ADOPTION APPLICATION
Thank you for your interest in adopting a homeless animal.
Together we can save lives and make a difference!

Your responses to these questions are confidential. The purpose of this questionnaire is to ensure that pets are placed in appropriate homes that are capable of providing a lifetime commitment of the highest quality care.
CONTACT INFO:

Your Name: 	

Day Phone Number(s):	

Evening Phone Number(s):

Mailing address:

E-mail address:

Date of Application:
Part A: General Info

1. What type of animal are you interested in adopting? 

cat		dog		rabbit		other: __________

2. What is the name of the veterinarian you use (or intend to use) most often?
Clinic name:	
Phone #:

3. How much time and thought have you put into adopting a pet?

4. How long have you been in Korea? 

5. How long do you plan to stay in Korea? 

6. Are you planning to travel after you finish work in Korea? 

7. What will you do with your pet when you leave? 

8. What country are you from and what are the immigration rules for bringing pets into that country?

9. Why do you want to adopt an animal?

10. Are you adopting this pet for yourself or for someone else?

11. Have you had pets in the past during your adult life?  If yes, what has become of them?

12. Are you currently employed? Full time	Part time 

13. Employer’s name and address:
Part B: Your Living Arrangements

14. Family members
- How many people are there in your household?
- Do you have children?  	How many?		Ages:
- Have your children been around pets before?  Whose? How often? What responsibilities?

- Is the number of people in your household likely to change in the future?
- If so, how will this affect the future of the adopted animal?
- Are all members in your household in agreement about adopting this type of pet?
- Who in your household will be responsible for the pet?
- Is anyone in your home allergic to animals?

15. Your home
- What type of dwelling do you live in? (villa, apartment, etc)
- Does your landlord allow pets?
- Where will you keep your pet while you are out of the home?	At night?
- Will this pet live outdoors, indoors, or both?

16. Your schedule 
- Are there any members of the family home during the day?
- On average, how many hours per day will your pet be left alone?
- How much time can you commit per day to taking care of your pet (exercise, grooming, cleaning, training, etc.)? 

17. Other pets
- Do you have any other animals?
- What kind and what ages?
- How long have you had them?
- How does your pet react to/ get along with other animals?
- Are all other pets in the home up to date with their vaccinations?	If not, why?
(We may request vaccination certificates or statements.)

- Are your own pets spayed and/or neutered? Why or why not? 
	(We may require a Veterinarian’s certificate or statement.)

- How do you plan to introduce the new animal to your existing pet(s)? Give details.

Part C:  Life With Your Companion

18. Health and behaviour

- Other than food and water, what are the 5 most important things a pet needs?
- Are you familiar with the particular needs of the breed/ species you are interested in? Please explain.

- Do you plan to have this pet sterilized? Please explain why or why not.
- For cats: Do you plan to have him/her declawed? If so, please explain.
- For dogs: Do you plan to crop his/her ears or dock his/her tail? If so, please explain. 
- What kind of food do you plan to feed this pet? 
- How and how much do plan to exercise this pet?
- Are there any particular activities you plan to do with your dog?  (i.e. therapy, hiking, guarding, etc.)
- Are there any animal behaviours you will not tolerate in general?
- How will you train / condition your pet to avoid these circumstances?
- Have you had previous experience training this type of pet?
- What training methods did you use?
- If not explained above, how do you plan to housetrain this pet?

19. Expenses

- Please indicate how much you feel it will cost to feed your pet each month.

- Please indicate how much you think it will cost to equip your pet over the next few months (tags, crate, collars/harnesses, bedding, toys, treats).

- How much have you budgeted for basic veterinary care per year?  Please consider annual check-ups, dental care, vaccinations, and preventative medicine.

- How much will it cost to travel with your pet to your home country?

20. The Future


- If you go on vacation or move what arrangements will you make for your companion?

- Are you prepared to commit to this pet for his/her entire lifetime, potentially up to 15 years or more?

- Are you prepared to make all travel arrangements required to return to your home country together with your companion?

- What circumstances would make you rehome your animal?

21. The last 3 questions!

- Why do you want to adopt this particular animal?

- Would you be willing to provide occasional updates (emails and/or photos) as to how the animal is adapting to life with you?

- Is there any other information you would like to provide?




Thank you so much for taking the time to fill out this application. We sincerely hope it helps to ensure the happiness of both you and the animal by making the best match possible. 



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