Adoption Application Form

We require all potential adopter to complete and submit our Adoption Application Form for the adoption process at Hillside SPCA.

• • An application for adoption does not guarantee acceptance for adoption. Hillside SPCA reserves the right to accept or deny any application or potential adopter.
  • All current pets in a household must be spayed/neutered and up-to-date on vaccines (exclusions will be made at the discretion of the shelter).

Once you complete and submit this form, a representative from the Hillside SPCA will review it and contact you (within 3 business days) concerning your application. You must submit all required information, personal and vet references and receive approval from the shelter prior to adoption. Simply submitting this form does not guarantee approval. In addition, you must be over 18 years old to adopt and have a valid Photo Driver’s License or other acceptable photo ID.

Dog Adoption Form

Dog Adoption Form

Dog Adoption Form

Full Name *

Email Address *

Home Phone

Cell Phone *

Date of Birth *

Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Finding The Right Fit

What age of dog are you interested in? (6 months or under, 7 months - 2 years, 3 years - 7 years, 8 years and older) *

Do you have a certain dog(s) in mind from our website? *

What energy level would work with your life style? *

Couch potato - No real exercise required

Mellow - Short, daily walks

Active - Short walks and play time

Energetic - Running buddy, play time and then some!

Are you looking for a specific breed? *

List family pets (name, age, sex), along with how long you owned the pet, and where the pet is now *

Please provide the names and phone numbers for all previous veterinarians. *

Please provide the owner's name on file with each veterinarian. *

On a regular day, how many hours will the dog be left alone? *

Where will the dog be kept when no one is home? *

How do you plan to exercise your dog? *

Describe your ideal dog (Are you interested in... a female dog, a male dog, certain size, no preference) *

About Yourself

Why do you want to adopt a dog? *

How soon do you want to adopt? *

What precautions will you take to introduce your dog into your home if you have other animals (a dog, cat, bird, rabbit, etc) *

Personal References

List at least two personal references below. (Include name, relationship to you and phone number) *

About Your Home

Are all the members of your household in agreement about adopting a dog? *

List the members of your household. Name/Relation/Age *

Does anyone in the household have pet allergies? *

Do you own or rent your home? *

Rent

Own

If you rent, does your landlord allow pets? (We require a letter from your landlord stating you may have a dog, and do not have any size or breed restrictions.) *

Which of these applies to your home: *

Our house is mellow and quiet all of the time!

Our house is a zoo and we love it!

We have a lot of visitors!

We have people and pets that visit us regularly.

We have a quiet home most of the time, but have visitors every so often.

Do you have a fenced in yard? *

If you currently have pets, are they spayed or neutered? *

Are your pets up to date on their vaccinations? *

About Training Your Dog

Are you willing to work through unexpected hardships with your pet and hire a trainer if need be? *

Describe any experience you have had with obedience training, or with medical or behavioral issues *

Describe your philosophy of training and how you plan to train your new dog. *

A Few Questions

If you are adopting with a partner, who will get custody if there is a break up? *

Have you ever had to give up a pet?

Yes

No

If so, why and where did the pet go? *

Do you agree to permit a visit to your home? *

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Cat Adoption Form

Cat Adoption Form

Cat Adoption Form

Full Name *

Email Address *

Home Phone

Cell Phone *

Date of Birth *

Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

About Yourself

Why do you want to adopt a cat? *

List family pets (name, sex, age), along with how long you owned the pet, and where the pet is now. *

If you currently have pets, are they spayed or neutered? *

How soon do you want to adopt? *

Are you planning on declawing your cat (if not already declawed) *

What precautions will you take to introduce your cat into your home if you have other animals (a dog, cat, bird, rabbit, etc) *

If you currently have pets, are they up to date on distemper and rabies vaccines? *

Can you provide proof of vaccines? *

Have you ever adopted from an animal shelter or rescue before? *

Yes

No

My current cats are... indoor only, outdoor only, indoor/outdoor, barn cats or I don't have any? *

Personal References

List at least two personal references below. (Include name, relationship to you and phone number) *

