Animal Rescue of Fresno: Adoption Application

Animal Rescue of Fresno
4545 East Dakota Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726

We are open the following hours:
Wednesday: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday: 2:00pm - 5:00pm

All other days and times
By Appointment Only
Call us at: 559-225-5715

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Animal Rescue of Fresno (ARF)

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Adoption Application

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Every dog at ARF has already been abandoned at least once in their lifetime. We are looking for loving, permanent homes for each dog in our care, no matter how long it takes.

We ask that you fill out a fairly simple, straightforward application. If we deem that you would provide a good home for the respective dog and we feel that it is a good match for both of you, then we can proceed with the adoption of your new best friend!

The adoption fee is $175.00.
(Includes all shots, rabies, heartworm test, microchip, and spay/neuter)

Although most people wishing to adopt an ARF dogs are wonderful, we reserve the right to refuse any adoption applicant for any reason.

Thank you for your interest in adopting an ARF dog. It is very important that you fill out this application completely. If you feel that a question does not apply to you, please type "Not Applicable or N/A."

Name of the dog(s) that you are interested in adopting:
Your Name:
Address:
City, State ZIP:
Phone Number:
Work Phone:
Email:
Type of housing you live in:
If rent, landlord's name and phone number:
Why do you want to adopt a dog?
Why are you interested in adopting this particular dog? What qualities does he/she have that make you feel it is the right dog for you?
What do you think are the most important responsibilities in owning a dog?
Are you in a financial position to provide *complete* (medical, food, grooming) care for your pet?
Who is your current veterinarian and phone number?
Please provide employer's name and phone number for each adult in the household (if applicable).
Are there children living in the home?
If there are children living in the home, what are their ages?
Please list ALL pets, including small caged and barnyard animals, their age and gender and how long you have had each one.
Which of your animals are indoor animals?
Which of your animals are spayed or neutered?
Please list all animals, other than the ones listed above, that you have owned in the last five years and how long you owned each one.
Which of those pets were indoor animals?
Which of those pets were spayed or neutered?
What happened to the pets that are no longer with you?
Have you ever returned an animal to a shelter, given away, or sold an animal?
If so, why? Could this be a problem again?
Does your home have a yard?
If so, is the yard fully fenced?
What type of fencing?
How high is the fence?
Do you feel your yard is completely secure?
Where will your dog stay during the day?
When no one is home, where will the dog be kept?
Where will your dog stay at night?
How much time will the dog spend outside?
How many hours a day will the dog be unattended?
How much time will you (and others in the household, if applicable) have to spend with the dog?
What will do with the dog when you are away on business, vacation, etc. ?
Is anyone in your household allergic to animals?
How will you deal with behavior problems (chewing, digging, jumping) should any arise?
If you are adopting a puppy, have your raised a puppy before?
How will you housebreak the puppy?
Why do you think you can provide a good home for this dog?