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Jacksboro, TX 76458-3433

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 Phone (940) 567-3252

Welcome ..

and Thank You for your interest in one of our Angels.  This is the area of our website where we endeavor to learn as much as possible about you as a potential adopter of one of our residents.  We understand that you might have reservations about furnishing some of the information on this form due to the possibility of identity theft or other fraudulent activity.  We understand & respect your concern & have tried to ask only those questions which we feel are necessary to help us match you with the most compatible pet to fit your home and lifestyle.  We have tailored our form to ask for only that information which is readily available in the public domain from sources such as telephone listings & reverse lookups, county tax records, internet search engines, etc.

In order to help you find your perfect Angel, we ask that you complete this form. Please answer all questions completely and honestly.  If any information is left blank, we will ask you to furnish it.  You may use n/a, none or a "0" where applicable, but please be sure each field contains an entry.  If you are still uncomfortable with the question, please enter WBFL (will be furnished later) & we will discuss that question either personally or by phone.  If you decide to adopt today, this form will become part of your adoption contract. If you do not find your Angel today, this form will remain in our files for 90 days so that you will not have to fill it out again on your next visit.

In order to be considered as an adopter today, you must:

  • Be at least 21 years old
  • Have a valid driver's license or other photo I.D. and identification showing your present address
  • You must have the consent of all the adults living in the household
  • Be able to verify that pets are allowed where you live if renting or otherwise not the property owner
  • You must have proof of pet deposit if required
  • Your current pets must have current vaccinations, be free of contagious illnesses and be spayed or neutered
  • Be able and willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide the proper care for a pet, including but not limited to, food, shelter, veterinary care, grooming, training & recreational toys for the lifetime of the pet you adopt.
  • You must be physically, financially and emotionally able to care for this animal
  • You must agree that any damage done to your home by the pet is NOT the responsibility of Animal Angels

We realize that this form is very long and asks many questions that you might feel are "too personal".  Please put yourself in our position.  Please be truthful.  Don't tell us what you think we want to hear.  Above all, put the welfare of the animals before yourself.  If you are not TOTALLY committed to being a guardian for an animal, please don't ask to adopt it.

Animal Angels is committed to enriching the lives of our animal friends who may be without shelter, food, care or love, regardless of age, natural beauty or condition, and to find them temporary and permanent homes. Our animals are living beings entrusted to our care. It is our responsibility to find the best possible homes for them and to meet the individual needs of each animal.  For this reason, we reserve the right to approve or deny any adoption as we see fit. 



ADOPTION / FOSTER APPLICATION

NOTE:  Use the TAB key or your mouse to move between fields.  The ENTER or RETURN key will submit the form.  If you submit before you are finished, the BACK button on your browser header will return you to the form for completion.







Name of Companion Animal you are applying for:
Adopter's Name:
Address:
City:   State:    Zip:
Phone # Home:   Work:   Cell:
E-mail address: 
Date of Birth: Age: DL# State Issued
Employer
Employer Address 
Supervisor Name    How long employed? 

Co-Adopter's Name:
Co-Adopter's Address:
City:   State:    Zip:
Phone # Home:   Work:   Cell:
E-mail address:
Date of Birth: Age: DL# State Issued
Employer:
Employer Address:
Supervisor Name:    How long employed?:
Did you come here today planning to adopt a pet?:
If "NO", what made you decide to adopt a pet today?:
Are all family members in agreement about getting a new pet?:
Have you ever adopted from us before?
If so, What / Who / When
How did you hear about Animal Angels?:
 