About Your Home

Do you own or rent your home? *

Rent

Own

If you rent, does your landlord allow pets? (We require a letter from your landlord stating you may have a cat, and do not have any restrictions.) *

What are your landlord's requirements in order to adopt a pet? *

Are all the members of your household in agreement about adopting a cat? *

List the members of your household. Name/Relation/Age *

Does anyone in the household have pet allergies? *

How many hours will the cat be left unattended? *

When no one is home where will the cat be kept? *

Which of these applies to your home: *

We are home most of the time

We are away more often than we are home

We have a lot of visitors/traffic in and out of our home

We have a lot of pet visitors in our home

We have a quiet home most of the time, but have visitors every so often.

Our house is a zoo and we love it!

Our house is quiet

Pet Preferences

Name(s) of Cat(s) you are interested in: *

Describe your ideal cat. Include temperament, energy level, color preference and specific breed preference. *

A Few Questions

Have you ever had to give up a pet?

Yes

No

If so, why and where did the pet go? *

If you are adopting with a partner, who will get custody if there is a break up? *

Do you agree to permit a visit to your home? *

When contacting your vet, who's name will the new pet be listed under? *

Please provide the names and phone numbers for all previous veterinarians. *

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Rabbit Adoption Form

Rabbit Adoption Form

Rabbit Adoption Form

Full Name *

Email Address *

Home Phone

Cell Phone *

Date of Birth *

Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Adoption Information

List family pets (name, sex, age), along with how long you owned the pet, and where the pet is now. *

Why do you want to adopt a rabbit? *

Who will be this rabbit's primary caregiver? *

Do all members of your household favor having a rabbit? *

Do any members of your household have allergies to animals or hay? *

Do you own or rent? *

Own

Rent

If you rent, does your landlord allow pets?

Does your landlord know you are looking for a new pet? (We require a letter from your landlord stating you may have a small animal, and do not have any restrictions.)

Have you had rabbits before? *

Yes

No

Do you have a rabbit now? *

Yes

No

Are you interested in a particular rabbit? *

How much time do you plan to spend on/with your rabbit daily? *

Where will your new rabbit live and roughly how many square feet will he/she have access to? *

Are you willing to take your rabbit to the vet for an annual checkup? Rabbits require specialized veterinary care. *

Do you have the name of a qualified vet? (If not, we can help you find a rabbit savvy vet in your area.) *

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Foster Application Form

Foster Form

Foster Application

Foster Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a foster with our animal shelter. Fostering provides a temporary, loving home to animals in need and helps prepare them for adoption. Please complete this application thoroughly so we can ensure the best match for both you and the animal.

Name *

Name

First Name

First Name

Last Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Home Phone

Cell Phone *

Date of Birth *

Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Household Information

Type of residence: *

House

Apartment

Condo

Mobile Home

OtherOther

Do you own or rent your home? *

Rent

Own

If you rent, does your landlord allow pets? (We require a letter from your landlord stating you may have a dog, and do not have any size or breed restrictions.)

Landlord/Property Manager Name

Landlord/Property Manager Name

First Name

First Name

Last Name

Last Name

Landlord/Property Manager Phone/Email:

How long have you lived at this address? *

Number of adults (18+) *

Number and age of children *

Is everyone in the household aware of and supportive of fostering? *

Yes

No

Current and Past Pets

Please list all animals currently living in your home and previous pets (Name, Species/Breed, Age, Spayed/Neutered, Up-to-date on Vaccines): *

Veterinarian/Clinic Name: *

Veterinarian Phone *

Owner Name on File: *

Owner Name on File:

First Name

First Name

Last Name

Last Name

Foster Preferences (check all that apply)

Animal Type:

Dog

Puppy

Cat

Kitten

OtherOther

Special Situations Willing to Foster:

Medical needs

Behavioral training

Bottle babies

Hospice / senior animals

Mother with litter

Short-term emergency foster

Describe any experience you have had with obedience training, or with medical or behavioral issues: *

Describe your philosophy of training and how you plan to train your new dog: *

Size (dogs)

Small

Medium

Large

Any

Foster Care Information

Where will the foster animal be kept? *

Indoors only

Indoors/Outdoors

Outdoors only (explain):Outdoors only (explain):

