MUSCOGEE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

PET ADOPTION APPLICATION

(706) 563-4929/3647
Click here to email our Adoption Coordinator

Thank you for your interest in adopting one of the pets currently at Muscogee County Humane Society. We are committed to ensuring that these pets are placed in loving,
safe homes. Completion of this questionnaire will assist us in evaluating prospective
pet parents.

Name: Email:
Address: City:
State: Zip Code:
Daytime Phone: Cell Phone:
   
   
Type of animal you are applying for (include pet’s name)
   
How did you hear about our shelter/this pet?
   
Please fill out the following questionnaire which will be reviewed by one of our adoption counselors:
 
1. What past experiences have you had with a pet(s)
 
   
2. What pets do you currently have in your household?  List below:
   
Type of Pet Sex/Spayed or Neutered? Inside or Outside Age
       
3. List pets you have owned in the past five years. Do you still have them? If not, why?
       
       
4. Who is your current Veterinarian? (Name & Phone Number)
       
       
5. Would you be opposed to providing a reference from your veterinarian?
       
       
6. If you are from out of town, would you be opposed with us having another rescue organization or humane society doing a home visit for us?
       
       
7. Do you currently live in a:
       
 
 
8. Do you own or rent?
       
       
9. If you rent, does your lease allow pets?
       
 
10. If you rent, what is the phone number to the leasing office so that we can verify the specifications they allow?
 
 
11. How long have you lived at the above address?
 
 
12. How many people live in your household?
 
 
13. Do all of the adults in your home know that you are adopting a pet?
 
 
14. Are there any children in your home?
 
 
If so what are their ages:
 
 
15. Do you or anyone living in your household have any known pet allergies?
 
 
16. If yes, how severe and what animals are they allergic to?
 
 
17. Who will be responsible for the care of this pet?
 
 
18. Where will this pet be kept during the day?
 
 
19. How many hours will it spend alone without human companionship?
 
 
20. Where will the pet be kept when alone?
 
 
For Dog Adoptions Only:
 
1. Do you want the dog for a:
 
                   
 
2. Do you have a fenced yard?
 
 
3. How will you keep your dog confined to your property? List all that apply:
 
Other:
 
4. Are you familiar with house training?
 
 
5. Are you willing to work with your new dog or puppy to train him / her?
 
 
6. Are you familiar with the leash and licensing laws in your community?
 
 
7. What will you do if your dog chews furniture or displays any other destructive behavior?
 
 
8. Are you familiar with crate training?
 
What is your opinion of this?
 
9. Do you plan on taking your dog to obedience training classes?
 
 
10. Are you familiar with heartworm disease & prevention?
 
 
For Shelter Use Only – Do Not Write Below This Line. Thanks!
 
Adoption Review Record: Caution File:
Landlord Approval: Residence Check:
Veterinary Reference: Restrictions:
Adoption Counselor: Driver’s License & confirmation of age: