HOW TO ADOPT

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HOW TO ADOPT
"In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn't merely try to train him to be semihuman. The point of it is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog." - Edward Hoagland

What is it that defines a responsible dog owner?
What special qualities does it take to be considered
"responsible"?

There are some specific traits that make a person stand out as a "good" or "responsible" pet owner and we would like to share those:
1. Consistently feeds good quality food and treats. A good quality diet is one important key to good health.
2. Vaccinates pets. Pets that have received all recommended vaccinations avoid the common risks of problem viruses. Good pet owners vaccinate their pets.

3. Pets are spayed or neutered. Pets that are "fixed" are less likely to roam or exhibit aggression and breeding-related issues.

4. Maintains a collar with tags +/- microchip. Up-to-date identification is important in case your pet is lost or gets away from you. This is especially important if your pet should be injured and a hospital is trying to reach you.

5. Maintains a pet-safe home and yard. A home and yard that is free of toxins such as slug bait, antifreeze and other poisons is essential to your dog's safety.

6. Constantly supplies fresh clean water. A constant supply of fresh clean water is key to your dog's good health.

7. Keeps pets on a leash. Dogs that are allowed to roam free are more commonly traumatized and victimized. Keep your dog on a leash and keep him safe.

8. Practices prevention so dogs don't suffer needlessly. Great dog owners prevent the preventable problems with de-wormers, heartworm prevention, and tick control and flea prevention medications.

9. Gives daily love and attentive observation. Good dog owners give their dog daily love and attention and observe their dog's attitude, appetite and behavior for signs of problems.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE FOR HOPE, INC TREASURES YOU CAN:
CLICK HERE TO E-MAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION

ADOPTION APPLICATION WORD FORMAT

ADOPTION APPLICATION PDF FORMAT

OR FILL IN THE FORM BELOW AND SUBMITT WITH YOUR QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FOR HOPE INC DOG(S)

PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW AND CLICK SUBMITT WHEN FINISHED. SOMEONE FROM FOR HOPE WILL CONTACT YOU IN REGARDS TO YOUR QUESTION. THANK YOU

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT:
DOG YOU ARE ASKING ABOUT:
YOUR FIRST NAME:
LAST NAME:
PHONE:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
QUESTION OR COMMENT:

FOR HOPE INC TAKES IN DOGS THAT ARE FROM SOME OF THE WORST SITUATIONS IMAGINABLE. MANY ARE ILL, HURT, ABUSED OR NEGLECTED. THEY ARE READY, WILLING AND ABLE TO GROW, LEARN AND MOST OF ALL LOVE.

THERE IS AN ADOPTION APPLICATION THAT NEEDS TO BE FILLED OUT BY YOU.

NEXT THE FOSTER HOME WILL CONTACT YOUR REFERENCES.

THEY WILL THEN CALL AND TALK TO YOU ABOUT THE DOG AND YOUR LIFESTYLE TO SEE IF THEY FIT.

A MEETING FOR YOU AND THE DOG WILL BE SET UP TO MAKE SURE ALL GOES WELL AND THE DOG IS RIGHT FOR YOU.

IF APPROVED THE FOSTER HOME WILL SET UP A TIME TO BRING THE DOG TO YOUR HOME TO BE YOUR FOREVER DOG.

IN THIS PROCESS IT MAY TAKE A FEW WEEKS, WE DON'T WANT TO RUSH THE DOG OR YOU, WE WANT IT TO GO EASY AND SMOOTH.