Any potential adopter must complete and submit this form for the adoption process at Hillside SPCA.

• • We require that all adopters complete and submit our Adoption Application Form
  • 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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