EmailMe Form - Save A Lab Rescue Adoption Application

Name of Applicant *

First MI Last

Age *

All applicants must be at least 21 years of age.

Email Address *

Confirm Email Address

Name of Co-Applicant

First MI Last

Age

Relationship to Applicant (Spouse, Parent, etc.)

Home Address *

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

Preferred Telephone Number *

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This phone number is your:

Cell Phone

Home Phone

Work Phone

Other

Work Telephone Number

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When is the best time to reach you?

Have you previously adopted from Save A Lab, or been approved to adopt from us?

Yes

No

If you have already adopted or been approved, you may not need to re-apply. Please contact Doreen at savealabdpd@gmail.com for more information.

List all other adults who live in the home. Include their Name, Age, and Relationship to you (Parent, Friend, etc.).

Example: John Doe, 45, Spouse

List the occupations of all adults in the home, including yourself. Please list each person's Name, Occupation, Employer, and Work Schedule.

Example: Jane Doe, Administrative Assistant, Acme Corporation, M-F 8:00 - 5:00

List all of the children who live in the home. Please include each child's Name and Age.

Example: Mary Doe, 10 yr. old female

Are all household members in agreement about adding a new pet to your household?

Yes

No

What type of residence do you live in?

Do you own or rent?

Own

Rent

Do you belong to a Homeowners Association?

Yes

No

Does your HOA have a size/weight/breed restrictions on dogs?

Yes

No

If your HOA has any breed or size restrictions, please list them here.

Does your landlord allow pets?

Yes

No

Does your landlord have a size/weight/breed restriction on dogs?

Yes

No

If your Landlord has any breed or size restrictions, please list them here.

Landlord Name (Required)

Landlord Phone Number

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Landlord Email Address (Required)

How long have you lived at your current address?

Please list previous address if you have lived at your current address for less than 5 years.

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

Does anyone in your household have allergies to animals?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain the type of allergy and how it is currently being managed.

Who will be primarily responsible for the care of the lab you adopt?

Where will your lab primarily live - indoors, outdoors, etc.

What is the average number of hours your lab will be left alone at any given time?

Where will you keep your lab while it is home alone?
(Run of the house, crated, garage, fenced yard, outdoor kennel, etc.)

Where will your lab sleep at night? Be specific.

How/when/where will you exercise your lab on an average day? Be specific.

Do you have a fenced yard?

Yes

No

Please provide the type of fencing and the height of the fence.

If not fenced, how and where will you "potty" your lab?

Why have you chosen to adopt a rescued lab?

List all pets that CURRENTLY reside in the household. Please include each pet's Name, Age, Gender, Type (dog, cat, etc.)/Breed, and How long you have owned them.

Example: Fido is a 2 yr. old male german shepherd that we have owned for 1 1/2 years.
Example: Sasha is a 6 yr. old female cat that we have owned for 4 years.

If you currently own a dog(s) and/or cat(s) are they spayed/neutered? (Required to be considered for adoption)

Yes

No

Are they up to date on vaccines?

Yes

No

Are your dogs currently on a heartworm preventative?

Yes

No

If you answered No to any of the previous 3 questions, please explain why.

List all pets that you have PREVIOUSLY owned. Include each pet's Name, Age, Type/Breed, Dates of Ownership, and why you no longer have them. *

Example: Sadie, 14 yr. old cocker spaniel, owned from 1994 - 2009, passed away due to cancer.

Please provide the name, address and telephone number of all veterinarians that you have used, for any pets that you have owned in the last 10 years. Be sure to specify the name under which the records are listed and the dates of service *

If you have never owned a dog before, please explain what you have done to educate and prepare yourself for dog ownership.

If you have not owned a lab previously, what kind of research have you done into the Labrador Retriever breed specifically?

Please describe what you believe to be true about the breed (size, energy, disposition, needs, etc.).

Please tell us what you feel being a responsible dog owner entails. *

Have you ever given up a pet or returned an adopted pet to a shelter or rescue?

Under what conditions would you consider giving up your dog/returning your dog to the rescue?

Would you be willing to take your new lab to basic obedience classes and/or hire a professional trainer to help address any behavioral issues that may arise?

Yes

No

Not Sure

What, if any, are your plans for doing obedience training with your dog? Please be specific. If you do not have plans for training, please explain why.

Behavioral Questions

There are some behaviors that will require patience, formal training, and/or prior dog experience. Please explain how you will deal with the following. BE SPECIFIC WITH YOUR ANSWERS. Show us that you have some basic knowledge about how to handle these issues.

House Training *

Mouthing/Chewing *

Jumping up, herding behavior (nipping at heels) *

Shy/fearful around strangers *

Pulling on leash or fearful of leash *

Crate Training *

How do you plan on socializing your lab with other dogs? *

How much time are you willing to give your new lab to adjust to your home? *

How do you plan on helping your new lab adjust to your new home? *

Even if you do not have small children, please explain how you would manage interactions between children and your dog. *

Vetting Questions

What do you expect the expenses of vetting a dog to be? *

How often do you expect your dog will need to go to the vet for routine visits? What would prompt you to take your dog to the vet? *

What are the core vaccinations and tests that should be administered, and how often? *

At what age can a puppy start having play dates with other dogs? *

What is heartworm disease and how does it affect dogs? *

What is the most effective way to prevent heartworm disease? *

How often should heartworm preventative be administered? *

How often should a dog be tested for heartworm disease? *

What diseases are transmitted by fleas and ticks? *

What is the most effective way to prevent fleas and ticks? *

What is a 4DX test and why is it important? *

Explain the symptoms of illness or injury in a dog. *

At what age should a puppy be spayed/neutered and why should this be done? *

What are some breed-related disorders for Labrador Retrievers? *

How often should you clip your dog's nails, brush their teeth, and clean their ears? How often should they be given a bath? *

Describe the role nutrition (high quality dog food) plays in a dog's health. *

How far are you willing to travel to meet a prospective lab?

If you are interested in any particular dogs, please list them here. What is it about these dogs that appeals to you?

Would you consider another dog if the lab(s) you are currently interested in are no longer available?

Yes

No

What color lab do you prefer?

Would you consider another color if the lab is a good match otherwise?

Yes

No

What gender do you prefer?

Male

Female

No Preference

Would you consider the opposite gender if the lab is a good match otherwise?

Yes

No

What age range do you prefer?

Please provide any additional information that may help us to match you with the best lab for your family.

Please provide 3 personal references who can speak to the type of dog owner you will be to an adopted dog. Include each person's Name, Address, Telephone Number, and Email Address. List people other than relatives.

Have you applied to other rescue groups and/or searched your local shelters for a new pet?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain. Please notify us if you adopt a pet from somewhere else so that we can close your application.

How did you hear about Save A Lab Rescue?

Date of Application *

MM / DD / YYYY

By submitting this form I certify that the information I have given is true and that any misrepresentation of facts may result in my losing the privilege of adopting. I understand that Save A Lab may conduct background checks, including contacting my personal references and my current/former veterinarian(s), in order to determine whether I qualify for adoption.

My adopted dog will reside in my home as a pet. I will provide adequate food, water, shelter, training, affection, and medical care. I am in full agreement with these terms of adoption. Save A Lab is in no way liable or responsible for any damage, accident or injury. I understand that there is a NONREFUNDABLE adoption fee to offset pulling fees and veterinary expenses.

Save A Lab reserves the right to refuse or deny any application and/or adoption. Save A Lab also reserves the right to rescind approval at any time.