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PAMLICO ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY (PAWS)
P. O. Box 888 Oriental, NC 28571
Contact:
mail@pamlicopaws.net
or (252) 745-7297
PAMLICO ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY (PAWS) “NEW LEASH ON LIFE” (NLOL)
Terms of Adoption
If I/we are successful in adopting a dog from the PAWS NLOL Program, I/we herein promise and agree to the following conditions:
1.) To keep this dog in my/our personal possession, provide proper and sufficient food, water, shelter, grooming, love, and humane treatment at all times.
2.) To obtain veterinary care at once if he/she becomes sick or injured, to keep current on heartworm medication and vaccination against rabies, distemper, parvo virus, Lyme, corona viruses, and canine flu.
3.) To obey all animal control regulations governing the area in which I/we live, and to license him/her according to such regulations within one month of adoption.
4.) To provide him/her with ID and rabies tags, secured to a collar and worn at all times.
PAWS does not condone the use of electronic shock collars.
5.) To never sell, trade, transfer ownership, abandon, or dispose of him/her in any way.
I/we will notify PAWS if I/we must relinquish custody.
Note: Application questions #28 and #29 must be completed before this application will be considered.
Thank you.)
6.) To allow a PAWS representative to periodically visit him/her and assess living conditions.
If conditions are judged to be unsatisfactory or if there is reasonable belief that the dog is being neglected or mistreated, I/we will surrender the dog immediately to said representative for return to PAWS.
If a dog is reclaimed by PAWS, the contract for adoption will be voided.
7.) To assume full responsibility for the dog’s actions and for any damage done by the dog, as well as hold PAWS and its representatives/rescuers harmless from any claims of liability for conduct of the dog after taking possession of the dog on or after the date of adoption.
8.) To keep the dog as a household pet and companion, to include giving the dog attention, daily care, and making arrangements for appropriate care if I/we are away.
9.) To ensure that the dog kept is in a secure, fenced yard or kennel run with water, shade, and adequate shelter from the elements when outside and unattended.
10.) To provide adequate exercise for the dog and to never allow the dog to run loose without adequate supervision, and to never chain/tie him/her without being in attendance.
11.) To never allow him/her to be transported in the open bed of a pickup truck or similar vehicle, without being enclosed in an adequately secured animal crate, and to not leave him/her unattended in a car.
I/we have read and hereby agree to fully abide by the Terms of Adoption listed above and understand that adoption fees are nonrefundable.
PAWS relies solely on fundraising, donations, and grants, and is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization committed to providing financial assistance to those needing help with spaying or neutering their pets, and so much more.
Please visit our website at PamlicoPaws.net
PAWS meets on the third Monday of each month at 4:00 pm in Oriental’s Town Hall - Please join us!
I agree to the terms listed above
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I Agree
PAMLICO ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY (PAWS)
P. O. Box 888 Oriental, NC 28571
Contact Us:
mail@pamlicopaws.net
or (252) 745-7297
PAMLICO ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY (PAWS) “NEW LEASH ON LIFE” (NLOL)
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Date
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Note: PAWS NLOL adoption fee: minimum $200 donation. Personal interview/home visit are required.
Which dog are you applying for?
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Why this particular dog?
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Why do you want to adopt a dog?
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What qualities are you looking for in a dog?
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Do you have any experience with this breed?
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Yes
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Name
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First
Last
Email
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Phone Number
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Address
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Line 1
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City
State
Zip Code
Country
Do you:
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Own a house
Rent a house
Rent an apartment
Other
If you are renter, do you have the landlord's permission to have a dog?
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Yes
No
N/A
Landlords contact info
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Who will be responsible for this dog?
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Are there young children in the household
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Does any member of your household have any animal allergies?
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Yes
No
Describe any regular visitors (human or animal) with whom your dog must get along
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Describe your experience with animals (including breed, sex, age)
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Were any of these adopted from an animal shelter?
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Yes
No
Have you ever had to give up a pet? If yes describe why
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List any other pets currently living in the home
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Are your other dogs/cats spayed/neutered?
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Do you have a regular veterinarian? Please provide name/number
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How long will the dogs be left unattended per day/night?
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How long with the dog be left alone during the day
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0 - 2 hours
2 - 4 hours
4 - 6 hours
6 or more hours
How long will the dog be left alone at night
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0 - 2 hours
2 - 4 hours
4 - 6 hours
6 or more hours
Do you have a fenced yard? If so describe the area, height, and type.
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Is there adequate shade, shelter and water in the area at all times?
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Do you have an area to separate the dog from other animals (illness/acclimation)?
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Are you aware of the animal control regulations in your area?
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How will you handle the dog's exercise and toilet needs?
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Describe any restraint device to be used on the dog (PAWS DOES NOT CONDONE THE USE OF ELECTRONIC COLLARS)
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Describe any obedience training, or past experience with behavioral or medical issues
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Please describe in detail where the dog will spend the day
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Will the dog be loose indoors? In a garage? In the yard? ...etc
Please describe in detail where the dog will spend the night
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Will the dog be loose indoors? In a garage? In the yard? ...etc
Are you willing to work through unexpected hardships (e.g. house training, marking in the house, separation anxiety, breaking out of crate, fear, socialization issues, and acclimation to other pets)?
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Yes
No
Do you have the time and financial ability to involve a trainer or veterinarian in the event of issues after adoption?
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Yes
No
Will you commit to this dog for its lifetime?
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Yes
No
Will you take this dog with you if you move?
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Yes
No
What circumstances would cause you to give up this pet?
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Do you have a plan for the placement of this dog in the event of an emergency where you can no longer keep or care for the dog? Please specify plan
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Do you expect any major life changes in the next 12 months? (Baby, marriage, moving...etc?) Please describe
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Will you continue to practice obedience training with this dog?
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Yes
No
Have you applied to the PAWS NLOL program before? If yes please describe?
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Please provide three personal references with contact information (Note: only one may be a family member)
Name
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First
Last
Phone Number
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Name
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First
Last
Phone Number
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Name
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First
Last
Phone Number
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I understand that PAWS makes no guarantee about the dog's temperment, age, or health, and is not responsible for future damage or injuries caused by the dog
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I agree
I disagree
I give PAWS permission to call or visit my house (at a reasonable hour) to assure that the animal is being properly cared for
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I agree
I disagree
I agree to keep PAWS informed of my current address an phone number
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I agree
I disagree
In the event of a failed adoption, I will not receive a refund of my adoption fee
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I agree
I disagree
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