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PERSONAL INFORMATION
You must be at least 21 years old to apply for adoption, if you are under 21 your parent or guardian must fill out the application. No one under 21 will be considered for adoption.
Name:
Address:
City: State:  Zip: 
Home Phone: Alt. Phone: 
E-mail:
Have You Adopted From PRM Before?
Yes   No
Years at Current Address:  
Check all that apply:

House

Apt.
Townhouse
Condo
Do you live with your parents:
Yes   No
Are you over 21 years of age?
(If you are under 21, your parent or guardian is required to apply for adoption)
Yes   No
If renting or living with a relative, Name, Address, Phone of Landlord/Relative:
(They must be aware of, and approve the adoption)
ANIMAL INFORMATION
Dog Name or ID #:
If you have been in contact with a volunteer of Pet Rescue of Mercer, what is their name?
      
Why do you want to adopt a dog?
List the ages of all children living in your household:
Is your yard fenced: 
 

Yes   No
If so, what kind of fence is it, and what is the height?
Where will the pet be housed? (Check all that apply)
Indoors       Outdoors      Kennel      Fenced Yard    
Tied            Cable Run
How many hours a day will this pet be alone?
Would you leave a pet unattended in the yard?

Yes   No
What provisions will be made for your pet when no one is home?
Where will the dog sleep?
Are you familiar with crate training? Do you plan to crate train?
Are you willing to take the time to work with a dog on housebreaking issues, should the need arise?
Yes   No
Do you understand and accept that changing a dog's environment may cause the dog to have accidents, especially in the early days of the adoption?
Yes   No
Are you aware of and prepared to take full responsibility for any and all medical conditions and temperament issues that this breed is prone to?
If a behavioral problem arises, what steps will you take to work on it?
Are you experienced with this breed of dog? If so, please explain.
If you do not have experience with this breed, have you done research?
If so, what type?

What will you do with the dog if you move/change housing?
The average dog has a life span of 10 to 13 years. Are you willing to make a commitment to this dog for the rest of his/her life?    Yes   No
Are you aware of whether or not your homeowner's insurance company covers this breed of dog?     Yes   No   I don't know
YOUR CURRENT SITUATION
Please list as much information as you can about your current pets:
(Please include Name, type, breed, age and how long they have been with you)
How many pets have you had in the past 5 years that are no longer with you?
Dogs   Cats   Others 
What happened to the pets that are no longer with you?
Deceased      Given Away      Stolen     Ran Away    
If your last pet is deceased, how did this animal pass away?
Are / were all the above animals sterilized?
   Yes   No
If not, please explain why?
How much do you think you spend in medical bills on this pet a year?
What is the name and phone number of the veterinary hospital where your animal(s) has/have received care and vaccinations?    
Name:              
Phone number: 
Please list 2 NON-FAMILY references below:  
Name: Name:
Relationship: Relationship: 
Phone number:  Phone number:
Are all family members excited about this adoption:
Yes   No   somewhat enthusiastic


Mailing Address
PO Box 2574
Hamilton , NJ 08690
Where We'll Be
Every Saturday :: 2007
PRM Adoption Days - Dogs

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Hamilton NJ PetsMart
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Adoption Resources
> PRM Adoption Policies
> Cat Adoption Application
> Dog Adoption Application
> PetFinder.org
> Adopting from a Shelter
Humane Society of the US
> Choosing the Right Cat
Humane Society of the US
> Choosing the Right Dog
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