Adoption Application

To ensure the right pet to people match, both dogs and homes are carefully evaluated. Each dog is examined by a vet, spayed or neutered, vaccinated and the dog’s temperament is evaluated. Because of the medical expenses an adoption fee is required. No dog will be adopted out before they are spayed/neutered.

Adoption Fees
Dogs 2 yrs and under: $275
Adult Dogs 3-8 yrs: $250
Senior Dogs 9 yrs and up: $200

Adoption process
An adoption form will be filled out by prospective adopters
An adoption interview will be held
A home visit will be scheduled
The best home will be selected using the adopter selection guidelines
Adoption agreement will be signed and adoption fees paid before the pet can leave the foster home

Name:
Email:
Address:				City:
State:				Zip:
Home Phone:	Work Phone: Cell:
Reason for wanting a Cocker:		What are you looking for in a dog? Include age, sex, temperament, activity level, coloring, etc.
Please list pets you now have in your home: Type/Breed Sex Spay/Neut Age Owned since Comments
Family members and ages of children:		Anyone home during day? How much time will dog be left alone?
Where will dog live?		indoors outdoors?
Sleep indoors (which room) or outdoors?
Dog bed, your bed, other-please specify?
What kind of training or discipline do you use for unwanted behaviors?
Under what circumstances would you give up your dog?
Moving, new baby divorce barks too much digs housetraining problems bites			large vet bills untrainable/out of control other-please specify: I would never give up my dog
Do you own? Or rent?			Apartment? House? Condo?
If renting please give landlord’s name address and phone number. We require the landlord’s written consent/ If possible, please include this consent when you return the application.
Do you have a pool or spa?			Current or prior vet for reference/ Phone:
The basic needs of a Cocker can cost from $600-800 a year for food, vaccinations and grooming. Is this a problem?
Major medical problems can cost in the thousands of dollars. What is your limit?
Please describe your lifestyle. Ex: Active, relaxed? Structured, spontaneous?
Are you willing to take the dog to obedience classes?			Are you willing to house break a dog if necessary?
Do you understand that most rescue dogs require socialization, training and house breaking?			Our adoption process includes a home visit to meet all the members of your family. When would be the best time?
I certify that I am at least 21 years of age and that I will be the legal owner of and, solely responsible for the care and well-being of any dog I adopt from Second Chance Cocker Rescue. Any misrepresentation of the true facts in this application or in the adoption agreement will invalidate the adoption agreement and give Second Chance Cocker Rescue the right to reclaim the adopted Cocker Spaniel without refund of the adoption fee.