Adoption Application

Due to the high volume of adoption applications and fewer volunteers with the COVID-19 protocols, we will be unable to reach out to you individually regarding your application so please check our website for available animals (www.souldog.org/adopt).

Feel free to come in any day between the hours of 10:00am and 5:00pm to meet our animals and discuss your application with staff.

Please note that this application requires you attach pictures of your living space so please have those available prior to starting the application.

Animal you are interested in adopting

Other Animal Or Foster Name:

Applicant's First Name *

Applicant's Last Name *

Street Address *

City *

State *

Apartment Number (if applicable)

Zip Code *

County *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Alternate Phone Number

Date of Birth

Drivers License Number

How did you find out about us?

Have you applied anywhere else for a pet?

If yes, where else have you applied for a pet?

When are you looking to adopt? *

Is this pet for you or someone else?

If adopting a dog, what is your desired weight range?

Do you own other pets at the current time?

If yes, please list their names, breeds, and ages.

Are all of your pets spayed/neutered/fixed?

How many pets have you owned in the last 5-10 years?

What happened to them?

Are your pets current on their vaccinations?

Have you ever turned your dog or cat into a shelter?

If yes, please explain?

Veterinarian's Name

Veterinarian's Address, City, State, and Zip Code

Veterinarian's Phone Number

Have you ever had a pet euthanized?

If yes, please explain:

How do you feel about having pets spayed/neutered?

If applying for a cat, do you plan to declaw? (Surgically remove claws)

Are you familiar with heartworm and heartworm prevention?

If you have pets, will they adjust to a new pet in the house?

Were any of your pets obedience trained?

Please check the main reason you plan to adopt a pet:

If you answered "other" above, please explain here:

Please describe in detail the pet you are looking for.

Do you own or rent your home?

Please select your current residence type.

If you answered "other" above, please explain here:

How long have you lived at this address?

If you rent, does your landlord and lease allow pets?

Including yourself, how many people live in your household?

Please list the ages & relationship of those who live in your home.

Is everyone in your household aware that you are planning to adopt a pet?

Does anyone in your household have allergies to dogs/cats?

Employment Status *

If you are employed, what is your current occupation?

What is your place of employment? *

How long have you been employed there? *

Employment reference name and phone number: *

If you chose "other" above, please explain:

On average, how many hours per day will your pet be left alone?

How much do you think the annual medical bills will be for your pet?

What would you do if the bills went over this amount?

Will this pet be predominantly living inside, outside, or both?

Please provide a description of this pet's living conditions.

Do you have a completely fenced-in yard? If so, what kind of fence?

If you answered "other" above, please explain:

If you do not have a fenced yard, how will you let the animal out?

Are there times when the animal will be tied/chained up?

If yes, when will they be tied/chained up?

Where will the animal sleep?

If you answered "other" above, please explain:

Will the animal spend any time in the garage?

If the animal will spend time in the garage, please explain when/why:

Do you have a pool?

Is there a fence around the pool?

What kind of fence do you have around your pool?

If you answered "other" above, please explain:

What is your plan for potty training and or litter box training?

How will you handle destructive behavior?

Will you keep the animal up-to-date on vaccinations and heartworm preventative?

If no, please explain:

Are you willing and able to exercise the dog on a regular basis?

If yes, what is the method of exercise?

If you answered "other" above, please explain:

Have you ever been convicted of abuse or neglect of a child or animal?

If yes, please explain:

If you drive a pick up truck, would you allow the animal to ride in the back/bed?

What arrangements will you make for the care of your pets in case of an emergency?

If you answered "other" above, please explain:

What will you do with the animal when you go on vacation?

If you answered "other" above, please explain:

For what reason(s) would you consider returning/giving up the animal? *

What would you do with your animal if you had to move, got married/separated or pregnant?

If you answered "other" above, please explain:

Are you willing to take responsibility for this animal for the next 10-20 years?

If no, please explain:

Reference Name: *

Reference Contact Information: *

Reference Email: *

Will you allow us to perform home checks? *

I have read the foregoing and certify that the answers I have given are complete, true and not misleading in any way. I am authorizing you to contact landlords, associations and veterinarians. You are also aware that we cannot guarantee the health and temperament of the animal.

Picture of Your Outdoor Space *

Picture of the kitchen. *

Picture of the living room. *

Other Spaces: