Dog Adoption Application

Adoption Requirements

✓ You must be 21 years of age or older.

✓ The adoption fee for dogs in Louisiana is $200. The fee covers up-to-date vaccinations and preventions, spay/neuter, heartworm treatment if needed, deworming, and a microchip registered to you. Should you want to donate more, it will be gratefully accepted!

✓ A securely fenced yard is required for most dogs. If your yard is not fenced, please provide a description of your property.

✓ Dogs must be in indoor only homes. NO EXCEPTIONS! The use of chains and runners are not permitted. Dogs being kept outdoors only, or in outdoor kennels, are not permitted.

✓ A background check may be conducted. This may include a home check, veterinarian check, and personal references.

✓ All of your animals must be spayed/neutered, on monthly heartworm prevention, and up to date on all vaccinations.

✓ You must uphold state laws.

✓ If you rent, a letter from your landlord showing approval may be required.

✓ You must sign and abide by our adoption contract.

✓ You must agree to provide lots of tender loving care.

✓ Please note that transport can be arranged to anywhere in the U.S.

Your Information

Name *

Cell Phone Number *

Email *

Date of Birth / Age *

Street Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Ages of others in your home *

About the Dog You're Seeking

Name the dog you are interested in adopting. We recommend you list several. If you do not have a specific dog in mind, please list preferred age, sex, and breed. *

Who will have responsibility of taking care of the dog? *

Please specify why you are interested in this dog. *

Activity level of dog wanted/expected. *

Would you consider special needs animals? *

Your Home

Type of home you live in *

How long have you lived there? *

Is your yard fenced? Give a description of your fence. *

Do you plan on using a runner or chain to exercise or contain the dog? *

Will the dog be allowed in the house? If no, please explain why. *

Where will your dog spend its days? *

Where will your dog spend its nights? *

How long will the dog be left alone during the day? Where will it be kept when you are gone? *

Are you familiar with the use of a crate to train the pet during your absence or at night? *

How do you plan on getting your new dog home? *

Current & Past Pets

Please provide your current pets' name, breed, male/female, age, spayed/neutered, and date of last vaccination. Separate animals with a comma. *

Are your dogs given monthly heartworm prevention? If yes, list the brand and where it is purchased. *

Do any of your dogs have physical problems? *

Do any of your current dogs have behavioral or dominance problems? Explain. *

Please list your past pets and why they are no longer in your care. *

Have you ever sold, surrendered, or given a dog away? If yes, explain why. *

Veterinarian

Veterinarian — Name, Address, Phone Number. They will be contacted to verify information given. If no current veterinarian, please list past veterinarian. *

Lifestyle & Commitment

How much do you expect to spend on regular health maintenance for your dog in a year? (not including food) *

Do you, or anyone in your home, have any physical limitations? *

If and when you move, what would you do with your dog? *

In case you have to evacuate, where will your pets go? *

What plans will you make for the dog during your vacation? *

How long will you commit to taking care of the dog? *

What would you do if the pet becomes very ill? How far would you take treatment? *

What reasons would you consider giving up your dog? *

Please tell us a little about you and your family's lifestyle, including any special activities in which your dog would be included. *

Do you understand and accept that changing a dog's environment may cause the dog to have accidents, especially in the early days of adoption? *

Behaviors You Would Work Through

It can take months for your new pet to adjust. Which of the following would you NOT be willing to work through until your pet has adjusted? (check all that apply)

References & Verification

Reference #1 — Name and Phone Number *

Reference #2 — Name and Phone Number *

Have you or any member of your household been cited for leash law violations or cruelty to animals in the past? If yes, please explain. *

Have you read the adoption requirements stated above this application? *

We'll follow up within 2–3 business days