EmailMe Form - Pyr Paws N Fluffy Tails Rescue: Adoption App

I am interested in adopting the dog named:

Note: If your chosen floof isn't listed, they've likely already been adopted or are currently pending adoption. While we do our best to keep the list updated, rescue can move faster than a Great Pyrenees who just spotted an open gate. We strongly encourage applicants to keep a second choice in mind—sometimes your perfect match isn't the dog you originally clicked on. *

Just a friendly reminder: the location listed with each dog is their current residence and where you'll be picking them up from if approved. We don't offer delivery, shipping, teleportation, carrier pigeons, or magical transportation methods, so please be sure you're comfortable making the trip before applying.

What are you looking for in a new dog, and which traits are must-haves for your household?

Think about personality and energy level (calm, playful, active, or somewhere in between), size, and compatibility with children, dogs, cats, or other animals.

Are you looking for a dog who is already potty trained, comfortable in a crate, able to spend time home alone, or good on a leash and in the car?

We’re not looking for a perfect wish list. Knowing what your household TRULY needs helps us—and the foster family—tell whether this dog could be a good fit. *

Do you understand that, unless otherwise noted, adopted dogs are expected to be picked up within 10–14 days of application processing/approval? *

Yes

Do you understand and agree that you will be required to pick up your new dog in person, and that we do not offer transport or allow our dogs to be shipped via cargo? NO EXCEPTIONS. *

Yes

Should you adopt from us, would you be comfortable with us reaching out for brief yearly check-ins to see how your pup is doing and to confirm that your contact information is still up to date for our records and their microchip? *

Yes

No” please explain: (We understand everyone has different preferences—this just helps us better understand your expectations post adoption)

How did you hear about us? *

Facebook

Petfinder

Adopt-A-Pet

Our Website

Written Response

Did you stumble upon our rescue while deep in a late-night dog scrolling session? Did a friend or family member rave about us? Or did one of our adoptable floofs personally recruit you with their irresistible fluff and puppy-dog eyes? Spill the beans—we’d love to know!

Where do you envision your new dog spending most of their time? *

Primarily Indoors (Family Companion): The dog will live inside the home full-time, sleep indoors, and be included in daily family activities. Outdoor time will be primarily for potty breaks, walks, outdoor adventures together (such as hikes) or play.

Primarily Outdoors (Non-Working): The dog will spend the majority of their time outdoors during the day and may also sleep outside at night.

Livestock Guardian Role (Working Dog): The dog will live primarily outdoors in a working capacity with poultry and/or livestock.

Prefer to tell us in your own words? No problem! Just use the space below to share where you expect your new dog to spend most of their time.

Will this dog have direct contact with livestock or poultry? *

Yes

No

1.) What farm animals will the dog have contact with?

2.) What kind of contact do you expect? For example, will the dog share a yard or pasture with them, encounter them during supervised outings, or live with them as a working guardian?

3.) How will you introduce the dog to these animals and keep them separated or supervised while you learn whether the dog is safe around them?

4.) What will you do if the dog chases, frightens, or cannot safely live around these animals? *

Please answer all of the questions above. If you answer only the first question and leave the rest blank, one of our volunteers will have to email you for the missing information. While we're always thrilled to make new pen pals, we'd much rather spend that time helping dogs find homes.

A Day in Your Dog’s Life

What is your household’s day-to-day lifestyle like? Are you mostly homebodies, always on the go, or somewhere in between? Tell us about the activities you’d like your dog to join and how often you have visitors or gatherings at home. *

On a typical day, what is the longest your dog would be home alone at one time? *

If your dog will be home alone for six or more hours at a time, what is your plan for potty breaks, exercise, and attention on those days? For example, will someone come home during the day, will a friend or dog walker visit, or will the dog attend doggie daycare?

If those arrangements aren’t possible, please tell us if the dog may need to be one who is comfortable being home alone for that length of time. *

Where would your dog stay while no one is home?

Please describe your usual plan: loose in the house, in a crate or kennel indoors, in a designated room or gated area, indoors with access to a dog door, outside in the yard, or in an outdoor kennel or run.

