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Adoption Application
Please, fill out your application on a desktop computer.
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How did you hear about the shelter or the animal you'd like to adopt?
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Shelter Website
Petco
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I am interested in adopting a:
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Cat
Specific Cat
Dog
Specific Dog
Either
Name of the cat or dog you'd like to adopt.
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TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF
Name
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Last
Address
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Please note, we are located in Noblesville, Indiana, USA.
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Driver's License Number
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Date of Birth
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Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Cell/Other Phone
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Home Phone
Work Phone
Emergency Contact
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Please, list someone other than yourself.
First
Last
Emergency Contact Phone
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Are you at least 18 years of age?
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Yes
No
Are you at least 21 years of age?
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Yes
No
Have you ever surrendered a personal pet to this or any other shelter/rescue group?
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Yes
No
Please, explain.
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Please tell us what type of pet you are looking for:
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Indoor Pet
Outdoor Pet
Indoor/Outdoor Pet
What would that look like in your household?
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Is any member of your household allergic to animals?
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Yes
No
Who in the home is allergic?
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What are they are allergic to?
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Cats
Dogs
Both
Please tell us why you are wanting to adopt a pet.
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Select all that apply.
Companionship for me/myself
Companionship for my current pet(s)
Protection
Watch Dog
Breeding
Mouser
He/She will be a gift
Please, explain.
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TELL US ABOUT YOUR HOUSEHOLD
Tell us about your current housing situation
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Own my own home/condo
Renting an apartment/condo/house
Living with parents/relatives
Apartment Complex Name
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Landlord's Name:
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First
Last
Landlord's Phone Number:
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Homeowner's Name:
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First
Last
Homeowner's Phone Number:
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Does your parent/relative rent or own their home?
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Rent
Own
TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY
Please tell us about your current household
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Live Alone
Adults Only
Family with children
Are there children/grandchildren who visit your home?
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Yes
No
Please, list ages of each child that visits and how often they visit.
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Child's Name
Age
Visits per Month
Relationship to Applicant
Please, list the names and ages of all persons living in your home including yourself.
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Person
Age
The activity level in your home is
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Quiet
Active
Very Active
Do all members of your household know you are planning on adopting a pet?
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Yes
No
How will you confine a pet to your property?
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Check all that apply.
Fenced Yard
Garage
Basement
Crate
Loose within residence
Outdoor Kennel
Please, explain.
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If you have a fenced in yard, what kind is it?
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Invisible
4 ft Chain Link
6 ft Privacy
Where will this pet be kept during the day?
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Crate
Restricted to 1 Room in Home
Loose in Home
Outdoor Kennel
Tie-out in Yard
Loose in Fenced Yard
Please, explain.
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Where will this pet be kept at night?
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Crate
Restricted to 1 Room in Home
Loose in Home
Outdoor Kennel
Tie-out in Yard
Loose in Fenced Yard
Please, explain.
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What will you do with this pet when you travel/go out of town?
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Boarding Facility/Vet's Office
Family or Friends Watch Them
Leave Home Alone
Take With You
What will you do with this pet if you have to move from your current dwelling?
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Take With You
Re-home to Family or Friends
Return to Shelter
Leave
If adopting a dog, are there any other dogs (other than your own) that this dog must get along with?
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E.g. relative's dog, neighbor's dog, significant other's dog, etc.
Yes
No
Interested in Adopting a Cat
Please, explain.
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What training methods would you use to handle potential problems with your new pet?
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Barking and/or meowing, crate training issues, chewing/scratching, housebreaking, going outside the litter box, etc.
TELL US THE PETS CURRENTLY LIVING IN YOUR HOME
Do you currently have any pets?
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Yes
No
How many pets do you currently have in total?
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Name of your Veterinarian
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Veterinarian's Phone
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Are all of your pets current on vaccines?
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Yes
No
Pet #1
Species
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Cat
Dog
Gender
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Male
Female
How many years have you owned them?
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If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
How old is your pet?
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If less than a year old, enter "0".
Pet #2
Species
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Cat
Dog
Gender
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Male
Female
How many years have you owned them?
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If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
How old is your pet?
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If less than a year old, enter "0".
Pet #3
Species
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Cat
Dog
Gender
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Male
Female
How many years have you owned them?
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If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
How old is your pet?
