Adoption Application

Requirements

For most dogs, adopters must have a 6ft+ fence.
We make exceptions exceptions on a case by case basis, usually for dogs that are older / lower energy / medical needs.
We prefer to place dogs in a house with a yard whenever we can.
We make exceptions for apartments and condos on a case by case basis considering the dog and owner’s respective energy levels.

Next Steps

Once we receive your adoption application, we will be in touch to coordinate with you – it may take 3-5 business days to receive a reply, though we aim to respond sooner. We are entirely volunteer-run with busy schedules, so please be patient!.

Adoption Interest Form

AZ Husky Rescue uses this form to understand your needs in finding you the right dog for you and your family. This information will help in selecting the right match for your family. Adopting a dog is a big decision and a lifetime commitment; help us in making this a successful adoption.

Which dog(s) are you interested in?*
Are you adopting an adult dog or a puppy?
- Adult Dog
- Puppy
*Puppies are considered foster-to-adopt, we will provide details!
About You
Please be as detailed as possible in all answers - the more detail, the greater likelihood your application will result in a successful placement and adoption.
Name*
First Last
Phone*
Email*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
What is your employment situation? Work full time, retired, etc.*
Do you foresee any major life changes over the next two years? (promotion, work transfer, moving, marriage, having children, etc) If so, how will you work through this with your pet should there be any issues?*
About Your Home
Please be as detailed as possible in all answers - the more detail, the greater likelihood your application will result in a successful placement and adoption.
Please list all current pets (including dogs, cats, birds, small animals, livestock, etc) in your household:*
Species & Breed Gender Age Fixed? Temperament

(Use the (+) symbol to add more rows for more pets - enter n/a if not applicable)
Can you provide vaccines/spay/neuter certificate upon request for any current pets??*
- Yes
- No
- n/a
Please list all pets from the last 10yrs, both those who have passed as well as who are no longer residing with you?
Species & Breed Gender Fixed? Special medical needs? Passed away or rehomed?

(Use the (+) symbol to add more rows for more pets)
For animals no longer in your home as a result of rehoming, please explain why the pet needed to be rehomed - this is not an automatic disqualification as we understand all circumstances are different.
Please list all people in your household INCLUDING CHILDREN as well as your relationship to them, and their commitment to the new pet - 0 indicates they do not want a dog, 1 indicates they are OK with a dog but don't want to be involved in care, and 5 indicates excited and motivated to provide the best care for the dog.*
Name Relationship (or self) Age Commitment

(Use the (+) symbol to add more rows for more pets)
If you have a roommate, how do you plan for them to be involved in the dog's care?*
Does anyone have an allergy to animals?*
- Yes
- No
If so what kind? (enter n/a if not applicable)*
How many hours will the dog be alone per day?*
Where will you keep the dog when not home?*
Where will your new dog spend its time?*
- Indoor
- Outdoor
- Indoor/Outdoor
Do you have a doggie door?*
- Yes
- No
Do you rent or own your home?*
- Rent
- Own
Landlord Name & Phone - enter n/a if yourself.*

( If you rent, we will need a letter from your landlord stating you can have a dog.)
Is your yard fenced?*
- Yes
- No
Material and Height of Fence*
Do you have a pool?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, is it fenced?
- Yes
- No
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How many children, and how old are they?*
About the Dog
Describe the type of dog you are looking for in as much detail as possible?*
How do you plan to exercise your dog?*
How will your dog be mentally stimulated?*
How will your dog be socialized?*
Age Preference*
- 0-1yr
- 1-3yr
- 3-4yr
- 5yr+
Activity Level*
- High
- Medium
- Low
- No Preference
Characteristics (select all that apply)*
- Companion
- Protective
- Obediant
- Performer
- Service
- Special Needs
What type of food will you feed your dog?*

We recommend researching on https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com.
Why did you select this food?*
Veterinary Reference (it's ok if this is a past vet)*
Veterinarian Reference Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Veterinarian Phone*
Veterinarian Email*
Unexpected Circumstances
For which of these reasons would you consider giving up a pet?
Please read thoroughly and check all that apply. We have seen a drastic increase in adopted pets being returned, each for one of these reasons, and we want you to seriously consider all of these possibilities and be honest with yourself and with us when adopting.
- Moving
- Divorce
- New job / less time home
- Birth of a child
- Destruction of property
- Financial hardship
- Fights between animals in home
- Resource guarding from other pets
- Resource guarding from humans
- Aggression towards a child
- Aggression towards an adult
- Extreme medical cost for the pet
- Extreme medical circumstance for myself
- Death
- Other
If other, please specify
If you could no longer keep a pet, do you have a plan for their care, and if so, what would that be?*
Background
Be as detailed as possible.
Have you ever had a dog with behavioral issues, and if so what were they and how did you address these, in as much detail as possible?*
Have you ever lived with a dog from a rescue organization or shelter? If so please specify rescue and circumstance.*
Have you ever purchased a dog from a breeder? If so, please describe your interest in now rescuing?*
Do you understand how the dog rescue process works? If not, we are happy to answer questions - please be as specific as possible.*
Are you willing to take responsibility for this pet for the next 10–15 years?*
- Yes
- No
What amount of medical care would you consider reasonable/necessary for your adopted dog?*
Routine Care (amount in dollars yearly for non-emergency care) Emergency life-saving medical
What do you consider to be needed for a dog's annual medical care?*
Have you ever had a dog with a medical emergency, or a longterm illness? If so, please specify and describe how you treated the condition, what the cost was, and what the outcome was?*
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In terms of a treatable medical emergency, how much would you be able and willing to spend to save a dog's life?*
- Up to $100
- Up to $500
- Up to $1000
- Up to $5000
- No Limit
Pledge 4 Paws Program

