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Online Adoption/Fostering Application :: Part One
Please answer all questions. An incomplete application will slow down the adoption/fostering process.

Which of the following are you most interested in? Adoption Only
Fostering Only
Both Adoption and Fostering

Basset's Name (if known):

Your Info
First Name:
Last Name:
Address:
 
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone:
Email:
Occupation:
Age:

Do you own or rent your place of residence?
(If you rent, we will need proof from your landlord that you are allowed to have a dog. A copy of the lease agreement, notarized note from the landlord, etc...)
Own Rent
Do you have a fenced yard? Yes No
Have you ever owned a basset before? Yes No
Are you aware that some bassets may have medical conditions? Yes No

Medical conditions common to the breed are: fatty cysts, back/disk problems, glaucoma & bloat.
Despite being known as small dogs, the average basset weighs approx. 35lbs to 60lbs and vary in colors such as Tri, mahogany/white, Lemon/white, red/white, etc...
Have you ever put a dog to sleep? Yes No
If Yes, please tell us briefly why:
 
Why do you want a basset hound?
 
Where will the basset be kept while you are out for the day or at work?
Where will the basset stay when you are on vacation or out of town?
Do you agree that this basset will be an indoor pet and will sleep inside the house? Yes No
Are all the adults in the household in agreement on adopting this dog? Yes No

Your Veterinarian Info
Who is your Veterinarian?
Address:
 
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone:
Email:

Are there other animals in the household? Yes No
If yes, please list what they are, their sex, age, and how many.
Are they spayed/neutered? Yes No
Are they vaccinated? Yes No
May we verify this with your vet? Yes No
What kind of heartworm preventative do you use or plan to use?
Do you understand the necessity of such medications? Yes No
If not, have you ever know of a dog that had HEARTWORMS and the severity of the treatment needed to cure the disease? Yes No
Are there any children in the household? Yes No
If yes, how many and what are their ages?

Reference Info - please list two references that we can call or email:
 
Reference One
First Name:
Last Name:
Address:
 
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone:
Email:
 
Reference Two
First Name:
Last Name:
Address:
 
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone:
Email:

Are you interested in volunteering to help with basset rescue?
If so, please check the following areas where you may be able to assist us:
Fostering short term? Fostering long term?
Transportation? Fund Raising?
Special Projects? Veterinary Services?
Other?      Please Specify: