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ADOPTION APPLICATION

Before you send in your application to adopt a Bull Terrier Rescue, make sure you've thought about what having this dog - or any pet - means. And talk it over with your family. Any dog needs nourishing food, clean water, regular exercise, veterinary exams (at least once a year) and lots of love and care. Rescue dogs in particular, need training and attention. A dog may be your companion for more than a dozen years. It's a lifetime commitment. Are you ready?

If you are interested in adopting one of our Bull Terriers, please fill out this online form and click the submit button. This adoption application MUST be filled out in it's ENTIRETY. We understand that this is a detailed application.

All information provided in the form will be kept confidential! You MUST be 21 years of age or older to fill out this form and be considered as an applicant. Children DO NOT fill out this application on behalf of your parents, instead have your parents fill out the application themselves.

Bull Terrier Club of America Rescue Support is made up entirely of generous volunteers. These people tend to the many needs of this organization in their spare time outside the commitments of their personal lives (jobs, families, dogs). Often our Rescue Coordinators are the very same people who not only review, interview and approve homes, they are also tend to the needs of the rescue dogs themselves, such as veterinary care, fostering and transportation.

Please expect to wait up to 3 days or more for a reply to correspondence or a confirmation of your application. Our volunteers never intentionally want anyone to fall between the cracks. Please understand that we can sometimes get overwhelmed and you may need to follow up. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

NOTE: The adoption rate is usually between $300.00 to $600.00 US Dollars

 

Contact Information

Your Name
Address
City and State
Daytime Phone Cell Phone
Email Address

Personal Information

Family Structure: Names, ages of adults, and ages of all children
Why do you want a Bull Terrier?
What type of home do you have? Do you own or rent your home? Own   Rent
How long have you lived there? What type of yard do you have?
What type of fence do you have? If you have no fence, are you willing to install one? Yes   No
If you're not willing to put up fencing, please explain.
Is there a leash law in your community? Yes   No Is there a breed speficic law? Yes   No
If you're a renter, do you have your Landlord's permission to own a Bull Terrier? Yes   No If so, can you provide proof? Yes   No
Are you planning to move in the near future? Yes   No Are you willing to have a member of rescue visit prior to adoption (by appointment)? Yes   No
Tell us about your weekend activities
How often and where do you and your family take vacations?
What will you do with your dog while on vacation?
Who will be the primary care giver? Who will be responsible for training?
Have you ever owned a dog before and been totally responsible for it? Yes   No
How did you hear about Bull Terriers?
Have you ever owned a Bull Terrier before? Yes   No If so, please tell us about your Bull Terrier
Tell us what you know about Bull Terriers
Are you aware of our adoption fee? Yes   No What do you think is the reason for our adoption fee?
Are you aware of the requirement of spay/neuter if it has not yet been performed? Yes   No
Are you willing to help with any veterinary bills the dog may incur? Yes   No
Are you prepared to assume the financial responsibilities of caring for an animal, including inoculations, veterinarian care, good quality food, licensing, heartworm preventative, etc.? Yes   No

Pet Information

Please list information about all of your current pets
Please explain if any of your current pets are not spayed or neutered
If any of the dogs you have owned are deceased, what were the circumstances?
Please give us the name, address, and phone number of your vet or one that has worked with you in the past:
What qualities do you look for in a vet?
If you have ever surrendered a dog to a rescue organization or shelter, please explain.
What circumstances in your mind, justify getting rid of a dog?
If this Bull Terrier proves to be too much trouble for you and your family, what will you do?
Have you ever adopted from a rescue organization or shelter before? Yes   No

Your Future Bull Terrier Rescue

Where will this future pet spend the day?
Where will this future pet sleep?
How many hours a day will the future pet spend alone?
How will the dog be exercised?
Are you willing to attend obedience classes with your dog? Yes   No
Will you use a crate with your new Bull Terrier? Yes   No
Why or why not?
Tell us why you would like to adopt a Bull Terrier
What type of temperment do you prefer most?
How would you punish your Bull Terrier?
What role in the family would the Bull Terrier occupy?
Please list the names, addresses and phone numbers of two references
If the dog you want is not available, would you like us to contact you about other rescues that are available? Yes   No
Have you contacted a rescue coordinator in your area? Yes   No
Name of the rescue coordinator or Bull Terrier Club you contacted
Were there any Bull Terriers available for adoption through your local rescue? Yes   No   Unknown
Any additional comments you might have or wish to share
    

We reserve the right to refuse any application

Thank you for taking the time to fill out our application. We do really appreciate people who consider a rescue dog in need. We will be in contact with you as soon as possible.