APPLICATION FOR ADOPTION
Thank you for your interest in our rescue dogs. We appreciate your answering the following questions so we may more easily select the right dog for you and your family. All information is confidential. Thank you for your cooperation and help in answering our questions. The current adoption fee is $150.00, payable upon receipt of your new miniature schnauzer.
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Name of Particular Schnauzer you are interested in adopting (if applicable):
Name:
Address:
Zip:
State:
City:
(Work):
Phone: (Home)
(Sorry, if no phone number is given, we cannot process this application.)
E-mail:
What is a good time to call you?
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house
condo
apartment
other
Do you live in a:
If other,where?
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yes
no
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yes
no
Are you married or living with another adult?
If you rent, does the landlord allow pets?
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yes
no
If yes, does the other adult in your household approve of getting this dog?
Your age:
Number of children:
Ages:
Occupation of adult(s) in family?
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yes
no
Do you work outside the home?
If yes, how will your dog be cared for when you are gone?
Who else in your household will have contact with the dog?
Why are you interested in obtaining one of our miniature schnauzers?
What do you NOT want to find in a miniature schnauzer?
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yes
no
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yes
no
Have you ever adopted a rescue dog?
Have you ever owned a miniature schnauzer?
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yes
no
Are you committed to caring for this dog for its lifetime? (10-15 years)?
Please Note: miniature schnauzers are a high maintenance breed when it comes to coat care.
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yes
no
Do you have the necessary time to groom your dog?
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yes
no
If not, do you have the financial resources to have the dog professionally groomed every six weeks?
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yes
no
Can you afford veterinarian bills, routine and emergency care?
What arrangements will be made for your miniature schnauzer when you go out of town?
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yes
no
Are you willing to keep your dog on a leash when it is not confined in the house or yard?
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yes
no
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male
female
no preference
Do you have a fenced yard?
Gender preference?
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yes
no
Do you have a color/age preference?
Are you willing to consider a schnauzer mix?
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yes
no
If we find a pet that meets all of your preferences except gender, should we contact you?
Please keep in mind - the more selective you are, the longer it could take to find the right dog for you.
History of previously owned companion animals:
What happened to them?
Dogs/Cats/Rabbits/(etc.) currently present in the home (breed, age, gender):
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yes
no
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yes
no
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yes
no
Are they spayed/neutered?
On heartworm preventative?
Current on all shots/vaccinations?
Your Veternarian's name:
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yes
no
Phone number:
May we use him/her as a reference?
Would you be willing to obedience train a dog that you adopted if it was recommended (or required) as being in the best interest of the dog and you?
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yes
no
Would you be willing to use a dog crate if it was recommended (or required) as being in the best interest of the dog and you?
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yes
no
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yes
no
Would you be willing to allow a Nashville Schnauzer Rescue representative to visit your home by appointment?
How did you hear about the Nashville Schnauzer Rescue?
Please add any other information you wish us to consider in placing one of our miniature schnauzers with you. We would appreciate it if you would give us a little insight into the expectations you may have for this new addition to your family.
Thank you again. Your interest is deeply appreciated.
Date:
Disclaimer: this information is confidential. It will not be used for any other purpose other than to help us match you with a pet. No one under 18 years of age is allowed to submit this form. We reserve the right not to adopt to anyone for any reason.
