Find Your Best Friend! (Adoption Application)

Please read BEFORE you complete the application:

Thank you for your interest in adopting one of our rescue dogs. We make every effort to match prospective adopters with a pet that best fits their lifestyles. Filling out an application does not obligate you to adopt, nor does it guarantee that your application will be approved.
As part of the application process, applicants are required to pay a small $10 application fee to Hoosier Bulldog Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescue. We rely 100% on donations and this application fee is used to help provide care for our bulldogs, as well as ensure that potential adopters are serious about the application process and adopting a dog. The application fee does not guarantee approval of your application. This fee is non-refundable.
Please note: If you do not answer every question, your application may not be received. If you do not submit payment for the application fee then your application will be considered incomplete.
The first step in our adoption process requires you to complete an adoption application. You must list everyone in the household. You must be 24 years or older to adopt. There are NO exceptions to this rule.
We may not respond to individual inquiries or release more specific information about a particular dog, unless we have an approved adoption application on file. Our website and Facebook pages are updated frequently and is accurate to the best of our knowledge. All pertinent information regarding a dogs personality, temperament and medical issues is provided in his biography.
We do not have a kennel and all of our foster dogs are cared for by volunteers in their private homes. Because we are foster home based, there is no facility where a potential adopter can visit and “meet all the dogs." Visit our website to see all available dogs, join our Facebook page, and attend our events.
We do not operate on a “first come, first served” basis. Our goal is to match our dogs to the perfect forever homes. We are a private, non profit, all volunteer based rescue, which allows us to be very selective throughout the adoption process.
The adoption process takes time. Please be patient. Our volunteers have full time careers, families, and personal responsibilities, in addition to their volunteer work at the rescue. Dogs are NOT surprises or gifts - if you are looking to give a bulldog as a gift to someone, then our rescue cannot accommodate your request.
Please keep in mind that by the time you have submitted an application, several others have already gone through the application process and are simply waiting for the right dog to complete their family. Although you may specify a dog that you are interested in, this may not be the right match for your family.
If you have small children or other animals, it may take some additional time to find just the right dog for you. Many of our dogs come from unknown backgrounds and may not do well with young children or other pets. Please be patient as we want the adoption to work for everyone involved.
We do allow out of state adoption on a case by case basis. You must be willing to travel by car to adopt your new family member. We do not provide transportation and we do NOT ship dogs. If at any time the dog is found to be unsuitable for your family, it is your responsibility to return the dog safely to our rescue.

Hoosier Bulldog Rescue Adoption Application

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Name *

Age (Note: you must be 24 years or older to adopt) *

Email *

Phone Number *

Address *

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State

Zip Code

Country

Occupation / Employer *

Total hours worked outside of the home per week: *

Co-Applicant Name (Spouse/Partner) *

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Co-Applicant Email *

Co-Applicant Phone Number *

Co-Applicant Occupation / Employer *

Total hours worked outside of the home per week: *

"Co Applicant" is considered your spouse or significant other. You must include their information on your application. They are not considered a reference.

Distance willing to travel to pick up bulldog (NOTE : WE DO NOT SHIP DOGS and we do not provide transportation) *

Does your car have A.C. ? *

Have you had a bulldog before? *

If not, why do you want to add a bulldog to your family? *

Do you understand the special needs of a bulldog? Please briefly describe: *

Do you anticipate any changes in the next year? (moving, children, etc). If yes, please describe. *

Describe your neighborhood (urban, suburban, rural, etc) *

Describe your home (single family home, apartment, condo, mobile home, etc) *

Do you own or rent? *

Landlord / HOA contact information to verify pet policy (NOTE: HOA= Homeowners Association. Even if you own your home, if you live in a development you may have an HOA with rules and ordinances. We will need to verify there are no pet restrictions. Please include name, phone number and/or email address. This is required. *

Does your home have a fence? If yes, please describe (wood, chainlink, invisible fence, etc.) *

Does your home have stairs? If yes, please describe: *

What type of Air Conditioning do you have in your home? *

How many people live in the home? Please list their relationship to applicant and ages. *

Do children visit the home? *

Are you willing to supervise any children around the bulldog? *

Who will primarily care for the bulldog? *

Do you currently have pets? Please list species/breed and age. *

Do any of your current pets have issues with other dogs entering the home? If yes, please explain. *

List previous pets and what happened to them. *

List your vet(s) name and contact info, including clinic name/address/phone number. (We will do a vet reference check) *

Are your pets up to date on vaccines? *

What do you use for flea/tick and heartworm preventative? *

What do you feed your current pets? *

How much per year do you expect to pay for the care of a bulldog? *

How would your bulldog be exercised, how often, and by whom? *

Are your pets allowed in the bed / on furniture? *

Does anyone in the home smoke and/or do you allow smoking in your home? *

Who will care for the bulldog while you are away? *

Are you willing to take responsibility for the bulldog for the rest of his life? *

Do you agree to having HBR inspect your home before adoption, as well as any time after adoption? *

Do you understand that HBR has made a commitment to our bulldogs to care for them for the rest of their life, and therefore we reserve the right to take back any dog at any time if we feel they are being neglected and/or abused in any way? *

Has anyone in your family been convicted of cruelty to animals? *

Has any household member ever given any animal to a rescue, shelter, or rehomed/sold to another person? *

Are any household members involved in any pet store, commercial breeding, or purchasing animals for resale activity? *

Have you applied with any other rescue or shelter? If so, when and which ones and when did you apply? *

How soon are you ready to adopt? *

How did you hear about HBR? *

Dog Preference Info:

Are you interested in a specific dog? (Please note, although we ask if there’s any particular dog you are interested in, we do not accept applications for specific dogs. We emphasize matching the right dog to the right family. After your application has been approved, we will begin the matching process.) *

Do you have a preference on age and/or gender of the dog? (We very rarely get puppies through the rescue program) *

Are you willing to adopt a bulldog with extra needs? If so, what issues would you consider? (Daily meds, Special Diet, Not potty trained/incontinence, Blind/Deaf, Mobility Issues, Seizures, etc) *

What condition / behavior would make you/your family not want to adopt a bulldog (please be honest, it will help us match the best dog to your family) *

I understand that I am required to pay the $10 application fee and that this does not guarantee approval of my application. I understand that this fee is non-refundable and my application will not be processed if payment is not received. *

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References:

NOTE: You may only list one family member/relative as a reference. Please do not list 2 family members as references.

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Relationship *

Years Known *

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Thank you for taking the time to complete our adoption application. Please be sure all questions have been answered.

(Please Note: Your application will not submit if all questions are not answered)

Our primary goal is to properly match the right dog to the right family, and we can only do that with a complete, honest application!

By signing this form, you certify that all information provided is true to the best of your knowledge.

Signature: *

Co-Applicant Signature *

Date *

Please click the submit button below to record your application information. Once you see the confirmation message that your information has been submitted you can proceed to the application fee button below. Any applications submitted without paying the application fee will be considered incomplete. Thank you for your time and understanding.

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As part of the application process, applicants are required to pay a small $10 application fee to Hoosier Bulldog Rescue. We are a 501(c)(3) non profit rescue and this application fee is used to help provide care for the dogs, as well as ensure that potential adopters are serious about the application process and adopting a dog. Note that an application fee DOES NOT guarantee approval of your application or that you will be guaranteed a dog. This fee is non-refundable. Thank you for your understanding.

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Hoosier Bulldog Rescue Adoption Application

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