Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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Address
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Address 1
Address 2
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Country
Phone
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Driver's License/Identification Card Number
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Date of birth:
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Occupation
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Name of Spouse/Partner
If your relationship were to change, who would keep the dog?
How did you hear about AZK9?
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Which dog are you interested in?
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Why did you choose this breed?
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Why did you choose this specific dog?
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In your opinion, what makes you a good pet owner?
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What characteristics are most important for you to have in a pet?
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Select all that apply
Companionship
Active/Athletic
Friendly
Good with dogs
Independant
Couch potato
Good with children
Good with cats
Playful
Protective
Other
What is the activity level in your household?
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Select all that apply
Very Quiet
Moderately Quiet
Active
Very Active
What do you think is a reasonable amount of time for a pet to adjust to a new environment?
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Have you ever been declined an adoption through a rescue organization?
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How many other people reside in your home? Please list age and relationship.
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Who will be the dog’s primary caretaker?
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Do all members of your household want a pet?
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Do any family members have asthma or allergies?
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What other pets live with you (please give number of pets, ages, breeds, sexes and whether spayed/neutered):
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If any are not spayed/neutered, please explain why.
Would you considering spaying or neutering existing pets as a condition of adoption?
Yes
No
What other pets have you owned in the past? Please list names, age, sex and history—how long you owned and what happened to them (if passed away, please give circumstances).
How long have you lived at your current address?
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Do you rent or own your home?
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Rent
Own
If you live in an apartment or condo, what pet restrictions do you have? (number of pets, weight limit, types of pets, etc.)
If you rent, please provide us with contact information for your landlord.
Do you live in an HOA? If so, please provide the name of the HOA representative and any specific pet restrictions.
IMPORTANT: Many homeowner’s insurance companies have breed restrictions which include, but are not limited to, pit bulls, American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Rottweilers, Dobermans, Akitas, American Bulldogs, Chows and wolf-hybrids and will not insure you if they reside in your home or may cancel your insurance if you add a dog of these breeds to your home. Please check your homeowner’s insurance policy regarding breed discrimination before submitting this application to adopt a pit bull or pit bull mix dog. Landlords may also have these same breed restrictions due to their insurance policies. Please research this before applying to adopt one of these breeds.
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I understand.
Do you have a yard?
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Yes
No
Is the yard fenced? If so, what type of fence (block, wood, etc.) and how high at its lowest point?
Do you have a pool?
If yes, is there a fence around the pool?
Yes
No
Do you have a pet door? If yes, where does it lead to?
What would you do with your dog if you moved?
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Why are you considering adding a pet to your life? (please select from below and explain in detail)
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Companion for children
Working dog
Protection for home/family
Companion for other pets
Companion for adults only
Other
Where is your pet going to be when you are home?
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House pet, living inside with the family
Live in the garage or yard primarily
Live in a fenced dog run with a dog house
Serve as a guard dog for business or residence
Other
When home alone the dog will be (check all that apply):
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When home alone the dog will be (check all that apply)
In a crate, wire crate or dog pen inside
In an enclosed kennel outside
Tied up outside
Dog will be loose indoors
Dog will be loose outdoors
Other
On average, how many hours per day will your pet be left alone?
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Do you plan on providing exercise for your pet? (check all that apply)
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Leash walks every day
Will have a dog run in the yard
Will be free to run in fenced yard
Supervised access to an unfenced yard
Free to roam around off leash (unsupervised or unfenced)
Will bring to dog park
Other
Describe what kind of training you will provide for your pet.
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If required, would you be willing to enroll this dog into an approved training course?
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Under what circumstances would you not be able to keep your new dog? (Please check all that apply)
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Divorce/Separation
Disability/Illness
Moving
New Spouse/Partner
Pregnancy/Baby
New Roommate
New Allergy
Job Change/Loss
New Carpet/Furniture
Change in Insurance/HOA Laws
Other
I wouldn't relinquish them
I would consider relinquishing my dog due to the following behavior problems (please check all that apply).
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Kids too rough with dogs
Dogs too rough with kids
Does not get along with other pet(s)
Soils inside the house
Digs/chews/damages property
Needs too much attention/time
Barking/Excessive vocalization
Shyness
Aggression towards animals
Aggression towards people
Separation anxiety
Digging
Not friendly with strangers
Other
I wouldn't relinquish them
Would you attempt to resolve behavior problems with training first?
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Yes
No
I would need to relinquish my dog if they developed the following possible health problems (please check all that apply):
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Dog incurs expensive vet bills
Requires daily treatment
Needs special diet
Dog becomes disabled
Other
I wouldn't relinquish them
What would you do if your new pet needed expensive emergency medical care?
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Have you ever been in a situation where you were not able to keep a pet? If yes, please explain in detail:
Were you ever in a situation where you had to bring a dog to a shelter? If yes, please explain in detail:
Do you travel often?
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Yes
No
Who would take care of your pets while you are away?
There are a lot of true and false statements made about pit bulls in the media. What do you believe are truths about the breed? What do you believe are misconceptions?
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Is there any other information you feel we should know about you?
Pets are an investment of your time and money. Are you prepared to provide medical care, grooming, proper diet, proper shelter and exercise for your new pet?
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No
Do you understand that if arrangements do not work out with your new pet, you must be willing to return it to AZK9?
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Yes
No
Please note that when AZK9 rescues a dog, it is for life. If we find that you have knowingly neglected any of the basic needs of your dog as defined by Arizona Law, we have the right to reclaim the dog to our care. By checking YES, you agree to absolve AZK9 and all of its representatives from any liability in reference to a dog featured in this website.
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By checking YES, you agree that the dog will not be used in any illegal activities nor be found at any time in a municipality where pit bull presence is illegal.
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Yes
No
By checking YES, you agree that the dog is to be kept as a house pet. It shall not be sold for medical or experimental purposes, and it shall not be used for breeding.
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No
By checking YES, you agree to the MANDATORY obedience training of this dog. You must complete an obedience course and provide us with proof of completion.
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No
I have read the above information carefully and have filled out this application honestly. I understand that omission of information and/or failure to answer all questions can result in the application being declined. Also, if an omission or untruth is discovered after the adoption takes place, I understand and accept that AZK9 has the right to annul the adoption and reclaim the dog. Thank you for choosing to save a life through AZK9. Pets can live 10-15 years or longer. Please be sure to choose your pet for a lifetime. We will review your application and respond to you within 48 hours.
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