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Canine Application

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Thank you for your interest in adopting a dog from the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor! Because pet ownership is a serious, long-term commitment, we wish to do everything possible to ensure that animals currently in our care are matched with their perfect forever homes.

This application form is indeed a lengthy one, but the information we’re requesting will help us make the best matches possible – both for the dogs and for the potential adopters. So please be both thorough and honest in your responses.

It is important to understand that filling out this application does NOT guarantee that you will be able to adopt the dog you want. Once your application is received, it will be carefully reviewed by our staff, who will appreciate your patience as the review process proceeds. Our staff is small, and occasionally there is a high volume of applicants or a chosen pet has special needs that must be taken into consideration.

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND BEFORE APPLYING:

- All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to apply to adopt from APS-FH.
- When multiple applications are received for the same dog, we will review each application and base our decision on what we determine is the best fit for the dog.
- Other pets in the potential adopter’s home must all be spayed/neutered and are strongly encouraged to be up to date on vaccinations prior to adoption.
- APS-FH is a private shelter and reserves the right to deny an application for any animal for any reason.

To apply for a canine adoption, please fill out and submit the form below. If you prefer to print out a pdf and fill it out by hand, and mail it or drop it off, click here.
  • PERSONAL INFORMATION

  • HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION

  • Please list two (2) personal references of people not living with you and not related to you

  • NOTE: APS-FH will be contacting your landlord as part of the review process
  • Veterinarian Information

    (APS-FH will contact your veterinarian and will need permission for information regarding your current/past animals)
  • I UNDERSTAND COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION IS NOT A PROMISE OR GUARANTEE OF ADOPTION APPROVAL but a starting point for the APS-FH adoption team to evaluate my lifestyle and the preferred lifestyle for the dog in question. Not passing the qualifications for one dog does not mean that a different dog would not be a better match. Our goal is to find the perfect dog for your needs and the perfect home for each dog.
  • By checking the box below, I certify the information provided within this application is true and correct. I understand if I have given any false information or have not completely answered all the questions, this application will be automatically denied. My signature below gives APS-FH permission to contact my veterinarian, references and any other persons or entity to verify that the information within this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

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  • Feline Application
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  • Pet Health Resources

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Open Tuesday thru Sunday
11am to 4pm

938 Cattle Point Road, PO Box 1355
Friday Harbor WA 98250
360-378-2159

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