WE ARE COMMITTED TO RESPONSIBLE PET
OWNERSHIP PLEASE READ BEFORE
ADOPTING!
1. ADOPTING
get an animal (any animal) then you are making a
commitment to take care of that animal as “till death
do you part”. A pet (dog, cat, bird, etc) did not choose you,
you chose the pet. You made a choice to commit to taking care
of that pet, providing food, water, shelter and vet care to
that pet, just as if it were you own son or
daughter.
2. In the event
you have “BUYERS REMORSE” after getting your
pet than lets make it very clear IF YOU ADOPT FROM US THE PET
IS TO BE RETURNED TO US!
If you get a pet elsewhere and
decide you don’t want that pet anymore then… it is your job
and responsibility to find that pet a new home. You are not
entitled to “DUMP” your pet out on the streets. Realize you
made a mistake, post on Craig’s list, newspapers, contact the
shelters daily, and post ads at work in your restrooms trying
to rehome your dog. Again you made the choice to get that pet,
that pet did not pick you. You can not decide the pet needs to
be gone “TODAY”. Its called taking “RESPONSIBILITY” which for
many is not an option
Hint: If you do take
your dog to a shelter then you should at least offer to make a
donation to that shelter so that it will help go to the care
of your pet. Also consider the fact that many places like ADL,
Snipsa, Humane Society, 4 Paws, allow you to “sponsor” a pet
until it finds its forever home. So if you can not care for
your pet, then at least sponsors it until someone else can. ..
Did I mention that was your “RESPONSIBILITY”!
3.Do your research
before getting a pet. You need to understand pets are not just
cute. They actually “COST MONEY”. You have to care for a pet
which includes a cage, pet bed, food, vet care, annual shots,
grooming, and emergency vet bills. If you are an apartment
dweller or renter then consider there are “ANIMAL DEPOSITS”!
There is also a cost for the leashes, and all the other pet
related supplies. Pet expenses are not cheap so you need to
sit down and assume before you get a pet that the initial set
up costs are on the low end around $200 (which does not
include the cost to buy the pet). Then monthly you can assume
that each animal (on the low end) will cost $50 a month. If
you can’t afford these costs then guess what “DO NOT GET A
PET”
4. DO NOT use the excuse,
“I AM MOVING, I MUST GET RID OF MY PET!”
Unless you are in the military moving over seas, you have no
reason a pet can not go with you.Yes it was a few extra stops on the highway but there
is a thing called animal cages, animal car seats, etc. Get
Real! You committed to that pet, just because you are
relocating does not excuse you from your commitment to that
pet. Again you chose the pet, it did not choose you!
Apartment Renters, you live in
an apartment now and you are moving. When you are looking for
your new place, consider your first question to that new
apartment should be: Do you allow pets? If so... how many? Are
there weight restrictions? So I am the leasing agent and I say
yes we allow 1 pet and have a restriction of 20lb and you have
German She pard that ways 50lbs guess what, you CAN NOT LIVE
THERE…SO DON’T SIGN A LEASE !!!!
Or another scenario, yes we
except cats only and you have a dog then guess what, you CAN
NOT LIVE THERE… SO DON’T SIGN A LEASE!!!! It is your
“RESPONSIBILITY” to find a place where your pet can go with
you.
5. PET OWNERSHIP COMES WITH“RESPONSIBILITY” to make sure you pet always
has a tag on. Your pet should also be microchiped.
My favorite excuse is “Oh
we just washed our little buddy and he got out and we had yet
to put his leash & tags back on.” If you’re pet gets out
of the fence, or house it’s your jobs folks to find it. Put up
signs, post on Craig’s list, newspapers, check pounds daily,
and other lost and found web sites. Give flyers to your
neighbors in your area. If you are not willing to commit to
doing this then guess what…DON'T GET A PET!!!!!
6. Last year
inSan
Antonio alone
euthanized 32,000 dogs and cats! Yes 32,000 folks! Some were
strays and others were YOUR LOST PETS.
If you loose a pet you
need to check every Lost and Found website available. Just go
to www.google.com and type in the search box, lost and found
pet sites in your town and you will be amazed and what you
find. Also you need to consider that if you are looking for a
pet, right now shelters are overloaded with animals. You can
find your next pet by going to petfinder.com
7. animals may require
“TRAINING”! Its amazing that dogs don’t learn
to house train on there own! It’s crazy a cat does not know
how to use a litter box from birth. These are all things that
require time and training. You have to teach your pet how to
walk on a leash, not jump up on visitors, etc. Know that if
you get a puppy you need to understand that just like a child
they will have a “teething stage” so they may chew. Who knew
animals chewed things up. So during that time you will have to
buy teething rings, chew toys, etc to guide them. Many of you
think oh they chew, get rid of them. Come on people, your
parents did not turn you out because you peed in there face
while changing your diaper, or because you cried for hours
while teething. Same goes for a pet!