Do you have a fenced yard *

Yes (explain height/what type):Yes (explain height/what type):

No

How many hours per day would the animal be alone? *

Do you have experience fostering or caring for animals *

Yes (please explain experience):Yes (please explain experience):

No

Transportation & Availability

Are you able to transport the foster animal to vet appointments or adoption meets if needed? *

Yes

No

Typical availability: *

Weekdays

Weekends

Evenings

Flexible

Personal References - Please provide two non-household references:

Reference 1 - Name: *

Reference 1 - Phone/email: *

Reference 1 -Relationship: *

Reference 2 - Name: *

Reference 2 - Phone/email: *

Reference 2 -Relationship: *

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Agreement & Acknowledgment

By submitting this form, I understand that:

• Any and all details surrounding confiscated animals and/or those involved in any investigation or legal process are considered confidential and, are to be held in high confidence. Disclosure of confidential information may jeopardize case outcomes and may cause Foster Provider to be pulled into the legal process/questioned in a court of law.
• All animals will remain the property of the Hillside SPCA Animal Shelter while in foster care, and must be returned to the shelter as requested.
• All animals assigned to a foster provider must be kept under that foster provider’s care. No animals are to exchange care providers under any circumstance unless approved/facilitated by the Foster/Rescue Coordinator.
• The shelter will provide all basic care items for the foster animal(s) such as food, bedding, toys, flea control, crates (as available), vaccines, and deworming. It is the responsibility of the foster home to keep adequate supplies on hand. Food or other supplies bought by the foster home provider will not be reimbursed.  (Please request)
• Foster Provider agrees to follow daily care, housing and safety instructions from the Hillside SPCA Animal Shelter, and provide appropriate food, water, shelter, a clean-living environment, and kind treatment for the animal(s) at all times. In addition, Foster Provider agrees to administer any prescribed medications as instructed by the shelter and follow shelter medical protocols.
• The shelter reserves the right to visit a prospective foster home prior to placing any animal, or at any time during the fostering period.
• Foster Provider agrees to immediately notify the Hillside SPCA Animal Shelter of any concerning behavior issues that may arise, or of known issues that become more severe while in foster care.
• At any time a foster animal becomes ill or injured, shelter staff must be notified immediately. The shelter will provide required medical care within its resources. Medical care sought by outside the shelter’s resources/approval will not be reimbursed.
• Resident pets living in the home must be currently vaccinated.  It is strongly advised that Foster Care Providers discuss the health/vaccine status of resident pets with their veterinarian prior to bringing a foster animal into the home.
• Animals in foster care may not be left unattended at any time with children, or be under the care of children
• Animals in foster care cannot be off-leash in any unfenced area, and in most cases cannot be left unattended in the yard.  Cats/kittens must remain indoors at all times.
• Animals in foster care cannot be taken to neighborhood parks, dog parks or playgrounds. Foster animals should generally not be taken into other homes where there are children or other pets, or if there is any risk to the foster animal or anyone else.  
• Animals in foster care are not to be left unattended in vehicles for any period of time, in any season of the year.
• Foster Provider understands that accidental animal bites or other injuries to humans or to other animals may occur, and agrees to hold harmless, indemnify, and protect Hillside SPCA from any claim or suit filed by anyone as result of negligence on behalf of the Foster Care Provider. Foster Provider agrees to immediately notify the Hillside SPCA if any such incident occurs.  
• For dogs/puppies and cats/kittens over the age of 4 months, Foster provider agrees to keep an appropriate collar/identification tag on the animal(s) at all times. The shelter provides these ID items.
• The Hillside SPCA will not be responsible if any foster animal should damage or destroy property belonging to Foster Provider or any other party, or if the foster animal(s) transfer any disease, illness or internal or external parasites to other animals not belonging to the shelter.
• Foster Provider will notify the Hillside SPCA in the event any change occurs in their address, telephone number and/or email address, or change of address where the animal(s) is being fostered.
• The Hillside SPCA reserves the right to determine final disposition of any foster animal.