RRRNC : Adoption Application

Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue of Northern California
Adoption Application

Please answer all questions as completely as possible.

Applicant's name		Dog you're interested in adopting:
Address
Home Phone	Work Phone	Email
may we call you at work? Yes No
Number of adults in household
Number of children in household		Ages of children
How will you teach your children the proper way to respect and handle a live animal?
List two references (your vet, a trainer or a friend who has knowledge of your current and/or previous relationships with animals):
First name		Relationship
City/State		Phone
Second name		Relationship
City/State		Phone
If you rent your home, please provide your landlord's name, address, telephone number and proof of permission to keep a dog, and how long you've rented
Please list the activities and hobbies you and your family enjoy, and explain how your new dog will fit in with your schedule and activities
Have you ever owned ridgebacks or mixed breed ridgebacks before? Yes No
Please tell as much as you can about your experience with this breed
Please tell us about your experiences with specific dogs in the past
Where did you learn about Ridgebacks?
Where did you learn about Ridgeback rescue?
Do you want a: Male Female Gender unimportant
Would you consider a Ridgeback mix? Yes No Maybe
What is the age range you prefer?
Is there a specific dog in rescue you wish to adopt?
Do you have a fenced in yard? Yes No		If yes, how high?
Is there a park nearby? Yes No
Do you have a dog run or space to put one? Yes No
What makes a good pet owner (include how you would handle any behavioral problems, e.g. barking, etc.)?
How will you respond if your dog chews (e.g., shoes, furniture, etc.)?
How would you discipline your dog?
Where, exactly, will your dog sleep?
Do you plan to buy a crate for your dog? Yes No
Explain why you would or would not buy a crate for your dog.
For what period of time will your dog be crated?
Where will your dog eat?
What food will your dog eat?
How often will you feed your dog
Do you feed your dog table scraps? Yes No Sometimes
Estimate what you think this dog will cost each month in terms of food, veterinary care, supplies:
Do you have other animals? Yes No
Describe first other animal (type-dog/cat/etc, breed, age, gender, neutered/spayed):
Describe all other animals you have(type-dog/cat/etc, breed, age, gender, neutered/spayed):
Describe what type of livestock are in your area:
Do you have a regular veterinarian? Yes No
Your veterinarian's name and address:
Will you have the dog licensed and vaccinated regularly? Yes No
Will you enroll your dog in obedience classes? Yes No
Or, if your dog has some training, will you continue same? Yes No
How much time each day can you devote to training your dog?
How much time each day can you devote to exercising your dog?
Do you use pinch collars and if so why?
Will you dog be left alone for extended periods of time? If so, how long?
Will your dog ever be chained up? And if so, why?
Where will your dog be kept while you're away?
What do you plan to do with your dog if you go on vacation?
If traveling with your dog, where and how will the dog travel (e.g., crated, on back seat of car, back of pick-up, etc.)?
If you are unable to keep your dog, what will you do with it?
Have you considered that the dog will live for an average of 12 to 14 years, and are you willing to commit to the care of the dog in his/her old age? Yes No
Which area would you consider volunteering to help Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue? Transporting Fostering Making phone calls Computer/Printing assistance Fundraising Other not interested in helping at this time
ADOPTION FEE: between $300-$400 + Veterinary fees depending on the dog. Please ask about the fee for the specific dog you are interested in.
By submitting this application, I agree that I will return the dog to Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue if ever I decide to relinquish ownership of the animal. I specifically agree and affirm that I will not transfer ownership, or permanent possession to another person, nor surrender the dog to an Animal Shelter, County pound facility, or any similar individual or organization. If proper care, training and housing are not provided for this dog, or if there is any sign of neglect, abuse or breach of this contract, Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue has the right to reclaim said dog. There will be no refund to the adoptive party. Should this dog ever be reported to an Animal shelter for being a nuisance, off leash, or at large, Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue has the right to repossess this dog. You will be contacted regarding your application by a representative of Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue of Northern California within 24 hours. If you are not contacted within 24 hours, please contact Elizabeth Akers at 925.825.9258 or resqrij@ridgeback.org.