Adoption Application

Nelson SPCA

Thank you for choosing to adopt!

By choosing to adopt, you’ve given a dog or cat a second chance and a loving family to call their own. You’ve also opened up space in our shelter for another dog or cat to be rescued. All that’s left to do is meet with the staff, and your new furry roommate, and pay the requisite fee. If that is already done, then you are good to go.

Your decision means the world to us and to the animals you’ve welcomed into your home. Your kindness makes a real difference.

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Full Name *

Mobile Number *

Email *

Address *

Address Line 1

City

State

Zip Code

Are you a military veteran or a police officer? *

Employment Status *

Employed
Unemployed
Retired
Other

Where are you employed? *

Please elaborate on your employment status. *

Are you interested in adopting a cat or a dog? *

Are applying to adopt a specific pet? *

What is the pet's name and Pet ID ? *

To locate the Pet ID, simply click on the pet's profile image and check the profile popup that appears.

Have you adopted from Almost Home before? *

When did you last adopt from Almost Home? *

Do you currently have a veterinarian? *

What is the name of your veterinarian? *

What is your veterinarian’s phone number? *

Have you ever surrendered an animal to a shelter? *

What was the reason for the surrender? *

Household Information

List all household members and their ages.

Name *

Age *

Are there children who visit your home frequently? *

What are the ages of the children that visit your home? *

Is anyone in your household allergic to pets? *

Yes (cats and dogs)
Yes (cats only)
Yes (dogs only)
No

Are all members of your household aware of your plans to adopt a pet? *

Why aren’t all members of your household aware of your plans to adopt *

What is your housing situation? *

If you rent, you will be required to provide proof that a pet is permissible.

I rent my home
I own my home
I live with my parents/relatives
I live with unrelated persons

Where is your home located? *

In the city
In the suburbs
In the country
In a mobile home park
In an apartment
In a condo

What is the name of the mobile home park you live in? *

What is the phone number of the mobile home park manager? *

What is the landlord's phone number? *

What is the name of the condo complex? *

Do you have a fenced yard? *

Will you allow an SPCA representative to make a pre-adoption visit to your home? *

Other Household Pets

Do you currently have any pets? *

Please list all of the current pets in your household.

Species and Breed *

Age and Sex *

Spayed/Neutered? *

Where are they kept? *

Are your current pets up-to-date on vaccinations? *

Yes
No
Some are

How do your current pets behave around new animals? *

Have you had other cats or dogs in the past 5 years? *

How many cats? *

How many dogs? *

Where are these pets now? *

Your Preferences

What age are you looking for? *

Check all that apply

Juvenile
Young adult
Adult
Senior
No preference

What hair length do you prefer? *

Check all that apply

Long hair
Medium hair
Short hair
No preference

What gender are you looking for? *

Male
Female
No Preference

Would you like your cat spayed/neutered? *

What are your reasons for wanting to adopt a cat? *

Check all that apply

Companion for myself
Child’s pet
Breeding
Companion for another animal
Gift for someone outside my immediate family
Barn cat / mouser
Other

If Other, please elaborate.

What energy level are you looking for? *

Low
Medium
High
No Preference

What traits do you consider essential in the cat you plan to adopt? *

Check all that apply

Litter trained
Doesn't scratch furniture
Doesn't scratch people
Already declawed
Very affectionate
Quiet
Talkative
Gentle with young children
Good with other cats
Good with dogs
Older and settled
Adventuresome
Low-shedding
Other

If Other, please elaborate.

Do you plan on de-clawing your cat? *

If Yes - Why are you planning to de-claw your cat?

What actions would you consider if your cat started having problems with the litter box? *

Check any that apply

Check with the vet
Return the cat to the shelter
Have cat live outside
Attempt to retrain the cat
Other

If Other, please elaborate.

If you were to "attempt to retrain the cat," how would you approach this task? *

What would you do if you could no longer care for your new cat? *

Return them to shelter
Find them another home
Put them outside
Other

If Other, please elaborate.

Where will your cat be kept? *

Indoors only
Indoors, but outside while I’m with them
Coming and going daily
Outside most of the time
Outdoors only

Where will your cat sleep at night? *

Indoors
Outdoors
Basement
Garage/barn

Under what circumstances would you give up your cat? *

Check all that apply

Bites/aggressive
Aggressive with other pets
Litter box accidents
Destructive to furniture/carpets
Too active at night
Moving to “no pets allowed” housing
Moving out of state/country
Sick cat/high vet bills
Other

If Other, please elaborate.

Are you prepared to spend between $400-$600 a yr on basic expenses (food, medical, boarding, etc) *

What age are you looking for? *

Check all that apply

Juvenile
Young adult
Adult
Senior
No preference

What fur length do you prefer? *

Check all that apply

Long hair
Medium hair
Short hair
No preference

What size would your ideal dog be when fully grown? *

Small (5-25 lbs)
Medium (25-50 lbs)
Large (50-80) lbs
Extra large (80+ lbs)
No preference

What gender are you looking for? *

Male
Female
No Preference

Would you like your dog spayed/neutered? *

What are your reasons for wanting to adopt a dog? *

Check all that apply

Companion for myself
Child’s pet
Breeding
Hunting
Companion for another animal
Gift for someone outside my immediate family
Guard dog for business
Watchdog for home
Other

If Other, please elaborate.

What energy level are you looking for? *

Low
Medium
High
No Preference

What traits do you consider essential in the dog you plan to adopt? *

Check all that apply

Housetrained
Already knows basic obedience
Doesn’t pull on leash
Can be walked off-leash
Can be left unattended in the house
Rarely barks
Doesn’t chew
Doesn’t dig
Doesn’t jump up
Gentle with young children
Good with strangers
Good watchdog
Likes other dogs
Good with cats
Good with livestock
Likes to fetch/play
Will jog/run with me
Doesn’t wander
Low-shedding
Other

If Other, please elaborate.

Are you planning on “ear cropping” or “tail docking” your dog? *

Yes
No
Maybe

What would you do if you could no longer care for your new dog? *

Return them to shelter
Find them another home
Put them outside
Other

If Other, please elaborate.

Where will your dog be kept? *

Indoors only
Indoors & outdoors
Indoors, but outside while I’m with them
Outside most of the time
Outdoors only

Where will your dog be when left alone? *

How many hours a day will your dog be alone? *

0-4 hours
5-9 hours
10+ hours

Where will your dog sleep at night? *

Crate
Kitchen
Family members room
Basement
Garage
Outdoor dog house
Other

If Other, please elaborate.

What outdoor accommodations do you have for the dog? *

Check all that apply

Fenced yard
Invisible fence
Cable/runner
Outside kennel
Stationary tie-out
Unfenced acreage
Moving out of state/country
Will leash walk the dog daily

If unfenced acreage, how many acres?

Under what circumstances would you give up your dog? *

Check all that apply

Bites/aggressive
Aggressive with other animals
Difficult to housetrain
Chews/destructive when left alone
Requires too much exercise
Wanders
Moving to “no pets allowed” housing
Moving out of state/country
Sick dog/high vet bills
Other

If Other, please elaborate.

Are you prepared to spend between $500-$1000 a yr on basic expenses (food, medical, boarding,etc) *

References

Please provide three personal references, including your veterinarian.

Full name *

Phone number *

Relationship *

Full name *

Phone number *

Relationship *

Full name *

Phone number *

Relationship *

Additional Information

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Adoption Application

Thank you for choosing to adopt!

Household Information

List all household members and their ages.

Other Household Pets

Please list all of the current pets in your household.

Your Preferences

References

Please provide three personal references, including your veterinarian.

Additional Information

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