Application

I have read and understand the adoption procedure and guidelines, including policies on out of state adoptions. Adoption fees are payable via Paypal, Venmo, Cash or Certified Check ONLY.

Do you live within HIP's adoption area (information can be found in the "Adoption Process" section of our website)? If not, please note we will not consider your application and recommend you visit your local shelters and rescues as there are many great pets in need across the country.

Please click all that apply.

** HIP does not accept general applications or applications for dogs who are not listed under the "Adoptable Dogs" section of our website.

**PUPPY APPLICANTS** DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND, THE PUPPY OF YOUR CHOICE MIGHT NOT BE AVAILABLE. IF YOU SELECT YOU ARE WILLING TO BE MATCHED WITH ANOTHER PUPPY, IT COULD BE A PUPPY FROM ANOTHER LITTER. IF YOU ARE NOT OPEN TO ANOTHER PUPPY, DO NOT ANSWER YES.

Ownership will be verified with county tax records.

If renting: Does your landlord know you are considering adopting a dog? If not, when do you plan to let them know? Please provide your landlord's name, phone number, and email (we will check with you before calling): If so, please attach via the link on the form.

Please contact them and notify them we may be calling for a reference.

If your dog is not spayed or neutered your vet will need to verify medical necessity, otherwise your application will not be approved.

If ages are omitted your application will not be processed.

Do you agree with the above statement, and agree to train your dog after adoption? Are you willing to bring in a trainer or attend a training class? * By checking "Yes" you agree to bring in a trainer or attend a training class.

I have read the questions in this application carefully and have filled out this application honestly. Misinformation and/or failure to answer all applicable questions can result in this application being declined. If an omission or untruth is discovered after an adoption takes place, I understand that Hounds in Pounds Animal Rescue reserves the right to annul the adoption and reclaim the animal. I, and no one in my current household, have ever been convicted of any form of animal abuse, neglect, or abandonment. By signing this agreement, I consent to Hounds in Pounds Rescue’s approval process, which includes, but is not limited to contacting my veterinarian, contacting references, contacting animal control and/or other animal facilities, a home inspection, inspecting where the dog will be kept, and meeting other members of your household. I acknowledge there is an adoption fee to be discussed. This fee will help offset shelter, transport, veterinary and care costs. I understand the adoption decision is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to the compatibility of the family and home with the individual animal. ADOPTION FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE. Signature and Agreement to Process: I understand that Hounds In Pounds, Inc adoption process is that we screen all applications to find what we believe will be the best environment for each particular dog. If we believe that we currently have a potential match for you, our typical response time is about a week. If you do not receive a response within two weeks, please contact us to confirm we received your application. Please do not interpret a lack of response as a belief by Hounds In Pounds, Inc that you would not be able to provide a loving home for a dog. We wish we could have a personalized response for every application and truly appreciate your understanding in this process.

Please type your name below to agree.

We accept applications and our dogs stay in rotation until they are officially adopted. We don’t hold dogs. If you approved to adopt and meet a dog but do not commit to that dog at the meet and greet, we contact the next approved family. You are welcome to take your time in making your decision, but there is no guarantee that the dog of your choice will still be available. Our dogs cannot afford to miss out on potential homes while we wait to hear back from you. Completion of an application does not guarantee a meet and greet. Please understand we make the best decisions for our dogs They have been neglected and exploited in their previous lives. When we rescue a dog we promise them that we will find them the best match of a forever home for their next chapter. They need to start their new lives and understand stability and safety as quickly as possible. Our shelter partners are euthanizing dogs at record rates and we can’t help shelter dogs if we have no space in foster homes.

I have read, understand and agree to the terms of the adoption process, adoption fees, vetting, adoption requirements and decompression.