Our Adoption Application

Out of state adoptions are subject to additional transport, vaccination (specific to area) and Interstate health certificate fees

We sometimes have pups that are sponsored or just need a little help getting the right home and their fees may show reduced.amounts (out of state will still require the additional transport, vaccine and interstate health certificate fees.

Please fill out this form in full. If it does not pertain to you, simply reply with NA. Please allow at least 72 hours for review. Submitting this application is not a guarantee or approval for adoption, it does not place a hold on a specific pet. The adoption process is never a first come first serve basis, it is always which home is the most suitable for the pet. If your application is accepted and we feel your home may be a good fit, we will then contact you to proceed. You may need to check your spam folder for emails and if we text you or call you it will be from a 225 area code.

Application, Vet reference and a home inspection are all required no exceptions.

PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR SPAM MAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE FROM US. SOME BROWSERS AND EMAIL SETTINGS WILL SEND OUR REPLY TO YOUR SPAM OR JUNK MAIL

Is there a particular pet you are applying for?

Name *

First

Last

Primary Phone *

Secondary Phone If Applicable

Email *

Confirm Email

Facebook, Instagram or TikTok link *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Name of spouse or significant other *

First

Last

Spouse Phone *

Spouse Facebook Name and or link *

Number of adults in the home and their ages *

Ages of adults *

Number of children in the home and their ages *

Childrens ages *

Is everyone in the family in agreement to adopt and are there any allergies to consider? *

Your reason to adopt and plans for this new family member? *

If you do not have children and do plan to start a family, what will you do with your pet(s)? *

If you should relocate, what are your plans for your furry family member? *

Are your children, grandchildren, family member or friends children old enough and educated on what is right and wrong when it involves interacting with pets? *

If you should fall ill or become deceased what will happen to your pets? Do you have any plans for them in the future if something happens to you? Please specify. *

Are you or anyone in the home a smoker? *

No
Yes we smoke outside of the home
Yes we smoke inside of the home
We smoke both inside and outside of the home

Please provide your Veterinarian name, Practice name and their contact number. (we will contact them for reference) *

Describe your Household activity. Would you say you are more physically active, laid back, noisy and non-stop fun or quiet and peaceful? *

Your living arrangements *

single family home no breed or noise restrictions
single family home with home owner association restrictions
multiple family home
apartment, condo townhome or duplex
residing with family permanently
residing with family temporarily
mobile home community
farm type setting with unfenced acreage
I am renting my home

Please provide landlord information and inform them that we will be contacting them with your permission (type NA if not applicable) *

What type of energy level are you looking for in a new family member? *

Your current pets if applicable, name, age, sex and are they current on vaccines and preventives and are they altered? Do they have any dog selective behaviors or aggression towards other dogs? *

Have you ever surrendered or eithanized a pet for any reason other than medically necessary? *

How much would you say it will cost per year to maintain a healthy pet with the necessities such as........good food, vetting, vaccines and preventives *

If you plan to adopt a fluffy or long coated dog how often do you think they will need to see a groomer? How much do you anticipate it would cost each grooming visit? Will you be Bathing, trimming nails and brushing? If so how often for each? *

If you plan on a doodle or any breed mixed with a poodle how often do they need to see a groomer? How much do you anticipate it would cost for each grooming visit? Are you capable of using special tools for the type of coats they have to prevent matting? Are you able to brush them daily? Will you be the one carrying out the grooming yourself including, bathing, trimming nails and brushing? If so how often for each? *

On a scale of 1-10 how experienced are you as a dog owner? 1-no eperince, 10 highly experienced

Selected Value: 0

Your plans or methods for training your new family member? *

If your dog suddenly develops unwanted agressive behaviors, what is the first thing you will do? *

What would be a cause for you to return your new family member to the rescue or seek a new home for them? *

A pet is forever what will you do once they are old and unable to do as much as they once were able to do? Or if they should require medication for illness related to aging? Or if they should develop incontinence? *

