for is:    
Applicant’s Name:    
Street Address:    
City:          State:         Zip:    
Home Phone:          Cell Phone:    
Other Phone Numbers:    
E-mail:    
 
How did you first hear about the DAWG dog for which you are applying?
  At DAWG Facility      DAWG Website      The Independent      Petfinder.com
  AdoptAPet.com      Photo of DAWG dog at a local business      Santa Barbara News Press    
  Other  
 
Are you at least 18 years old?   Yes      No
 
Do you presently live in a:    House      Condo      Apartment      Mobile Home
  Other  
 
How long have you lived at your current residence?  
 
Are you a student or military personnel that will be moving within the next year?    Yes      No
 
Do you:      Own      Rent
a. If you rent, do you have the landlord’s permission to have this dog?    Yes      No
b. Landlord’s name and phone number:  
If you rent or reside in another person’s home, your landlord/home owner will be contacted
   and we will verify they are the owner on record
c. If you own your residence, what name/title appears as the owner of record in public records?
    
 
When you are home, this dog will be:
  In the yard      In the house      Other  
 
How many hours a day would the dog be left alone?  
 
While you are away from your residence this dog will be:
  In the yard      In the house      In a crate      With you
  Other  
 
How do you plan to keep this dog on your property when it is outside?
  Fenced Yard      Fenced Run/Pen      Invisible Fence/Shock Collar      On Leash
  Other   
 
If you will keep the dog within a fenced yard or pen, what kind of fence is it?  
How high is the fence at its lowest point?   ft.   highest point?    ft.
 
If you plan to leave this dog outside unattended, what type of shelter/housing do you intend to provide:
 
Where will this dog sleep at night?  
 
What is your household activity level:     Quiet/Serene      Some Activity      Very Active
 
How would you describe the amount and type of visitors or guests at your residence?
Check all that apply:
  Few Visitors/Guests      Many Visitors/Guests      Adult Visitors/Guests
  Child Visitors/Guests      Teenage Visitors/Guests      Workers/Gardeners/etc.
 
How will you exercise your dog and how often?
 
Please list any animals (dog and non-dog) that currently live at your residence
 
Species Name Breed Age Sex Fixed(Y/N)
 
How do you plan to transport this dog?    Car      Truck
  Other   
 
Why do you wish to adopt this dog?    Companion      Gift      Child(ren) want(s) a dog
    Protection      Other   
 
Why is this particular dog the right dog for you?
 
Please tell us why you fell you would be the best possible home for this dog.
 
What is your experience with dogs?
  This will be my first dog      I have/had dog(s)      Knowledgeable and experienced
 
If this will be your first dog, what research or reading have you done in preparation?
 
How will you discipline this dog?
 
Have you previously attended a basic obedience course with your dog(s)?    Yes      No
Why or why not?  
 
Do you have consent from all household members to have this dog?    Yes      No
 
List the names, ages, and relationships of all people living at your residence (including yourself)
Name Age Relationship
 
Does anyone in the household have allergies to dogs?    Yes      No
If so, how will that be addressed?  
 
How much do you plan on spending per year to feed, license, and provide veterinary care for this dog?
 
Do you have a vet? If yes, what is the name of your vet?  
 
What would you do if you had to move and had trouble finding a residence that allowed dogs?
 
What dog care arrangements have been made for when you travel?
 
In case of emergency who will care for this dog? (This person may also be called as a reference for you)
  Name:      Phone Number      Relationship  
 
Please list all pets for which you have been the guardian in the past 10 years (not including those listed above).
Type Fixed (Y/N) Age What Happened to this pet? Vet’s Name/Number
 
What would you do if the dog was destructive (chewing, barking, digging, house soiling)?
 
What do you feel is aggressive behavior? And what would you do if this occurred?
 
Do you completely understand the leash and license laws?    Yes      No
 
The adoption fees range from $125-$250. Are you able to afford these fees?    Yes      No
 
Have you ever relinquished an animal to a shelter or rescue group?    Yes      No
If yes, when and why?  
 
During the dog’s lifetime which of the following reasons might prompt you to give this dog back to DAWG? (Check all that apply)
  Moving to a new residence   Health Problems (dog’s or family’s)
  Biting   Financial Problems
  New job   Aggressive with other pets
  New Baby   New partner doesn’t like dogs
  Divorce or Breakup   Agressive with People
  Dog is escape artist   No longer have time for dog
  Pressured to give up dog   Home restrictions of certain breeds
  Dog is NOT dog-social   Death of a family member
  Landlord revoked persmission/can’t find dog-friendly home
  Dog requires more exercise than you can provide
  No reason would prompt me to bring this dog back!
  Other   
 
 
I you are unable to keep this dog in your family at any point in its life, do you promise to return this dog
to Dog Adoption and Welfare Group, and sign all necessary papers for thee surrender of the dog?
If yes, please initial:  
 
By signing below, I certify the information I have provided is complete and accurate. I give my permission
to DAWG to contact my landlord (if applicable), my reference, and my current and/or previous
veterinarians. By submitting this form, I hereby make application to Dog Adoption and Welfare Group
to be considered for the purpose of giving a DAWG dog a permanent home.
Signature:     Date: