The Humane Society

of Charles County
P.O. Box 1015
Waldorf, MD 20604-1015
Phone: 301 645-8181

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DOG ADOPTION REQUEST Date:________________________________________

Name:_____________________________________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________________________

Telephone(include area code) (H)___________________(W)____________________

Directions:_______________________________________________________________

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What animal are you interested in adopting?_______________________________

Please circle the reason you want to adopt an animal:

Companion  Guard Dog  Gift  To Breed  Personal Protection  For Child  Other
Is someone home during the day?__________During what hours?_______________

Who will be responsible for this animal?__________________________________

Who will be responsible for housebreaking an untrained animal?____________________

Do you own your own home?___________Rent?___________Live with parents?__________

Is your residence a house?__________Townhouse?__________Apartment?______________

If renting, name and phone # of landlord________________________________________

How many children live in your home?____________List ages_______________________

Does any member of your family have allergies to animals?_______________________

When you go on vacation, who will care for your dog?____________________________

Do you anticipate moving soon?____________________Are you military?_____________

If you move, what will you do with your animal?_________________________________

What types of pets have you owned in the last five years?
Type of animal     Sex(M/F)  Age   Neutered(Y/N)   What happened to it?
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Do you have a veterinarian now?________Vet's name___________________________

How much do you think it will cost to take care of this animal each year?
(Consider the cost of veterinary care, food, grooming, licensing, etc)
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Have you adopted from us before?___________________________________________________

Do you have a fenced-in yard?_______ Fence height____________Type__________________

Where will the dog sleep?___________ and stay when away during the day?________________

How will the dog be confined when outdoors?_________________________________________

We require that all dogs adopted be spayed or neutered. Do you have any questions or reservations about this?_____________________________________________________

Do you understand that all puppies will require a series of distemper vaccinations and that adults will need an annual distemper vaccination as well as rabies?__________________

Signature____________________________________

Rev. 08/95

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