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If less than a year old, enter "0".
Pet #4
Species
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Cat
Dog
Gender
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Male
Female
How many years have you owned them?
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If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
How old is your pet?
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If less than a year old, enter "0".
Pet #5
Species
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Cat
Dog
Gender
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Male
Female
How many years have you owned them?
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If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
How old is your pet?
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If less than a year old, enter "0".
Pet #6
Species
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Cat
Dog
Gender
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Male
Female
How many years have you owned them?
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If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
How old is your pet?
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If less than a year old, enter "0".
Pet #7
Species
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Cat
Dog
Gender
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Male
Female
How many years have you owned them?
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If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
How old is your pet?
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If less than a year old, enter "0".
Pet #8
Species
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Cat
Dog
Gender
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Male
Female
How many years have you owned them?
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If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
How old is your pet?
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If less than a year old, enter "0".
Pet #9
Species
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Cat
Dog
Gender
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Male
Female
How many years have you owned them?
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If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
How old is your pet?
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If less than a year old, enter "0".
Pet #10
Species
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Cat
Dog
Gender
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Male
Female
How many years have you owned them?
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If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
How old is your pet?
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If less than a year old, enter "0".
ADDITIONAL ANIMALS
Do any pets frequently visit your home?
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Yes
No
Please, tell us about your pet visitors.
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Name
Species
Visits per Month
No Pets in Home
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No Pets
I certify that I do not have any pets living in my home or visiting my home.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR PAST PETS
Adult life only in the past 10 years.
Have you owned pets in the past 10 years that are no longer with you?
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Adult life only.
Yes
No
How many pets have you owned in the past 10 years?
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Previous Pet #1
Species
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Cat
Dog
Gender
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Male
Female
How many years have you owned them?
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If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
What happened to him/her?
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Died of old age
Illness
Ran Away
Euthanized
Returned to a Shelter
Hit by a Car
Please, explain.
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What was their age?
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Previous Pet #2
Species
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Cat
Dog
Gender
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Male
Female
How many years have you owned them?
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If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
What happened to him/her?
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Died of old age
Illness
Ran Away
Euthanized
Returned to a Shelter
Hit by a Car
Please, explain.
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What was their age?
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Previous Pet #3
Species
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Cat
Dog
Gender
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Male
Female
How many years have you owned them?
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If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
What happened to him/her?
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Died of old age
Illness
Ran Away
Euthanized
Returned to a Shelter
Hit by a Car
Please, explain.
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What was their age?
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Previous Pet #4
Species
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Cat
Dog
Gender
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Male
Female
How many years have you owned them?
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If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
What happened to him/her?
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Died of old age
Illness
Ran Away
Euthanized
Returned to a Shelter
Hit by a Car
Please, explain.
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What was their age?
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Previous Pet #5
Species
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Cat
Dog
Gender
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Male
Female
How many years have you owned them?
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If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
What happened to him/her?
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Died of old age
Illness
Ran Away
Euthanized
Returned to a Shelter
Hit by a Car
What was their age?
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Previous Pet #6
Species
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Cat
Dog
Gender
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Male
Female
How many years have you owned them?
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If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
What happened to him/her?
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Died of old age
Illness
Ran Away
Euthanized
Returned to a Shelter
Hit by a Car
What was their age?
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Previous Pet #7
Species
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Cat
Dog
Gender
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Male
Female
How many years have you owned them?
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If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
What happened to him/her?
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Died of old age
Illness
Ran Away
Euthanized
Returned to a Shelter
Hit by a Car
What was their age?
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Previous Pet #8
Species
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Cat
Dog
Gender
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Male
Female
How many years have you owned them?
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If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
What happened to him/her?
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Died of old age
Illness
Ran Away
Euthanized
Returned to a Shelter
Hit by a Car
What was their age?
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Previous Pet #9
Species
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Cat
Dog
Gender
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Male
Female
How many years have you owned them?
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If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
What happened to him/her?
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Died of old age
Illness
Ran Away
Euthanized
Returned to a Shelter
Hit by a Car
What was their age?
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Previous Pet #10
Species
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Cat
Dog
Gender
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Male
Female
How many years have you owned them?
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If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
What happened to him/her?
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Died of old age
Illness
Ran Away
Euthanized
Returned to a Shelter
Hit by a Car
What was their age?
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