Aruba Island Puppies

Interested parties fill out the following pre-adoption application. We then go over any questions by e-mail or phone. If everything looks good, we will find a good time for you to meet the dog. We also do a home visit and check veterinarian reference. Fees range from $150 to $300. Aruba Island Puppy Pre-Adoption Questionaire ARUBA ISLAND PUPPY (AIP) POLICIES: To be considered for adoption, you must: • Have photo identification showing your present address. • Be able and willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide training, medical treatment and proper care of the pet. • No dogs or puppies will be adopted to families with young children unless we meet the child/children to see how they interact with the pet. • AIP representatives will call periodically about the health and well being of the animal. • This adoption contract is non-transferable. We love our animals and they will always have a home with us. If at any time you are unable to care for him/her, s/he must come back to us. PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING: Date of Application:___________________ First name: ____________________ Last Name: _________________________ Age: __________ Spouse’s Name: ______________________________________________ Age: __________ Street Address: ____________________________________________________________________ City: __________________________ State: _________________ Zip: _______________ Employer: _______________________________ Occupation: _____________________________ Spouse’s Employer: _______________________ Spouse’s Occupation: ______________________ Home Phone: ____________________________ Work Phone: _____________________________ Cell Phone: ______________________________ E-mail Address: ___________________________ Name or description of dog desired: _____________________________________________________ What characteristics/personality are you looking for in a dog? _________________________________ Do you want a dog for: (check all appropriate lines) Family Pet ________ Guard or watch dog _________ Company for other pet _________ Companion for elderly family member_________ Child’s pet ___________ Do you own your home? Y N For How Long? ___________________________ Type of home (please circle) Town home Apt. Condo House Military Housing Other Are you planning on moving soon? ___________________ If you rent, please provide your landlord’s contact information below. If you own a condo/town home, have you checked with your homeowner’s association regarding their pet policy? Y N Where will this dog spend most of its time? Inside________ Outside ________ If outside, how many hours per day? _______________ Where will the dog stay during the day? ______________Where will the dog stay at night? __________ Where will the dog stay when you are away from home or on vacation? ___________________________ Do you have a yard? ____________ If you have a yard is it completely fenced? ____________________ What height and type of fencing is used? ___________________________________________________ How will you keep this dog confined? (Mark all that apply) Chain ____ Crate ____ Garage ____ Patio ____ Leash ____ Other ______________________ Do you have a dog door? ________________________________________________________________ Where, how often and how will you exercise this dog? _________________________________________ How will you transport this dog? ________________________________________________________ Do you plan to take this dog to obedience class? If yes, what kind? How long do you think it should take for this dog/puppy to adjust to your home? __________________ Are you familiar with the local regulations regarding licensing and leashing of your pets? ______________ Are you aware of the penalties and fines if your dog bites someone? _____________________________ What brand of dog food or other food do you plan to feed your dog? _____________________________ How much do you anticipate spending yearly for food, toys, medical care, grooming and other expenses for this pet? ___________________________________________ If the pet becomes seriously ill or injured and needs extensive veterinary care, what would you do? What do you consider valid reasons for giving up a dog? (Check all that apply) Moving ______ Fleas _________ Digging _____ Unable to housebreak _____ Biting ____ Having a baby ____ Lost Job ____ Not good with children ____ Moving ____ Chewing ____ Barking ____ Grew too large ____ Destructive Behavior ____ Other (please describe) _________________________________________________________________ Have you ever relinquished or given away any pets before? ____________________________________ If yes, explain to whom and why:__________________________________________________________ What would you do if the pet exhibits destructive behavior? ____________________________________ If the dog were lost, what would you do? ___________________________________________________ If you could no longer care for this pet, what would you do? ___________________________________ Have you ever raised a puppy before? Y N When ________________________________________ If applying for a puppy, how do you plan to housetrain? ______________________________________ Do you have a regular veterinarian? ______ If so, name and phone # of vet clinic ___________________ Please initial to authorize permission to request information from your veterinarian _________________ How often do you think a dog should see a vet? ______________________________________________ Are you familiar with: Parvovirus ____ Distemper ____ Rabies ____ Parasites ____ Bordatella ___ Do you know about or be willing to titer test for vaccines? _____________________________________ Do all the members of your household want a new pet? Y N If no, please explain____________ How many adults are in the household? _______ Children?________ Children’s ages:_________ Do any members of your household have allergies specific to animals? Y N If yes, please explain: ______________________________________________ PLEASE LIST ALL ANIMALAS CURRENTLY OWNED: Breed/Description Age Sex Neutered? Owned for Last Date of Where Kept (M/F) (Yes/No) # years Vet Visit PLEASE LIST ALL ANIMALS PREVIOUSLY OWNED: Breed/Description Neutered What happened to this pet? Age Where Kept (Yes/No)_ _____________________________________________________________________________________ I certify that the above information is true and that any false information may result in denial of this application. This application is the property of Aruba Island Puppies. Aruba Island Puppies reserves the right to decline any adoption. * If you are no longer able to care for the animal, please contact us to make arrangements. We understand friends/family may want to take in the animal when problems arise, however for the health and safety of all our animals, we must be in charge of the re-homing process. The adoption of a lifelong animal friend should not be impulsive, but rather a carefully thought out decision which will ensure a loving, lasting relationship. Remembering you are applying for a lifetime companion, are you willing to make the investment in both time and finances (up to $1000 annually) to care for and properly manage your new pet? Y N Would you be willing to allow a representative to make a home visit at a mutually agreed upon time?____ Signature: ____________________________________ Date: _______________ Signature: ____________________________________ Date: _______________