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Applications

This is an online version of our applications. If you would like a copy of your completed application please request a copy from our "Contact Us" page. Thank you!

The Application Process is as follows:

Application is reviewed by the Executive Director,
Application is reviewed by the Foster Parent(s),
Follow-up telephone call to applicant,
Pet Meet-and-Greet,
Home visit

This process may take as little as a day or as long as a week. If you have any questions anytime during the process please contact a volunteer at 952-933-3781.

Please note: adding applications@underdogrescuemn.com to your address book will ensure our e-mails will not end up in your bulk mail, or junked as spam.

Dog Adoption Application

Where did you hear about Underdog Rescue? Other:

If referred by a friend or family please let us know who so we may thank them!

Name
Contact Information

Your Contact Information

Name
Address
City,State,Zip
Telephone
E-mail

Name of dog you are interesting in adopting

Veterinarian Contact Information

Name
Address
City,State,Zip
Telephone
Length of relationship

1. Are you employed? Yes No

a. Employer

2. Number of Hours Per Week

3. Do you have children living at home with you? Yes No If no, skip next question.

a. Name(s) and Age(s) of Children

4. Name(s) of other family living with you

5. Besides immediate family, who else lives with you? (List name(s) and age(s))

6. Do you: Rent Own If you own, skip next question.

a. If you rent, please provide contact information of your landlord

Name
Telephone

7. Please choose the type of dwelling

8. Length of time at this address: Years Months

9. Can you recite the city animal ordinances and/or licensing procedures? Yes No

10. Do you currently have a fenced in yard? Yes No

a. If yes, what type of fence, and how tall is the fence?

b. If you do not have a fenced yard, explain how you will provide time and an area for the dog to defecate/urinate.

11. Where will the dog be primarily kept? Indoors Outdoors

12. Please explain where and how the dog will live, by reciting what a typical day would look like.

13. How many hours per day will the dog be left alone or crated?

14. Do you have an appropriate crate/kennel for this dog? Yes No

a. If not, do you plan to purchase one? Yes No

15. Do you have a backyard swimming pool? Yes No

a. If yes, is it fenced separately? Yes No

16. Do you currently have any pets? Yes No

a. If yes, please describe, in detail, the names, species, ages, breeds, health, spayed/neutered,
current on vaccinations, training level, and diet.

17. Please list any previous pets you have had in the last 10 years and where they are now/what
happened to them.

18. Please explain why you are interested in this dog breed or breed mix:

19. Please explain what you like about this particular dog:

20. What steps have you taken to learn about this breed and/or dog ownership?

21. What behavioral/training issues can you deal with comfortably?

22. What behavioral/training issues can you not deal with comfortably?

23. Are you willing and able to take this adopted dog to obedience classes? Why or why not?

24. If you were to return this dog to us for any reason(s), what might they be?

25. If, for any reason, you are unable to keep this dog, will you agree to return it to Underdog Rescue?
Yes No

26. Please provide the contact information of THREE references.

Name
Address
Address
Telephone
E-mail

Name
Address
Address
Telephone
E-mail

Name
Address
Address
Telephone
E-mail

This application is not a legal, binding contract, whereby filling it out does not guarantee pet adoption. By choosing the "I Agree" button, you are agreeing that Underdog Rescue and Placement can contact your veterinarian and references to ascertain your history regarding pet care and consistency. Please understand, our mission is to find permanent homes for homeless pets, we use this form as a part of our screening process, thus it may take from several days to a week before adoption can occur.

By selecting "I Agree" you hereby certify that the information provided in this application is true and correct.

I AGREE I DO NOT AGREE

Thank you for your interest in our available dogs/puppies. We will be in contact with you after reviewing your application.