Which animal are you interested in adopting?
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If you are considering multiple options, please rank them in order of preference.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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Phone
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Date of Birth
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Please note that you must be at least 21 years of age to adopt.
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Address
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Address 1
Address 2
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Country
Please chose the option below that best fits your living situation.
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I own both the house and the property.
I rent.
I own the house but pay a lot fee.
I live with family/friends who own their house.
I live with family/friends who rent.
I live in different places at different times of the year.
How long have you lived at this address?
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If you do NOT own your house/property, what is the name and phone number of the individual or company that does?
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(parent, landlord, college, etc.)
Please list the names and ages of all other adults and children in the home.
Who is your employer?
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Please provide the name of your supervisor and a phone number to contact them.
How long have you worked there?
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How do you plan to finance any unexpected pet related expenses?
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Vet bills can sometimes cost over $1,000 - will you be able to afford this?
Who is your CURRENT veterinarian and what is their phone number?
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If you use more than one veterinarian, please include ALL of them. If you do not have a current veterinarian who do you plan to use?
Please use this space to list any veterinarians that you have used in the PAST but do not use currently.
Check off if you currently have any of the below:
Tell us about any cats or dogs currently living in your home.
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For each, please include: name, species/breed, age, sex, and whether or not they have been spayed/neutered.
Please list any previous cats or dogs you have owned in the last 10 years and give a brief description of what happened to them.
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For each, please include the name, species/breed, and how long ago it passed, was rehomed, etc.
Please list three non-relative references and include their phone number.
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Why did you choose this animal?
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How frequently will this animal be around other animals?
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How many hours on average will this animal spend alone?
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Where will this animal be kept during the day?
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Check all that apply.
Where will this animal be kept during the night?
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Check all that apply.
What would you do with this pet if you had to move?
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Who would care for this pet if something happened to you? Have you discussed this with them?
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What is a good reason to give up a pet?
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Do you have the necessary funds for vet care and supplies?
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Do you understand that rabies vaccines are required by law for cats/dogs and do expire after either 1 year or 3 years (second booster, depending on vet)?
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Are you committed to providing YEARLY vet care for this animal, including, at minimum, rabies and the distemper-combo (FVRCP for cats/DHPP for dogs)?
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What would you do if your pet was diagnosed with an unexpected illness?
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Do you have any experience owning a pet that required daily medication? If yes, explain.
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Are you committed to providing daily medication or other care if the need arises?
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Are you ready and willing to take responsibility for this animal for the rest of its natural life?
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How do you plan to exercise this dog/puppy?
Do you plan on crate training?
Do you have a fenced in/enclosed yard?
Will this be an indoor or outdoor cat/kitten?
Do you understand that this cat/kitten may need grooming?
Would you consider getting this cat/kitten declawed? Why?
I certify that all of the information in this application is true.
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I understand that adoption is a long-term commitment.
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I understand that the McKean County SPCA reserves the right to refuse/reject my application at its own discretion.
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I understand that my signature allows the release of any information necessary to process this application.
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I understand that references and veterinarians provided will be contacted by the McKean County SPCA.
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I understand that the McKean County SPCA may also reach out to local universities to check if I live on campus, and if so, whether I am approved by housing to have a pet on campus.
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In the event that I can no longer care for or house this animal, I understand that it must be returned to the McKean County SPCA and not given to a third-party adopter.
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Please type your full name below as an e-signature.
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