Illinois English Bulldog Rescue

Caring, Rehabilitating and Placing Bullies in Need
Adoption Application
Applicant Contact Information

Applicant First Name:
Last Name:
Your Age:
Co-Applicant First Name:
Last Name:
Co-Applicant Age:
Residential Address (Not a P.O. Box):
Address 2:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Home Phone: *
Cell Phone: *
Best Time of Day to Contact you?: *
Email: *
Years at Residence:
Distance willing to travel to adopt:
What large city is nearest to your home?:



Expectations of a Rescued Bulldog

Number of residents in the household:
What age Bulldog are you willing to adopt:
Please Note:  We do not often get puppies in rescue.
Must the Bulldog be good with children?
Are you willing to adopt a special needs Bulldog?:
Must the Bulldog get along with other dogs in your household and/or with visiting dogs?:
 If Yes or Possibly, what level of special needs would you accept?: MINIMAL (Daily medications, special food, etc.)

MODERATE (Frequent medications, house training issues, difficulty walking, behavior issues, etc.)

SEVERE (Blindness, deafness, incontinence, seizure disorder, etc.)

Employment Information - Applicant

Occupation:
Employer Name:
Work Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Work Phone:
Employment Information -
Co-Applicant
Occupation:
Employer Name:
Work Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:

Household Members other than Applicant(s)
Name, Age, Relationship:
Name, Age, Relationship:
Name, Age, Relationship:
Name, Age, Relationship:
Name, Age, Relationship:
Do children visit in your home?:
If yes, ages and frequency:
Are you willing to supervise the Bulldog at all times with children under the age of 10?:
Is anyone in the household allergic to dogs?:
Who will be responsible for caring for the Bulldog?:
Are all household members in favor of adopting a Bulldog?:
Annual Family Income: *




Dwelling Information

Type (e.g., House, Apartment, Condo, Mobile Home)
Rent or Own?:
If rent, Landlord Name:
Phone:

Note:  If you rent, the landlord contact information is reqiured.  We must contact your landlord to verify that you are allowed to have pets.

Do you have a fully enclosed fenced yard?:
If yes, type:
Height:
How will the dog be exercised, how often, and who will supervise the dog while outdoors?:
Does your home have stairs that the Bulldog will have to go up and down?:
If yes, describe:
Do you have a swimming pool, pond (including ornamental ponds), in-ground hot tub, lake, river, or any body of water in or near your residence?:
If yes, is there a secure fence to keep the bulldog out?:
Is your home air-conditioned?:
If yes, type (central or room):
Is your car air-conditioned?:


Lifestyle

What five words best describe your family?:
Please describe any changes you expect in your household in the next few years; e.g. new children, job changes, moving, etc.:
How soon will you be ready to adopt a Bulldog (Please check applicable): Immediately
Next 3 Months
Next 6 Months
More than 6 months
Are any family members at home during the day time (Please check applicable):
All Day
Most of the Day
Sometimes
Seldom
Are you involved in any pet store, commercial dog breeding operation, or buying dogs for resale?:
Have you ever been convicted of cruelty to animals?:
Have you ever been suspended from a pure-bred dog association?:
Have you applied to adopt with any other Rescues?:
If yes, which ones?:


Pets (Current and Past )
Have you ever owned a Bulldog?:
Do you currently own any dogs?:
Do you currently own any cats?:
Please list all pets (dogs, cats and others) owned now or in the past 5 years.:
Type/Breed:
Age:
Gender:
Spayed/ Neutered?:
Where are they now?:
Have you ever given a pet to a rescue organization or animal shelter?:
If Yes describe the circumstances:
Have you ever had a dog that has bitten someone?:
If Yes, explain:
Do all your current pets get along well with other animals?:
If no, explain:
Do all your pets receive regular veterinary care and are they up-to-date on vaccinations?:
What heartworm preventative do you use?:
If you have adopted a rescue before, provide details:
Your veterinarians name: *
Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Your veterinarians phone #: *
Pet Care Philosophy:
Are you willing to work with the rescued Bulldog to resolve problem behaviors? (e.g., chewing, pulling on lead, barking):
What type of behavior in a dog would make you not want to adopt him or her?:
How will you correct behavior problems?:
Do you understand that rescued Bulldogs may have house-training problems, especially at first?:
Are you familiar with common Bulldog health problems?:
How much do you expect to pay per year to take care of a Bulldog?:
Who will care for the Bulldog during vacations or overnight trips?:
Can someone in the household provide daily care when the primary caregiver is away?:
Do you have an emergency plan to provide care for your pets if you have to leave town suddenly?:
If Yes, please describe:
What do you feel is the proper use of crates or cages?:



Agreements/Understandings:


Can all household members travel to the rescue group to meet the prospective adoptee?:
Are you willing to take responsibility for the Bulldog for its lifetime?:
Do you agree to having a rescue volunteer inspect your home before and/or after an adoption is completed?:
All Bulldogs adopted from us will be spayed/neutered before placement. Do you have questions or reservations about this policy?:
If Yes, explain:


References
List name and telephone number of two people, not in your household, who can verify your ability to take good care of a rescued Bulldog:
Additional Comments:
I understand that the adoption fee is non-refundable.
I understand that Illinois English Bulldog Rescue has the right to refuse any placement with a potential adoptive home.


I understand that dogs placed by the BCA Rescue Network have been acquired, fed and boarded; have received necessary medical care and vaccinations; and have been tested to be free of heartworms and contagious disease at the expense of BCA Rescue Network volunteers, who receive financial reimbursement for expenses only through donations. I understand that I may be asked to give a donation to the BCA Rescue Network to help with the spaying/neutering and veterinary care of current and/or future rescued Bulldogs.:
Signature:
Date:
PLEASE BE SURE TO NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY SHOULD YOUR SITUATION CHANGE OR YOU ADOPT ELSEWHERE.