LONG WAY HOME
Pit Bull ADOPTION APPLICATION
We ask for a minimum donation of $200 to adopt. This donation allows us to provide
care to our sanctuary animals who otherwise would be euthanized. Our Sanctuary
maintains a caring, nurturing home life for pets deemed "unadoptable" or who have
been diagnosed with a chronic or terminal illness. We create a safe, structured
environment for the remainder of their lives because every companion animal deserves
a final chance to give and receive love.
With your donation, your future rescue dog will be:
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Spayed or neutered.
Microchipped.
Current on rabies, bordetella, distemper and parvo vaccines.
Heartworm tested and current on monthly heartworm prevention. If they
tested heartworm positive, they will be current on treatment.
5. Flea free and on monthly flea prevention.
6. Dewormed.
7. Provided with a lifetime guaranteed collar and leash from Lupinepet.com.
All of our rescue pets live in foster homes. Foster parents find out what the animals like
or dislike, what type of family structure would serve them best, and which home
environment would allow them to flourish. Because we have this information, Long
Way Home does not use a “first come, first served” approach. We evaluate all approved
applications based on what would be the perfect home for each particular animal based
on their own unique personalities and needs. We are pleased you have chosen to adopt
your next companion animal and honored that you have selected a Long Way Home
rescue to become part of your family.
Adopter Info:
Date:
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Name: ________________________________________________________
Occupation: _____________________________________________________________
Telephone:
daytime: ___________________ evening: ________________________
Cell: ______________________ Best time to reach you: ____________
E-mail: ___________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________
Please list the names and ages of all the persons living in your home. Please include
all children (under 21) and adults (over 21):
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Your Environment:
Please list all the other animals living in your home. Please include species, breed,
age, gender, and if spayed/neutered/intact:
GENDER
SPECIES
S / N / I
F / M
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F / M
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F / M
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Spayed/neutered/intact
BREED
AGE
How many hours will your dog be alone: ______________________
Where will your dog be kept while you are gone?
_____In a crate inside the home
_____Outdoors in a fenced yard
_____In a fenced dog run with a dog house
How will you exercise your dog? _______________________________________________
Do you own or rent? _________________House /apartment/duplex? _________________
Do you have a pool?
Yes
No
If yes, do you a fence around the pool? Yes No
How large is your yard? _______________________________________________________
What type of fencing do you have? _____________________________________________
How high is your fence at its lowest point? _____________________________________
What activities do you hope to enjoy with your dog?
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What age group is your preference to adopt? _____puppies______adults______seniors
Even the most docile animals have instances of aggression if pushed. How do you
intend to separate your dog from other animals if necessary?
_____One dog inside and one outside.
_____In individual crates.
_____One will be crated; others will be loose.
_____In separate rooms with doors closed.
_____Tied up or chained.
_____I don’t know.
____Other (Please explain)
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Do you agree that no child should be left alone unsupervised with a dog?
We highly encourage you to be educated on APBTs. The following websites are
excellent starting points in understanding this breed:
Bay Area Doglovers Responsible about Pit Bulls www.badrap.org
Pit Bull Rescue Central www.pbrc.net
Why do you want to adopt an APBT?
Why do you want to adopt this specific pit bull?
Why are you choosing Long Way Home Animal Sanctuary & Pit Bull Rescue over
another rescue, local shelter, online site, or breeder?
How did you find out about this dog? What made this dog stand out?
Please list two references along with phone numbers and best time to call that would
attest to your ability to care for a dog:
Reference #1: _________________________________________________________________
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Reference #2:_________________________________________________________________
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Your current veterinarian/clinic and the clinic telephone number:
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IMPORTANT:
Many homeowner’s insurance companies have breeds that they have blacklisted and will not
insure you if they reside in your home or may cancel your insurance if you add a dog of those
breeds to your home. Please check your homeowner’s insurance policy regarding breed
discrimination BEFORE adopting or fostering a Pit Bull type dog. Landlords may also have
general weight restrictions due to their insurance policies.
Please sign below that you understand our requirements for adopting a dog with
Long Way Home:
X__________________________________________________ Date: ____________________
* All adoptions come with a 5 day grace period in which the animal may be returned to
us. The adoption donation will be held during that 5 day grace period, but on the 6th
day, it becomes a non-refundable donation.
** Long Way Home commits to our rescues for life. If, for any reason, adopters cannot
keep their rescue pet, adopters are required to return them to our rescue.
** Long Way Home is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Donations above the $200
minimum are tax deductible.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What are your hours of operation, and where may I come by to see your animals?
Long Way Home is a foster-based program, which means we do not have a physical
facility that is open to the public. Once your application is approved, we schedule a
meeting between potential adopters, the foster home, and the Long Way Home
Adoption Coordinator.
2. I have filled out my adoption application. Now what?
Applications may be submitted via the “Contact Us” tab at www.mylongwayhome.org
or emailed directly to april@mylongwayhome.org.
3. I have submitted my application. When can I come get my new pet?
Submitting an application does not guarantee adoption. Applications must first become
approved by evaluating answers and checking references.
4. My application has been approved. Does this mean I can adopt this pet now?
Unfortunately, sometimes we have multiple approved applications on a rescue animal.
Because Long Way Home does not do “first come, first served” adoptions, it means that
we have to turn away some very worthy homes for that particular pet. However, we
encourage applicants to look at our other adoptables via Petfinder or Facebook. With an
approved application, you may be expedited for another rescue animal in our program.
5. What happens if I get approved to adopt, but it doesn’t go well when we get home?
All adoptions come with a 5 day grace period in which the animal may be returned to
us. The adoption donation will be held during that 5 day grace period, but on the 6th
day, it becomes a non-refundable donation. Long Way Home commits to our rescues
for life. If, for any reason, adopters cannot keep their rescue pet, adopters are required
to return them to our rescue.