beagle  SOS Beagle Rescue, Inc. Adoption Application


Have you read our Adoption Overview? This page contains important information and should be read before completing the application. If you have any questions or problems, please email us at karen.spivey@mail.com.

Please direct my application to: SOS New Jersey SOS Tennessee
 
I'm looking for a beagle to: adopt foster
 
 
Contact Information
Name:
Please list spouse/partner's name as well as your own.
Address:
City:   State:    Zip:
Phone: () - Is this a cell phone?    No Yes
Email:
Verify email:
Occupation:
1. What beagle characteristics attracted you to the breed?
2. Have you had beagles before? No Yes
  If yes, when?
3. This beagle will be primarily: A house dog   An outside dog  
4. Do you intend to use the beagle for hunting? No   Yes
5. Is anyone in your home afraid of dogs? No Yes    If yes, explain:
6. Does anyone in your home have allergies or asthma? No Yes    If yes, explain:
7. How many adults are in your home?
7b. Please list names of all adults living in your home
8. Do they all work? Yes   No
9. How many children are at home? (Enter 0 if none):
  Please list their names and ages:
10. Who will be the primary caretaker of the beagle?
11. What is the longest period the beagle will be left alone each day?
12. Where will you leave the beagle when he or she is alone?
13. How long have you lived at your current residence?
14. Do you own or rent? Own   Rent   If you rent, please answer below:
  Does your lease allow pets? Yes No
  Is there a size/weight limit? Yes No
  If yes, what is it?
  Your landlord's name:
  Your landlord's Phone: ()  -
  By checking here, I authorize SOS Beagle Rescue, Inc. to contact my landlord:   Yes No
 
15. Is your yard fenced on all 4 sides? No Yes
  If yes: How tall is the fence?
  What is it made of (e.g., chain link, wood)?
  If no fence, How will you walk/exercise your beagle?
16. Would you consider either a male or female beagle? Yes, either sex is okay.
No, I only want a male.
No, I only want a female.
17. What age beagle do you prefer?
18. What energy level do you prefer? High-energy In the middle Couch potato
19. What characteristics are most important to you?
20. Are you financially prepared and able to provide routine medical care and upkeep for a dog at this time? (About $800/year) Yes No
21. Do you know that beagles are quite vocal and can bay loudly at times? Yes No
22. How do you intend to keep this from being a problem for you and your neighbors?
23. Do you know that beagles cannot be left off lead/leash because they will run off? Yes No
24. Do you know that a housebroken beagle (no matter what age) might relapse until they adjust to their new home and are you willing to work with this?   Yes No
25. If your beagle is not housetrained, what training methods are you planning to use?
26. Do you realize that it takes time for a dog to adjust to new surroundings, and are you willing to give the dog a month to make that transition?
Yes No
26b. Many of our dogs are initially quite shy. Do you have any experience with shy dogs? Yes No
If yes, explain:  
27. Are you currently working with any other rescue group or shelter? No Yes
If yes, which ones? 
28. What is your timeframe for adopting?
29. Do you currently have any pets?  No  Yes
  If yes, please complete the following; otherwise skip this section.
Name Type Age Sex Spayed/Neutered?
M F Y N
M F Y N
M F Y N
If you have more than 3 pets, please provide information about the others at the end of this page.
Current veterinarian's name:
Current veterinarian's phone: () -
I authorize SOS Beagle Rescue, Inc. to contact my current veterinarian: Yes No
Note: many vets will not release information to us without your permission. Please call your vet to authorize release of information to SOS Beagle Rescue to expedite your application.
30. Have you had any other pets in the past 10 years?  No  Yes
  If yes, please complete the following; otherwise skip this section.
Name Type What happened to pet? When? Vet name & phone
If you had more than 3 pets in the past 10 years, please provide information about the others at the end of this page.
I authorize SOS Beagle Rescue, Inc. to contact my previous veterinarian(s): Yes No
31. Please supply the names and phone numbers of 2 references (NOT relatives and NOT living with you):  
Name Phone
() -
() -
Are any of your references related to you or living with you?
Yes No
I authorize SOS Beagle Rescue, Inc. to contact my references:
Yes No
32. Our dogs live in foster homes which are often not handicapped accessible. Do you have any special needs or use any mobility aids that might affect your ability to meet our dogs in a non-handicapped accessible foster home?
Yes No
If yes, please explain: 
33. (For Adopters only) Please provide the name of a friend or relative who could take the dog in, even if temporarily, should your health or circumstances change over the dog's lifetime. Must be someone who does not live with you. Please include contact info.:
34. Backup Person's Phone: () -
I authorize SOS Beagle Rescue, Inc. to contact my backup person:
Yes No
 
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