Canine Application

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. If you are an island resident, we have a shorter adoption application available in our lobby.

Name of canine you wish to adopt:*
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name*
First Last
Home Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Mailing Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Home Phone*
Alternate Phone
Email*
If applicant is working, name of employer.*
HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION
Please list names and ages of everyone living in your household.
Please list two (2) personal references of people not living with you and not related to you
Name*
First Last
Phone*
Relationship*
Name*
First Last
Phone*
Relationship*
Do children frequently visit your home?*
- Yes
- No
If YES, what are their ages?*
Where do you live?*
- House
- Apartment
- Condo
- Boat
- Other
If other was selected, where do you live?*
Do you rent or own?*
- Rent
- Own
Name and phone of landlord*
NOTE: APS-FH will be contacting your landlord as part of the review process
Have you checked with your landlord regarding pet restrictions (such as breed, size, fees/deposits), and if so, what are they*
How many years have you lived at your current address?*
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year +
- 2 years +
- 3 years +
- 4 years +
Do you plan on moving sometime during the next year?*
- Yes
- No
What would you do with this dog should you move?*
Do you have a fenced yard*
- Yes
- No
If YES, what type of fencing and how high is each side? If NO, how will you safely contain your dog when it is outside?*
Are you a first time dog owner?*
- Yes
- No
Have you ever adopted a rescue pet before?*
- Yes
- No
If YES, please provide details. (Pet type, where, when, etc.)*
Is this your first adoption from APS-FH?*
- Yes
- No
Please list all the pets you have owned in the last five years and why you no longer have them (i.e. passed of old age, euthanized, gave away, hit by car, breed, age of pet, etc.) If you haven't owned a pet in last ten years, leave blank..
Do you currently have any other pets in your home?
- Yes
- No
Pet 1: Name, Type, Age, and Other Info.
- Spay/Neutered? Check if yes.
- Vaccinated? Check if yes.
- Indoor? Check if yes.
- Outdoor? Check if yes.
- Both Indoor/Outdoor? Check if both.
Pet 2: Name, Type, Age, and Other Info.
- Spay/Neutered? Check if yes.
- Vaccinated? Check if yes.
- Indoor? Check if yes.
- Outdoor? Check if yes.
- Both Indoor/Outdoor? Check if both.
Pet 3: Name, Type, Age, and Other Info.
- Spay/Neutered? Check if yes.
- Vaccinated? Check if yes.
- Indoor? Check if yes.
- Outdoor? Check if yes.
- Both Indoor/Outdoor? Check if both.
Pet 4: Name, Type, Age, and Other Info.
- Spay/Neutered? Check if yes.
- Vaccinated? Check if yes.
- Indoor? Check if yes.
- Outdoor? Check if yes.
- Both Indoor/Outdoor? Check if both.
If you have other dogs, are they socialized and friendly with people and other animals?*
- Yes
- No
Please explain if needed
Veterinarian Information
(APS-FH will contact your veterinarian and will need permission for information regarding your current/past animals)
Business*
Name of Veterinarian*
Phone*
Do you have the financial resources for proper veterinary care?*
- Yes
- No
Are you willing and able to accept the cost of this dog's care and medical needs for the remainder of its life? (i.e. medical expenses, vaccines, food, emergencies, etc.)*
- Yes
- No
How would you describe your home environment (i.e. quiet, active, grand central station, etc.)?*
Why are you looking to adopt at this time?*
Where will the new dog spend the majority of its time? (i.e. indoors, outside or both) Please describe.*
Where will the dog be when you are not at home? Please describe.*
How many hours are you away from home each day, and how many hours maximum will the dog be left without human contact during the day?*
Who will care for the dog should you need to leave? (i.e. vacation, emergency, etc.) Please describe.*
If you adopt a dog that needs training, what are your plans for this?*
How do you intend to exercise this dog and how often?*
Is every household member 100% in favor of adopting a dog?*
- Yes
- No
Do all members of the household understand it may take a few days/weeks/months for a new dog to become adjusted to its new home and other pets?*
- Yes
- No
Can you tolerate pet accidents in your home while your new pet adjusts?*
- Yes
- No
What plan of action will you use if "accidents" continue to occur?*
Do you or any of your family members have allergies to pets?*
- Yes
- No
Under what circumstances would you ever give up your dog?*
What particular characteristics (if any) are you looking for in a dog? Also, what characteristics would you view as problematic in your new dog?*
How would you try to resolve the problematic characteristics?*
Have you ever surrendered a pet for any reason? If so, why?*
Please read and check box below.*
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.
- Yes I understand.
Is information provided true and correct?*
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.
- Yes information provided is true and correct.
Human Verification

PERSONAL INFORMATION

HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION

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

Veterinarian Information

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