Adoption Application – Cause for Paws

Thank you so much for your interest in one of our adoptables. The first step in the adoption process is to fill out an application. There are three options for the application. You can download the application as a MS word document or a PDF document. Please fill it in completely then e-mail to causeforpawsrescue@gmail.com. You can also fill out and submit the form below right from your computer or smart phone.

Please note that we only consider completed applications. We have a 100 mile adoption radius of Byron, Illinois. If you have current dogs we will do a veterinary reference check to confirm they are up to date on vaccines, heartworm testing, monthly heartworm prevention, and that they are spayed/neutered. Please only apply if you will meet these requirements.

Adoption Application PDF Download

Adoption Application MS Word Download

Date: *

Name *

First

Last

Spouse Name (If applicable)

First

Last

What pet are you applying for? *

Phone Number *

Email *

Street Address *

City, State, Zip *

Employment Company & Position *

Business Phone *

Business Address *

Type of House *

Housing Information *

Landlord or HOA Information

Please provide your landlord or HOA's name and phone number if applicable so we can confirm your permission to own a pet.

How many adults in household? *

How many children in household?

Ages of Children

Please list ages or age range of children in the home.

Do you have a fence? *

Please describe the type of fence if applicable. If you do not have a fence please provide a description of how you will care for dog(s) potty needs.

How many hours per day will your pet be alone? *

Please describe a routine schedule your pet will have.

Where will your pet be housed when you are not home? Do you plan to crate train? *

Where will your pet be kept while you are away or at work. Examples: Kennel, outdoor run, open in house, bedroom, etc.

Have you applied to any other rescues in the last year? *

If so, please provide rescue information and if you were approved or denied.

Why do you want to adopt a dog? *

If there are drastic changes in your life, will your dog be apart of them? *

If you get married, move, have children, etc will your adopted pet always be apart of your life?

Is your lifestyle... *

Active
Passive
50/50

First Pet's Information (Please include any pet you have owned in the last 5 years. Put n/a if you have not owned a dog)) *

Please list your pet's name, breed, sex, and age. Also please list if the pet is no longer with you and why. We REQUIRE all information be included.

Second Pet's Information:

Please list your pet's name, breed, sex, and age. Also please list if the pet is no longer with you and why.

Third Pet's Information:

Please list your pet's name, breed, sex, and age. Also please list if the pet is no longer with you and why.

Fourth Pet's Information:

Please list your pet's name, breed, sex, and age. Also please list if the pet is no longer with you and why.

Are all pets in your care spayed/neutered? *

Yes
No
Other

If other, please explain:

Are all pets in your care up to date on vaccines? *

Yes
No
Other

If other, please explain:

Are all dogs in your care up to date on heartworm testing and monthly prevention? *

Yes
No
Other

If other, please explain:

Veterinarian Information Including phone number (please read below & include all information. If all information is not included, we will not be able to process your application). *

Please list your current or previous veterinary information. Please include office name, veterinarian name, phone number, and address.

Trainer Information: *

We require all puppies attend a basic obedience class. Please list the organization you plan to use.

What would cause you to return a CFP dog? *

How will you reprimand your new pet? *

Are you prepared for digging, chewing, accidents, etc? *

Do you have physical ability, time, patience to care for your new pet? *

Are you prepared for a 10 to 15 year commitment? *

I give permission for Cause for Paws and its representatives to use my adoption photo on its social media and website. *

Please list a family Reference. (Please read below & include all information. If all information is not included, we will not be able to process your application) *

Please list name, relation, and phone number for a reference.

Please list a non-family member reference: (Please read below & include all information. If all information is not included, we will not be able to process your application) *

Please list a name and phone number for a non-family reference.

I certify that to the best of my knowledge all information listed above is accurate and complete. I confirm that I will be the primary care taker for the adoptable pet. I understand that Cause for Paws does not adopt pets as gifts, and does not allow transfer of ownership post adoption. I agree by filling out an application that I have a suitable home to care for a pet and am willing to provide love, veterinary care, safe housing, etc to any adoptable pet. *

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