Nashville Schnauzer Rescue
                                                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 you cooperation and help in answering our questions. The current adoption fee is $150.00, payable upon receipt of your new miniature schnauzer.
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________ 
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________________ State: ________________ Zip: ___________
Phone: (Home)__________________________ (Work)________________________
(Sorry, if no phone number is given, we cannot process this application.)
What is a good time to call you? _______________________________________
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Do you live in a ____ house? ____ apartment? ____ condo? ____ other? __________________________
If you rent, does the landlord allow pets? ____ yes ____ no
Are you married or living with another adult? ____ yes ____ no
If yes, does the other adult in your household approve of getting this dog?  ____ yes ____ no
Your age _____ Number of children _____ Ages______________________________________________
Occupation of adult(s) in family: ___________________________________________________________
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Do you work outside the home? ____ yes ____ no
If yes, how will your dog be cared for when you are gone?  _____________________________________
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Who else in your household will have contact with the dog? _____________________________________
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Why are you interested in obtaining one of our miniature schnauzers? _____________________________
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What do you not want to find in a miniature schnauzer? ________________________________________
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Have you ever owned a miniature schnauzer before? ____ yes ____ no 
Are you committed to caring for this dog for its lifetime (10-15 years)?  ____ yes ____ no  
Please Note:  miniature schnauzers are a high maintenance breed when it comes to coat care.
Do you have the necessary time to groom your dog? ____ yes ____ no 
If not, do you have the financial resources to have the dog professionally groomed every six weeks?
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Can you afford veterinarian bills, routine and emergency care? ____ yes ____ no
What arrangements will be made for your miniature schnauzer when you go out of town? _____________
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Do you have a fenced yard? ____ yes ____ no
Are you willing to keep your dog on a leash when it is not confined in the house or yard? ____ yes ____ no
Do you have a color/age preference? _______________________________________________________
Gender preference? ____ male ____ female ____ no preference
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?  _________________________________________________________________
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Dogs/Cats/Rabbits/(etc.) currently present in the home (breed, age, gender): ________________________
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Are they spayed/neutered?  ____ yes ____ no
On heartworm preventative?  ____ yes ____ no
Current on all shots/vaccinations? ____ yes ____ no
Your Veterinarian's name: _______________________________________  Phone number ____________
May we use him/her as a reference? ____ yes ____ no
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?  ____ 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? ____ yes ____ no
Would you be willing to allow a Nashville Schnauzer Rescue representative to visit your home by appointment?  ____ yes ____ no
How did you hear about the Nashville Schnauzer Rescue?  ______________________________________
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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. __________________________________________________________________
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Thank you again. Your interest is deeply appreciated.

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Please sign and return to:
Nashville Schnauzer Rescue
3001 Dobbs Ave
Nashville TN 37211
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