Second Chance and Happy Tails - Adoption Application

Adoption Application

Adoption Application Approvals If interested in adopting, please fill out and send an application first. If you have any questions, we prefer email inquiries. Everything we know about a dog is listed in the pet description section. We will adopt to out-of-state residents if their application is approved. After we receive an application and review it, we will be in touch by email. Every question on the application MUST be completed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Phone calls accepted Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. only. Because of limited funding, we are unable to return long-distance phone calls. Sometimes we do not approve an application because we receive several for the same dog. We choose the family/individual we feel is the best match for the dog's breed and personality and the one that can provide the type of home environment best for that particular dog.
SCHEDULE A VISIT Please first fill out an adoption application . Once we have your application, We will contact you via e-mail. Second Chance & Happy Tails is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, approximately one hour north of Nashville off of I-24.

Our adoption application is very thorough. We want to make sure that we find our dogs a secure, lifelong home and that we match the right dog to the right family based on wants, home environment, personalities and lifestyle. Unfortunately, individuals and families often give up pets because not enough thought was put into the matter beforehand, and we wish to avoid creating more homeless pets in the future. We hope you understand that such a thorough application is necessary to make sure our dogs go to responsible, loving and lifelong homes.

We reserve the right to refuse adoption for any reason. We do what is best for the pets.

Today's Date:

Name (Last, First, Middle Initial):

Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Email (required):

Your age: 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 71+
*Note: you must be 21 or older to adopt a dog from Second Chance and Happy Tails.
Are you (select one):
Single Married Divorced Living with Roommate/s
Number of other adults and their ages who is living in your household:
Age: 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 71+
Place of Employment:

Spouse's Place of Employment:

Do you rent or own your home? Rent Own
If you rent, do you have permission from your landlord to have a dog?

Landlord's name and phone number:

Does everyone in your household know you plan to adopt a dog? Yes No
If not, please explain:

Describe your residence (house, apartment, condo, mobile home):

Do you have a fenced yard? Yes No
How large is the fenced area?

How high is the fence?

If you don't have a fenced yard, what are your plans for the dog's exercise and toilet duties?

How do you plan to confine the dog to your yard?

For how many hours a day?

Do you plan to move within the next year? Yes No
Do you have children? Yes No
If yes, what are their names and ages?

Is this your first dog? Yes No
Do you currently have other pets? Yes No
If yes, How many?

If you have other pets, list type of pet and their breed, sex, age and whether or not they're spayed or neutered:

Other than currently owned pet/s listed above, please list any other pet/s you have owned in the past 5 years. Include name, breed, time owned, where pet was kept, if it was spayed/neutered and what happened to the pet/s:

How did you learn about Second Chance Happy Tails?

Is there a specific dog you are interested in? Yes No
If so, give name and description:

If you're not interested in a specific dog, do you have a breed preference? Yes No
If so, list in order of preference:

Are you looking for a puppy, young adult or older dog?

Male or Female?Male Female
Why do you want a dog?

What personality traits are you looking for in a dog?

Who is your veterinarian?

Veterinarian's Address:

Veterinarian's Phone:

May we check your vet records? Yes No
If no, explain why:

How much time will the dog spend alone each day?

Where will the dog sleep at night?

If you travel, how will you care for your dog?

How do you plan to keep your dog from being bored when no one is home?

What is the maximum amount of time you're willing to give the dog to adjust to you, your family and his new environment?

Would you be willing to allow us to visit you and your new dog after adoption? Yes No
If no, please explain:

For what reasons would you consider giving up or getting rid of a dog?

Would you like information on house training or any other dog care issue? Yes No
If so, please list:

Please list three references that are not related to you or live with you.
Give name, phone number, city, state and email address:
1)
2)
3)

*Submitting this application does not guarantee that you'll qualify or be able to adopt a dog at this time

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