Adopt/Foster Application Form

Adopt/Foster Application

What are you interested in applying for?*
- Adopting
- Fostering
Name*
First Last
Email*
Spouse/Partner's Name :*
First Last
Home Address:*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
How long have you lived at this address?*
Do you expect to move in the near future?*
Home No.:
Mobile No.:*
Best Time to Call:
Occupation:
How long have you worked at your present job?
Spouse/Partner's Occupation:
How long has your spouse worked at his/her present job?
Age, Sex, and Relationship of ALL Household Members, including yourself:*
Do you have children visiting regularly? If so, list ages.*
Who will primarily be responsible for this dog?
Is this dog to be a gift?*
- Yes
- No
Are all household members aware of your decision to acquire a Doberman?*
- Yes
- No
What would you consider your household:
- Active
- Sedentary
How did you find out about our rescue program?*
- Family/Friend
- Facebook
- Twitter
- Search Engine
- Event/Pet Fair
Have you applied to any other rescue group? If yes, which ones?
Veterinarian Name:*
First Last
Veterinarian Phone Number (Please notify vet with your permission to release information):*
Veterinarian Address:*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
List other veterinarians that you have used. Include the address, phone number, pet's name, and how long ago.
Please give us the names and phone numbers of at least two references that we may contact (neighbors, trainers, breeders, etc. No family members, please.)*
Please describe the last dog you owned, how long ago, and what happened to it.*
Have you ever owned a Doberman before?
- Yes
- No
If yes, tell us a little about the one you had or have.
Why did you decide to adopt a rescue dog?
List all types, breeds, ages, and sexes of ALL animals currently in the household (indicate if spayed or neutered). Also, tell us how long you have owned each animal and where the animal is kept.*
Are they current on heartworm preventative? If so, which one?*
Have you ever given away, sold, or surrendered a pet before? If yes, give details.
What personality/behavior traits are you looking for in a Doberman?
Sex Preference:
- Female
- Male
- No Preference
Color Preference:
- Black
- Red
- Blue
- Fawn
- No Preference
Age Preference:
Would you be willing to adopt a dog with uncropped ears?
- No
- Maybe for the right dog
- Yes
Would you be willing to adopt a dog with an undocked tail?
- No
- Maybe for the right dog
- Yes
Do you want a dog right away or are you willing to wait for the "right dog" for you and your lifestyle?
- Yes, we are willing to wait
- No, we would like a dog immediately
Are you interested in a specific adoptable dog?
List your plans and goals for this dog (pet/companion, protection, obedience work, agility, etc.).
How many hours would your Doberman be alone each day?
Will the dog primarily be indoors or outdoors during the day as well as at night. Please explain.
Do you intend to enroll your new dog in an obedience course? If no, please explain.
Have you ever used a dog crate before? If yes, why?
Do you plan to crate-train this dog?
- Yes
- Maybe
- No
What is your method of disciplining a dog?
Is the dog to be fenced in, tied out, or let loose?*
Do you have a secure fenced yard or area for the dog?*
- Yes
- No
Please list the fence material, height, condition, relative yard size:*
Is there a door that directly leads from your home into the fenced area?*
- Yes
- No
Are there locks on the gates?*
- Yes
- No
Do you have a pool? If yes, is it fenced separately?
Do you have a balcony or deck? If yes, how is it secured so as the dog cannot fall over?
If you do not have a fence, what arrangements will you have for the dog’s exercise & elimination requirements?
When walking my dog, I use a leash:*
- Never
- Sometimes
- Always
If planning on leash-walking, how many times per day?
If you do not have a fenced area, would you be willing to install one?
- Yes
- Maybe
- No
What type/brand of dog food do you use?
How many times per day do you feed?
Please describe your neighborhood:*
- City
- Suburban
- Rural
Please describe your home:*
- Single Family Home
- Apartment
- Condo
- Mobile Home
Do you own or rent your home? (If you rent, a copy of the lease will be requested as well as your property management's name & phone number before the adoption can be finalized. If you own/rent a condo, please provide contact information for the condo association.)*
Would you be willing to let a representative of BDR visit your home?*
- Yes
- No
Are you agreeable to returning the dog to BDR should some unforeseen circumstance arise where in you would no longer be able to keep or care for the dog?*
- Yes
- No
Please give directions to your home. Use a major road/highway as a starting point.

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