If someone would be home with the dog or they would stay elsewhere, such as doggie daycare, let us know. Please also explain if your plan would differ for a quick errand versus a full workday or as the dog settles in. *

For example: “For a quick errand, the dog would stay in a gated room. On workdays, they’d go to doggie daycare twice a week and stay home with my partner the other days. Once we know they’re comfortable and won’t get into trouble, we’d gradually let them have more freedom in the house.”

Where would your dog sleep at night?

Please describe your plan: in your bedroom or bed, loose elsewhere in the house, in a crate or kennel indoors, in a designated room or gated area, indoors with access to a dog door, or outside in the yard or kennel.

If the sleeping arrangement would change as the dog settles in, please tell us your initial plan and your longer-term plan. *

Have you or anyone in your household ever permanently given up a pet?

This includes returning a pet to a rescue, shelter, breeder, or previous owner; surrendering them; or giving them to a friend, family member, or another home. *

Yes

No

What circumstances led to your pet being returned, surrendered, or rehomed? *

We know life can be complicated, and sometimes things don’t work out as planned. If you’ve ever had to rehome or return a pet in the past, we need to know. Please be honest – we're not here to judge, and your application won't be tossed out just because you made a difficult decision in the past. But, if you don’t share this information and we find out later, we might have to reconsider your application.

Remember, transparency helps us understand your experience as a pet parent and ensures that we’re making the best match for both you and the dog. So, feel free to share any context or reasons – we appreciate your honesty!

What would make a dog a poor fit for your household?

Please consider house-training accidents, chewing, barking, being left alone, energy level, jumping, reactions to strangers or animals, guarding food or toys, medical needs, shedding, and compatibility with children or current pets.

Tell us what you could work through and what would truly be a deal-breaker. If none of these is a deal-breaker, tell us which challenges you’ve handled before or feel prepared to handle. *

The "Boring" but Important Part of Paperwork

Before we match you with your future furry soulmate, we need a few details about you. We know—this part isn’t nearly as exciting as picking out your new dog—but it’s essential. Don’t worry—no spam, no surprises—just the basic scoop like your name, address, and how to get in touch.

*Quick reminder: DOUBLE CHECK, your phone number and email! If it is wrong, then you will miss important updates and possibly have your app closed out if we don't hear anything back from you.

Your Name: *

First Last

Phone *

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Email *

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	Age	Gender	Profession
Your Information

Your Address: *

Street Address City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code

Do you have a significant other who will also be helping care for the dog? If yes, please fill out the info about them below. *

Yes

No

Significant Other — or any other person who will be sharing responsibility

Name:

First Last

What is this person’s relationship to you? (For example: partner, roommate, or parent.) *

Significant Other — or any other person who will be sharing responsibility

Phone Number:

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	Age	Gender	Profession
Significant Other — or any other person who will be sharing responsibility

Does anyone in the home have dog allergies? *

Yes

No

1.) How severe are the dog allergies, and how do you currently manage them?

2.) What symptoms or circumstances would make it necessary for you to return or rehome the dog? *

Our dogs tend to shed—a lot. Even if a dog is described as a potentially low-shedding breed, we often don’t know their full lineage or what their adult coat will be like. We cannot guarantee that any dog will be low-shedding or suitable for someone with allergies.

Do any children live in your home or visit regularly? *

Yes

No

Please list each child’s name and age, and whether they live in the home or visit regularly. For children who visit, tell us how often. *

Will this dog have regular contact with any children under age 5, whether they live with you or visit? *

Yes

No

Children Under 5: Let’s Talk About Tiny Humans

Young children and dogs are both still learning boundaries. These questions help us understand your household and find a dog who will be comfortable there. Please answer each question separately.

How do your children usually interact with dogs? Are they generally gentle, energetic, hands-on, or still learning?

What rules do you have about touching and playing with dogs? For example, are children allowed to climb on a dog, lie on them, or grab their ears or tail?

How will you keep children from bothering the dog while they’re eating, resting, chewing a toy, or taking a break? Where can the dog go to have space away from the children?

What would you do if the dog knocked a child over, mouthed or scratched during play, or seemed uncomfortable around them? *

Please answer all of the questions above. If you answer only the first question and leave the rest blank, one of our volunteers will have to email you for the missing information. While we're always thrilled to make new pen pals, we'd much rather spend that time helping dogs find homes.

References – Let’s Get the Inside Scoop!

Please provide complete information for both personal references. We can’t move forward with your application without it.

