Tender Loving Crested Rescue - Application to Adopt or Volunteer

Application

To Adopt

Thank you for taking the time to complete our application! It is a detailed process because we want to make sure that our dogs go to the best homes possible!

A minimum $5 application fee will be collected upon submission of this application

The fee is non refundable and does not guarantee that you will be approved to adopt.

Applicant Information

You must be at least 21 to adopt, 18 to volunteer

Name *

First

Last

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Email *

Mobile Phone *

Birthdate *

Employer/Occupation

Is there a co-applicant? *

How did you hear about us? *

Have you applied to any other rescues? If so, please list which ones.

We don't mind that you apply with other rescues! We often work together with other Chinese Crested rescues.

If you live outside of Houston, TX, what arrangements have you considered for transport?

Please note if we help coordinate transport there will be an additional fee. Transport costs vary based on mode of transport and economic factors like gas/fuel. If a health certificate is required for travel, the cost will be added to the adoption fee.

What dog(s) are you interested in? What are you looking for (age, sex, color, etc)? *

Please describe your experience with Chinese Cresteds. If none, tell us your knowledge of the breed. If you are applying for another breed, please tell us your experience/knowledge of that breed. *

No need to list specific pet history. Pet information is asked below. We do not require previous breed experience.

Have you ever given up a pet? *

Under what circumstances would you give up a pet? *

Your Home

Do you own or rent your current household? *

Do you have any HOA or city pet restrictions? *

Does anyone in the home smoke (inside or outside)? *

How is your yard fenced? *

Do you have a dog door? *

Do you have a pool? *

How many people live in the home? (Excluding you and co-applicant) *

Please tell us about visitors that frequent your home. You may also use this area if there are more than 5 members of your household.

Your Pets

How many pets do you currently have? *

Please include cats and dogs only.

Do any of your pets live outdoors?

How long are your pets left alone? *

Where do your pets sleep? *

When you are not home, where do your pets stay? Are they crated or have free roam? *

Where do your pets stay when you travel (pet sitter, friend/family or boarded)? Do they travel with you? *

If something were to happen to you, what arrangements do you have for your pets? *

Tell us about your past pets including species/breed, what happened to them, and how long you had them *

What brand of pet food do you currently use? *

This breed should be on a good quality dog food, 4 stars or better. We may make suggestions for good brands to use.

Personal References

We have omitted personal references. Instead, we will do a video call with you.

Which do you prefer for a video call? *

When are you available for a video call? *

Vet Reference

Please provide the name and contact information for your current vet. Note that because of privacy laws, some vets will not speak to us regarding patients without the owner's consent. You may need to call and give us permission to verify your vet records.

Electronic copies of vet records is preferred. If you have a copy of your current vet records, you can upload them now or email them to [email protected]. Most vet offices can also email records to [email protected]. If you provide vet records, we will not have to call your vet which will speed up the application process.

Vet Office Name

Phone Number

Name on the Account

Pets They Have Seen

Do you want to upload vet records now?

Final Question

Is there anything else that you would like us to know about you, your family, your home, pets, etc?

Application Donation *

This fee is non refundable and does not guarantee approval to adopt.

Total

$0.00

Credit Card Information *

Card

Name on Card

After you submit your application, you will see a confirmation with the next steps. You will also receive an email with the same information.

Please note that our application process is self paced. You must submit the application, vet records, and home visit form BEFORE you will be contacted by a volunteer. Please DO NOT WAIT to be contacted. If you fail to submit your vet records and home visit forms, we will not contact you.

If you have any questions, you can send an email to [email protected]

I have read the above instructions and acknowledge that I will not be contacted until the application, vet records, and home visit forms have been completed. *

I agree

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