Joyful Rescues Adoption Application

Adoption Application

Joyful Rescues receives a large number of applications each day. Because of this, it is impossible for us to respond to every applicant. Our policy is that we review applications as received.

WE WILL REACH OUT TO YOU IF APPROVED. ** Please do not repeatedly call or email to determine status. **

In general, our application approval process takes 3 BUSINESS DAYS. If you have not heard from us by then please consider many of the other wonderful rescues that are out there. From all of us here at Joyful Rescues, thank you so much for your interest in shelter pets.

Please do not submit this application unless you are truly serious about adopting a pet from Joyful Rescues. If you are 'shopping' your application will be kept on file for a year. If you are interested in a specific pet(s), please be sure you are ready to bring your new pet home. We will only hold or "reserve" pets until the weekend following approval.

NOTE: All fields marked with * are Required Fields - Do Not Leave Blank (put N/A if not applicable).

TO COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION, YOU MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER FOR CAT ADOPTION & AT LEAST 25 YEARS OF AGE FOR DOG ADOPTION.

If you are a SENIOR contemplating adopting a pet, you may want to read the following article written by Pat Miller and recently published by the Whole Dog Journal. We consider this article very helpful in determining what could be right for you.

Due to the high kill rates in shelters in TN, NC, SC, OH, WV, GA and various other regions, we do not adopt pets into those states/areas. We prefer you save a pet from being euthanized in your home area. If you have questions about your locale, please email us before completing the application. Thank you for understanding.

We may respond to your application by email. Please be sure that your email setup allows you to accept emails from info@joyfulrescues.org.

Please be sure you have filled in all fields marked with an * - these are Required Fields. If not filled in, you will received an error message. If you do get an error message, do not press the Back Arrow in the upper left on your browser or you will lose your information.

Thank you.

As soon as you hit submit you will receive an auto reply email asking you to call your vet, if you have one, and give them permission to speak with us.

If you have trouble with the online application or prefer to complete it off line, click here. You can then copy/paste the application into a Word document or directly into an e-mail and send it to us via e-mail or "snail" mail.

Print Application

Date *

Pet(s) Interested in: *

Your Name *

Physical Street Address *

Mailing Address (or SAME-as Above) *

City *

State *

Country *

Zipcode *

Best phone to reach you? *

2nd best phone to reach you? *

Spouse/Partner Phone (we must be able to reach all adults living in the home) *

E-mail Address: *

Current Vet Phone *

Current Veterinarian - Name & Location *

Past Veterinarian - Name & Location - BE SURE to list ALL Veterinarians used in the last 10 years

Past Vet Phone

Human Name Vet Account(s) is/are in (if not you, please state why) *

Neighbor Reference #1 - Name & Phone REQUIRED (Total of 3 REFERENCES REQUIRED including neighbor) *

Other Reference #2 - Name & Phone REQUIRED *

Other Reference #3 - Name & Phone REQUIRED *

Do you own or rent? *

If rent or live with someone else who owns the home (including mobile home lot), Landlord's/Home Owner's Name & Phone is REQUIRED

Is your home *

Do you have a fenced yard? *

If yes, describe fencing (chain link, wooden, height, sq feet, etc..)

Do you have acreage? *

If yes, please describe (how much, at current residence or another location, etc...)

Do you plan to move? *

If yes, when & where (describe new home)

How many people are currently living in your home? Please provide Name, Relationship & Age for each (including yourself)? *

Does anyone in your household have allergies to animals? Please provide details.

If you have no children living at home, are there children who visit regularly ? *

What are the ages of these children?

What pets do you currently have or are living in your home or on your property? Please list ALL pets with pet names, species, ages, breeds...) for EACH or NONE *

Have you previously had pets? (please only list those that were your pets in your adult life) *

Please list all previous pets with name, species, breed, age & what happened to each pet that you had in your adult life(why you no longer have). *

Have you ever had to give up a pet? *

If yes, please give details why & what happened to each pet/where did each pet go...If No, put N/A *

Why are you looking for a new pet & what characteristics are you looking for? *

Why are you interested in this particular pet? *

Why do you feel you are ready for a new pet & why would you make a great home for this pet? *

Where will this pet be kept during the day or evening while you are away from home? Please provide details (exactly where - indoors, outdoors, confined to area, crated,etc..) Define the area. *

How long will the pet be alone, with no human companionship, each day on average? *

Where will your new pet sleep? *

Where will your new pet live? Please provide thorough details. *

How long will your pet be outdoors or in an out building (not in your main home) on average each day/night? *

If yard is not fenced, how do you plan to keep your new pet confined to your property (tie-out, dog run, dog pen, only on leash, etc..)? Please provide details of the 'system' you use to ensure your pets' safety. *

Who will be the primary caregiver(s) to this pet? (Name/Age) Please provide details of the primary caregiver's daily schedule (work hours, hours away from home, etc...)

What do you think it will cost per year to care for this pet? Please list expenses *

How often do you think your pet will need to see a veterinarian? Please detail reasons *

If your pet has or develops behavior issues (urinating, chewing, scratching, digging, excessive barking...), how will you handle? *

What amount of time do you consider reasonable for your new pet to adjust & adapt to his/her new life in your home? *

If something life changing should happen to you (other than death or needing to move into a nursing home/assisted living facility) which makes the pet an obstacle or inconvenience (i.e.-move, divorce, kids leave home, lose job, having children, etc…) what would you do? Please elaborate on individual circumstances you feel may affect your ability to care for or keep your pet. *

What circumstances might lead you to want to return your pet to us? *

Please tell us more about yourself, your family, your home, your neighborhood, your lifestyle, etc......... Your final 'sales pitch' to us that you are the 'right' home for this pet. *

Is everyone in the home 100% in agreement on & committed to this pet adoption? *

How did you hear about us? *

If you have previously adopted from Joyful Rescues, please provide name(s) when adopted and approximate dates.

The average life expectancy of a dog is 10-15 years and a cat is 15-20 years. Are you prepared to care for this pet for his/her entire life? *

You understand that if this adoption doesn't work out, you must return the pet to Joyful Rescues and there will be no refunds given. You fully understand the previous questions and you have answered them honestly. Applications are NOT 1st come - 1st served. Approvals are based on the best & appropriate home for each pet. Applications without 3 valid references & a vet reference (for pets owned the last 10 years) may be automatically rejected. *

VERY IMPORTANT - Please, BEFORE you SUBMIT your application, take a few minutes to review it and make sure your answers are honest and convey as you intended. Please leave no room for misinterpretation, as it will result in denial. As the saying goes, "Please say what you mean, and mean what you say." Thank you. By selecting YES, you confirm that you have reviewed your application and are confident that everything is accurate and exactly what you meant to convey. *

You also understand that Joyful Rescues has the right to deny or approve your application without question. *

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