The Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island
506B Curtis Corner Road, Peace Dale 02883
PO Box 458, Wakefield RI 02880-0458
(401) 783-7606

APPLICATION FOR ADOPTION

Last Name: ______________________ First Name: ______________________ Date: _________

Name of Spouse/Partner: __________________________________________________________

Street Address: __________________________________________________________________

City: ____________________________________________ State: ________ Zip: _____________

Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________________

City: ____________________________________________ State: ________ Zip: _____________

Home Phone: ____________________________ Work Phone: ____________________________

Place of Employment: _____________________________________________________________

Spouse/Partner's Place of Employment: ______________________________________________

Driver's License #: _______________________________ State: ________ DOB: _____________

1. Do you have any children? _________ How many and what ages? _______________________

2. Name, address, and number of past and present veterinarians: __________________________

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3. Do you plan to spay or neuter? _________ Why? _____________________________________

4. Are you aware that millions of cats and dogs are euthanized each year due to over population, neglect, abuse, and improper care? __________________________________________________

5. Please check type of residence: [ ] Owned home [ ] Owned condominium [ ] Rented home
[ ] Rented apartment [ ] Rented condo [ ] Dormitory [ ] Mobile home [ ] Live with parents
[ ] Fraternity [ ] Sorority [ ] Live with grandparents [ ] Other arrangements: ___________________

6. How long have you lived at this address? ____________________________________________

    Do you plan on moving in the next 6-12 months? ______ Explain: _______________________

    Please list your addresses for the past 5 years: ______________________________________
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If you are renting or living at home with parents/guardian, it will be necessary to confirm permission for adoption. Please provide information about your parent, guardian, or landlord. You may be required to show a current lease agreement, also.

Parent/guardian/landlord name: ______________________________ Phone #: _______________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________

7. Have you adopted from the Animal Rescue League before? _____________________________

    If yes, when? _____________________________ Still have the animal? ___________________

8. Have you ever had to turn an animal into a shelter and for what reasons? __________________

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9. Please provide the following information about any pets currently living in your household:

Name Type of Animal Age Sex Spayed/Neutered Licensed w/Town
. . . . [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Yes [ ] No
. . . . [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Yes [ ] No
. . . . [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Yes [ ] No
. . . . [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Yes [ ] No
. . . . [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Yes [ ] No

10. Is this your first experience adopting a dog or a cat? [ ] Yes [ ] No

11. Why would you like to adopt a pet? _______________________________________________

12. Would you be interested in borrowing books/videos on training or caring for this animal?
[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe

13. The expense of owning a pet can vary greatly depending on the individual animal's need and your lifestyle. Costs include regular and emergency veterinary care, medications, food, training, flea control, grooming, boarding, etc. To help us recommend the right pet for you, please indicate how much you can comfortably afford to spend each year on an animal:

[ ] Under $300 [ ] $300 to $600 [ ] $600 to $1000 [ ] Whatever it takes


14. Anyone in your household allergic to animals? _______________________________________

I understand that misrepresentation or omission of facts on this application is cause for denial of adoption. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application. I understand the Animal Rescue League has the right to deny any application for whatever reason. I understand that the shelter animals may have unknown medical backgrounds and the Animal Rescue League cannot guarantee the health and behavior characteristics of adopted animals.

Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ___________________


Part Two:    [Cat Adoptions Only]    [Dog Adoptions Only]