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Please be sure to answer all questions as thoroughly as possible - Do not rush!  It is important that you not answer the questions with the first thing that comes to mind but that you carefully consider each answer.  It is also important to answer every question.  A thorough application helps us to know if the requested dog will be a good match for your family.  The dog you thought was the perfect size, color or was just plain too cute to pass up might not be the best match for your family’s situation.  Our goal is a pleasant adoption experience for both you and your new dog!  A dog’s personality, degree of training and activity level are far better indicators of whether or not a particular dog will work out for you on a long-term basis.  

The adoption fee is $125.00 - this helps to offset some of the cost for the dogs’ spay/neuter, vaccinations, heartworm testing, heartworm preventative as well as testing, and treatment (if needed) for internal parasites.  CDT is staffed entirely by volunteers.  We rely 100% on our adoption fees and donations to provide for the dogs in our care. 

All adoptions will require a home check.  Each of our dogs has been failed in some way by their former owners or they would not be with us.  Some are rescued from situations of neglect and abuse, while others were abandoned by their caretakers when the responsibility of a pet became an inconvenience.  We feel very strongly that it is our responsibility to ensure that our dogs never have to endure those situations again.  We don't want to look in your closets and we don't care if the dishes need done.  We only want to verify that you are able to provide a safe and caring environment for a needy dog.
 
We do not intend for the adoption process to be overly complicated or invasive.  But please remember that these dogs have been in our homes and our hearts.  We will not place them hurriedly or carelessly – Your understanding and patience is much appreciated --woof-- 

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Your Details
Full Name:
Title:
Street Address:
Address (cont.)
City:
State:
Zip Code:

Occupation and length of employment at your current job- Work Phone#:

 include area code
Home Phone#: include area code
Cell Phone#:
Email Address:
Date of birth: mm/dd/yyyy
Gender: male/female
Martial Status:
Spouse Full Name:
Spouse Date of birth: mm/dd/yyyy

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About the dog
  • Please provide the name of the dog(s) you are interested to adopt:
   
  • Do you prefer Male or Female?
  • Do you prefer an adult or puppy?
  • Dog's living situation: Indoor?
  • Dog's living situation: Outdoor?
  • Where will the dog be when you are not home?
  • How many hours a day will the dog be home alone?
  • How will you exercise the dog?

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 Where You Live
  • What is your yard size?
  • Is the yard enclosed by a fence?
 yes/no
  • Please explain the type and size of fence:
  • What type of home do you live in?
  • Do you own the property? (Proof of Ownership Required)
 yes/no
  • If you are renting please verify the landlord's name and phone number for verification:
  • How long have you lived at your current location?
  • Does your homeowners association, city, county or state have breed specific restrictions?
 yes/no/don't know
  • If so, please describe the nature of the restrictions:
  • If you live more than 50 miles from Indianapolis, why are you applying for a dog away from your local rescue area? 

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People At Home
  • What are the ages of the individuals under 21?
  • How many individuals over 21 in your household?
  • What are the ages of the individuals over 21?
  • How many individuals under 21 in your household?
  • Have you or anyone in your home ever been convicted of any form of animal cruelty ?
  • Are there plans of adding children to the family in the future?

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Pets
  • Do you have other dogs?  If answering yes, please specify how many you have:
  • What are their sexes?
  • How many are spayed or neutered:
  • Please specify breeds and ages of the other dog/s:
  • How many dogs or cats have you owned in the past 5 years?
  • What happened to those pets? Be specific, include species, breed, age, please list if they were altered, spayed/neutered) & if they lived outdoors.   
  • What other kind of animals do you own?
  • Please relate any prior experience you have had with the breed of dog you wish to adopt:
  • Have you checked with your homeowners insurance company to see if they have any dog breed restrictions?
   Your Preferences
 
  • You need a dog that is 100%housetrained?
  • You are willing to work on this skill
  • You have no preference?
 Many of our dogs come to us having never been indoors before.  House breaking is the first skill we begin to work on.  You preferences in this area are:
  • Couch potato
  •  Moderately active
  •  Very Active
 Remember that your dog relies on you to provide for his/her exercise needs.  Think about whether you are someone who likes taking short walks around the neighborhood or if you like to jog, bike or hike.  How active would you like your new dog to be:
What level of training would you like for your new dog to have:
  • Basic obedience completed & mastered
  • Basic obedience started ( you will complete)
  • No Preference ( you will work with your new dog to provide the needs)

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  • Please tell us why you are applying for this dog ie; companion, protection, Breeding,Guard Dog For Residence or Business, Hunting, Companion for other pet? Please explain.
  • Have you ever given a pet away? Please be specific, what was the reason & to whom did you give the animal too? ie; family member, shelter, humane society?
  • What in your opinion would constitute  a valid reason for an owner to give up a pet?
  • What type of unacceptable behavior in your  home would lead you to give up YOUR  pet?
  • Are you prepared to handle the damage that a puppy/dog can exhibit? such as: chewing, soiling ,muddy paws ,Shedding, nipping, scratching?
  • How do you plan on handling typical situations such as, chewing, crying, digging & housebreaking?
  • Are you prepared to make a 10 to 15 year commitment  to your dog
  • What will you do with your pet if you move in the next 5 to 10 years?

 

 
  • How much do you expect to spend on a dog in a year?
  • Are you prepared to deal with routine cost of yearly vaccinations, Heart worm preventative, dental cleaning? and or the cost of unexpected emergency care for your dog?
  • What type of collar and leash do you plan on using on this dog? Please be specific. i.e.: Regular flat collar, Prong Collar, Choker chain, Harness etc
  • Do you plan on allowing your new dog to run off leash?
  • Other than the dog you are applying for now do you plan on adding any additional pets to your home – if so please specify what type:

Reference Details
  • Please supply two personal references their name, address and phone number (anyone not related to you who can attest to your character):
reference 1
reference 2
  • Please supply your current veterinarian details, veterinarian name, clinic name, address and phone number:
   

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Please take a moment to give us your thoughts
Are there any other specific requirements (remember the more information you provide the better we can assist you in choosing a dog that will be a good fit with your lifestyle):
How Did you hear about us? Internet , Petfinder,PBRC, 3 Dog bakery, Humane Society, Individual, Ad in a publication?
 
NOTE: Filling out an adoption app does NOT commit you to taking a dog NOR does it guarantee that the dog you are applying for will be placed with you. It just helps us to determine if you and the dog you are applying for are a good match. If it is determined that we feel the dog you applied for and you are not a good match we will suggest other dogs either within our rescue or with another rescue that you may be interested in applying for. Making the perfect match with dog/person is vital to a successful adoption placement.
 
By electronically signing below I am attesting to the truthfulness of my answers. I understand that falsification of any of the above information will be grounds to disallow this adoption. By my signature here I also authorize the rescue organization to contact my veterinarian, Personal References& Landlord.

Date                                                     Electronic Signature

We very much appreciate you for considering a dog in need and for taking the time to complete this application!  If you have any questions regarding the adoption process please feel free to ask any of our volunteers for more information. 

Thank you,

Casa Del Toro

 

           
           
           
 
 
 

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