Adoption Application

Adoption Application

Bark Bark Wag Dog Rescue
***ADOPTIONS DURING COVID-19***

We are following COVID-19 safety protocols for dog adoptions; i.e. maintaining social distancing requirements, using hand sanitizer, doing meet & greets outdoors, etc. Our in-person homevisit requirement during this time will be completed instead via virtual homevisit done by video (cellphone is fine). E-mail info@barkbarkwag.org if you have any questions.
**PLEASE BE SURE YOU LIVE IN OUR
COVERAGE AREA ~BEFORE~ YOU APPLY!!**
Go to barkbarkwag.org, click on "let's get started",
then click the MAP under Step 1 on that page.
**IMPORTANT--PLEASE READ**:

This is our 'first opportunity' to learn about you/your family. The more detailed info you provide, the better we can get to know you & determine "best fit" with one of our dogs or pups! You don't need to "write a novel" in response to every question, but providing us with more than "yes/no" if there's an opportunity to give a bit more info is best! :) Please also initial each section below to acknowledge you've read it and understand. Thank you!
Bark Bark Wag is a small, 501(c)3 dog rescue run entirely by volunteers with jobs, families & animals of our own. We begin processing your application as soon as we receive it, so please do not apply to adopt if you aren't sure you're ready for the responsibility, or if everyone in your household is not in agreement about the possibility of adoption!*
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We are a foster-based rescue, NOT a shelter (we do not have a facility you can visit). Prospective adopters meet foster dogs by invitation/appointment *only*, AFTER our 3-step adoption process has been completed and the application approved. All members of the household (including dogs) must travel to the foster's home (or other agreed-upon location) to meet the dog to be adopted, and applicant is invited to/expected to adopt and take their new dog home at that time if all goes well with the meet & greet.*
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Our foster families can't "hold" (board) dogs for more than a few days while scheduling a "meet & greet" with an approved family; any needy/urgent dog we hope to help must have an open/available foster home to go to, since we don't have a facility/building. We cannot meet adopters multiple times; we strive to be respectful of our foster families' time constraints, since they kindly volunteer their time & open their hearts/homes to welcome a dog in need. *
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Please consider that adopting a dog is an awesome, life-changing, long-term commitment. Please do not apply to adopt if you are about to leave on vacation or a business trip; if everyone living in your household will not be available to meet the dog within a few days (should you be selected as the "best fit" family for the dog); or if you are otherwise unable to adopt within several days, if your application is approved.*
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Full Name:*

First NameLast Name
Age (our minimum adoption age is 23): PLEASE NOTE: The applicant must be a responsible adult living in a dog-safe and friendly space. *
Street Address:*
City:*
State:*
Zipcode:*
Email Address:*
Main Contact Number:*

Area CodePhone Number
Alternate Contact Number:

Area CodePhone Number
Current Occupation or Title:*
Place of Employment:*
How many people live in the home?*
Please list the NAME, AGE and RELATIONSHIP of each person:*
i.e., David, husband--45, Susie, wife--39, Kate, friend--30, etc.
Does anyone living in the home have allergy conditions, or utilize equipment which may affect a previously-traumatized dog (i.e. power tools, adjustable chair/bed, walker/cane, wheelchair, etc.)? Please explain below and if so, how would you handle the dog being traumatized? PLEASE NOTE: We do not discriminate; we ask these questions to be sure the dog you're applying for may be a fit! *
Is everyone living in the house in agreement with adopting a dog?*

YesNo
DESIRED DOG INFO:
Are you currently working with any other rescue(s)? If so, which one(s)? Please list.*
Have you adopted through a shelter or rescue before? If so, which one(s)? Please list.*
Name of the dog you are applying for with Bark Bark Wag:*
Any other dog(s) you may be interested in at Bark Bark Wag?*
Describe your ideal dog -- age, gender, breed -- please be specific:*
Why do you want to adopt THIS dog? What makes you the best person/family to adopt him/her?*
DESCRIBE YOUR LIVING SITUATION:
If you DON'T have kids, are there kids who 1) visit sometimes or 2) live with you part of the time? Please provide details below (how often do they visit, how long do they stay, how many days of each week/month, etc.). (type N/A if the question doesn't apply)*
Do you:*

