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We’re committed to placing our dogs in homes that will provide the resources needed for their new pet to become a much-loved member of the family. This may include training, adding a solid fence to your yard, and other resources that will require a time and monetary investment. Just as transitions and changes for humans can be difficult, the same is true for dogs and we’re seeking families that will provide love, patience, and guidance to our wonderful dogs. 

The ideal time to welcome a new pet into your home is when there are no major life changes in the near future and your schedule and lifestyle are stable. Times that may not be best to welcome home a new friend include: moving to a new home or apartment, starting college, starting a new job with an unknown schedule or travel commitment, and/or the recent addition of a new family member. We ask that you take your lifestyle, schedule, and resources into consideration when thinking of adding a new furry friend to your family.

All adopters must be 25 years of age or older and all children in the home must be over the age of 5 years old. (Exceptions may be made for past Angel’s Hope adopters.) 

If you’d like to start the approval process, please complete the questionnaire below and visit our Petfinder page: Angel’s Hope Petfinder and our Facebook page: Angel’s Hope Facebook to see our currently adoptable pets.

We encourage you to begin the approval process by completing the questionnaire below so that when you see the pup that you’d like to welcome home, you’ll be an approved adopter with Angel’s Hope and ready to open your home and heart to a pup in need.





Which dog(s) are you interested in?

Name

Phone Number

Email Address

Address

Do you rent or own?
 Rent Own

If you rent, please provide contact information for your landlord or rental company.

Does your home owner’s association or homeowner’s insurance have any pet restrictions?
 Yes No

If yes, what are they?

Our dogs are required to be indoor only dogs. This means that unless they are outside with supervision to play, spend time with their family, and/or potty, they are living inside. Do you agree to provide an indoor environment for the life of your pet?
 Yes No

Do you have a fenced in yard?
 Yes No

If not, how will you keep your pet in your yard (when out for potty breaks, when playing etc.)?

Please list all people currently living in your home and their ages.

Is anyone in your home allergic to pets?
 Yes No

What is your daily schedule like? How many hours will the dog be without supervision each day?

If all members of the home work full-time, will you have someone come to your home to help care for your pet(s) during the workday? Will you be using doggy daycare?

Have you surrendered a pet to a shelter or rescue before?
 Yes No

If yes, what was the reason?

If at any time you become unable to care for your pet for reasons including moving, issues regarding training and/or socialization, or another reason, do you have a plan in place (other than surrender to a shelter or rescue) for the pet? If so, what is the plan?

Under what circumstances would you surrender your pet to a shelter or rescue?

Are you ready to make a lifelong commitment to the safety and welfare of your adopted pet which could be up to 15 years?
 Yes No

Please list any pets you’ve owned in the last 5 years, including age/weight/temperament for living pets.

If you have pets, are they current on the following?
 Annual Exams Vet recommended vaccines, including rabies Annual Heartworm Test Heartworm Prevention Flea/Tick Prevention Spayed and/or neutered

If they aren’t, why not?

What are the most important characteristics you are looking for in a dog?

What behaviors concern you the most?

How would you respond to a dog that growls at another dog or visitor? How will you help your new pet and current pet interact? What will you do if they do not get along at first?

Are you willing to spend resources and time with a trainer if your pet develops behavior issues?
 Yes No

We are seeking families that are committed to using positive training methods and that will agree to NOT use aversive methods including: choke chains, electric shock collars, prong collars, physical punishment, and other training methods that may emotionally or physically harm the dog. Do you agree to only use positive training methods?
 Yes No

Are you willing to have someone representing our organization visit to see where the pet will be living? Yes No

If no, please explain.

Please provide the name of your vet and their contact information. If the information is under a name other than your name, please provide that information.

Please provide at least two references including name and contact information:

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