Seal Beach Animal Care Center
1700 Adolfo Lopez Drive
Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 430-4993 Fax: (562) 594-0003
E-mail: contact@sbacc.org
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Adoption Application
Thank you for taking the time to fill out our questionnaire. The purpose of this application is to learn a little about your family and home so that our organization can make the best possible match for both you and our rescue animal. Our main concern is placing our animals in a compatible home with a family that will give them a LIFETIME commitment of love and proper care. This consultation process is designed to help us determine if the adoption is in the best interest of both the animal and the adopter. Please be aware that while completing this application does not bind you to adopt one of our animals, neither does it guarantee that we will place one of our animals in your home at this time. If you are interested in learning more about one of our rescue animals, please answer the questions honestly and thoroughly.
Some animals may need some extra time and patience to adjust to yet another new home. Some may need housetraining or other types of training, and some may just need a little extra love and patience. All animals, regardless of their background and history, go through an adjustment period when they go to a new environment. There will be a period of a few days, weeks or in some cases months during which your new pet’s personality is emerging and growing while you get to know one another. Please remember that this is a stressful time for an animal and hopefully we will be able to work together to make this a lifetime relationship for you and your rescue pet. You can call on us at any time to help you in any way. With this in mind, please answer the questions on the application to the best of your ability.
We reserve the right to refuse adoption to anyone for any reason. A representative of our group may conduct home visits prior to or following an adoption, and our group has the right to reclaim an animal following an adoption if unsuitable home conditions, evidence of neglect, abuse or other mistreatment of the animal are found on this visit.
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED AS AN ADOPTER TODAY, YOU MUST:
* Be 21 years of age or older for cats; 18 years or older for dogs.
* Have legal photo identification showing your current address.
* Demonstrate that you have the consent of your landlord to have a pet.
Name:
Address:
Phone number(s) and type(s):
Driver's License#:
Occupation:
E-mail:
Best way/time to contact you:
Type of housing (i.e., house, apartment, condo, mobile home, etc.):
Do you own or rent?
(You may be asked to provide a copy of your rental/lease agreement.)
If you rent, what is your landlord's name and telephone number?
How long have you lived at this address:
Most recent previous address and how long there?
Please list all members of your household (include ages of children):
Is there a specific animal you are interested in adopting from us? If yes, please indicate the animal's name and type, and tell us why you chose this particular animal. If no, please tell us if there is anything specific you are looking for.
What pets do you currently have in your household? For each, please provide the following information: Type (dog, cat, etc.), age, whether the animal is altered, and whether it is an indoor pet, outdoor pet, or both.
What are the personalities of the pets currently living in your household (i.e., dominant, submissive, agressive, alpha type, etc.)?
Tell us about your previous pets over the last ten years. For each, please provide the following information: Type (dog, cat, etc.), age, whether the animal is altered, and whether it is an indoor pet, outdoor pet, or both.
Your veterinarian's name, hospital, city, and phone number:
In addition to routine annual exams and vaccinations for this pet, veterinarian costs can run into hundreds of dollars for sickness or injury. Are you willing and able to accept financial responsibility?
Is there a dog or pet limit in your city or county? If yes, what is the limit?
Does anyone in your home have pet allergies?
Is the whole family in agreement with adopting a rescue pet? If not, who isn't, and what are their reasons?
Who will be responsible for the daily and health care of this pet?
How will you provide care for this pet when you travel or in case of an emergency?
How much time did you spend with this pet before makng your selection?
Dog adoptions only:
You would like a dog for: house pet, guard dog, companion, gift, companion for another dog, or other (please explain):
Have you seen this dog outside of its run? Did you go for a walk?
How will your dog be confined to your property (please include all that apply)? In the house; in a crate or kennel; in a fenced yard; on a chain; in a garage; on a patio; other...
Do you have a fenced yard? If yes, please tell us the type of fence and how high it is.
How much exercise do you plan to give your dog?
Dogs often chew, bark, dig, etc., especially when left alone. How would you deal with such potential problems?
Do you plan on obtaining any obedience training?
Have you been informed of any behavioral problems of the dog you want to adopt? If so, what was discussed?
Cat adoptions only:
You would like a cat for: house pet, mouser, companion, gift, companion for other pet, other (please explain):
Where will this cat live (i.e., indoor only, outdoor only, indoor/outdoor? Please explain:
If you are adopting a kitten, at what age do you think it is old enough to be allowed outside (i.e., never, 6 months, 12 months, other)? Please explain:
Will you have a litter box in the house? If so, where and how many? If no, please explain:
How would you describe your household (i.e., busy, quiet, busy only on weekends, etc.)?
What types of cat personalities do you think would best fit in with your current pets and members of your household?
Do you plan to have this cat declawed?
What will you do if your cat claws the furniture or shows other destructive behavior?
All adoptions:
Where will your pet be kept during the day? And at night?
How many hours will this animal spend alone each day?
How long do you feel an animal should be given for an adjustment period?
Are you willing to work with a new pet on any issues he or she may have?
What behaviors would be unacceptable to you?
What actions would you take to correct these behaviors?
Excluding your death, what conditions or circumstances would cause you to give up an animal?
What provisions have you made for this pet should you become unable to care for it?
How did you hear about the Seal Beach Animal Care Center?
Questions or comments:
Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions. We hope that by going through this process, we will reduce the chance of an inappropriate match both for you and for our animals. If you have any comments regarding this adoption application or our adoption process, please feel free to let us know as we are always looking for ways to improve! Again, thank you for considering a rescue pet and saving a life.
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