Thank you, for caring enough to consider adopting a rescued pup in need of love, respect and a warm place to lay it's head fur-ever.
dob: 03/02/17(MOM=YLab/BoxerX=blonde with whit DADDY=ShihTzu/Cairn Terrier=blk w/wht coarse coat, scruffy whiskers & short legs)...all pups are healthy, happy, well-socialized and get along with other dogs, cats and respectful children.
This pup came from an UNWANTED LITTER situation in a rural county in western NC, where there is NO SHELTER FOR ADOPTABLE PETS.
adoption fee: $250(includes spay, micro-chip, 3 of 4 puppy boosters-Parvo-Distemper, Bordatella and Rabies vax, parasite-free, current on monthly flea/tick and heart worm prevention, health certificate, new Martingale collar and 6' leash, beef knee cap bone and 'rescue' car magnet).
This pup is in and will remain in foster care in Rutherfordton, NC until the pup has completed it's required quarantine and is old enough to be spayed/neutered. This litter is scheduled to be spay/neutered on JUNE 2nd and will be ready to go to his/her fur-ever family on SATURDAY/JUNE 10th.
To apply to adopt this puppy, you will need to copy and paste the application provided below into a new email, answer each question thoroughly(the more/detailed info, the better your chances of being approved), and send to howlin4spirit@gmail.com
This pup is in and will remain in foster care in Rutherfordton, NC until they are spayed & neutered and ready to go to their fur-ever families, the following SATURDAY after their surgery.
Upon request, we will be happy to send you more videos and pictures of this pup interacting with her H4S buddies, to help you get a better understanding of their personality and activity level and how they interact with their people and other pups.
Where there is a scent hound or guardian breed being considered for adoption, & in homes where children reside or will be visiting, a secured(not electric) fenced-in yard is required.
All potential adopters are required to be at least 25 yrs old and complete the application below, at your earliest convenience, to help secure the
pup of your choice. PLEASE, state 1st choice and 2nd choice pups!
Upon receipt of your application, we will acknowledge your application in an email and immediately send out a questionnaire to your 3 personal references.
To help your chances of adopting the pup of your 1st choice, be sure to contact/ask all references to reply at their most earliest convenience. Also, give your vet's office permission to release your information to Howlin4Spirit. We will be contacting everyone within 2 business days.
Upon approval of this adoption, & to hold the dog/pup of your choice, we require the pup's adoption fee to be sent to our secure PayPal.com acct at: howlin4spirit@gmail.com.
Upon receipt of the adoption fee, we will send you the adoption contract and all pertinent information you will need to be ready for your pup's arrival, and reserve your pup's space on 'Save Them All' OR 'Happy Dogs' next available transport(SATURDAY delivery ONLY). Their transport fee is $100 to all points as far N as NYC and LI, and $125 to all points N of NYC as far as Manchester, NH and Albany/Syracuse, NY, to be paid directly to driver upon delivery.
Upon request, we will be happy to send you more pix and videos of the pups you are considering for adoption.
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Howlin4Spirit reserves the right to deny any incomplete applications, or any incompatible situations for any particular dog
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Howlin4Spirit Adoption Application
Date: pup interested in...1st choice: 2nd choice:
1 Name of applicant & age: Name of applicant's spouse/partner & age:
2 Address:
3 How long at this address:
4 Telephone #s:(h) (w) (c)
5 Email address:
6 With whom are you employed & how long have you been employed with them: Spouse/partner's employer & how long employed with them:
7 Occupation: Spouse/partner's occupation:
8(a) Number of children living in this household: list their 1st names & ages:
(b) Number of adults living in this household: Their names, ages & occupations of all adults not listed above:
(c)Is anyone living in this household either pregnant or trying to become pregnant:
9 What type of environment do you live in: Rural___Suburb___City___
10 Housing: Apt___House___Duplex___Mobile Home___Other___
11 Do you rent or own?
(a)If you rent, are you permitted to own a companion animal under 25lbs? over 25lbs?