OwnLive with ParentsRent
If you own, please give email address & phone number of homeowners' association (if applicable); if you rent, please give landlord's email address & phone number:*
Do you live in:*

housecondoapartmenttownhousemobile home
Does anyone smoke in the house? *

No (nonsmoking)Garage onlyYesBasement onlyOutside onlyOther
Is the yard fenced? (Bark Bark Wag does not require fencing for adoption)*

YesNo
If YES, please describe the height and fencing material (wood, chain link, etc.):*
Is there a gate to the yard, and if so, does it lock? Please explain at "other" below.

YesNoOther
Is there a doggie door?*

YesNoOther
If NO fenced-in yard, how do you plan to give your dog a potty/bathroom break? (i.e. leash walk, tie-out, etc.)*
ABOUT YOUR CURRENT PETS:

Please provide info on ALL pets currently living in your home (type "N/A" as needed).
1. PLEASE PROVIDE ALL INFO FOR EACH PET! Name, weight, type/breed, sex, age:*
Up-to-date on:*

VaccinesHeartworm test*Spayed/NeuteredHeartworm preventionFlea/tick preventionOther
2. Name, weight, type/breed, sex, age:*
Up-to-date on:*

VaccinesHeartworm testSpayed/Neutered*Heartworm preventionFlea/tick preventionOther
*If not spayed/neutered, why not? (must respond)
Please list any additional pets and their info here (name, weight, type/breed, sex, age)*
Up-to-date on:*

VaccinesHeartworm testSpayed/Neutered*Heartworm preventionN/AFlea/tick preventionOther
*If not spayed/neutered, why not? (must respond)
How does a dog get heartworm disease? How can you prevent it? *
Do you plan to use flea/tick prevention for your dog?*

NoYes, oral (i.e., NexGard)Yes, flea collarYes, topicalOther
What brand(s) of food do you feed your current pet(s)? ***IF NO CURRENT PET, what brand of food will you feed a newly adopted pet? *
Where do your current pet(s) live? (inside, outside, please explain):*
Is your pet outdoors unattended at any time? If so, for how long?*
If you have a dog now, has he/she completed a basic manners/obedience training class of any kind?*

YesNoOther
Please list any other training you have participated in with your current dog, if applicable; what type of training it was, and the name of the trainer or training company:
What kind of exercise/playtime does your current (or previous) dog get?*
IF YOU CURRENTLY HAVE ANOTHER DOG/DOGS, TELL US ABOUT HIS/HER EXPERIENCE WITH OTHER DOGS: (please check all that apply, or N/A)*

N/AGoes to Doggie Daycare frequentlyLives/lived with othersNever lived with othersPlays/played with others regularlyNever played with othersBuddy walks (side-by-side walks)Other
IF YOU CURRENTLY HAVE ANOTHER DOG/DOGS, WHAT IS HIS/HER PLAY STYLE WITH OTHER DOGS: (please check all that apply, or N/A)*

N/AToys, tug of warGroup barking LOLWrestlingChaseOther
VETERINARIAN INFO--PLEASE READ!!