UNDERSTANDING AND PATIENCE IS THE KEY NO MATTER WHERE, WHEN OR WHICH PET YOU ADOPT. Will you have the time and patience to work with your new family member to make sure they know they are safe and that this is now their home and do you understand that the new family member may try to run away at first because it does not understand that your home is his or her new home? Do you understand that it may take a while for your new pet to understand where to go to the bathroom and that there will most likely be a few accidents? Your new family member may be afraid of his or her new surroundings and may need time to adjust to the new home, it may sometimes take weeks or even a month depending on the pet. One should never expect to place a pet into a new environment and expect them to adapt to the changes immediately. Do you understand that there are times that a pet may have a hidden illness and that it is possible for your new family member to show signs of this illness sometimes within a few days due to the stress of a new environment and possibly a change in diet? Do you also understand that dogs and cats can get sick just like children and will require a Doctor (Vet) visit for illnesses? Do you understand that we do everything to ensure the pet you are adopting is healthy and that we cannot guarantee perfect health of a rescue pet nor can we guarantee the breed we have chosen to best match that pet based on looks alone? Do you understand that you are responsible for the pet financially once you sign the adoption agreement and take your new family member home? If you can no longer keep or care for your new family member do you understand you are to contact Pet Path immediately and plan to surrender the family member back to Pet Path? Pet Path will take into consideration any referrals to whom you would like your family member to rehome with however, they must also follow through with our adoption process. Do you understand that you will need to bring your new family member to your veterinarian to obtain heartworm preventives and for a wellness welcome exam within the first two weeks of adopting? You will need to bring your adoption packet from Pet Path with you so that your Veterinarian will be able to make copies for their records. Please do not contact the Veterinarian or facility where the pet was tested for these prescriptions. Your regular Veterinarian will be able to see the results and should be able to prescribe what is necessary for your pet. I understand that Pet Path is a non-profit organization whose main goal is to educate on spay and neuter and to put an end to the unwanted pet population. A home inspection is part of Pet Path's adoption process and Pet Path will not adopt without completions of the application and home inspection. I understand that any misrepresentation of the above information authorizes Pet Path to deny application, and/or reclaim the pet I adopted from them. I acknowledge that Pet Path cannot guarantee any animals against parasites, diseases or destructive behavior. If I adopt a new family member from Pet Path. I will not hold Pet Path responsible, nor seek any compensation for damages, medical fees or other liabilities incurred by the pet I adopt or during my visit to meet the adoptables on the property. By the State law of Tennessee we are required to notify you that if you visit the property by appointment to meet any adoptables you will be under video/audio surveillance. DO YOU UNDERSTAND AND HAVE THE TIME AND PATIENCE TO PROVIDE A LOVING AND SAFE HOME FOR YOUR NEW FAMILY MEMBER? *

YES, I understand
No, I have questions
I am unsure

Here is the link to our education on adopting a rescue dog. Please take the time to review if you are planning to adopt an adult rescue dog.

https://www.petpath.org/adopting-a-rescue-dog/

Adopting an adult rescue dog *

I have read the education and have no questions
I have read the education and have a few questions
NA I am not adopting an adult dog I am adopting a puppy

Here is a link to our education on puppies please be sure to read it if you are planning to adopt a puppy

PUPPY MAYHEM!

https://www.petpath.org/adopting-a-rescue-pet-education/

Adopting a Puppy! PUPPY MAYHEM! *

I have read the education and have no questions
I have read the education and have a few questions
NA I am not adopting a puppy I am adopting an adult dog

This is the link to our adoption agreement contract please review it as it is required to be signed upon adoption if you are approved. We will not approve adoption until this has been read.

https://www.petpath.org/our-adoption-contract/

Have you previewed and understood the adoption agreement contract? If you do not agree then we are sorry but we will not make exceptions and you will be denied for adoption approval. This agreement contract is in place for the safety of the dogs and to ensure they are being properly cared for and loved. *

Yes I have read and understood with no questions
Yes I have read but I do have a few questions or did not understand a part of it.
No I did not read it yet
I read it but I don't agree with it and will not sign it

OUR ADOPTION DONATION FEE IS NOT REFUNDABLE. BY CHECKING THIS BOX YOU INDICATE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THAT IF YOU ARE APPROVED AND ADOPT A DOG THE ADOPTION DONATION FEE WILL BE DUE IN FULL AND IS NOT REFUNDABLE. WE WILL NOT HOLD ANY DOGS FOR ANYONE WITHOUT THE ADOPTION FEE BEING PAID IN FULL. *

I understand the adoption donation fee is not refundable

This is not an adoption agreement, this does not secure adoption. This is an application. By electronically signing this form, you here by agree that you have provided factual information to the best of your knowledge on this application. You understand that falsifying information will prohibit you from adopting a pet from us as well as from other rescues or shelters in the community. You also understand that falsifying information on this application can result in Pet Path revoking your adoption agreement and removing the pet from your care if you are the selected individual for adoption. *

Your signature is required

Date / Time *

Date

Time

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**Out of state adoptions are subject to additional transport, vaccination (specific to area) and Interstate health certificate fees**

Out of state adoptions are subject to additional transport, vaccination (specific to area) and Interstate health certificate fees