Adopt

Adoption Process and Application

Adoption Process

All adoption decisions are based on what we feel is in the best interest for each dog. We reserve the right to decline any application if we feel the dogs health, safety or well-being would be at risk.

How We Determine What Breed a Dog is - Quite simply, we really don't. Our dogs, most commonly, are magnificent mutts. The breed listed is usually a "mix" and is completely based on a guess of one person (usually shelter staff). There can be endless varying opinions as to what a dog is really mixed with. For example, a dog may be marked as a lab mix and if you get a DNA test done, there may not be any lab in the dog at all. The reality is, if it's important to you to have a certain breed (or it is important that your dog NOT have certain breeds in its makeup), try a breed-specific rescue group. If breed is not a concern when choosing a fit for your family, try to focus on traits that make a difference in daily life such as personality/temperament, size, health, activity level and age. When it comes to choosing a rescue dog, they most often are very watered down mutts and should not be judged based on any specific breed stereotypes. Please remember before you commit that WE CAN NOT/DO NOT REPRESENT THAT WE REALLY KNOW WHAT BREED/MIX A DOG MAY BE.

Application Review Process - Once we receive your application, we will review it to see if you meet our adoption criteria.

If you have pets that are not properly vaccinated, we will decline your application. This includes cats that are kept indoors at all times.
If you have pets that are not spayed/neutered, we will decline your application.
If you listed a vet reference, we will call your vet to verify your information. It is required that applicants with no previous vet history have a fenced in area.
If your application is accepted, we may do a home visit. If the home visit is not acceptable, you may be denied or given the opportunity to correct any issues.
All applicants must be 23 years of age or older.

We often receive several applications for the same dog. We do not base our decision on the order in which the applications were received. We review each application and make our decision based on what we feel is the best fit for each dog. We reserve the right to decline any application that is not in the dog's best interest.

Adoption Agreement - After your application has been approved and you have chosen your new family member, you will be required sign an adoption agreement before we can finalize your adoption. Adoption agreements are usually done through DocuSign a day prior to the adoption. On the actual adoption day, the counselor will review specifics of the contract and answer any questions that you may have.

Adoption Fees - All adoptions are $300 which can be paid via cash or check at the time of adoption. It can also be paid online through the donation button on the website. THE ADOPTION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

About the Adoption Fees - The Adoption fee is a NONREFUNDABLE fee given to The Maggie Society so that we may continue our mission of saving dogs. If the time comes that an adopter can no longer care for the dog, it is understood that NO REFUND of adoption fees will be given and that the dog must be returned to The Maggie Society.

Adoption Day - When you come to pick up your dog, all adoption paperwork will be signed. You will be required to bring payment at that time. Please also note that you must come with an appropriately-sized collar, pet-id tag with your name and contact information on it, British Lead/Slip Lead w/guard leash, and a crate or seatbelt to secure your pup while traveling. The adoption counselor will review veterinary records with you. The Maggie Society provides the adopter with two copies of records; one for the vet and one for the new owner.

Adoption Thread- We use Facebook Messenger to create a thread of communication between the Maggie Society, the adopter, the foster, and the adoption counselor. This allows adopters to ask questions and get support while you and your new pup adapt to life together. As an added bonus, we love getting pupdates and photos of our Maggie Alumni and hope that you will stay in touch! For those not on Messenger, we use text groups for the same purpose.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Adoption Application

Thank you for your interest in adopting a rescued dog! Our mission is to bring together deserving people with great dogs, who through no fault of their own, are homeless.

The adoption fee of $300 (non-refundable) includes all appropriate vaccines, spaying/neutering and flea/tick, and heart worm prevention.

Please email or call Laurie Robl Brumfield, President/Founder of The Maggie Society at 252-292-6305 with any questions or comments as you are filling out your application. You can also email themaggiesociety01@gmail.com with questions.