**PLEASE NOTE!!!! In order to continue processing your application, we will contact your current & prior veterinarian(s) ASAP. **PLEASE LET US KNOW THE NAME OF THE PERSON THE VET RECORDS ARE UNDER; THAT PERSON SHOULD CALL THE VET ASAP TO GIVE THEM PERMISSION TO SPEAK WITH US, SO YOUR APPLICATION PROCESSING IS NOT DELAYED -- THANK YOU!**
CURRENT VET INFO: Please list the vet clinic's name, city & state*
CURRENT VET INFO: Please list the vet clinic's phone number:*

Area CodePhone Number
ANY OTHER CURRENT VET(S): Please list the vet clinic's name, city & state*
Please list any additional vet clinic's phone number:*

Area CodePhone Number
PAST VET INFO: Please list the vet clinic's name, city & state:*
PAST VET INFO: Please list the vet clinic's phone number:*

Area CodePhone Number
ABOUT YOUR PAST/PREVIOUS PETS:

Please provide info on pets you've had in your family in the past 10 years:
PLEASE LIST ALL PAST PETS HERE -- Name, weight, type/breed, age, sex:*
What happened to each of the previous pets? Please be specific:*
Where did your pet(s) live? (inside, outside, please explain)*
What are your feelings on shock collars? (a "shock collar" is different from an "electric fence collar"). Have you ever used a shock collar on a dog? Will you use one on an adopted dog?*
What are your feelings on "choke" or "prong" collars? Have you ever used either of these types of collars on a dog? Will you use one on an adopted dog?*
Were they all up-to-date on vaccinations?*

YesNoOther
Were they all up-to-date on heartworm tests & heartworm preventative?*

YesNoOther
Were they all spayed/neutered?*

YesNoOther
Have you ever given away a pet? a) adopted from a rescue and returned; b) surrendered (to a shelter, humane society, etc.); or c) euthanized a dog? Please be specific:*
CARE OF YOUR ADOPTED DOG:
Where will the dog routinely live? (inside, outside, please explain): *
How many hours a day during each WEEKDAY will the dog be left alone?*
Where will the dog stay when you are not at home?*

CrateFree roam of houseGated into an areaDoggie DaycareOther
Is the dog allowed on furniture?*

Yes, all furnitureYes-only some (please explain at 'other')NoOther
Where will the dog sleep?*

In/on humans' bedDog bed, bedroomCrate, bedroomDog bed, sep. roomCrate, sep. roomWherever he/she likesOther
Will your pet be outdoors unattended at any time? If so, for how long?*
If your new dog/pup is not housebroken, HOW will you train him/her? (please provide specific details below)*
What activities/type of exercise will the dog get?*

WalksJogging/RunningPlay with toy/ballDog ParkDoggie DaycareOther
Are you able & willing to exercise your dog regularly, on a daily basis?*

YesNoOther
Do you plan to take your dog/puppy through a basic manners/puppy class? (Classes are as much for the new family as they are for the dog, in helping teach everyone to communicate clearly with each other). *

YesNoOther
How much time are you prepared to allow your adopted dog to adjust to his/her new environment and routines, and for you to adjust to your adopted dog? *

Up to a week1-3 mos.1-3 weeks3-6 mos.4 weeksAs long as it takesOther
What behaviors are NOT acceptable by kids around the family dog? *
Who will be responsible for the dog in your absence? (business travel, holidays, etc.)*

Friend or familyBoarding KennelVet ClinicPetsitterOther
If a job or family situation forced you to move, what would you do with your pet(s)?*

Return to rescueTo family/friendTake to shelterCraigslist or FBBring with me/usOther
Please answer honestly: Have you thought about a plan if you could no longer care for your dog, temporarily or long-term? Are there any reason(s) that would cause you to give up your dog?*
Are there any behaviors you are NOT WILLING to work with your dog on, now or in future? *

Excessive barkingResource guardingHousebreakingToo active/playfulCounter surfingNot playful enoughEscapingDestructive chewPulling on leashDiggingJumping upOther
How would you discourage any unwanted behaviors in your adopted dog?*

Yell at the dogPut dog into cratePut dog outsideMove problem itemPut dog in diff rm.Hit or spank dogSquirt dog w/H20Pos. reinforcementUse known trainerRedirectClicker trainingReturn the dog
Have you ever been ordered to relinquish ownership of animals due to cruelty or neglect, or been convicted of animal cruelty?*

