Poodle Rescue of Vermont Adoption Application

Personal Information

Application Date * +

Name *

Street Address *

City *

State *

ZIP *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Name of the poodle you are specifically interested in. *

Adoption Process:

All steps below are required of all potential adopters. Poodles are matched to families based on the Poodle's needs and personality; not on an applicant's first come first serve basis.

Fill out the application completely.
You will be contacted for a telephone interview.
Your vet reference and grooming reference will be contacted
Once a poodle matches your application you will be contacted for a home visit. All members of the household must be present during the home visit.
Introduction to your new family member.
Sign adoption agreement.
Welcome your new family member.

Adoption Fees:

All Poodles adopted through PRVT leave spayed/neutered, having had fecal exams and de-worming, heartworm testing, micro-chipping, vaccinations, grooming and any other necessary medical procedures.

2 years and under: $600
3-6 years: $500
7-10 years: $400
11 years and over: Adoption fee waived.

Senior Poodle Adoption Program:

Adoption fees will be waived for anyone who adopts a Poodle 11 years or older. The Adoption Process still applies.

Commitment

Why are you interested in adopting a Poodle? *

Why are you interested in adopting a rescue? *

Are you willing and able to spend $55 (toy) to $95 (standard) every 6 - 8 weeks on grooming? *

No

Yes

Are you willing and able to make a commitment to your adopted Poodle for the rest of your life? *

No

Yes

Household

Do you rent or own your home? *

Rent

Own

If you rent, are dogs allowed? *

No

Yes

If you rent, you must provide your Landlord's name, address, and phone number so that we may verify that you are allowed to have a dog. *

If you rent, do you have a lease? If so, for how long? *

No

Yes Yes

Do you have a fenced yard? *

No	Yes - Please describe fence type Yes - Please describe fence type

Would a barking dog be a problem with neighbors? *

No

Yes

How many adults are in your household? *

Ages? *

How many children are in your household? *

Ages? *

Do you expect to add children to your family in the future? *

No

Yes

Do children visit your home? If yes, please use the text box to the right of the answers to indicate their ages. * 🛈

No

Yes Yes

Does anyone in your household smoke? If yes, please provide details. *

No

Yes Yes

Have you ever owned a dog before? If yes, please indicate what happened to the dog in the box to the right of the answers. *

No

Yes Yes

Do you currently own any other dogs or other pets? *

No

Yes

If you own another dog, please indicate the breed, sex, and if it has been spayed/neutered. *

If you own any other pets, please indicate what they are. *

Who will be the primary caregiver of the dog? *

Do they work? If yes, please indicate how many hours a day in the box to the right of the answers. *

No

Yes Yes

Do you travel as part of your job? If yes, please indicate how often in the box to the right of the answers. *

No

Yes Yes

Who will take care of your dog when you are away? *

Where will your dog stay when you are not home? *

Will your dog have access to the entire house? *

No

Yes

Will you crate your dog? *

No

Yes

Will you Obedience train your dog? *

No

Yes

What activities will your dog participate in? *

General Poodle Preferences

What is the preferred age range for the poodle you'd like to adopt? Please select all that apply. *

0 - 2 years

3 - 6 years

7 - 10 years

11 and older

What is the preferred size of the poodle you'd like to adopt? Please select all that apply. *

Toy - 10" and under at the shoulder

Mini - Between 10" and 15"

Standard

Other Other

Which sex would you prefer? *

Male

Female

No Preference

How active would you like your dog to be? *

Active

Moderate

Not Active

Would you be willing and able to adopt a poodle with special needs? (diabetes, epilepsy, blindness, etc) *

Yes

No

Notes Notes

References

We do not adopt to homes with current pets that do not have annual vet care. Vet reference checks are done for each application.

Veterinary Reference: Please list the Name, Address, and Phone number of your Vet. *

Groomer Reference: Please list the Name, Address, and Phone number of your Groomer. *

Please provide THREE personal references. Include their Name, Phone number, and how this person knows you and your ability to provide a good home for a dog: No relatives, vets, or groomers please. *