Contact Information
Your Name:
Spouse's Name (If single, type 'single'):
Address:
City:
State/Province:
Zip/Postal Code:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
FAX:
Email Address:
Employment Information
With whom are you (and/or your spouse if applicable) employed?
Household Occupation(s):
Family Information
Ages of all household members? (This will help us match a dog to your household. For instance, some dogs don't do well with children.)
If you have children, what is their experience with dogs?
How do you plan to prepare your children for the arrival of a new dog into the family?
If you plan on having children in the future, what will you do with your adopted English Setter?
Is adopting an English Setter a family decision?
Are any of the family members in your household allergic to dogs?
What are the major activities, hobbies, or exercises you and your family most participate in?
Household Information
How long at current address?
What type of area do you live in?
What type of housing?
Do you rent or own your home?
If you rent or lease, do you have permission from your landlord to keep an English Setter?
Landlord's Name:
Landlord's Phone:
For the safety of our dogs, ACES requires adopters to have fenced yards, with either physical (traditional) or invisible fencing.
Do you have a completely fenced yard?
Height of fence:
Dimensions of completely fenced area:
Describe your fence (type, construction, dimensions, etc):
If you don't have a fence, would you be willing to install one?
Pet Information
Do you have a preference for the sex of the dog?
Age/energy preference:
Type of English Setter preferred:
What dogs have you previously owned?
What happened to them? (Please list):
Have you ever taken a pet to a shelter, had to rehome a dog, or handed a dog over to a rescue group before?
If yes, what were the circumstances?
Have you ever adopted a rescue dog before?
Are you aware that it can take up to 6 months or more for your rescued English Setter to adjust to a new home?
What pets live in your home?
Are these animals spayed/neutered?
If No, why not?
What do you know about English Setters as a breed?
How will your rescued English Setters outdoor activities be supervised?
What member of the family will be taking the MAJOR responsibility of caring for this English Setter?
What are your plans and goals for this dog?
Have you ever trained a dog in obedience classes?
Will you take your English Setter to an obedience class?
What types of behavior traits would you be willing to work on correcting?
What types of behavior traits would you NOT be willing to work on correcting?
Will the dog live in the home?
If not, where?
Where EXACTLY will the dog sleep at night and be kept when there is no one at home?
Do you use dog crates?
On an average work/school day, how many hours will this dog be left alone?
If you move, what will you do with your dog?
Would you be able to take care of your adopted English Setter if your home or family situation were to change (e.g., divorce)?
What circumstances would make you return your rescued English Setter to ACES?
Would you be willing to hire a local trainer to help your dog adjust to its new home and/or solve any problems that might arise?
Which of the following would you be willing to do to solve any behavior problems that might arise? (Check all that apply):
When you go on vacation, where will your dog go and who will care for it?
Veterinary Information
Please provide the following veterinary information:
Name:
Organization:
Address:
City:
State/Province:
Work Phone:
FAX:
Email:
Website:
May we call your Vet and ask how you take care of your animals?
If no, why not?
Are you willing to take full responsibility for your rescued English Setter's medical costs after the adoption is finalized?
What would you consider the limitations for medical care for your rescued English Setter to be?
How will your dog travel to the Vet or other places (e.g., in a car, van, back of a pickup truck, etc.)?
Personal References
Please list the names, addresses, and phone numbers of two (2) personal references (not related to you) that you have known for at least two (2) years:
ACES Information
How did you hear about our rescued English Setters, and who referred you to us?
Please tell us a little about yourself and why you feel you could provide a good home for a rescue dog:
Have you considered that having a rescue dog will require changes to your life (e.g., taking the dog out to eliminate more frequently once he/she gets older; making changes to your daily routine etc.)?
Have you applied to any other rescue groups?
What was the outcome of your application?
Since ACES dogs are in foster care all over the country, how far in miles or hours are you willing to drive to adopt your English Setter?
Are you willing to allow an English Setter Rescue representative to visit your home?
If no, why not?
Are there any particular ACES dogs you are interested in?
Agreements
Please read the 'Adoption Agreement' here.
NOTE: Signing the Adoption Agreement is a requirement for adopting a dog from ACES. If you do not agree with the terms and conditions of the ACES Adoption Agreement, then you should not proceed with the adoption application process.
You may pay the $10 application fees by mailing in a check or by PayPal:
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY APPLICANT.
The volunteers of Another Chance for English Setters thank you for considering giving a homeless English Setter a new place to live and family to love.