PEOPLE INFORMATION


Please tell us about your home. (Choose one)  Own   Rent
Is your home a (choose one): House     Apt.   Condo   Mobile Home   Dorm
Other- Please explain:
If you live in an apartment, name of complex:
Apt. Complex phone number:
Are pets allowed where you live?
Is a pet deposit required where you live?  If so, how much?
Per pet? Per household?
Is there a weight / size limit on pets?
If so, what is the limit? 
Is there a breed restriction on the type of pet? 
If so, what?
Can proof of pet deposit be obtained from your landlord? 
Manager/Landlord Name
Manager/Landlord Phone#
Do you live with family?       If so, who?
Do you live with a non-relative?       If so, relationship of non-relative:
How long have you lived at your current address?
Do you plan to move within the next 12 months?  
Total # of adults in household:     # of children at home    Children's Ages
Do children / grandchildren, etc. visit your home?     How often?
Does anyone in household have allergies?     If YES, to what?
I am interested in adopting a (pick one)       Dog      Puppy      Cat        Kitten    Other
Why have you chosen this pet? (choose most important reason)   Companion Protection For Children Additional Pet
Other reason(s) (explain)
Who will be the primary caregiver for this pet?
Do you travel frequently?            Are you a student?   
If so, do you attend school full time or part time? 
 

ENVIRONMENT INFORMATION

Where will this pet be kept most of the time? (choose one)   Totally Inside   Mostly Inside   Mostly Outside            Totally Outside
Will this pet be crated or confined while you are gone?
How many hours per day will this pet be home alone? 
How do you plan to housetrain your pet if it is not already housebroken?
Will this pet have access to a secure "potty area" while you are gone?
Does your home have a Pool?
Does your home have a Doggy Door?
Does your home have a Fenced Yard?
Type of Primary Fence:      Wood          Chain Link        Other (Describe) 
Height     Condition of fence:  
Any gaps / holes / missing or broken boards? 
Size of Yard    Are there shade trees / shelter from elements?
If kept outside, will you have a dog run / dog house?  
Do your pets normally stay outside most of the time?   
If you do not have a securely fenced yard, tell us what measures you will take to ensure that the pet will not run off, get hit by a car, be attacked by a stray or wild animal, irritate your neighbors, or otherwise be a problem. 
How long do you plan to have this pet?
Do you agree to take your pet to the veterinarian for regular check-ups, routine vaccinations and to keep it on heartworm preventative medication? 
Who is (was) your veterinarian?

Address:
Phone #:
May we contact him/her for the purpose of obtaining a reference for the care provided to your animals?    
When / Why was your last veterinarian visit?
Are you willing to groom or have this pet groomed on a regular basis?  
Is it important to you that your pet be spayed or neutered?   
If the pet is not already altered, would you ensure that the procedure is taken care of expeditiously?   
Have you ever been the guardian of a companion animal or pet that gave birth?   
If yes, how many litters did the animal have?
This animal was a: Dog      Cat   Other
What did you do with the offspring?

How do you plan to introduce the new pet to the other animals? 

 

If you have no current or past pet history, please provide us with three personal references.

Name:            Phone number:
Relationship:            Known how long?

Name:            Phone number:
Relationship:            Known how long?

Name:            Phone number:
Relationship:            Known how long?

 

OTHER PET INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT PETS

Pet# 1

Dog      Cat     Other     Breed     Age 
Sex    Male   Female      Altered?    How long have you been this pet's guardian?
On Heartworm Preventative?        If yes, what kind?
Where did you acquire this pet?
This pet stays   Indoors    Mostly Indoors    Outdoors    Mostly Outdoors

Pet# 2

Dog      Cat     Other     Breed     Age 
Sex    Male   Female      Altered?    How long have you been this pet's guardian?
On Heartworm Preventative?       If yes, what kind?
Where did you acquire this pet?
This pet stays   Indoors    Mostly Indoors    Outdoors    Mostly Outdoors

Pet# 3

Dog      Cat     Other     Breed      Age 
Sex    Male   Female       Altered?    How long have you been this pet's guardian?
On Heartworm Preventative?        If yes, what kind?
Where did you acquire this pet?
This pet stays   Indoors    Mostly Indoors    Outdoors    Mostly Outdoors


DESCRIPTION OF PAST PETS (PRIOR 10 YEARS)

Past Pet# 1

Dog      Cat     Other     Breed     Age 
Sex    Male   Female          Altered?    How long were you this pet's guardian?
Was on Heartworm Preventative?        If yes, what kind?
Where did you acquire this pet?
This pet stayed   Indoors    Mostly Indoors    Outdoors    Mostly Outdoors
Why do you no longer have this pet?


