Adoption Application

Completing our adoption application is as easy as 1-2-3!

STEP 1 - Complete the on-line application.  

Please note:  Fields with arrows to the right of the fill box will allow for multiple line responses, just continue typing your responses in any length you need. 

                         

STEP 2 - Type your name in the electronic signature box to complete your application.

                        

STEP 3 - Simply click the Submit button at the bottom of this page of Your application will be automatically forwarded to HT-Z, it is that simple.  

HT-Z Giant Schnauzer Rescue, Inc.

P.O. Box 151301, Lakewood, CO  80215-1301

ADOPTION APPLICATION

Date:     

1.  Applicant's Name:

Applicant's DOB:

2.  Spouse's Name:

Spouse's DOB:

3.  Please list all others living in household, with relationship and ages:

a.

c.

b.

d.

4.  Street Address:

14.  Have you ever owned a Giant Schnauzer?  YES or NO?

5.  City, State and Zip Code:

6.  Home Phone:

7.  Email Address:

8.  Occupation:

9.  Name of Employer:

11.  Spouse's Occupation:

10.  How many years with this employer:

12.  Name of Spouse's Employer:

13.  How many years with this employer:

15.  If you have never owned a Giant Schnauzer, do you know someone who does?  YES or NO?

16.  If you have never owned a Giant Schnauzer, have you spent any time around Giants?  YES or NO?

17.  Why do you want a Giant Schnauzer?  Please provide a detailed response.

a.  Name of Veterinary Practice:

18.  Veterinarian's Name:

b.  Address:

c.  City, State, Zip:

d.  Phone number:

19.  Please provide information on two individuals not related to you who can serve as references.

a.  First reference:

Phone:

b.  Second reference:

Phone:

20.  Do you own or rent your home?

21.   Describe your housing type:  (Single Family, Mobile Home, Condo, Apartment)

22.  If renting, do you have your landlord's permission to keep dogs?  YES or NO?

23.  Can you provide us with such permission in writing?  YES or NO?

24.  List the pets you've owned in the past 7 years:  

a.

b. 

c.

d.

25.  What pets do you currently own? Please list animal, age, sex, whether intact, spayed or neutered.

         Please be sure to answer each item for each animal?

a.  

b.  

c.  

d.  

26.  If the pets listed above are not spayed or neutered, why not?

27.  The Giant Schnauzer is NOT a hypoallergenic breed and the DO shed.   Is anyone allergic to dogs?  YES or NO?

28.  What have you done to educate yourself about Giant Schnauzer?

29.  Why do you think a Giant Schnauzer is the right breed for you?

30.  What is your view on pets and children? (Be Specific)

31.  Describe the grooming care you would provide for your Giant?  (Be Specific)

32.  Who will do the grooming and how often?

33.  What do you anticipate the annual cost will be to provide basic care for your dog? (Grooming, grooming supplies, vet care, dental cleanings, food, liscense, toys, bed). 

34.  What do you plan to feed your Giant?  (Brand, Raw?)

35.  Are you willing to change brands?  YES or NO?

36.  Please list your preference regarding a Giant?  (Male, Female, No Preference)

37.  Where will you keep your Giant (please be specific)?

a.  During the day?

b.  During the night?

c.  During vacations or while you are away overnight?

38.  Describe your yard?

39.  Do you have a safe and securely fenced yard?  (Well maintained, no loose boards, no gaps, noles or protruding nails).   YES or NO?

40.  How do you plan to exercise your Giant? (Runs, walks, dog park, etc.)  Please explain.

41.  If you are gone from the home on a daily basis, give a breakdown of your daily routine:

42.  Please describe your lifestyle:  (Active, relaxed, etc. and 

        some information about your lifestyle.)

43.  How many hours a day will you spend with your Giant (excluding sleep).

44.  What is the maximum number of hours your dog will be left alone during  a 24 hour period?

45.  How many hours will the dog be confined without a chance to relieve itself?

46.  Where will the dog stay while you are away?

47.  When you are away from home, will your Giant have companionship?  YES or NO?

48.  What kind of companionship will it have (another dog, cat, human)?

49.  Are you willing to attend obedience classes with your Giant?  YES or NO?

50.  Have you ever trained a dog before?  Please explain for fun, manners, competition?  

        Please provide a detailed response.

51.  For what reason(s) would you give up your dog?  (Please be  specific and provide examples)

52.  Have you ever surrendered a pet of yours to an animal shelter?  YES or NO?

If YES, why?

53.  Have you ever sold or given away a pet?  YES or NO?

55.  What circumstances justify euthanizing a dog? Please provide

         some examples.    

54.  What circumstances justify giving up a pet?  Please provide 

         some examples.

56.  Additional comments about your family, lifestyle, expectations:

Applicant's Signature:

Spouse's Signature:

Date:

Date:

**PLEASE PROVIDE SPECIFIC AND DETAILED RESPONSES ALL questions**

If YES, why?