For puppies in our Paws4Pledge Program, the base fee is $500 - this covers all vaccinations, deworming, microchip and spay/neuter. You can learn more about this program and where funding goes here, as well as see some of the happy endings we have been able to facilitate through your donations on our Happy Tails page. Through this program, we accept donations in addition to the base fee to choose between well-qualified applications - the more you donate, the more dogs in need we can save! We greatly appreciate all donations as often the $500 fee we charge for puppies doesn't even cover all of their care. Whether or not you donate does not contribute to your selection as a home for a puppy; we will always pick the home that we believe will be the best for each pup!
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How much in addition to the base adoption fee are you willing to donate if selected for this dog?
Foster-to-Adopt Agreement*
- The animal is and shall remain sole property of AZ Husky Rescue until the animal has finalized all medical and adoption steps. If for any reason the adoption is not finalized, I understand that upon the request of AZ Husky Rescue the animal shall be relinquished to AZ Husky rescue and the deposit will be refunded.
- I will comply with all instructions received from AZ Husky Rescue and will not deviate from any instructions as to the care and maintenance of the animal without consulting with a representative of AZ Husky Rescue.
- I will provide the animal with good care, including but not limited to, proper food, fresh water, shelter, exercise, grooming, training and medication (when required.)
- I agree to maintain the animal as my own household pet and companion.
- I agree not to abandon, trade, give away, or sell the animal, nor is the animal to be used or sold for commercial use or research purposes. If I no longer desire or am unable to keep the animal within the terms of this agreement, the animal must be returned to AZ Husky Rescue. The animal is NEVER to be turned over to an animal shelter or passed to another owner.
- I agree to keep the animal under my control, not let the animal roam freely outside of the home and supervise said animal at all times.
- I will provide a safe and loving home environment and will socialize the animal to humans and other animals
- In regards to veterinary care, I agree that if the animal needs medical attention, a member of AZ Husky Rescue must be contacted immediately and must approve all vet visits. Said visit must be with one of AZ Husky Rescue’s approved vets. If FOSTER takes foster pet to an unapproved vet for any reason, FOSTER agrees to be responsible for all medical bills incurred as a result of said unapproved vet visit except in cases of emergency when the animal’s life may be in danger.
- In regards to veterinary care, I agree that AZ Husky Rescue will make arrangements for spay/neuter surgery and I agree that I will take this animal to their spay/neuter appointment and for any other necessary veterinary care as directed by AZ Husky Rescue unless other arrangements have been made by mutual agreement. There are no exceptions to the requirement that the animal must be spayed/neutered before its adoption is complete.
- I understand that as soon as the spaying/neutering of this animal is completed, the signed adoption contract and any necessary veterinary records will be forwarded to me. I agree that I am responsible for the cost of any veterinary care after this adoption is complete.
- This agreement is not transferable. If I am unable to care for the animal I will immediately return the animal to the AZ Husky Rescue.
- I give permission to AZ Husky Rescue to enter upon my premises at any time upon reasonable notice for the purpose of determining whether or not I am complying with this Agreement, and to remove the animal in the event that I violate the terms of this Agreement.
- I understand that other animals in my household could be exposed to medical or behavioral conditions that have not been recognized in the foster animal placed with me by AZ Husky Rescue, and that AZ Husky Rescue is not liable for any disease or injury of my own companion animals or other exposed animal.
- I agree not to attempt to hold the AZ Husky Rescue responsible for any damages which the animal may do to any person or property. I specifically release AZ Husky Rescue of any responsibility pertaining to any damage to property or personal injury or any occurrence relating to the animal and shall hold AZ Husky Rescue harmless regarding any damage or injury(ies) of any nature whatsoever, and agree to notify AZ Husky Rescue immediately of any damages and/or injury(ies).
- I recognize this is an Agreement and have signed this Agreement freely and voluntarily.
- I agree to pay the adoption fee, which varies per animal, upon finalization of medical treatment and sign final adoption paperwork at that time. A deposit of $200 for puppies under 1 year and $100 for adult dogs will be collected when the dog is placed in the foster home, and upon entering into this agreement the foster agrees to pay the remaining portion once the pet has finalized all medical (spay/neuter, vaccinations, etc.) and the adoption is completed.
Foster Agreement
This agreement is made between you, the foster, and AZ Husky Rescue. This agreement pertains to the specific dog you foster with the intent to adopt, along with any and all future dogs fostered for AZ Husky Rescue, even if there is a lengthy gap between dogs. As a foster for AZ Husky Rescue, I agree to the following:
Acknowledgement
I acknowledge that all the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that any misrepresentations of fact may result in removal of the adopted dog from my home by AZ Husky Rescue. Upon approval and placement, a signed copy of the above information will be required for verification.
Home Visits
I understand that a representative from AZ Husky Rescue will make an initial home check to verify the above information is accurate. A signed adoption contract must be filled out before dog officially becomes yours! Foster will get this form from you to verify adoption.
Signature

Adoption Application

Requirements

Next Steps

Adoption Interest Form

About You

About Your Home

About the Dog

Unexpected Circumstances

Background

Pledge 4 Paws Program

Foster Agreement

Acknowledgement

Home Visits

AZ Husky Rescue

Our Dogs

Resources

Contact

Species & Breed	Gender	Fixed?	Special medical needs?	Passed away or rehomed?

Routine Care (amount in dollars yearly for non-emergency care)	Emergency life-saving medical

Name	Relationship (or self)	Age	Commitment