Please give your references a heads-up that we’ll be reaching out, usually by text. If they mistake our message for spam or don’t respond, your application may be delayed.

Reference #1 *

First Last

This cannot be a family member or someone living in your home. Your veterinarian does not count as a personal reference unless you know them personally and can provide their personal phone number(not the clinic phone). We’ll contact your vet separately to verify your pets’ care.

What is your relationship to this reference?

Phone *

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Reference #2: *

First Last

This may be a family member, but cannot be someone living in your home or the same person listed above. Your veterinarian does not count as a personal reference unless you know them personally and can provide their personal phone number(not the clinic phone). We’ll contact your vet separately to verify your pets’ care.

What is your relationship to this reference? *

(Example: friend, coworker, neighbor, family member, etc.)

Phone *

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Let’s Talk About Your Home Sweet Home

I live in a *

Do you own or rent your current residence? *

Own

Rent

Apartment Follow Up Questions *

Are you comfortable working through leash-training challenges, such as pulling, refusing to walk, or feeling nervous outside—especially with a larger dog? How would you handle those challenges?
What would your plan be during the adjustment period if the dog refuses to go potty on a leash or is scared of outdoor sounds?
Does your apartment have stairs or elevators that the dog would need to be comfortable with?
Guardian breeds can sometimes be vocal—how would you handle barking in a shared-wall setting?
Would your dog ever be allowed off leash in an unfenced area?
If you’re applying for a puppy: How will you handle frequent potty breaks and safe exercise while the puppy is still completing their vaccinations and cannot use a dog park?

Landlord Information (Name):

If you rent, yes, we do need your landlord's contact information. If you leave these sections blank, we'll simply have to reach back out and ask for it later, which can delay the processing of your application. Help us help you by providing the information now so we can keep things moving smoothly.

Landlord Phone

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Confirm

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Landlord Email

Do you have a fenced-in yard that is securely enclosed on all sides and directly accessible from your home? *

Yes

No, I do not have a fenced in yard

No, but my yard is partially fenced.

No, I do not have a fence but we have an invisible/electric fencing setup

No, but we have plans to put in a fence soon.

By “fenced-in yard,” we mean a secure enclosure that fully surrounds the area where the dog will be allowed to roam. The fence should be continuous (no gaps or broken sections). It must also connect directly to the home (for example, accessible from a back door, patio, or deck) so that the dog can move from inside to outside without needing to be walked there.

Partial fencing, fencing around only part of the yard, invisible/underground fencing, or tie-outs/long leads do not count as securely fenced yards. These may still be acceptable as we go case by case with homes with no fencing, but we will have some follow up questions.

No Fencing Follow Up Questions *

Will the dog ever be left outside unattended?
How do you plan to exercise the dog without a fenced yard? Do you have a regular walking routine in mind, or nearby areas you’d visit for activity and enrichment?
Do you have a plan in place to prevent the dog from running into the street or other dangerous areas if you allow them to roam outdoors without a leash?
How will you handle the dog’s needs in inclement weather when outdoor time might be limited?
Will the dog ever be left on a chain or tie-out unattended and if so, for how long?
Do you have an outdoor kennel or run? If so, do you plan to use it every time the dog is outside—and for how long at a time would they typically be in it?

Partial Fence: Follow-Up Questions

Please answer based on the yard as it is now, even if you plan to finish the fence later. *

Will the dog ever be left outside unattended?
How do you plan to exercise the dog without a fenced yard? Do you have a regular walking routine in mind, or nearby areas you’d visit for activity and enrichment?
Do you have a plan in place to prevent the dog from running into the street or other dangerous areas if you allow them to roam outdoors without a leash?
How will you handle the dog’s needs in inclement weather when outdoor time might be limited?
Will the dog ever be left on a chain or tie-out unattended and if so, for how long?
Do you have an outdoor kennel or run? If so, do you plan to use it every time the dog is outside—and for how long at a time would they typically be in it?

Planning to install a fence? Please answer the questions below based on your yard as it is now, even if a fence is planned. We need to know how you’ll keep the dog safe until it’s installed. *

What type of fence are you putting in and how tall will it be?
Will the dog ever be left outside unattended?
How do you plan to exercise the dog without a fenced yard? Do you have a regular walking routine in mind, or nearby areas you’d visit for activity and enrichment?
Do you have a plan in place to prevent the dog from running into the street or other dangerous areas if you allow them to roam outdoors without a leash?
How will you handle the dog’s needs in inclement weather when outdoor time might be limited?
Will the dog ever be left on a chain or tie-out unattended and if so, for how long?
Do you have an outdoor kennel or run? If so, do you plan to use it every time the dog is outside—and for how long at a time would they typically be in it?

