Adoption Application

Please be aware that there is currently a $10, non-refundable application fee

Are you ready to bring home a dog in the next 7 days?*

Yes
No

Stop!

Please return and fill out an application when you are ready to adopt. We get about 20 applications a day and cannot hold dogs. If you're not ready now your app will just get lost in the shuffle. thank you.

Dog's name and/or type of dog you are interested in adopting*

If the specific dog you have applied for is not available, can we match you with other, available, dogs?*

Yes
No
I haven't applied for a specific dog by name

Cost of a dog*

I understand that the average cost of owning a healthy dog is a minimum $1000 per year which include vetting, feeding, grooming, flea/tick treatments, dental care, and other miscellaneous costs (not counting vet emergencies). As the dog ages, I understand that these costs can significantly increase. I am prepared to make the financial and time commitment to my future dog for the duration of its life.

About you

Check all that apply

I have adopted from DWB Before
I foster for DWB
I have previously applied to adopt

What are your preferred pronouns?*

She/Her
They/Them
He/Him

Full Name*

(first and last)

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Email*

Main Phone #*

What type of phone is this?*

Secondary Phone

Optional

Occupation*

Your Age Range*

About your home

How many adults live in your home?*

Who will be the primary caregiver?*

How many children live in your home?*

What are their ages?*

Do you or anyone else in your household have pet allergies?*

Yes
No

Do you live in a house or apartment?*

Do you own or rent?*

Own
Rent

IF RENT, PLEASE HAVE YOUR LANDLORD’S PERMISSION TO ADOPT A DOG.

If you rent, do you have your landlord's permission to own a dog?*

Yes
No

Are there any breed or weight restrictions?*

Yes
No

Please explain the breed or weight restrictions at your rental property*

Your yard

Do you have a yard?*

Yes, I have a yard
No, I do not have a yard

What is the lowest height of your fence?*

How tall is your fence?

Is the yard totally enclosed?*

Yes
No

Is the fence/gate kept locked?*

Yes
No

Do you have a pool?*

Yes
No

Is the pool fenced separately?*

Yes
No

Do you have a doggie door?*

Yes
No

Have you recently checked the entire perimeter of the fence to ensure that a dog cannot escape?*

Yes
No

LOOK FOR SOFT DIRT TO DIG UNDER, BARS SPACED TOO FAR APART, etc

Can you ensure that your gardener, housekeeper, etc will not let the dog out of the yard?*

Yes
No

Your current pets

Do you have any other pets?*

Yes
No

Please list their breed and age and if they live indoors or outdoors*

When & how did you acquire each pet? (please be specific)*

Are your pets up to date on their vaccinations?*

Yes
No

Are your pets neutered/spayed?*

Yes
No
Other (please explain)

Are your pets neutered/spayed- explain other.*

Your pet history

Have you ever owned a pet before that you no longer have?*

Yes
No

Please list their breed and if they lived indoors or outdoors*

Please explain what happened to them.*

Eg. Passed away, were given away to family, taken to a shelter, ran away, etc.

Your future dog

How many hours will the dog be left alone on a typical weekDAY?*

Please enter a number from 0 to 24.

Where will the dog be when you’re gone?*

Check all that apply

Indoors (loose)
Indoors (in one room)
Laundry room
Crated
Balcony/patio
Tied up
Yard
Dog-run
Garage

Will any place be off-limits for the dog when you are home? (i.e.- furniture, bedrooms, etc)*

Where will the dog sleep at night? (please be specific - eg. garage, kitchen, etc)*

Answer: In a dog bed in our bedroom Not an answer: "dog bed"

How will you train this dog?*

Check all that apply

What will the dog's diet consist of? (please include brand names, etc)*

Under what circumstances would you consider giving up this dog?*

Check all that apply

Why are you adopting a dog?*

Companion for you
Companion for children
Playmate for other pets
Guard dog/protection
Therapy dog
Service dog
ESA
Gift
Other (please explain)

Check all that apply

Please explain why you are adopting this dog...*

What will you do if you move somewhere where dogs are not welcome?*

For what reason would you euthanize a dog?*

Are you ABSOLUTELY SURE that you are ready to make this LONG TERM COMMITMENT?*

Yes
No

What date are you ready to bring a new dog home?*

Please check your calendar for conflicts with traveling, moving, work constraints, etc.

May we conduct a home check prior to finalizing the adoption?*

Yes
No

This may be done over FaceTime

I understand that the adoption fee is $400 for adult dogs 1 year-10 years, $325 for senior dogs over 10 years, $450 for puppies 6-months to 1 year, and $500 for puppies under 6 months. The adoption fee is non-refundable.*

Yes
No

Join our mailing lists!

Would you like to join our "Dogs in need of Fosters" update list?
Join DWB "Doggy News"

How did you hear about us?

Please be specific if you found us on social media, it helps us know which methods work best!

Please confirm name of dog you are interested in*

Sometimes auto fill on addresses overwrites the top field and we want to make sure we know who you would like you adopt

Application Fee

In order to reduce the number of "abandoned" applications, we charge a $10 application fee. Submitting an application and paying the fee does not guarantee adoption. We will keep your app on file for one year, and you may stay in touch with our adoption department to find the right match if the dog you originally apply for is not available, or not the right fit.

Application Fee

Non Refundable Application Fee

Your application will be kept on file for 1 year. This fee will be applied to your future adoption fee. Paying this fee and filling out this application does not guarantee adoption.

Credit Card*

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Cardholder Name

Email

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Adoption Application

Please be aware that there is currently a $10, non-refundable application fee

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Your yard

Your current pets

Your pet history

Your future dog

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