Past Pet# 2

Dog      Cat     Other     Breed     Age 
Sex    Male   Female          Altered?    How long were you this pet's guardian?
Was on Heartworm Preventative?     If yes, what kind?
Where did you acquire this pet?
This pet stayed  Indoors    Mostly Indoors  Outdoors    Mostly Outdoors
Why do you no longer have this pet?


Past Pet# 3

Dog      Cat     Other     Breed     Age 
Sex    Male   Female          Altered?    How long were you this pet's guardian?
Was on Heartworm Preventative?       If yes, what kind?
Where did you acquire this pet?
This pet stayed   Indoors    Mostly Indoors    Outdoors    Mostly Outdoors
Why do you no longer have this pet?


What do you consider a valid reason for giving up a pet?

Have you ever surrendered or "gotten rid of" a pet?  
Why and to whom?

PLEASE COMPLETE REGARDING PET INTERESTED IN

Please choose the age / size you are interested in:
Adult Dog:       Under 15#      15-25#        25-40#        40-80#          over 80# 
Puppy to be:    Under 15#      15-25#        25-40#        40-80#          over 80# 
Preferences: ( Breed, hair length, good with children/other dogs/cats/other pets, housebroken, etc)

Do you plan any physical alterations such as ear cropping or tail docking on this pet?
Other physical alterations you would make:
Do you prefer a    Male    Female    No Preference     Age Range 
This dog will be primarily a (check ONE)    Family pet for children?       Companion for adult(s)?      Hunting dog?       Guard dog?  
Companion for another dog?     Gift for someone else?
Other   (Explain)
Is someone home during the day?
Where will the dog stay during the day?
Where will the dog be during bad weather?
What do you consider "bad weather"? 
Where will the dog sleep at night?
If the dog is not housebroken, how will you train it?
Do you know about crate training?           Obedience training?  
Do you plan to obedience train this dog?         Yourself?          Professional Trainer?
If this dog develops behavior problems (chewing, digging, etc), what measures will you take?

If this puppy grows larger than you expect, what will you do?

How long do you expect the dog's adjustment to a new home and family to take? 

How will you help make his adjustment easier?

If you lost your job or had to move, what would you do with this pet?


We can not guarantee our pets are housebroken.  Housebroken behavior exhibited in the foster home may be different than when in another environment based on schedule, feeding and watering routine.  Should the need arise are you willing to housebreak this pet?

We will attempt to provide you with an honest evaluation of temperament on any animal we have.  Do you realize that often times the complete history of an animal may not be known and you may encounter some behavioral problems, such as, but not limited to barking, digging and chewing?

Are you willing to work with us or a trainer to correct these problems?

I understand that if the information provided on this application is found to be untrue/incorrect I will surrender the pet to Animal Angels upon demand.  I agree to abide by Animal Angels guidelines and return the pet if I cannot keep it and to notify Animal Angels immediately if the pet is lost or dies.

I agree to allow a representative of Animal Angels to inspect the home environment and yard, and if any violations of the contract are in evidence, I agree to allow the agent of Animal Angels to remove the animal from the premises occupied by me, and entry shall not constitute a trespass.

It is the policy of ANIMAL ANGELS to spay or neuter all adopted pets and to provide medical care as needed to bring them to good health & adoptability.  To help cover this expense, a donation of $150.00 would be very much appreciated prior to adoption.  This will help to defray the costs we have incurred while this animal was in our care & to ensure that funds will be available to help the next animal who needs us.

The donation is tax deductible to the extent allowable under Federal tax laws.



I certify that the information provided on this application is true and correct.

Applicant: Date:

Applicant: Date:

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NOTE:  All questions MUST be answered.  You may use n/a, none or a "0" where applicable, but please be sure each field contains an entry.  Failure to completely answer all questions can cause your application to be rejected.

When you have answered all the questions on this form, please click the button below to submit it for consideration by our adoption coordinator.

Thank you



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After your application is received & approved, you will be required to sign the contract below at the time you take possession of your adoptee.

