Adopt/Foster Application Please complete the full adopt/foster form below, checking that all required fields are entered. To help speed up the approval process, please contact your veterinarian prior to applying to authorize the release of information. For more information on the BDR adoption process please see our Adoption Process page.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 Office Name:*Veterinarian Office Phone Number (Please notify vet with your permission to release information):*Veterinarian Office 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.
