SECARE-Before You Adopt

South Eastern Colorado Animal Rescue Effort, Inc.
to build and nuture the human/animal bond

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Before You Adopt...

There are several things to consider before adopting any animal.
This is our questionnaire filled out by prospective adopting owners prior to deciding on a dog. We developed this to enable us to help you in deciding:
1) if a dog is right for you,
2) which breed(s) would be best suited for you and your situation;
3) and how much time you have to give to the overall care of the animal.

Please consider these before adopting or buying an animal from any source.

SECARE, Inc. Adoption Application Questionnaire

1. Name, address, phone and e-mail

2. Own or rent? If renting, are pets allowed?

3. Fenced yard? If not, how will you exercise the new Pet?

4. Will the new pet be accepted by other animals in your home?

5. Are all of the pets in your home altered (spayed/neutered)?

6. Have you properly taught your children how to kindly treat an animal?

7. Are you familiar with crate training, housebreaking?

8. If behavior issues arise, are you prepared to deal with them?

9. Do you have a regular Vet? If so who? (contact info) (if not, we'll be happy to assist in any way we can to help you find a vet)

10. If you have to move, will the pet go with you?

11. Where will the pet be kept while you are gone?

12. Are you prepared to bring the animal back to SECARE if it does not fit well into your situation?

Please check the topics you wish to discuss with us today……

___Housebreaking/crate training

___Indoor vs. Outdoor (some breeds will enjoy spending time outside, others will not)

___Separation anxiety

___Chewing

___Exercise

___Escaping

___Health

___Intro to other pets

___Children and Pets

___Grooming