Animals Best Friends

Thank you for your interest in ADOPTING or FOSTERING an ABF animal. We ONLY adopt/foster within a 100 mile radius of our location. If you have any questions about this application, you may email us at rescue@animalsbestfriends.org or visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

A veterinarian reference is required. Please include ALL past and present veterinarians that you have used for your pets, along with their address and phone number. We are looking for a history of good pet ownership, such as yearly vaccinations, heartworm preventative, etc. for the lifetime of the pet. Without this important information, we will not be able to process your application.

If we select your application, we will contact you within 5-7 days. If you are not contacted, we are pursuing other applications.

SECTION 1 - Personal Information

Please list name and age for yourself and all occupants residing in your home.

Street Address / City / State / Zip:

Daytime Phone:

Evening Phone:

Email Address:

SECTION 2 - Residence Information

Location:
City
Suburb
Country

If you rent or lease, list the name, address, and phone number of the landlord or property owner who holds your lease or rental agreement.

Landlord / Property Owner:

Street Address / City / State / Zip:

Phone:

Describe Your Yard:
Yard w/o Fence
Yard with Fence
Yard with Pool or Spa
Check box if gate(s) will be locked with padlock
Other:

Type and Height of Fence / Improvements needed, if required:

SECTION 3 - Animal Lifestyle

When at HOME where would the animal stay:

When at WORK where would the animal stay:

At night describe the animal's sleeping quarters:

How many hours a day would the animal be alone?
Less Than 6 hrs
6 to 12 hrs
More Than 12 hrs

How would you exercise the animal?

How would you house train the animal?

SECTION 4 - Pet Information

Do you have any other pets? If so, list name / age / breed and corresponding information for each pet.

Name of Pet / Age / and Breed (Pet # 1)

Name of Pet / Age / and Breed (Pet #2)

Name of Pet / Age / and Breed (Pet # 3)

Name of Pet / Age / and Breed (Pet # 4)

If your animals, past and present, have been on heartworm preventative indicate type(s)

Current Veterinarian / Clinic Name:

Street Address / City / State / Zip:

Phone:

Previous Veterinarian / Clinic Name:

Street Address / City / State / Zip:

Phone:

Boarding Facility Used (Current)

Street Address / City / State / Zip:

Phone:

Boarding Facility Used (Past)

Street Address / City / State / Zip:

Phone:

If you have ever had to give a dog / cat up, what was the circumstance?

If you have owned other dogs / cats and do not now, what happened to them (disease / illness / ran away):

If you have ever owned a pet with behavioral or training problems, explain actions taken:

SECTION 5 - New ABF Animal

Name of animal you are interested in and if you are wanting to FOSTER or ADOPT:

What do you want from the animal?

What would you do if you have to move to a location that does not allow pets?

What will you do with the animal if you leave town?

When would a home visit be convenient?

Check any of the following you feel are valid reasons for giving away a pet:
Fleas
Getting married / divorced
Having a baby
Grown and isn't cute anymore
Relocation to another State / Country
Child(ren) no longer take care of it
Found a new place to live that doesn't allow pets
Chews or destroys household objects

Will you take the animal to obedience class?
Yes
No

Describe how the animal will fit into your lifestyle:

SECTION 6 - References

Please include address, phone number and how long known:

Reference # 1 NAME:

Street Address / City / State / Zip:

Phone:

Relationship to You and Years Known:

Reference #2 NAME:

Street Address / City / State / Zip:

Phone:

Relationship to You and Years Known:

If Referral - Name:

SECTION 7 - Terms And Conditions

Do you understand that a home visit is required?
Yes
No

I authorize ABF to check my references including veterinarian.
Yes
No

I understand that IF my application is selected that I will be contacted within 5-7 days.
Yes
No

Date:

Signature:

I agree by checking this box and / or signing this form I acknowledge and agree to accept all terms and conditions herein. ABF retains the right to refuse any application.
I Agree