Please fill in all areas of the application.
An incomplete application may inhibit our ability to process your request to adopt one of our Rat Terriers. Some of the questions require you to use a drop-down menu; if you do not select one of the options the top option in the menu will be selected.

Freqently Asked Questions about adoption

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Please Tell us About You and Your Family:

First and Last Name
Street Address (with apartment number, if applicable)
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Email Address
Alternate Email
Home Phone
Best time to call	a.m.     p.m.
Employer
Work Phone
May we call you at work?	yes     no
Spouse/Partner
Please list any other adults living in the home.
Please specify the age of any children living in the home or visiting on a regular basis.
If you have children, have they had any experience living with dogs?	please select an option currently live with a dog lived with a dog recently lived with a dog more than 6 months ago never been around dogs>

About the Rescued Rattie:

Name of the rescued Rat Terrier you are interested in
If the dog you are applying for is not available, would you consider another of our dogs?	yes     no
Please give a brief description of your "ideal" dog. Please be sure to include: age, weight, color and gender of preference.
Who will be the primary care-giver for this Rat Terrier?
Is anyone in the house allergic to animals?	yes     no
If so, please explain briefly

Please Tell us About Your Home Environment:

Type of home	please select an option House Townhouse/Condo Apartment Other
If other, please explain
If you rent, can you furnish a notarized letter from your landlord which grants you permission to keep this dog?	yes     no     N/A
Is your yard securely fenced?	yes     no
Type of fence	please select an option chain link stockade vinyl picket cement block Other Does not apply
Height of fence	please select an option 4 feet 6 feet 7 feet over 7 feet
If there is no fence, how will this Rat Terrier get exercise and relieve itself?
Is there an adult at home during the day?	yes     no
If not, how many hours per day/week will the Rat Terrier be left alone?
Where will this dog spend the day?	please select an option Loose indoors Crate Basement Garage Fenced Yard Dog Run Chained Outside Kennel Loose Outdoors Other
If other, please explain
Do you have a pool?	please select an option does not apply no in-ground above ground
Can the dog access the pool area?	yes     no
How frequently do you travel (for business or for pleasure)?	please select an option weekly monthly 3 to 4 times a year annual vacation only
What do you plan to do with the dog while you are traveling?
How much do you expect to spend on this Rat Terrier for routine medical care in a year's time?	please select an option $0-50 $51-100 $101-150 over $150
Have you owned a dog in the past?	yes     no
Have you ever owned a rescued dog?	yes     no
Please give the Name and Contact Information (email address or phone number) of the Rescue you adopted from
Do you have applications being considered by other rescue groups or shelters?	yes     no
If yes, please give the name of the other rescue group or shelter.
Do you currently own any pets?	yes     no
Type (dog, cat, bird), Breed and Age of all Pet(s) currently living in the home
Are all of your pets spayed/neutered?	yes     no
What training have you given your pets?

Please Tell us About your Veterinarian:

Do you have a Veterinarian?	yes     no
Please furnish the following information:
Clinic and/or Vet's Name
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
Phone
Office Hours (days/times of day)

Please Supply Us with Your Personal References:

Please provide the Name, Telephone Number, City and State of three (3) people who are not related to you.

 

Do you agree to return this Rat Terrier to Ratbone Rescues if you are unable to keep it for any reason?
    yes     no

All applicants are subject to a home visit.

**All fees are non-refundable.**

By submitting this form you affirm that the above information is accurate and complete, and that you understand that falsely provided information can mean that your application will not be approved.

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