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Adopt
Available
Adoptable Cats
Adoption Guidelines/Fence Policy
Adoption Process
Adopt/Foster Application
Adoption Fees
FAQ
Join BDR
Volunteer
Foster
Help BDR
Happy Tails
Adopted
Success Stories
Rainbow Bridge Memorials
Events
Contact Us
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Adopt/Foster Application Form
Adopt/Foster Application Form
Adopt/Foster Application
What are you interested in applying for?
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Adopting
Fostering
Name
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First
Last
Email
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Spouse/Partner's Name :
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First
Last
Home Address:
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Street Address
City
State / Province / Region
ZIP / Postal Code
How long have you lived at this address?
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Do you expect to move in the near future?
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Home No.:
Mobile No.:
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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:
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Do you have children visiting regularly? If so, list ages.
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Who will primarily be responsible for this dog?
Is this dog to be a gift?
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Yes
No
Are all household members aware of your decision to acquire a Doberman?
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Yes
No
What would you consider your household:
Active
Sedentary
How did you find out about our rescue program?
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Family/Friend
Facebook
Twitter
Search Engine
Event/Pet Fair
Have you applied to any other rescue group? If yes, which ones?
Veterinarian Name:
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First
Last
Veterinarian Phone Number (Please notify vet with your permission to release information):
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Veterinarian Address:
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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.)
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Please describe the last dog you owned, how long ago, and what happened to it.
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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.
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Are they current on heartworm preventative? If so, which one?
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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?
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Do you have a secure fenced yard or area for the dog?
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Yes
No
Please list the fence material, height, condition, relative yard size:
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Is there a door that directly leads from your home into the fenced area?
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Yes
No
Are there locks on the gates?
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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:
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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:
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City
Suburban
Rural
Please describe your home:
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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.)
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Would you be willing to let a representative of BDR visit your home?
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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?
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Yes
No
Please give directions to your home. Use a major road/highway as a starting point.