4 Paws for Ability | Dog Adoption Application

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4 Paws Dog Application

Fabulous Flunkies are 4 Paws Dogs that were bred with the purpose to become a service dog. However, because of health or behavior reasons it was decided that these dogs could not become a service dog. These dogs are typically around a year to two years in age and have had some level of obedience and manners training, in addition to plenty of socialization! They are fully vetted including: Spay/Neuter, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and receives monthly preventatives (heartworm medication and flea/tick preventative). Breeds that become available are typically Golden Retrievers or Golden Labs. Occasionally we have other breeds such as: Labs, Golden Doodles, Standard Poodles, Newfoundland mixes, or a small breed, Papillon.

Some common reasons why a dog can’t become a service dog, include: inappropriate barking, wanting to be in charge, lack of resource sharing with other dogs, being uncomfortable in public, or various health reasons. 4 Paws will always disclose the reason why a dog was removed from the program and will explain more in detail about the specific dog when showing the dog to their potential forever family.

Before filling out this application, please agree to the following statements:

I understand that finding the right dog takes time and may be a year or longer before I am contacted with an available dog. If I am no longer interested in being on the waitlist I will reach out and notify 4 Paws.

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I understand that I will be responsible to pay an adoption fee at the time of the adoption.

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I agree to sign an adoption contract when I have been contacted by 4 Paws. I have determined that I am prepared to make a lifetime commitment to my Fabulous Flunky.

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Today's Date

Date you are ready to adopt after

Your Information

First Name

Last Name

Primary Phone Number

Secondary Phone Number

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Eligible applicants live within a three hour radius of 4 Paws for Ability in Xenia, OH or already be an established 4 Paws Family. If an applicant lives outside that radius, they must have someone affiliated with 4 Paws within the radius, who will agree to co-sign for the adoption and understands the necessary potential travel responsibilities if the dog needs to return to 4 Paws.

If applicable, please list co-signer here: (Must be someone who is affiliated with 4 Paws and is willing to speak with us on your behalf. Please include their name and phone number.)

Dog Preferences

I am open to adopting a dog who:

(There are listed in frequency of availablilty in descending order. Please agree to any and all characteristics you are open to considering.)

Barks inappropriately for a service dog, i.e. at the door when someone knocks, out the window when things are seen in the distance, at sounds and/or at people/other dogs, etc.

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Prefers to be in charge around other dogs

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Would prefer to be the only dog in the home

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Is uncomfortable being in public

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Has a medical issue

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Breeds I am open to:

Do you have a preference of male/female?

What size dog are you looking for?

What color dog are you looking for?

Do you have a desired coat length? If so, please briefly describe.

What energy level are you looking for? What level of exercise are you able to provide?

Dog will be a homebody.

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Dog will live a social lifestyle and interact with dogs.

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Things I want to do with my dog:

Do you understand the responsibility and commitment of caring for a dog?

Under what circumstances would you return a dog to 4 Paws?

Home Environment

Eligible applicants must own their own home with their name on the deed. Most dogs take two-three weeks of an adjustment period after being introduced to a new household. Some dogs may still need some work on behaviors such as chewing on inappropriate items, learning the routine of the household such as where to use the bathroom, etc.

If you own your home, it is a:

Single Detached Home

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Condo/Townhome

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Name on the deed:

If you rent or lease your home, it is a:

Single Detached Home

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Condo/Townhome/Apartment

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Landlord's Name and Phone Number

For all living situations:

Please give details if your condo/HOA/community has any pet restrictions and/or weight limits.

Family Dynamics

How many adults live in your home?

Are all adults in agreement about adopting?

No Yes

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How many children live in your home?

If there are children in the home, please list the gender and birth year of each

Have the above listed children been exposed to dogs?

If yes, please explain their experience(s)

Who will primarily care for the dog?

If you do not have children in your home, but you have children who frequent your home, please answer the following two questions:

How old are these children?

How often do these children visit the home?

Employment

An adopter should be prepared for the financial implications of caring for a dog. This averages to about $1500-$2,000 each year in high quality food, veterinary care and grooming.

Occupation/Employer Name

Employer's Phone Number

Employer's Address

Length of Employment

Spouse's Occupation/Employer

Spouse's Employer's Phone Number

Spouse's Employer's Address

Spouse's Length of Employment

Exercise

Fences are not required to adopt from 4 Paws. However, 4 Paws does require dogs to be exercised on leash if not in a fully confined area. 4 Paws does not view invisible fences as a safe form of confinement because they leave the dog vulnerable without a fence to keep other animals out of the yard.

Please be aware that there are risks when taking your dog to dog parks, play dates, doggy daycare play groups, etc. The other dogs may not be friendly towards your dog, may not be up to date on vaccines, may be carrying a disease, etc. This is not a recommended 4 Paws activity and if you take part, you are doing it at your own risk and the risk of your dog. While at 4 Paws your dog has only interacted off leash with other 4 Paws dogs or temperament tested pet dogs that are friendly towards other dogs and up to date on vaccines. We limit group play dates to a maximum of 4 dogs who have similar play personalities and are monitored by a trained volunteer for each dog.

Do you have a fenced in yard?

No Yes

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If yes, please describe your fence

If no, do you have access to one?

How do you plan to exercise your dog?

How long will the dog be home alone?

three hours or less

more than three hours, but less than six

more than six hours, but less than eight

more than eight hours, but less than twelve

more than twelve hours, but less than eighteen

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If the dog will be home alone for 6 hours or longer, what will you do?

Where will the dog reside during the day?

Where will the dog reside in the evening?

Pet History

Please list information on all current pets. Please include species, name, breed, sex, age, spayed/neutered for each.

Are your current dogs on heartworm prevention?

No current dogs No Yes

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If your current dogs are not on heartworm prevention, please explain why not.

Are all your current pets up to date on their vaccinations?

No current pets No Yes

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If your current pets are not up to date on vaccines, please explain why not.

If you have dogs at home, how do they interact with other dogs?

Please include detailed information on each of your past pets, including species, name, breed, sex, age, spayed/neutered, and why they are no longer with you: (i.e. had to rehome, cancer, old age, hit by a car)

Most recent veterinarian

I do not currently have a veterinarian

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Veterinary Practice Name

Veterinary Phone Number

Veterinary Practice Mailing Address

How long have you used this veterinarian?

References and Other Information

Please list the names and phone numbers of 3 personal references

How did you hear about us?

Are you a part of the 4 Paws family?

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Is there anything else you would like us to know?

Thank you for your interest in adopting a 4 Paws Fabulous Flunky, if you have additional questions please feel free to reach out to Lynn at lynnwilliams@4pawsforability.org

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