Invisible/Electric Fencing Follow-Up Questions *

Are you aware that some dogs, especially breeds like Great Pyrenees, may ignore invisible/electric fencing if they’re highly motivated (e.g., see a deer or squirrel)?
How will you handle training the dog to respect the boundaries of the fence?
Do you plan to leave the dog outside unsupervised for long periods?
Do you have a plan in place to prevent the dog from running into the street or other dangerous areas while they are learning boundaries?
Do you have a backup plan if the invisible/electric fence isn’t a good fit for the dog?
Will the dog ever be left on a chain or tie-out unattended and if so, for how long?

How tall is your fencing? *

What type of fencing do you have? *

Do you have a doggie door? *

Yes

No

Other

Tell Us About Your Other Pets

Why are we asking about your other pets?
Because we want to make sure everyone gets along in the family! We know some pets are social butterflies, while others prefer to keep to themselves. By learning about your other pets, we can ensure a smooth transition for your new dog, so nobody feels like they’re being crowded out of their territory.

*Altered simply means a dog has been spayed or neutered — in other words, they’ve been surgically sterilized so they can’t reproduce

Are there any dogs currently in the home? *

Yes

No

I do not personally own a dog or live with one, but my new dog would have regular opportunities to interact with other dogs.

Please number all dogs living in your home, whether they belong to you or someone else. For each dog, include their name, age, breed or mix, approximate weight, whether they’re spayed/neutered, personality, and who owns them. We often place large dogs, so knowing the size and personality of every dog in the household helps us assess how they may interact.

1: Buddy — my dog; 3, Lab mix, about 60 lbs, neutered, playful and loves other dogs.

2: Daisy — my roommate’s dog; 8, Great Pyrenees, about 95 lbs, spayed, calm and prefers her space. *

How often would your new dog spend time with other dogs, and in what settings? For example, playdates with friends’ dogs, doggie daycare, or visits with your parents’ dogs. Some of our dogs thrive with regular canine companionship or need another dog as an outlet for their energy. Your answer helps us determine whether a dog who enjoys canine company could still be a good fit for your home. *

Do you have any cats in the home currently? *

Yes

No

Please number each cat in your home and include their name, age, and how they respond to dogs. This helps us find a dog who will be a good fit for your cats.

1: Mittens — 3, spayed, confident and comfortable around dogs.

2: Oliver — 8, neutered, shy and prefers to keep his distance from dogs. *

Are there any other animals living in your home that your new dog would need to be safe around, such as rabbits, birds, or other small pets? *

Yes

No

Please list the other pets in the home and whether they would have direct contact with the dog. *

Veterinary Care

We ask for your vet's information because it helps us ensure your pets are receiving the appropriate care they need. It also allows us to verify that your current pets are up to date on vaccinations, preventatives (like heartworm and flea/tick), and other essential health protocols. We understand that some people prefer a more holistic approach or may not take their pets to the vet unless absolutely necessary. It doesn’t make you a bad pet owner, but due to the often poor condition that many of our dogs are in when they come to us, we need to ensure that you're prepared to continue meeting their vetting needs. For the dog’s health and safety, we require that all dogs in the home be up to date on necessary vetting. Unless you're willing to get them updated and continue providing proper care, we unfortunately won’t be able to move forward with your application.

Vet Clinic Name:

Phone

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Address

Street Address City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code

You Survived the Application!

Wow, you really stuck it out—impressive. We know this was basically the dog adoption version of an FBI background check, but hey, these fluffy butts deserve only the best.

Thank you for taking the time to tell us all about yourself! We know this is a big decision, and we’re thrilled that you’re considering giving one of our amazing dogs a loving home. Our team will review your application and get back to you as soon as we can—after all, matchmaking takes time!

If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to reach out. Otherwise, sit back, relax, and maybe start brainstorming cute new nicknames for your future furry best friend.

Looking forward to chatting soon!

— The Pyr Paws N Fluffy Tails Rescue Team