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ADOPTION APPLICATION We only adopt to homes in the Austin Metro Area (NO EXCEPTIONS). Ponderosa Pomeranian Rescue, Inc. P.O. Box 1376 Round Rock, TX 78680 Fax: (512) 597-0852 www.ponderapom.com info@ponderapom.com   Thank you for taking the time to fill out our questionnaire. The purpose of this application is to learn a little about your family and home so that our organization can make the best possible match for both you and our rescue animal. Our main concern is placing our animals in a compatible home with a family that will give them a LIFETIME commitment of love and proper care. This consultation process is designed to help us determine if the adoption is in the best interest of both the animal and the adopter. Please be aware that while completing this application does not bind you to adopt one of our animals, neither does it guarantee that we will place one of our animals in your home at this time. If you are interested in learning more about one of our rescue animals, please answer the questions honestly and thoroughly. Some animals may need some extra time and patience to adjust to yet another new home. Some may need housetraining or other types of training, and some may just need a little extra love and patience. All animals, regardless of their background and history, go through an adjustment period when they go to a new environment. There will be a period of a few days, weeks or in some cases months during which your new pet's personality is emerging and growing while you get to know one another. In order to help you and your pet get through this transition period as smoothly as possible, we will help you in any way possible. Please remember that this is a stressful time for an animal and hopefully we will be able to work together to make this a lifetime relationship for you and your rescue pet. You can call on us at any time to help you in any way. With this in mind, please answer the questions on the application to the best of your ability. We reserve the right to refuse adoption to anyone for any reason. A representative of our group may conduct home visits prior to or following an adoption, and our group has the right to reclaim an animal following an adoption if unsuitable home conditions, evidence of neglect, abuse or other mistreatment of the animal are found on said visit. Please keep in mind that we have no paid employees, we are all volunteers with jobs, families, pets, and foster dogs. Please be patient with our application and adoption process.   In order to be considered as an adopter from Ponderosa Pomeranian Rescue: · Live in the Austin Metro Area. · Be 21 years of age or older. · Be able and willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide training, medical treatment and proper care for a pet for the entire life of that animal. · Have the knowledge and consent of your landlord. · Have the knowledge and consent of all adults living in household. · Understand that children's age restriction will be based on their exposure to and experience with this specific breed. · Understand that PPR has the right to either deny or approve your adoption application without explanation. Standard Adoption Fee is $200 for males and females, $150 for seniors, $300 for puppies. Adoption fee's rarely cover our costs in caring for all of our dogs, the majority of dogs we take in require vetting in excess of $400. Any amount that you can donate in addition to the fee is greatly appreciated and is tax deductable.   Date:       Name or type of dog seeking:       Reason for Selecting this particular dog or breed:       Applicant Name:       Current Address:       City:       State:       Zip:       Email Address:       Home Phone #:       Work Phone #:       Cell Phone #:       Name and ages of all household members, including yourself:       Do any members of your household have pet-related allergies?:       Occupation of applicant/s:       Who will be caring for the pet?       What pets do your currently have in your household? For each, please give us the following information: Type (dog, cat, etc.), Name, age, whether the animal is altered, and whether it is an indoor pet, outdoor pet, or both.       How many hours will pet(s) be alone during the day?       Where will the dog be kept during this time that you are not home?       When I am home, my dog will be kept mainly?       Where will the dog sleep at night?       Your veterinarian's name, hospital, city, and phone number:       Other than the animals previously described, what other pets have you had in the last five years? For each, please tell us the his/her name, type of animal and what happened to him or her.       Do you have a fenced yard? What type of fence? What is the height?       How long have you lived at your current address?       Type of Housing (home, condo, apt., mobile home, RV, ranch):       Do you rent, own or have other arrangements?       Name of Apartment complex or Mobile Home Park:       Do they allow pets?:       Name and contact Phone # for Manager/Landlord:       Any restrictions on pets? If yes, please explain:       Are you planning on moving in the near future?:       If you move, what would you do with your pet?:       Do you ever have relatives or friends visit with their pets? If so what type of animals visit? Please be specific:       Have you adopted any pets from another rescue or animal shelter in the past? If yes, which one(s):       Have you volunteered with a rescue or animal shelter in the past? If yes, which one(s)?:       How long have you been looking for a pet?:       Before seeing the dog that you are applying for, what kind of dog were you looking for and what traits are you looking for in a dog?:       What is the activity level of the dog you are looking for?:       What do you consider undersirable traits?:       What will you do if your new dog chews your belongings or shows other destructive behavior?       What would you do if you saw some of the above listed traits displayed in your new dog?:       How will your dog be confined to your property (please include all that apply)? In the house; in a crate or kennel; in a fenced yard; on a chain; in a garage; on a patio; other...       If you live in the country, how will your dog/puppy be confined?:       Do you or any of your neighbors have livestock?:       How much exercise do you plan to give your dog?       In what manner will you be transporting your pet in your vehicle?:       How long do you feel an animal should be given for an adjustment period?       Are you willing to work with a new pet on any issues he or she may have?       Who will be responsible for the socialization, medical care, and training of this animal?:       Who will be responsible for housebreaking? Please describe you method for housebreaking?       Excluding your death, what conditions or circumstances would cause you to give up an animal?       Would you be interested in attending training sessions?       What time period do you require to prepare for your new dog?:       What grooming requirements do you feel are necessary for this particular dog?       What brand of food will your new dog eat?       On average, how much do you expect to spend annually on this dog? (including heartworm preventative, flea/tick preventative, vetting, toys/treats, grooming, etc.):       There are times when unexpected and often very expensive medical conditions occur. What will you do if this happens to your pet?:       List your own personal reasons for wanting a dog:       If you are applying for a puppy, please specify your reasons for wanting a puppy versus an older dog:       Would you be willing to allow a respresentative of the rescue group to visit your residence?:       How did you find out about our Organization?:       Would you consider volunteering for our group? Please list all that apply. (Foster, Transport, Interviewing, Fundraising, Adoption Day Helper, Home Visits, Other):       Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions. We hope that by going through this process, we will increase the chance of an appropriate match both for you and for our dogs. If you have any comments regarding this adoption application or our adoption process, please feel free to let us know as we are always looking for ways to improve. Again, thank you for saving a life by considering a rescued pet. Steps After Completing Application · Initial application review/reference check (applications are reviewed in the order they are received) · Personal Interview (at Adoption day by a volunteer) · Approval/Denial Process: PPR board members meet to discuss each application. · Applicants notified if approved/denied. · Approved adopters will be contacted by a PPR volunteer to schedule a home visit and to discuss which dog would fit into their home best.   Best way/time to contact you:       Comments:       Signature:

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