Our furry friends should be with us for the

                             rest of their lives as human children would be,

                            however there are some out there that don't

                                 realize how important that is.

They should not be thought of as stones that you pick up

from the beach and throw out when no longer needed or wanted.

They should ONLY be taken in when it is realized as a life-long commitment.

If for some reason you need to give up a precious babe, think smart!

REMEMBER WHEN THAT PHONE RINGS...

It will be the difference between the little babies life or death.

It will be the difference between happiness and cruel torture.

Be as careful with whom your pet goes as they would be if they were

to answer the phone themselves and remember: They Can't!

Choosing a comfortable and safe home for them is up to YOU!

Think about what kind of home and/or people "you" would like

to be with (for the rest of your life...you're long, healthy, happy life).

 

 

ADOPTION APPLICATION
Date: ____________________
Name: ____________________ Phone: ____________________

Address: ________________________________________
Where do you live? (Please circle one)

House - Condo/Apt - Mobile Home - Student or Military Housing

How long at your present address? ____________________
Do you rent? Yes - No
IF YOU RENT:

Landlord's Name: ____________________

Landlord's Phone #: ____________________
Do you plan on moving in the next 6 months? Yes - No

If Yes, Where? ____________________________________
What are you plans for your pets if you are moving?

________________________________________
Employer: ____________________
Occupation: ____________________
Drivers License #: ____________________
Care License Plate #: ____________________
How many adults in your home? ____________________

Children at home? Yes - No

Ages: ____________________
Are all members of you household aware of your plans to adopt an animal?

Yes - No
Are any members of your household allergic to animals? Yes - No
Other Cats? ____________________

Are cats kept strictly indoors? Yes - No

Are cats declawed? Yes - No
Other Dogs? ____________________
Other Animals? ____________________
Name of Veterinarian: ____________________

Veterinarian Phone #: ____________________
If no pets at this time, have you had pets in the last 5 years? Yes - No

If Yes, What happened to them? _________________________________
REFERENCES:

1. NAME: ____________________ PHONE #: ____________________

2. NAME: ____________________ PHONE #: ____________________

3. NAME: ____________________ PHONE #: ____________________
Is someone at home:

Daytime? Yes - No            Nighttime? Yes - No
Classify you neighborhood: Urban - Suburban - Rural
Fenced yard? Yes - No

Fence Type: ____________________

Height: ____________________ Yard Size: _____________________
Owner Expectations: ________________________________________
Owner Concerns: ________________________________________

Other: ________________________________________

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ALL THE INFORMATION

SUPPLIED BY ME ON THIS FORM IS TRUE AND CORRECT.

X ________________________________________

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Remember... you are completely responsible for the future of the animal!

 

 

A FEW THINGS YOU CAN DO:

(Screen your callers carefully)
1.  Ask for I.D. for their name & address and be sure it matches.
2.  If it doesn't, ask for something that does.
3.  Ask for professional references (veterinarian) and be sure they exist.

4.  Mention that you wish to visit the new premises before the pet goes

anywhere... and do it.

A dog example: You just may find a tattered doghouse in the backyard with dirt surroundings.

A cat example: A house not well kept means if they can't care for their

home they're sure not going to care for the pet.

5.  You may consider charging for the pet as it could be a deterrent for

an abuser. They may be less apt to seek a pet that they have to pay for.

Take the money and have the animal spayed/neutered, keeping in mind that

the more we work together for less homeless pets the less the abusers

chances of finding innocent victims to torture and/or mutilate.

6. Do a follow up to ensure the animal is safe and happy.

It will not only be beneficial to the pet but also a piece of mind for.

Isn't it worth having a restful nights sleep?

 

(Contact you local newspapers)

"Free to good home" ads are found in abundance in the classified section

of almost every newspaper. Despite people's good intentions when

placing them, these advertisements have proven dangerous to animals.

Animal abusers frequently obtain animals through "free to good home" ads.

Small animals such as kittens, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, and mice are often

obtained through these ads to be fed to snakes or used as bait for training dogs to

fight. "Bunchers" sometimes obtain animals through the ads to sell to research

laboratories. Help get the word out about the perils that can befall animals

given away for free. Please contact the classifieds section editor's of your local

newspaper's and ask that they print a warning ad at the top of their "pets"

section alerting advertisers to the dangers of  "free to good home" ads.

In addition, please write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper's to

alert readers about the dangers of "free to good home" ads and to stress the

importance of taking the placement of animals seriously. You can also help by

contacting individuals who place these ads to warn them about the risks and

urge them to properly screen potential adopters, charge an adoption

fee and use an adoption contract. You can contact [email protected]

for written materials, including sample contracts, to provide to these individuals

to help ensure the animal goes to a good home.

Don't forget to urge people to seek help from their local humane society,

SPCA or animal shelter when placing animals.

 

AN IMPORTANT THING TO KEEP IN MIND

What could seem like a lot of effort to you could also be considered too

much effort for an abuser. They may think twice when confronted with

cautiousness, not to mention if the new owner is a true animal lover, they will

understand and respect what you are doing and you will have a piece of mind

thinking that you did special things to help insure your pets comfort and

happiness. It will be a lot easier to rest at night.

PLEASE, SPAY & NEUTER YOUR PETS!

 

SAVE ANIMALS FROM A LIVING HELL

Forward this to anyone you know who is giving away a "free" animal.
 http://www.parrett.net/animalaid/free.html
If someone can't afford a reasonable adoption fee, they can't afford to
provide food, shelter and medical care either.  Remind them of that!!!