YesNoOther
Thank you for your interest in a Bark Bark Wag dog!! Is there anything else you'd like us to know when considering your application...?
What You Should Know
Please enter your email address to acknowledge that you've seen and read the "What You Should Know" section:*
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IMPORTANT: Submitting an application does not guarantee an animal will be adopted to you/your family; nor does it obligate you to adopt. We reserve the right to deny any application without explanation. We reserve the right to deny any application if an applicant is misleading or dishonest in their application. Bark Bark Wag has a "zero tolerance policy" re: inappropriate, adversarial, rude or threatening behavior toward any of our volunteers, foster families, veterinarians/staff, or any of our affiliates.

We do NOT work on a "first come, first served" basis. We screen applications fully, and select families for each of our dogs based on where they will fit best and be happiest. In some situations and circumstances, Bark Bark Wag may utilize a "trial adoption/foster-to-adopt" period of 1-3 weeks at our discretion, depending on the needs of the BBW foster dog. The BBW foster dog remains the legal property of Bark Bark Wag Dog Rescue throughout this trial/foster-to-adopt period, which can be terminated by either party at anytime during the stated time period, and only converts to a formal adoption upon the mutual agreement of Bark Bark Wag Dog Rescue and the prospective adopting family. Our adoption contract states that your adopted dog MUST be returned to Bark Bark Wag Dog Rescue if you are no longer able to care for him/her for any reason.

Dogs require some or all of the following vaccines/tests EVERY YEAR for the rest of their lives: Heartworm test (heartworm is transmitted to dogs through the bite of an infected mosquito); monthly/year-round heartworm prevention (i.e. Heartgard); DHPP (preferred) or DHLPP (distemper, hepatitus, parvovirus, leptospirosis); Rabies (1 year or 3 year vaccines); Bordetella (kennel cough); and Lyme (to protect against Lyme disease, transmitted to dogs by ticks). The costs for these vaccines/tests can be $300 or more a year, per animal.

These costs, along with food; groomer visits; petsitters/kennel stays while you are traveling; and any other illnesses or injuries -- and the cost of bringing an animal into your family can be as much as $600 or more/year, per animal. Please consider this before making the decision to bring a new animal into your home and family.

Bark Bark Wag's adoption fees include age-appropriate vaccines; heartworm tests and fecal checks/medication as needed; microchipping; spay/neuter (unless the dog is younger than 6 mos. of age, then a certificate will be provided by the Rescue upon request for spay/neuter, redeemable at All About Animals Clinic in Warren, MI); and a wellness and health check by a licensed veterinarian.

We cannot guarantee the future health of any of our animals--rescued dogs have unknown medical (and behavioral) histories. All fees are used toward our mission of rescuing dogs from unsafe situations; providing them with any/all needed vet care; and finding them fully-screened and loving homes... thereby preventing unnecessary euthanasia or suffering.

We cannot guarantee the age/breed of our rescued dogs. We depend on our veterinarians to help us make the best determination on age/breed for all of our dogs; unless we receive written documentation from the shelter where the dog was surrendered. We make every effort to process new applications as quickly as possible; please understand that we are all volunteers with jobs, pets, and families. We appreciate your patience and support for Bark Bark Wag!
I understand that:

Completion of this application in no way guarantees adoption of any dog. Furthermore, withholding or misrepresenting information will result in the immediate denial of this application. By signing (electronically), I declare that I am at least 23 years of age.
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Adoption Application

***ADOPTIONS DURING COVID-19***

**IMPORTANT--PLEASE READ**:

DESIRED DOG INFO:

DESCRIBE YOUR LIVING SITUATION:

ABOUT YOUR CURRENT PETS:

VETERINARIAN INFO--PLEASE READ!!

ABOUT YOUR PAST/PREVIOUS PETS:

CARE OF YOUR ADOPTED DOG:

What You Should Know

I understand that:

ADOPTIONS DURING COVID-19

IMPORTANT--PLEASE READ: