Dog Adoption | Adopt Rescue Dogs on Long Island, New York

Thank you for your interest in adopting a dog

Most fields are required. Please fill out the form as completely as possible. For applications selected, a vet-check will be done, then a home visit made. If the adoption is approved, an adoption contract will be completed, donation accepted, and then you take your new canine friend home.

Dog Adoption Form

Appling to Adopt of Foster?

Name of dog you're applying for:

Breed/Type:

How did you hear about FFLI?

First Name

Last Name

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Current Employer

Current Job Start Date

Home Phone

Work Phone

Have you submitted an application with another organization for a dog at this time?

Have you ever had an application declined for adoption of an animal from an animal welfare group/animal control facility?

Are you willing to take the time to housebreak a dog, and do you understand that changing a dog's environment may cause the dog to have accidents?

Does any member of the family have any allergies to animals?

Are there any children in the household? Ages Required* Please note: FFLI often does not place dogs in homes with children under age 6)

Ages of Children in household (if applicable)?

Have children been taught how to interact with a dog?

Will you be teaching animal security in your home? (Teach the family not to leave doors open, fencing/gate always remains closed, etc)

Why do you want to adopt/foster a dog?

Please list any preferences (age, sex, personality, breed - please note that most dogs are mixed breeds)

If a behavioral problem arises, what steps will you take to work on it? Are you willing to invest time and expenses for positive professional help?

If you are applying for a puppy/dog who is not housetrained, how will you housetrain the dog?

Describe the kinds of personal situations where you might have to return your adopted dog, i.e., job loss, children, move, marital change, etc.

How many people live in your home?

Who will be responsible for feeding and taking the dog outside?

Who will take care of the dog in the absence of the primary caretaker?

What reading and other/or steps have you taken to prepare for a new dog?

Describe those pets you currently own or have previously owned. Please include the type/breed, age, sex, spayed/neutered status, how they were aquired and if they are alive/deceased

List each vet/animal hospital where your animal(s) received care over the last 10 years. Please include the vet/hospital name, phone #, city & state, pet/record name, years used and date of last visit

Primary Vet Contact Number

Name of vet you will use for your new pet:

What kind of veterinary care do you plan to provide?

Have you considered the extra expenses that will come with having a dog including vet care, food, supplies and equipment, toys, training and boarding? Please explain

Do you own or rent your residence?

Landlord Name (if applicable)

Landlord Phone (if applicable)

Please explain the fencing in your yard (fully fenced or partial, what type, how tall etc.)

Are there any holes or gaps in the fencing?

Is the fence attached to the home?

Describe the circumstances in which you would walk/exercise a dog? (On leash always except in safe yard) 

How often will you exercise the dog and for approximately how long?

How many hours will the dog be left unattended (i.e., workday)?

When you are home, where will the dog be kept?

Where will the dog sleep at night?

When no one is home (i.e. at work, shopping), where will the dog stay (be specific)?

Do you have a dog door?

How often do you travel?

What will you do with the dog when you travel?

If you move, what plan would you have in place for your dog?

Are you aware FFLI requires all dogs/cats in a home be spayed/neutered?

Are you aware of the adoption fee ($350 non-refundable donation)? Please note - we are a 501c3 nonprofit organization. We do not receive funds from any outside sources; we pay all expense. All adoption fees and donations are applied toward caring for our precious animals.

Have all adult family members met with and agree upon the dog?

Please give us the name, relationship (not related to you), and phone numbers of two references (not related to you).

Terms and conditions

I have read the above information carefully and have filled out this application honestly. I understand that omission of information and/or failure to answer all questions and sign the application can result in this application being declined. Also, if an omission or untruth is discovered after an adoption takes place, I understand that Forgotten Friends of Long Island Animal Rescue (FFLI) reserves the right to annul the adoption and reclaim the animal. I give FFLI permission to fully investigate the information provided as well as contact veterinarians and related officials. If the application passes this review, I agree to a home and yard visit on a mutually agreed date by a FFLI Dog Coordinator before an adoption decision is made. In addition, I understand the adoption decision is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to the compatibility of the family and home to the individual animal, and other applications received on this animal. I understand it is FFLI’s prerogative to decide which home is most appropriate and that their decision is final, and therefore I will not argue with the decision. Unless otherwise indicated by FFLI, I am free to apply and undergo the application process in the future.

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