The information you provide on this application will assist Adopt a Friend for Life in making the best possible match between you and a Dog/Puppy available in our foster program.   Please be complete in your answers.

 Adoption Requirements:

 ¬      You must be at least 18yrs old with proof of your age.

 ¬      If you are living with your parents, one of them must sign the Adoption        Contract.

 ¬      You must be willing to allow an Adopt a Friend for Life member to make        a home visit prior to an adoption, and a follow up visit or phone call after        an adoption.

 ¬      You must read carefully the terms of our adoption contract.

 ¬      You must pay a non-refundable Adoption Fee

Name:    

Address:

City:             State:      Zip Code:

Day Phone:    Evening Phone:

Cell Phone:

Email address:

Date of Birth  (month, day, year): 

Please note: You must be 18 years of age or older to adopt from AFL

Is the person filling out this application over 18?   Yes  No

How did you hear about AFL?   

Have you ever contacted AFL before?     Yes  No

In terms of size and personality, what type of dog are you interested in?

Is this dog for you and your family?  

How many people are in the household? 

Does anyone in your house have allergies to animals? 

Please describe your and your family’s life style

What type of activities do you and your family enjoy?

What is the motivation for getting a dog at this time?

Have you ever owned a dog or puppy before?     Yes  No

If you could choose your ideal dog, what would that be?

Please name any specific dog(s) on the website that caught your eye and  Why? 

Would you consider adopting a “special needs dog/puppy (i.e. blind, 3 legged, timid)?   Yes  No

What other pets do you have?  Please describe, listing the ages and whether or not they are spayed or neutered.

What veterinarian/clinic do use?  Please include the veterinarian/clinic name along with the city and or phone number.

Do you live in a house, apartment, townhouse, mobile home?  Please describe

Do you own or rent your residence?  How long have you lived there?

Do you have a fenced in yard?  What kind of fence and how high is it?

How will your dog be exercised?

Will the dog be restricted to a certain area?  If yes, please describe the area.

How many hours, during the average day, will the dog be left alone?

Where will the dog be housed?

How do you feel about crate training?

Do you plan to participate in dog obedience lessons?

Do you collar and tag your pets?

Do you plan on being able to care for this dog if your home or family situation changes (divorce, job relocation?) 

Are you prepared for a 10-15 year commitment to this dog?

Would you like to receive the AFL newsletter?

Any additional comments?

Note:  Adopting an animal requires a lifetime commitment.  Pets are NOT “disposable”.

If you have any doubts about bringing a pet into your life at this time, think it over before making such a major decision.

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