Rescue Ridge's adoption process is designed to provide the best possible matches for our adoptable dogs and their adoptive families. A member of our team will contact potential adopters after the application is submitted. Once approved, we will set up a meet and greet at the adopters home. A two week trial adoption is provided to make sure our dogs are the perfect fit. Our adoption fee is $200 for dogs over 6 months and $300 for puppies 12wks to 6 months. Feel free to email rescueridgeal@gmail.com for any questions about our adoption process.

**** Puppy adoptions are not finalized until they have been spayed/neutered at 6 months of age.

Rescue Ridge

P.O. Box 71

Wedowee, Alabama 36278

rescueridgeal@gmail.com

Today's Date

Dog Preference - Please let us know which dog(s) you are interested in adopting.

First name

Last name

Address

Phone

Company name

Position

Length of time employed

Are you adopting the dog for yourself or someone else?

Why do you want to adopt a dog?

Who will be the main caregiver of the dog?

What do you think are the most important responsibilities in owning a dog?

Have you submitted an application with another organization for a dog at this time?

Yes

Have you ever had an application declined for adoption of an animal from an animal welfare group/animal control facility?

Yes

If yes, please explain why.

Your Date of Birth

Month

Day

Year

Are their any children living in your home?

Yes

If yes, what are their ages?

How far would you be willing to travel to pick up your selected dog?

If needed, would you pay for or assist in transport costs?

Yes

Does anyone in your household smoke?

Yes

Does any member of your household have allergies to animals?

Yes

Please explain the allergies.

Please describe the kind of situations, if any, where you might have to return your adopted dog. i.e. job loss, children, move, marital change......

What would you do if you could not keep your adopted dog? Please be as specific as possible.

If you move, will you take you adopted dog with you?

Yes

Your adopted dogs future living situation and lifestyle. Please select all that apply.

If you selected "guard dog", please explain if this for you residence or business and the circumstances that create a need for a guard dog.

How many hours will the dog be home alone at any given time?

How will your adopted dog get exercise?

Where will the dog sleep at night?

How will your adopted dog be cared for during overnight absences or while on vacation?

Home setting

Urban

Rural

Suburban

Other

Yard size

Small

Medium

Large

Other

Is the yard enclosed by a fence?

Yes

Other

If yes, what is the height, length and type of fence?

Your home is....

A house

An apartment

Other

Do you own the propery?

Yes

Other

If you are renting, please provide your landlords name and contact information for verification.

Do your landlord allow dogs and are there a weight/size/breed restrictions?

Does your municipality have breed restrictions? If so, what are they?

Do you have other pets living in your home? If so, please list their species, breed, age, if they are spayed/neutered and how long you've owned them.

Please give us a brief description of any animals you have owned in the past 10 years. Their names, species, spayed/neutered status, living situation while with you and they reason they are no longer with you.

Name of the vet you will use for your newly adopted dog.

What kind of veterinary care do you plan to provide?

Have you considered and planned for the extra expenses the come with having a dog including but not limited too, vet care, food, supplies and equipment, toys, training, boarding.......? Please explain.

Are you willing to take the time to housebreak a dog, and do you understand that changing a dogs environment can cause an already housebroken dog to regress and they may have accidents until they feel settled?

Yes

Other

If you are considered adopting a puppy that is not house trained, please explain how you plan to house train the puppy.

If behavioral problems arise, what steps will you take to work with your adopted dog?

How will you discipline the dog?

What will you do if the dog ruins something of value?

If needed, will you take obedience training?

Yes

Other

Have you ever been through obedience training before?

Yes

Other

Will the dog ever ride in the back of a pickup truck, tether or untethered?

Yes

Other

Are you familiar with heartworm disease?

Yes

Other

List the types of behavioral issues you consider NOT acceptable.

At what point would you consider euthanasia, should your adopted dog become ill?

If applicable, why do you want to adopt a pit bull?

If you are interested in adopting a pit bull, what prior experience do you have with the breed?

By clicking "yes", you agree to absolve Rescue Ridge and all of its representatives from any liability in reference to a dog featured on this website.

Yes

By clicking "yes", you agree that the dog will not be used in ay illegal activities nor be found at any time in a municipality where pit bull presence is illegal.

Yes

By clicking "yes", you agree that the dog is to be kept as a house pet and it shall not be used or sold for medical experiment purposes and it will not be used for breeding.

Yes

By clicking "yes", you agree that if you are chosen to adopt your selected dog, that you will review and agree to an adoption contract.

Yes

By clicking "yes", you agree that if you ever need to relinquish your adopted dog that you will contact Rescue Ridge for its surrende.

Yes

References - Please list the name and phone number of your current veterinarian. If you do not have a current veterinarian, please provide the name and number of someone not related to that we may contact will attest to your character.

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Thank you for your interest in adopting!

By clicking SUBMIT, I agree I have read the above information carefully and have filled out this application honestly. I understand that omission of information and/or failure to answer all questions and sign the application can result in this application being declined. Also, if an omission or untruth is discovered after an adoption takes place, I understand that Rescue Ridge reserves the right to annul the adoption and reclaim the animal. I give Rescue Ridge permission to fully investigate the information provided as well as contact veterinarians and related officials. If the application passes this review, I agree to a home and yard visit on a mutually agreed date by within 1 month before an adoption decision is made.

In addition, I understand the adoption decision is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to the compatibility of the family and home to the individual animal, and other applications received on this animal. I understand it is the prerogative of Rescue Ridge to decide which home is most appropriate and that their decision is final, and therefore I will not argue with the decision. Unless otherwise indicated by Rescue Ridge, I am free to apply and undergo the application process in the future.