CURRENT OWNER’S
Hill County Pet Rescue
Kerrville Texas 78028
830-377-2990
ADOPTED ANIMAL
DESCRIPTION
DOG/CAT _____________ BREED
________________________________________________ SEX
__________
FIXED ________
NAME
_______________________________ DOB _____________________
COLOR
____________________________________
DISTINGUISHING MARKS
___________________________________________________________________________________
I,
________________________________________, hereafter referred
to as the adopters
,
hereby agree that the above described animal is
being adopted by me solely as a pet
for myself and/or my immediate family. I agree that I will not
sell, give away or otherwise dispose of
said animal to any person(s),
dealer, retailer, auction, institute or any other entity for
any reason. If at a later date I am unable or
unwilling
to keep this pet, I agree to first
contact the above described current owner and give them the
option to reclaim said pet at no charge.
I hereby agree to care for the
above described pet in a humane and responsible manner and to
provide it with clean and adequate shelter,
food, water and veterinary care. I
further agree that said pet shall reside inside my home and
shall not be allowed to roam freely.
I hereby agree that this pet shall
wear a collar or harness with identification tags at all
times. I agree to mail in micro chip document ion for
registration. I agree to maintain pet on heart worm prevention
monthly.
I hereby agree that the adoption
fee of $ _________ helps to cover the current owner’s expense
of raising and caring for the animal and is
not refundable
I hereby understand and agree that
the current owner makes no representations or warranties,
expressed or implied, about the above
mentioned animal's temperament and
is hereby absolved from any liability for future damages or
injuries caused by said animal. I also
understand and agree that the
current owner further gives no guarantees, expressed or
implied, of the suitability of the animal to the
adopter and/or his
family.
ADOPTER'S NAME
_________________________________________________________________________________________
1 Current owner is defined here as
the person who originally held the above described animal in
their possession.
2 Adopter is defined here as the person who
accepts for adoption the above described
animal.
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:
Employer:
Email:
Type of Residence
Own
Rent
House
Town home
Apartment
Landlord's Information:
Name:
Phone:
Type of companion animal you are
seeking:
Puppy
Adult Dog
Kitten
Adult
Cat
Large, Medium or Small Breed:
What energy level are
you looking for? High, medium or low
Names of dogs/cats that you saw on
the website you are interested in?
How many people in household
and ages:
Total:
Adults:
Children:
Why are you interested in adopting? Check
all that apply:
Companion for Self
For Breeding For
Protection Replace
Previous Pet
Other
Companion for Family Gift
For a Child
Companion for Other
Pet
Please specify other:
How long have you been considering
adopting an animal?
Is this your first pet? Yes
No
If no, please list previous pets,
duration you cared for the pet and when he/she was
deceased:
Do you currently have other pets? Yes
No
If yes, please list current pets (name,
size & age) and how long you have had
them:
How do you plan to introduce the new pet
to the household?
How will you handle the following situations?
Please answer all questions
completely. 1. Family allergy
to pet:
2. Pet Medical Expenses (unexpected
emergencies and diagnosed medical conditions)
3. Moving
Sometimes animals do not adjust to their new
environments well. Are you prepared to spend several
weeks, perhaps even months, waiting for your new pet to adjust
to a new environment?
Yes
No
Please provide your Veterinarian
Information for past or current pets: REQUIRED
Name of Vet Clinic :
Address:
*****Phone:
Name Pet's File is Under:
How much money do you anticipate investing in
your pet's veterinarian medical expenses annually?
What annual vaccines does your current pet or will your
future pet receive and how often?
Will your newly intended pet be an indoor or outdoor
pet? Indoor
Outdoor
What is
the longest duration you will leave your pet outdoors
while unattended?
Does your residence have any of the following (check
all that apply:) Yard Fence Dog Run
Dog Door
Please specify type and height of fence:
Where will your pet be kept (free roam of house? crate?
outdoors?)
At night:
Day time:
How many hours a day do you spend at
home? Please indicate work schedules of all adults in
household
What brand/ type of food do you plan on
feeding your pet?
If the animal you adopt is not already
spayed or neutered, do you plan on having him/ her
spayed or neutered?
Yes
No
Do you plan on having your new pet enrolled in
obedience training, if so, where?
Who will be the primary care giver for the newly
adopted animal?
Does anyone in the household have any known animal
allergies, please specify:
How did you hear about Animal House Shelter?
Have you ever turned an animal into a shelter, if yes,
why?
Animals are not
perfect, and occasionally situations arise that were not
planned for. Please explain in detail how you would
handle each of the following situations.
Applications will not be considered complete if these
are not answered. Consider that
all of the following behaviors could occur while you are home, but also when you are
not.
"Training" is what would need to be done but please let
us know what specific techniques you would use to
train.
Jumping on
furniture/ counter tops/ tables
Scratching/ biting/ ripping furniture
Chewing on plants/
garbage/ other
Barking
Play Biting
How will you correct your pet if it does the
following:
Urinates/ defecates inside the house
Keeps you awake at night
Sheds excessively
Ruins an expensive article
Please provide three references (not related to you)
and their phone numbers:
Name:
Phone Number:
I certify that the information I have
provided is accurate and honest.
Name:
Date:
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