Forgive us if there is a delay in getting back to your inquiries. We are volunteers doing our best to meet the demands of our own lives, families and jobs, in addition to helping these dogs. It is our goal to process applications within two weeks of receipt, however incomplete information may delay a response. If you feel that your email or application has been overlooked, please reach out to confirm receipts.

About You and Your Household

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Name *

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Last

Name of the Dog(s) You Are Interested In: *

Address *

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City

State

Zip Code

Country

Cell Phone Number *

Home Phone Number *

Email *

Your Age *

Your Occupation *

How many adults live in your home? *

Name of partner/spouse or other adults in home *

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Last

Name of additional adults in the home *

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Last

Occupation of others in the home *

How would you describe your household activity level? *

Are you/your spouse in the military? *

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

How many children (under age 18) visit your home on a regular basis? Age? (This may include grandchildren, relatives, neighbors, etc.. *

Does anyone in your family 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. *

Dwelling Type *

Do you *

If you rent or lease, you will need to provide permission from your landlord to have a dog/puppy. Please submit this via email (themaggiesociety01@gmail.com) after you submit the application or provide your landlord's name and contact info. *

Do you have a fenced-in yard? *

If you have a fence, what is the height of the fence and what is the material type? *

Are there any structures that would allow a dog to climb out of this area? *

Are there any holes or gaps where a dog might work his way through? *

How did you hear about The Maggie Society? *

Do you know anyone associated with The Maggie Society? If so, who? *

About Your Current and Previous Pets

What kinds of pets do you have currently? Include name, age, sex, and breed. *

Have your current pets been spayed/neutered? *

What kind of pets have you had in the past? If dog is deceased, please provide dog(s) name for vet records. If this is your first dog as an adult, please indicate here. *

Current or Previous Vet Clinic; Include Address. (Put NA if not applicable) *

Phone number of current or previous veterinary clinic. NA if not applicable. *

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. *

Where do you purchase heartworm prevention? *

Have you ever trained a dog? *

What brand of heartworm prevention is used? *

What methods of correcting mistakes were used? *

Why do you want a new dog? *

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

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

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? *

What happened to the pets you no longer have? *

What size of dog (as an adult dog) do you prefer? (under 20 lbs, 21-40 lbs, 41-65 lbs, 66 or larger) *

Have you ever had a pet euthanized? If yes, please explain. *

Which sex do you prefer? *

Have you ever turned a pet in to a shelter? If yes, please explain. *

What age range(s) would you be willing to accept? *

About Your New Dog

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

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

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.) *

When you go away for a few days or on vacation, who will take care of the dog? *

Will you keep the dog up-to-date on vaccinations and monthly heart worm prevention and flea/tick prevention and go for yearly check-ups? *

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 day? *

Where will the dog spend the night? *

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? *

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

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

Will there be times when the dog will be unattended in the yard? If yes, please explain. *

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

Would you allow the dog to ride in the back of a pickup truck? 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? *

Would you consider being a foster to save a dog or puppy in need? *

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? *

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

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

Are you financially prepared to provide regular veterinary care? (This includes a yearly check-ups and vaccinations as well as monthly heart worm prevention and flea/tick prevention.) *

Are you willing to commit financially to owning a dog? (The general care for a dog on a yearly basis averages $600 to $750, which includes basic medical care, food, treats, bedding, and toys. This amount does not include emergency care. (Source: Best Friends Society) *

Are you willing to take care of this dog for the next 10-15 years? *

Are you willing to commit to returning the dog to The Maggie Society should you become unable to continue care? *

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 the dog to the care of The Maggie Society. *

I agree I do not agree

I understand that the adoption fee of $300 paid to The Maggie Society is non-refundable. *

I understand

Submit My Application

The adoption fee can be paid in cash, check or online. Click on button (to the left) to pay adoption fee online. Do not pay this fee until adoption date has been confirmed. If paying online, please consider paying the service fee to help us offset convenience costs on online payments.