Applications - Rover's Retreat Dog Rescue

A safe haven for dogs in need.

Rover's Retreat

Get in touch

info@roversretreat.org

Please only call us if you have found a dog with our tag and phone number on it,

or our information has been identified by microchip scan.

If you are looking to surrender a dog, please fill out our form by clicking on the following link and someone will contact you as soon as possible.

Surrender Form

Adoption APPLICATION

BEFORE PROCEEDING, PLEASE READ: • Home visits are required prior to being considered for adoption. • Completed application and approved home visit do NOT guarantee adoption • We receive many more applications than we do dogs, so some people will be disappointed. We may receive over 100 inquiries for a single, highly desirable dog! • We do not ship our dogs

Name*

Email address*

Physical Address (No P.O. or mail service boxes)*

City*

State*

Zip*

Phone*

Occupation(s) : NOTE: Please include both primary and co-applicant occupations*

How long have you lived at your current address?*

Do you rent or own your home?*

If you rent, do you have permission from your landlord showing dogs are acceptable? If so, please be prepared to email a copy to roversretreat.org@gmail.com*

How many people live in the home? Please list the names and relationships of everyone in the household. Please list the ages of all minor children*

Do other young children visit your home? What ages? *

Do you have a pool the dog can access? If yes, please describe any safety fencing or covers.*

Describe your yard including size, fencing and terrain. What type of fencing do you have (materials and height)?*

What pets do you currently have? (type, age, gender, altered, indoor or outdoor pet, any concerns on compatibility with a rescued dog, etc.)*

Aside from your current pets, what other pets have you had in the last ten years? Please tell us the type of animals and why they are no longer with you*

What is your veterinarian's name, hospital, city and phone number?*

Does anyone in your home have pet allergies? Please describe*

Describe the features of the dog you would ideally like to adopt (Including breed/mix, sex, age range, energy level, weight range, temperament, etc*

Which dog(s) on our website are you interested in? *

How much exercise would your dog get? Please describe:*

What opportunities would your dog get to socialize with other dogs?*

How many hours each day will your dog be WITHOUT human companionship?*

Where will your dog be kept when you’re not at home during the day?*

Where will the dog sleep at night?*

During vacation time or travel, how and where will your dog be cared for?*

What type of training classes have you done in the past with your dogs? What worked for you and what did not? What type of collar/leash/harness do you prefer for walking?*

What will you do if your new dog chews your belongings or exhibits other destructive behavior?*

What issues are you willing to work on with your new dog? That is, what issues are you willing to accept until you can correct them through training?*

What behaviors are unacceptable to you? That is, what behaviors would you not be able to live with? What steps would you take to correct these behaviors?*

Excluding your death, what conditions or circumstances would cause you to give up an animal?*

Would you consider adopting a bonded pair?*

Would you consider adopting a special needs dog?*

Would you consider adopting a senior dog (7yrs +)?*

How did you hear about Rover's Retreat?

Any questions or comments?

Check the "I agree" box if you agree to the statement below*

I attest all information I provided above is true. I promise to care for the dog to the best of my ability, with the full intent of keeping the dog for the duration of its life. I also agree to keep a collar with tags on the dog, provide quality dog food, adequate shelter, veterinary care and training as needed.*

I agree

Date*

Volunteer APPLICATION

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Ways to Donate

$100 Monthly Donation

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$25 Monthly Donation

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