Pre-Adoption Application | Dogs
Boerne Animal Care Services requires all potential dog adopters to complete the following application. Please review all the information thoroughly before submitting. ACS will use the information you provide to ensure a suitable fit for both you and the dog you adopt. If you have any questions about this application or the meet and greet process, please contact ACS at (830) 249-2456 or animalcontrol@boerne-tx.gov
Owner Information
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
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example@example.com
Have you ever lost, surrendered, or given away a pet? If so, please describe.
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Yes
No
If so, please describe.
Dog Adoption Information
Is this your first experience owning a dog?
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Yes
No
Do you have a dog gender preference?
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Male
Female
No Preference
Are you interested in a particular dog listed on the Boerne ACS website or social media?
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Yes
No
If so, please list the dog's name.
What made you decide you want to adopt this particular dog? How long have you been looking at this dog?
If adopted, will the dog be left outside during the day?
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Yes
No
Sometimes
If so, for how long each day will the dog be left outside?
Please check all the behaviors you are unwilling or unable to deal with, tolerate, or work through until resolved:
Going to the bathroom in the house
Mouthiness
Destructive chewing
Aggression toward other animals
Aggression toward people
Barking
Jumping
Separation anxiety
Shedding
Escaping
Rowdiness
Digging
Shyness
Possessiveness
Current Pet Information
Do you currently own one or more dogs?
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Yes
No
If yes, please list the ages and breeds of your current dogs. If more than one, please separate each by a comma.
If you currently own a dog(s), are they current on their shots and vaccinations? Leave blank if you don't own other dogs.
Yes
No
If you currently own a dog(s), do you leave it outside while you are away? Leave blank if you don't own other dogs.
Yes
No
Sometimes
If you currently own a dog(s) and leave them outside while away, are they provided enough food, water, and shelter?
Yes
No
If you currently own a dog(s) and leave them outside while away, what type of shelter do you provide?
Do you own cats or any other smaller/pocket animals (hamsters, gerbils, etc.)?
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Yes
No
If yes, what type of pet(s) and how many? How do they interact with dogs?
Home Environment
How many people live in the home?
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How many adults live in the home?
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How many children live in the home? Please include ages.
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Is anyone in the home allergic to pet dander?
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Yes
No
Unsure
Will this adoption pose any problems for anyone living in the home?
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Yes
No
Maybe
If so, please explain what problems the adoption will cause.
Is this adoption a family decision?
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Yes
No
Who will be responsible for the dog?
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When traveling overnight, what will you do with the dog? Please check all that might apply.
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Take the dog with us
Board at a facility
Leave with family or friends
Leave the dog at home alone
Will you be able to care for the dog if it becomes injured, sick, or disabled?
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Yes
No
Unsure
Do you have a plan if you must move from your current home or cannot financially care for the dog?
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Yes
No
Unsure
Information for Renters
If you currently rent an apartment or a home, please provide the following information.
Landlord/Apartment Complex Name
Landlord/Apartment Complex Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Do you have a copy of your pet addendum?
Yes
No
If yes, please attach a copy of the pet addendum or provide it to ACS.
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Acknowledgement and Signature
These pets are not to be kept chained in a yard or otherwise contained without ample room for exercise. They are to be kept current on rabies vaccinations and we highly recommend that they are kept current on their heartworm prevention. These pets are to be given proper medical care when needed and provided with safe and adequate shelter at all times. Fresh food and water will always be made available to these pets. Some of these pets had a rough start in life and will need extra love, patience, and attention. By providing your signature below you acknowledge that you understand the above and will do your best to give this pet a loving home. Submission of this application indicates your agreement to these conditions.
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