<%@LANGUAGE="JAVASCRIPT" CODEPAGE="65001"%> Old West Newfoundland Club


Rescue Application

The questions below help us assess if a Newfoundland is the right breed of dog for you. By getting to know more about you we can better match a dog to your home and lifestyle.

(Fields marked with an * are required fields.)

*Name:

*Address:

*City:

*State: *Zip Code:

*Home Phone: *Cell Phone:

*E-mail:

Children (name and age of each):

Do you have grandchhildren who frequently visit?    Yes   No

 

PREFERENCES

  1. We seldome have a puppy available for adoption. What age are you looking to adopt?
    Under age 2   Adult 2 - 4 years   Adult 4 - 6 years
    Older dog   No preference
  2. Do you prefer a male or a female?   Male   Female   No preference
  3. Are you willing to adopt a dog with special medical needs?
  4. Are you willing to adopt an abused dog who needs extra love and attention?      
  5. Are you will to adopt a dog with behavior problems who needs additional training?
      
  6. Potential adopters may have to wait many months before a newf is available that is a good match for their family.
  7. Our foster dogs are fostered in the homes of OWNC club members throughout Texas. Are you willing to travel to meet a dog who may be a match for your home?      

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CARE AND RESPONSIBILITY

  1. Feeding, veterinary care, heartworm medication, flea/tick preventative, and grooming for a Newf may cost more than $1,000 a year. Are you prepared to allot this much of your household budget for the care of a dog?   
  2. Newfoundland dogs have long, thick coats and shed very heavily. Are you willing to spend the time needed for grooming or provide professional grooming?   
  3. Will you provide exercise and basic obedience training to assure a well-mannered dog?   

 

HOME ENVIRONMENT

  1. Is everyone in your family agreeable to owning a Newfoundland dog?  
    Yes   No
  2. Do you own your home?   Yes   No
    If not, is your landlord agreeable to your owning a Newfoundland dog?
    Yes   No
    Please provide the name and phone number for us to contact for verification.

  3. Do you have a fenced yard?   Yes   No

  4. Is someone usually at home during the day?   Yes   No
  5. Where will the dog stay when no one is home?
  6. Where will the dog sleep at night?
  7. Where will the dog stay when the family is on vacation or out-of-town?

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PET OWNERSHIP AND HISTORY

  1. Do you currently own one or more cats?    Yes   No
      
  2. Please list the dogs you own at this time.
    Yes   No
    Yes   No
    Yes   No
  3. Do you have any other pets?    Yes   No

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REFERENCES AND HOME VISIT

A home visit is conducted and references are checked as part of the adoption process. If possible, please provide a reference that has knowledge of your current pets or pets you have owned in the past. References must be provided when submitting the application.

  1. Name:
    Phone number: Relationship to applicant:
  2. Name:
    Phone number:
    Relationship to applicant:
  3. Veterinarian:
    Phone number:

To submit, press this button: .

To clear the form, press this button: .

Thank you for your interest in adopting a Newfoundland dog. You will receive an e-mail response confirming your application has been received.