Love All Breeds Rescue - Bessemer, Alabama
Pre-Adoption Questionnaire

Thank you for your interest in a rescue dog. The goal of this questionnaire is to obtain information to ensure compatibility between your family and the pet you are interested in adopting. By answering these questions thoroughly and honestly we will be able to determine if the animal you are interested in would be a good fit for your lifestyle. You must be 18 years of age or older to adopt one of our dogs.

When you contact us about a particular animal we have for adoption, these are the questions we'll ask you. We simply want to make sure you get the right dog for you/your family.

What is the name of the animal you are interested in? _________________________________________________

What is your name? _________________________________________________________________________

Please provide your street address, city, state and zip code: _____________________________________________

_____________________________________ What is your phone number? _____________________________

What is your email address: _________________________________  What is your marital status? _____________

If married, is your spouse also interested and aware of the adoption?  __ Yes  ___ No

How many people live in your household? _____  What are the ages of the adults?    ____  ____  ____  ____  ____  ____ 

What are the ages of the children? ____ ____ ____ ____ ____  Do you own your home or rent? ____ Own ____ Rent

If renting, what is the name and phone number of your landlord? __________________________________________

Does the landlord have a weight limit for a pet? ________  Please check all that apply:

___ Companion for another pet                                ___  Family Pet                                   ___  Child's Pet

___ Companion for self                                              ___   Guard dog/Watch dog               ___ Gift

___ Breeding                                                              

How long will the dog be home alone on the average day? _______________________________________________

Will the dog be living:    ___ inside   ___ outside  ___ both    Do you have a fenced yard?  ___ Yes  ___ No .   If  yes, please

describle type of fence (chain link, wood, etc.) and height: _______________________________________________

What kind of shelter will your pet have while outdoors? ________________________________________________

               **Alabama law defines shelter as 3 sides, a top, and a bottom** 

For which of the following reasons would you give up your pet?  Please check all that apply:

___ Not Staying in Fence          ___ Financial Reasons        ___ New Baby      ___ Excessive Barking

___ Adult Size too Large            ___ Not Getting Along with Other Pets    ___Other -explain: ____________

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Have you ever turned in a pet to the animal shelter?  ___ Yes   ___ No   If yes, why? _________________

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Has a pet died while in your care? ___ Yes  ___ No    If yes, what were the circumstances? _____________

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Do you currently own a pet?  ___ Yes  ___ No    If yes, how many and what types? __________________

Do your pets live:   ___ inside     ___ outside   ___ both

Are your current pet (s) shots up to date?  ___ Yes  ___ No    

Are your current pet (s) spayed/neutered?  ___ Yes  ___ No    If they are not spayed/neutered, why? ______

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Are your current pet (s) on heartworm prevention?  ___ Yes  ___ No    If not, why? __________________

Are your current pet (s) on flea/tick prevention?  ___ Yes  ___ No    If not, why? ___________________

WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT VETERINARIAN'S NAME AND PHONE NUMBER?  __________________

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Do you mind if we call your vet for a reference?  ___ Yes  ___ No

After we go through these questions with you, we will have a good idea of which of our dogs fits your lifestyle!

 

 Love All Breeds Rescue

Bessemer, Alabama