Saint Francis Animal Welfare Group (SFAWG)
Dog Adoption Application
PLEASE NOTE -- WE GIVE PREFERENCE TO THOSE HOMES WITH FENCED YARDS AND WHO AGREE TO
KEEP THIS DOG/PUPPY AS AN INSIDE DOG.  A HOME VISIT, BEFORE ADOPTION, IS REQUIRED.
I understand that the adoption fee is $150.00.
First Name:
Last Name:
Co-Applicant:
Street Address:
Mailing Address (If different)
Zip
State
City:
Cell Phone:
Work Phone(s):
Home Phone:
Email Address:
The following will help us match you with the dog that is a perfect match for your family:
Which of our dogs are you interested in?
Of all the dogs/breeds available, why are you considering this dog/breed?
What is your family's activity level:
High
 Calm
Medium
 Couch Potato
Ages of all household members:
Who is the dog primarily for:
Adult
 Family
Child
 Elderly
Who will care for, train and exercise the dog?
Yes
Do you or anyone in the household smoke?
No
Does anyone in your household have allergies?
No
Yes
If yes, to what allergens?
How long have you lived at your current address?
 Own
 Rent
Home is a
house
apartment
Landlord's name and phone number
Do you have the landlord's permission to have a dog?
Yes
No
Are there any restrictions (breed, size, etc.)?
Don't know
Yes
 No
Please tell us a little about your lifestyle, your family, and any special activities in which your dog would be
included.
Will the dog be allowed in the house?
No
Yes
How long each day will the dog be left alone (without humans)?
Where will the dog stay when you are away from the house?
Where will the dog sleep at night?
Where will the dog stay when you go out of town?
Do you have other dogs?  Choose all that apply
No other dogs
One or more spayed female(s)
One or more neutered male(s)
One or more UNspayed female(s)
One or more UNneutered male(s)
Describe how you will introduce your new dog to your current pets and how you will integrate him/her into your
family.
Please list all of the pets you have owned in the past five years: (Type of pet, Sex, Spayed/Neutered, what
happened to the pet?)
Are you familiar with using a crate for training, at night, and/or during your absence?
 Yes
 No
If yes, describe your experience
Is your yard fenced?  
 Yes
No
Yes
If you do not have a fence, do you plan to install one?
 No
If yes, when?
 Type of fence
Fence Height
Medium
 Large
Is your yard
 Small
How will your dog get exercise?  Choose all that apply
Leash walks every day
Will have cable or dog run in the yard
Will be free to run in fenced yard
Will have supervised access to unfenced yard
Will be free to roam (off leash and unsupervised in unfenced area)
Will bring to a dog-park
Other - please describe
Yes
Do you plan to take your dog to obedience training classes?
 No
Are you willing to house train your dog?
No
Yes
Describe your house training method:
How will you discipline your dog?
List behaviors you consider NOT acceptable:
What will you do if you can no longer care for your dog?
What circumstances justify getting rid of your dog?
When would you consider putting your dog to sleep (euthanasia)?
When you move what will you do with your dog?