Adoption Application 2024-2025

This is the application for the adoption of a Maggie Pup. There are many questions. We carefully consider each question to find the proper placement for every one of our well-loved foster pups. A dog rescued by The Maggie Society has been given a second chance and a promise. Our *promise* is that they will never again find themselves in a shelter, neglected, abandoned, lonely, unloved, or without veterinary care. These questions help us find that home.

A dog rescued by The Maggie Society is placed into a home with a Foster Mom, Foster Dad, or Foster Family. Our foster families volunteer their time and energy into helping these pups overcome a hard beginning. They hold and caress these animals at the worst point of their lives and help bring out the best of them. When a Maggie pup's story is ready to continue in a home that they deserve, our foster families are there to celebrate with them. Without these passionate individuals, many of our adoptable dogs would not have a second chance at life.

The Maggie Society adoption criteria is governed by a dedicated board of directors that considers what is needed to keep the *promise* to rescued dogs. To some, the criteria may seem strict. To our volunteers who have invested blood, sweat, and tears into the rescue efforts, it's an expectation to hold adopters to a higher standard. If your application is approved, we invite you to become a part of our Maggie family.

If your application is not approved, don't give up. There are great dogs and puppies in shelters just waiting for a home. There are other rescue groups that may have more flexible criteria. Don't let one "no" stop you from rescuing a dog in need!

About You

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Name *

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Address *

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City

State

Zip Code

Country

Cell Phone Number *

Do you respond to TEXT messages? *

Alternate Phone Number (cell or landline) *

Your Age (applicants must be at least 23 years old) *

Email *

Your occupation/Place of employment *

About Your Household

How many adults live in your home? *

How would you describe the activity level of your home? *

How many children (under age 18) live in the home? What are their ages? *

Does anyone in the home (children or adults) have an allergy to dogs? *

Does anyone in the home have medical conditions or physical limitations that might cause difficulty in living with or caring for a pet? If yes, please explain. *

What are the ages of children (under the age of 18) who VISIT your home on a regular basis? (This may include grandchildren, relatives, neighbors, etc..) *

Are you or your spouse in the military? *

Does anyone in your household "Work From Home"? *

Name of additional adult in home (1) *

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Occupation/place of employment of (1) additional adult *

Relationship to person (1) *

Name of additional adult in home (2) *

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Occupation/place of employment of (2) additional adult *

Relationship to person (2) *

Dwelling Type *

How long have you lived at this address? *

Property Status....Do you *

Who's name(s) is on the LEASE or listed as PROPERTY OWNER(S)? *

If you rent or lease or have HMO restrictions, what is the pet policy, including breed restrictions? Put NA if this not applicable. *

Do you have a fenced-in yard? Please select the most appropriate response. *

If this is your FIRST DOG, tell us about YOU! *

How did you hear about the Maggie Society? Do you know anyone associated with the Maggie Society? If so, who? *

About Your Current/Previous Pets

If this is your first pet, please put NA for any question that does not apply.

What kinds of pets do you have currently? Include NAME, age, sex, and breed. If your most recent pet is deceased, please provide name and date of death. *

Tell about the living arrangements for your current or previous pets. How much time do they spend outside during the day? Where do they sleep at night? *

What methods of training or correcting mistakes were used? *

Have your current pets been spayed/neutered? *

Are your current pets up-to-date on core vaccines (including: DHPP and Rabies)? *

Are your dogs kept up-to-date on monthly heartworm prevention or Proheart Injections? *

What brand(s) of flea/tick/heartworm prevention is used? *

Where do you purchase flea/tick/heartworm prevention? *

What happened to the pets you no longer have? Have you ever had a pet euthanized or turned a pet into a shelter? If yes, please explain. *

How will your other pets adjust to a new dog entering the household? *

CURRENT or PREVIOUS Vet Clinic; Include Address. IF FIRST DOG, what vet clinic do you plan to you use? *

Phone number of CURRENT, PREVIOUS, OR FUTURE veterinary clinic. NA if not applicable. *

WE CONTACT VET'S OFFICE TO CONFIRM spay/neuter, annual visits and annual heartworm testing, consistent flea/tick/heartworm prevention for a minimum of ONE YEAR, and up to date vaccines. Please contact YOUR VET'S OFFICE to release this information to The Maggie Society's application processor.

About "The Search" For Your New Dog

Name of dog(s)/puppy you are interested in (This may be left blank) *

Which best describes your search for a new dog/puppy? *

Why do you want a new dog? *

Describe in detail the personality/energy level of the dog that you are looking for. *

When grown, what size dog do you want? small, medium, large, under 15 lbs, over 90 lbs, etc... Be as specific as possible. *

What breed of dog do you prefer? (Please keep in mind that most rescued dogs are not purebred.) *

Would you be willing to accept another breed or mix? *

Do you prefer male/female dog/puppy? *

What age are you willing to consider? (puppy, young adult, senior, etc..) *

Would you consider adopting a dog that will need regular grooming? Be mindful of extra expense. *

Would you consider a dog with special needs or physical restrictions? *

Planning for your new dog or puppy

Who will have the primary responsibility for the daily care and well-being of your dog? (Feeding, Grooming, Medicals, Etc.)? *

Are you familiar with crate training? *

How much time will the dog or puppy spend alone? *

How many hours per day will the dog go between potty breaks? *

If your new dog/puppy is not house-broken, what methods will you use? *

What methods of exercise will the dog get on a regular basis? *

Do you intend to keep the dog primarily indoors, living as part of your family, or as an outside dog? *

Other, please explain *

Where will the dog spend the night? *

Where will the dog spend the day? *

Will the dog spend any time in the garage or other outside buildings? If yes, please explain. *

Would you allow the dog to ride in the back of a pickup truck (on roads)? If yes, please explain. *

Are there ever times when the dog would be tied up? If yes, please explain. *

If you move, will you take the dog with you? *

Are you planning to move in the near future? *

When you go away for a few days or on vacation, what arrangements will be made for your dog's care? *

If you become unable to care for your dog, what provision will you make for them? Please explain. *

Dogs or puppies adopted through the Maggie Society are vetted by a licensed veterinarian. All dogs/puppies are spayed or neutered and microchipped before going to their new homes. Approved adopters will receive an adoption folder with two copies of vet records. Adopters are required to take their pup to their vet within the first two weeks of adoption to establish as a "new patient", follow up with needed vaccines, and begin appropriate flea/tick/ and heartworm prevention.

We often use Facebook Messenger group threads to communicate with our new adopters and provide ongoing support. If you are on Facebook, how are you listed? *

Would you be willing to have a rescue representative visit you in your home? *

Will you consider signing up for obedience classes? (Usually best to start 3 to 4 weeks after your dog has come home with you and has had time to bond with the person and/or family.) *

Please provide any additional information you feel will help us find the right dog for you. *

Agreement

I understand that I am committing to ownership for the lifetime of the dog, in sickness and in health. However, if circumstances prevent me from keeping the dog, I will return to the care of The Maggie Society. (Other arrangements may be an option, pending approval by the Maggie Society Board of Directors.) *

I understand that when adopting a dog from the Maggie Society, I am committing to regular vet care for my pet. I will be responsible for annual check-ups to include heartworm testing, distemper/parvo and rabies booster, and other reasonable recommendations from my vet. I also understand that I am required to keep my dog on a vet-prescribed heartworm prevention as well as flea/tick prevention. *

I understand that the adoption fee of $375 paid to The Maggie Society is non-refundable. *

Electronic Signature (full name) *

Submit

Review your application before submitting. If it does not go through, check that all questions with an (*) have been completed. You should receive a confirmation message that indicates your application has been received.

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