On-Line Adoption Application

Pet ownership is a serious commitment that the entire household needs to consider and agree to before the animal is adopted. We want to ensure that each adoptive household is aware of, and willing and able to accept, the physical and financial responsibilities of pet ownership. Not everyone who desires to own a pet is ready to properly care for one. This extensive questionnaire will assist both you and us in determining if your household is prepared to assume the role of responsible caretaker for a rescued or rehomed doodle.

Important Notice to assure quality of life and the safety of our rescued dogs:

  • If you are applying for a specific dog in our program - Please be sure that you meet the requirements. We will not consider applications that do not MEET ALL the stated requirements for that dog.
  • We will not adopt any of our rescued dogs into homes where there are dogs over 6 months of age that are intact.
  • We can not ship dogs. New adoptive families will be required to pick up the dog from the foster home. In the event the dog needs to be returned, we will need the family to return the dog back to the foster home which he came from. Thus, long distance placements will be not possible.
  • We will rarely place rescued dogs in homes with young children that do not also have a fenced yard.
  • We have found that the very best situations for rescue dogs are with families that have had some experience with dogs. We will rarely be able to place a rescue dog into a home which has no dog experience.
  • Dogs must remain safely in the home if the new adoptive family is gone. Dogs are not to be left outside when the family is away from the home.

Where there is a red astrick (*) you are required to provide information (which applies to almost all the questions)
Note: This is a long form and will take a bit of time to complete, so get relaxed and have a beverage!

E-mail Address: *
Full Name (First - Last) *
Street *
City: *
State/Province: *
Home Phone: *
Cell Phone:
Are you the Head of the Household? *
Are you over 18 years of age? *

Residential Information
1. Living Type *
2. Living Setting *
3. Living Status *
4. Years in Residence *
5. Do you anticipate moving within the next year? *
6. If you Rent do you have permission to have a dog?
Landlord Name, Address, Phone Number
7. Fencing *
Fence Height
Fence Type
8. Surface of outside dog yard: *
9. Does a door from the house open directly to the fenced yard? *
10. Do you have a swimming pool? *
11. Can the dog get into the pool from the yard? *

Family Information
12. List the Name and Age of household members, including frequent visitors:
Name:
Age:
Name:
Age:
Name
Age:
Name:
Age:
13. Do all family members want a Labradoodle or Goldendoodle? *
If No, Please Explain
14. Is any family member allergic to dogs? *
15. Are you aware of the grooming needs? *
16. Generally Speaking, what kind of temperament are you looking for? *
17. Who will be the primary person responsible for the Doodle? *
18. Daily work hours of primary caretaker (per week) *
19. Will you obedience train? *
20. Do you have a training facility identified? *
If Yes, Please List Name and City and Phone

Adoption Information
21. What type of doodle would you consider?
Labradoodle *
Goldendoodle *
Size: *
Sex: *
Age Preference *
Color: *
Are you applying for a specific dog? Yes
No
If Yes, provide details about the dog.
(Name, location)
If you are applying for a specific dog and if this dog is not available do you want us to retain your application for future consideration?
N/A
Yes
No
22. What will your doodle need to get along with? * Does Not Apply
Other Dogs
Cats
Indoor Birds
Small Rodents
Poultry
Livestock
23. Where will the doodle stay during the day?
24. How long will the doodle be alone on an average day? *
25. Where will the doodle stay when no one is home? *
26. What activities will you share with our doodle? * Romps
Car Trips
Walking/Swimming
Camping
Agility/Rally
Therapy Volunteering
Other Things
27. Estimate monthly expenses for the doodle. *
28. Estimate annual medical costs for the doodle. *
29. Would you be willing to take a doodle with health or behavioral conditions? *
30. Are you familiar with crate training? *
31. Would you use a crate? *
32. Where would the crate be located?
33. What arrangement will be made for the dog during extended absences? * Home Live in Caretaker
Home Visitor
Boarding Kennel
Stay Friend/Family house
Board at Vet
Board with Groomer
Other
34. List all animals currently in your household:
Type of animal:
Age
Sex
Type of animal
Age
Sex
Type of Animal
Age
Sex
Check Box if you have additional animals.
35. Do any of your current animals have medical conditions? *
If Yes, Please describe:
36. What brand of food do you feed your current dogs? (If Applicable)
37. Are all your current animals up to date of immunizations? *
38. Are you current dogs given heartworm preventative?
39. Are your current dogs on flea/tick preventative?
40. Have you ever given up a dog? *
If Yes, Please describe situation:
41. If you are unable to care for your pets (death, immobilizing disability, etc.) what arrangements have you made?
42. If yours is currently a one-dog household, has your dog ever lived with another dog?
43. Current Veterinarian Name, Address, Phone: *

