Adoption Application

PLEASE NOTE:  WE DO NOT SHIP DOGS AND PREFER TO PLACE DOGS WITHIN ONE HOUR OF WEST ORANGE, NJ. 

Since the rescue dog has already been separated from their home, we try to match the dog up with the applicant that can best meet a particular dog's needs to ensure a permanent new home. If you are not willing to undertake some basic house training, DO NOT APPLY to this rescue organization. Even dogs listed as house-trained will need reinforcement in the beginning in their new home environment and there will be accidents in the home occasionally. Bichons, as a breed, are notorious for being difficult to house train, and some of them (especially the males) may never be fully house trained. In these cases you should be willing to have them wear a belly band or male dog wrap inside or overnight if needed. Adoption approval will require having an in-person or virtual home check by sending several comprehensive videos of your home, inside and out, back yard, fencing etc. If you are not willing to submit to a home check you will not be considered for adoption. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot answer all individual emails and applications. Thank you for considering a rescue dog. Remember always.... ADOPT... Don't Shop!

ITEMS WITH AN * AND BOLDED ARE REQUIRED FIELDS
     
Name of dog (if specific dog) that you are applying for:  
Your Name*:  
Email*:  
Address*:  
City*:  
State*:  
Zip*:  
Home Phone*:  
Work Phone:  
Cell Phone:  
Age*:  
Occupation:  
Employer:  
If adult applying DOES NOT work outside of the home, please provide partner's employer:  
Would you consider a dog that is NOT housebroken?  
What age dog would you prefer?  
Would you consider a dog that is over 8 years of age?  
Would you consider a super senior dog that is over 12 years of age?  
What sex would you prefer?  
Would you consider the opposite sex?  
Would you consider a dog between 19-25 lbs?  
Would you consider a dog that may have "special needs"?  
As an adult, have you ever owned a Bichon?  
If you have not owned a Bichon, as an adult, did you ever own any other type of dog?  
If Yes to either of the aboveā€¦ Please explain what breeds you have owned, how long ago you owned them, at what age did they pass away and what did they pass away from?  

Number of adults in household*:

 
Number of children in household*:  
Ages of children:  
Number of current household dogs:  
Breed/Gender/Neutered/Age (each dog):  


Number of household cats:  
Breed/Gender/Neutered/Age (each cat):  


Other animals:  
Hours adult works on weekdays:  
Hours adult is home on weekends:  
Average daily number of hours dog will be alone:  
Where will the dog stay during the day?  
Where will the dog stay at night?  
Where will the dog stay when you travel out of town?  
What are your thoughts on the use of a crate for your dog?  
Your home is a House/Condo/Apartment:  
Rental Manager's name and phone number:  
Is your yard fenced?  
If your yard is NOT Fenced, how many times a day would you leash walk your dog and where? (Please explain)  
What is your time frame for obtaining a dog?  
Estimate your expected monthly grooming expenses:  
Estimate your expected annual vet care expense:  
Current Veterinarian name:  
Vet address and phone number:  
Current Groomer name:  
Groomer phone number:  
Are you prepared to make a donation for a Rescue (typically $200 - $300 dollars)?  
Are you willing to take your dog to obedience training?  
Why do you want a dog at this point in your life?  
Would you be willing to foster a dog?  
     
DUE TO THE NUMBER OF INQUIRIES WE RECEIVE, we are not able to answer each one individually. If we feel you may be a match for one of our dogs, WE WILL CONTACT YOU.
Anything else you would like to tell us?