Adoption Questionnaire
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FCHS Adoption Application

 

PRE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
       
Name First Middle Init Last
 
         
Address Street City State Zip
 
     
Permanent Address (if different from above)    
  Street City State Zip
 
       
Phone Evening Phone
Email Address
     
Landlord or Apt Complex Name  
Landlord or Apt Complex Phone
   
How did you hear about the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA?
TV
Paper
Website
Family/Friend
Radio
Yellow Pages
Other
             

Please check all appropriate boxes that apply AND provide any explanation as necessary.

I want this animal for:

Breeder
For Child
Gift
Family Pet
Working/Farm
Companion for Pet
Protection for home (explain below) Protection for business (explain below)
   
Do all the members of the household want a new pet? Y N (if no please explain)
 
How many adults are in the household? Children? Children Ages
 
Are you over 18 years of age? Y N if no please explain:
 
Do any members of the household have allergies specific to animals? Y N If yes, please explain
Veterinarians Name or Practice Name Phone Number
   
May we phone your veterinarian for a reference?
Y N
 

if no, please explain

 
Please list your current pets residing at your home (include any other roommates pets as well)
Breed/Type
Age
Sex
Altered
# years owned
Y N
Y N
Y N
Y N
Y N
         
Have you owned any pets in the last five years not listed as current? Y N if yes please explain:
 
Can the veterinarian verify vaccination history on current or past pets? Y N if no, please explain:
 
Have you relinquished any pets before? Y N if yes, please explain including whom, why and when:
 
Where would your new pet be kept when your at home?
Where would your new pet be kept when you are NOT at home?
   
If kept outdoors explian how your bet would be confined?
(examples might be Zip Line, chain, fence (please give a full description of type and height of fencing)
   
Total length of time? Type of shelter? Type of shade?
     
In a 24-hour day how long would the pet be left alone at any given time?
<4 hours
4-8 hours
8-12 hours
>12 hours
         
Given the possiblity of housebreaking difficulties, please describe your expectations on this tedious and sometimes very frustrating task:
         
Who would ultimately be responsible for the socialization and training needs of your new pet?
         
Remembering you are applying for a lifetime companion, are you willing to make the investment in both time and finances (up to $1000 annually) to care for an properly manage your new pet? Y N
         

Would you be willing to allow a representative to make a home visit at a mutually agreed upon time?
Y N if no please explain:

         
Would you like to receive updated information about upcoming SDHS programs and events including dog classes? Y N
         
We hope you have thoughtfully considered each of the questions asked. Once again, the adoption of a life-long animal friend should not be impulsive, but rather a carefully made decision which will ensure a loving, lasting relationship.
         

Thank you for taking the time to
complete this application!!