44. Nearest Emergency After-Hours Veterinarian Clinic Name, Address, Phone:

References
45. List TWO references not related to you: If possible, list a neighbor and someone else familiar with your current or past pets.
Reference #1 Name: *
Street: *
City, State, Zip *
Phone: *
Reference #2 Name: *
City, State, Zip *
Phone: *

Additional Information
46. Have you ever applied to adopt a doodle with the International Doodle Owners Group, Inc. before? *
When?
47. Have you ever adopted a doodle through the International Doodle Owners Group, Inc. before? *
48. Have you adopted companion animals from other shelters or rescue groups? *
49. Do you understand that there may be a donation request upon adoption? (Donation usually $250 - $350 and is based upon the expense and care of the adoptive doodle) *

Agreements:
Housing and General Care
50. To provide adequate food, water and shelter for the doodle at all times. *
51. To accept the Doodle as his/her household pet and companion. *
52. To provide adequate grooming. *
53. To provide the Doodle with a fenced yard if possible or to keep the Doodle on a leash whenever outside the confines of a fenced yard. *
54. To never keep the Doodle chained while unattended. *
55. To never leave the Doodle outdoors when no one is home *
Medical Care
56. To have the Doodle examined by a licensed veterinarian within one week after adoption to determine the general health of the Doodle. The Adopter will assume all veterinary costs including routine yearly exams, shots, and in particular, heartworm testing and medication. *
57. To provide immediate treatment for injury or illness of a serious nature. *
Possession
58. To keep the Doodle in the Adopters personal possession, and to never give away, abandon, sell or dispose of the Doodle in any way. This includes release to family members. *
59. To notify International Doodle Owners Group immediately if at any time the Adopter is no longer able to keep the Doodle for any reason or to care for the Doodle as specified here. Arrangements will be made to return the Adoptee to IDOG. *
60. To notify International Doodle Owners Group immediately if the Adoptee is stolen or lost. The Adopter will make every effort to recover the Doodle and to pay whatever redemption fee may be assessed should the Doodle be impounded. *
61. To never allow the Doodle to be used for purposes of vivisection or experiment. *
62. To never allow the Doodle to be transported in the open bed of a pickup truck or similar vehicle. *
Licensing and Identification
63. To apply with all applicable laws relating to control and ownership of the Doodle. *
64. To obtain, within one month, the required licenses and a personal identification tag bearing the Adopters name and phone number to be attached at all times to the Doodles collar. *
65. To contact Micro Chip provider and keep records up to date at all times. *
Follow-up
66. To allow International Doodle Owners Group (or its representative) to visit the Adopters home to determine that the conditions of the placement contract are being met, to assure that the Adopter and Doodle are happy with the adoption, to answer any questions and to help the Adopter with any problems that may have developed. *
67. To release the Doodle to International Doodle Owners Group if at any time International Doodle Owners Group finds that the Adopter has not complied with the terms of this contract or has been unable to provide adequate care for the Doodle. *
Liability
68. To hold International Doodle Owners Group free from any and all liabilities arising once the dog is in your care. *
69. To assume all responsibility for the defense of any action that may arise as a result of the Adopters ownership of the Doodle. *
70. Will keep all adoption specifics confidential. *
  
* Required

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