Please read it carefully .. it becomes a legal & binding part of your adoption agreement.

 


Adoption Agreement

It is the policy of ANIMAL ANGELS to spay or neuter all adopted pets and to provide medical care as needed to bring them to good health & adoptability.  To help cover this expense, a donation of $150.00 would be very much appreciated prior to adoption.  This will help to defray the costs we have incurred while this animal was in our care & to ensure that funds will be available to help the next animal who needs us.  

The donation is tax deductible to the extent allowable under Federal tax laws.

 If the animal is diagnosed with a medical problem within 10 days of adoption, it may be returned to Animal Angels.

I agree to the following provisions:

1. I agree to take the dog to a veterinarian for routine examinations, to keep the animal free of parasites, properly vaccinated, including annual rabies vaccinations, and on heartworm preventative, and to provide immediate veterinary care in the event the animal becomes ill or is injured. I agree the dog will not be subjected to cosmetic surgery, including but not limited to ear cropping and tail docking.

2. I agree to provide not only creature comforts, but also to love and provide the emotional security necessary to the animal's well being. I agree to provide the dog with all the care and attention necessary to ensure the health and well being of the dog. This will include providing at all times food, fresh water, exercise and medical care, grooming and a loving safe healthy environment for the dog.

3. I agree to have proper collar and an identification tag with current information on my pet at all times, event if he/she is always indoors. NOTE: A CHOKE CHAIN SHALL ONLY BE USED WHEN TRAINING OR WALKING (CAN BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A REGULAR COLLAR) BUT MUST BE REMOVED WHEN DOG IS OFF LEASH.

4. I agree my pet will be kept indoors (outdoors only with direct supervision) . I will keep this dog as a house pet, as a member of the family. The dog will never be used for purposes other than that of a family companion. I agree to never allow the dog to be used for an experimental purpose, nor will I allow the animal to be chained, life kenneled or used for guard purposes. He/She is not a primarily outside dog. This pet will not ride in the back of a truck or open jeep unless in a crate which is secured.

5. I will crate/cage the dog as recommended for purposes of achieving and maintaining housetraining as well as to decrease the likelihood of the dog injuring him/herself or my property when I am unable to supervise or am away from the premises. I will continue to use the technique as long as necessary to prevent elimination and/or destruction problems. The crate will be kept within the living area of my home.

6. I agree to comply with all state and local laws pertaining to ownership of the dog, including those laws requiring licensing of the dog within 30 days. I agree to notify Animal Angels immediately if the dog becomes lost. I agree to redeem the dog promptly (within 24-36 hours) if the dog is picked up by an animal control agency.

7. This adoption agreement is nontransferable and change of ownership voids this contract. If I am unwilling or unable to retain ownership of the animal, I understand that I am to return the animal to Animal Angels.  I WILL NOT SELL, GIVE AWAY OR TURN THE DOG OVER TO ANY PERSON(S), AGENCY OR ORGANIZATION (including Animal Control) WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF ANIMAL ANGELS. ANY TRANSFER OF THE DOG WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION WILL BE MADE KNOWINGLY AND FRAUDULENTLY AND IS A BREACH OF CONTRACT.

8. I agree to allow Animal Angels to inspect the home environment and yard, and if any violations of this contract is in evidence, I agree to allow the agent of Animal Angels to remove the animal from the premises occupied by me, and entry shall not constitute a trespass.

9. I understand and agree that any breach of one through eight of this contract constitutes grounds for Animal Angels to rescind this contract, in which case ownership will revert to Animal Angels. The animal must be surrendered to an Animal Angel's agent upon demand. I agree to pay the court costs and reasonable attorney fees incurred by Animal Angels in enforcing this contract.

10. I agree to pay Animal Angels the sum of $2,000 as liquidated damages in the event the terms of this contract are breached; this liquidated damage value being agreed to for the purpose of establishing value of the animal and does not bar Animal Angels from seeking return of the dog by a judicial process or other legal means.

ADOPTION AGREEMENT WILL BE SIGNED UPON RECEIPT OF ANIMAL.

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