(b) Name and telephone# of property owner/management:
12(a) What other dogs/cats have you previously owned and what happened to them(state pet's name, age, if speutered, reason for giving up/cause of death):
(b) What other dogs/cats currently live in your home:(please list: names, breed, sex, age, any health issues they may have & if speutered):
13 Are there any other types of animals currently living in your home(if so, describe):
14 What do you know about the breed in question(it is required that you research this breed's traits/habits)?:
15 Are there any specific habits/problems you are not willing to work with? If so, please specify:
16 Sexual preference: M___F___No preference____
17 (a) Do you have a fenced-in yard & is it connected to the house(entire yard fenced, front yard only, backyard fenced & attached to back door, etc):
(b) what is the height & dimensions of the fenced-in area(please, be specific, as this info is REQUIRED & PERTINENT to the approval of your application):
(c) Please, describe your fencing materials(chain-link, wooden stockade, vinyl rail...2, 3 or more rails...is it reinforced w/wire, if so, what kind of wire..chicken/field/hog):
(d) What type of gates(describe as you did in above question):
(e) Can they be opened by children:
(f) If you don't have a fenced-in yard, how will the animal be exercised and allowed to eliminate:
18 Who will supervise outdoor activities:
19 Do you have(check all that apply):Pet door____Kennel run____Dog house____Stake____ Tie-out or cable-run____Crate____None____
20 Do you have a swimming pool? Is it fenced-in separately from the rest of the yard?
21 What member of the family will be taking the MAJOR responsibility for the care of this animal:
22 Does anyone in your family have allergies to ANY animal:
23 Has anyone in your household had an issue with impulse control:
24 What are your plans for this animal: (a) protection/guard:______ (b)companion:______ (c)child's pet:_____(d)pet therapy:_____(e) agility/flyball:_____ (f)obedience:______ (g)herding:______(h)ranch work______(i)other(explain):__________________________________
25 (a) Have you ever trained a dog in obedience classes? (b) Are you planning on taking your adopted dog to an obedience class?
26 Have you ever sold, given away or surrendered a pet? If so, please provide details of situation:
27 (a) How much time are you willing to give the dog to adjust to it's new environment & family members?
(b) This dog may not be housebroken. Are you willing to take the time to work with the animal?
(c) For this adoption to be approved, it is required that you promise to always keep this animal on-leash before you open your front door, or whenever exercising your best buddy outside of a secured fenced-in area...do you agree to this stipulation?
28 Will the animal live in the home? If not, where?
29 What type of shelter will be provided when the dog is outside(doghouse/patio/decking overhang, etc):
30 Where, exactly, will the animal sleep at night and be kept when there is no one at home (i.e., crated, free roam of home, laundry/kitchen area, fenced-in yard, etc):
31 (a) On the average, how long will the animal be left alone during the day:
(b) What is the activity level of your household: _____busy-visits by friends, meetings, children, parties at home _____noisy-TV, stereo, machinery, tools, kids playing _____moderate-normal comings and goings _____quiet-homebodies, few guests
32 Do you believe in dog crates? If so, for what exact purpose(s)?
33 If you had to move & your new landowner does not allow pets, what will you do with your companion animal(CA)? 34 When you go on vacation, will your pet accompany you or who would care for it?
35 Under what condition(s) would you consider giving up your companion animal?
36 (a)who is the veterinarian you currently use, or used for your previous animal's health issues(IF used within past 5 yrs): animal hospital's name/vet's name: tele #:
address:
OR, vet's name, address and tele# for the vet you plan to use(have you asked your dog owner friends who they would recommend to you?):
(b) what type of heart worm prevention do you use?
37 How will your animal travel to the vet, or other places(i.e, crated, doggie seat belt, loose in a car/van, tethered or in crate or in box in bed of truck?):
38 May we call your vet and inquire as to your previous/current pet's health care? If not, why?
39 Are you willing to allow an H4S's representative to periodically visit your home? If not, why?
40 List NAMES & EMAIL addresses of 3 NON-RELATED personal references, whom you have known for at least 3 years, &/or whom may be familiar with your pet ownership history:
1:
2:
3:
41 If you have a disability or special needs, please be sure to let us know, here; this will help us find the BEST companion for you and your needs(if your disability is not disclosed to H4S, then we reserve the right to deny this adoption at ANY time; even at the time of delivery, when you will forfeit your deposit): NO answer? Then, we will consider this application INCOMPLETE
42 What arrangements have you made for your pet, if you could no longer care for them(i.e., moving over seas, extended hospital stay, nursing care facility, death)? NO answer? Then, we will consider this application INCOMPLETE
43 &, finally, please tell us a little about yourself and why you feel you could provide a good home for a rescued companion animal.
Sometimes, for reasons beyond anyone's control, the adoption does not work out.
In this case, the animal must be returned to Howlin4Spirit CARes at the adopter's expense, via bonded 'SAVE THEM ALL' OR 'HAPPY DOGS' rescued pet transport service(bonded & licensed) by calling Deb at #704-451-9954.
Adoption contributions are not refundable, for any reason.
By signing this application, I attest to the fact that I am 25 years of age or older, & that the above information provided is correct and that you understand any future medical costs are your responsibility and we have made full disclosure regarding our & our vet's knowledge of the health of the animal.
applicant's signature:
spouse/partner's signature(if married/partnered for 5 yrs or more):
