Apply for a Puppy

Dear potential adopters, 

Puppy Mutts Rescue appreciates your interest in our dogs.

All of our puppies in need of a loving, forever home. They are all available for adoption to adopters in the USA and in Canada.

To our Canadian adopters, once the puppy has been adopted, we will arrange transport to either Buffalo or Niagara Falls, NY where s/he needs to be picked up.

Thank you for considering giving a home to a puppy in need!

For additional information on picking up your puppy – please see our process here. 

We will do everything in our power to ensure that the application process is a smooth one.

Here is what you can expect:

-Once we receive your application, we will send you an email acknowledging receipt of the application.

-This will be followed by a request to do a telephone interview to discuss the application. 

 

-Once you have completed the interview we will check references.  It is helpful if you have contacted your references to let them know in advance of our call as we volunteers use our own personal phones to make the calls and are not identified as PMR.

– Once the references are checked, you would move into the home visit stage. We understand that this can be a tricky to schedule but it is necessary to ensure the safety of the dog. (there will be instances where photos, or a virtual visit of your home may be done in lieu of an actual home visit)

-After the home visit you will either be approved or not to adopt a rescue dog from PMR.

– If it is determined that you are the best fit for the dog, you will be sent an adoption agreement to complete and sign.

-The Adoption fee  is requested at this time and must be received before pickup of the dog. Adoption fee is $595 USD per puppy. 

You can make payment for the adoption fee here.

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PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY WITH AS MUCH DETAIL AS YOU CAN PROVIDE

IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CALL WE APOLOGIZE
WE WILL ALWAYS CHOOSE THE BEST HOME FOR EACH DOG

First name

Last name

Email

Phone

Mobile phone

Address*

City*

State/Province*

Postal Code*

How did you hear about us?

FacebookwebsiteKijijiGoogleTwitterInstagramPetfinderReferralother

Puppies must be picked up in the USA (Niagara Falls, NY). Are you able to travel to the Buffalo/Niagara area to pick up the puppy?*

YesNo

Which puppy are you applying for?*

I understand that PMR will do their best to accommodate my first choice but this may not be possible due to the high volume of applications at this time.*

Yes

If my choices are adopted I would still like to continue and adopt a different dog*

YesNo

Describe what you are looking for in your dog

Puppies need structure in their daily lives while they grow up. Describe your daily routine including meal times and potty breaks that the puppy will be following.*

Name of Vet --- Note please let vet know we will be calling**

Vet Phone Number

Please provide three (3) non-family references you have known for at least 2 years that knows you as a pet owner or who can vouch for your overall responsibility:

Reference # 1 Name*

Reference #1 Phone*

Reference #2 Name*

Reference #2 Phone*

Reference # 3 Name*

Reference #3 Phone*

Do you rent or own your home?*

RentOwn

If Rent please provide Landlord name & phone number

Any dog coming into a new home does require a bit of guidance, we suggest at least 2 or 3 in home private lessons or a group training session with your new rescue dog.

Please list 2-3 different options for dog training in your area and their contact information. **

Please tell us about the people in your household - yourself and your family. Include your age, occupation/source of income and the same for any other adults in the home, list children and their ages*

Please list the names and ages of any tenants/renters in the home?*

Have you previously owned any pets in the last 10 years (other than any you may have now), and what became of those pets? *

Please list current pets in the home and how you would introduce the new dog to them*

Where do current pets/did previous pets spend most of their time?*

Are you aware of the costs of owning a dog? IE regular yearly vetting, feeding and training?*

YesNo

Do you understand the rescue is not responsible to cover or help with those costs once you adopt a dog?*

YesNo

Adopted dogs are fully vetted before adoption.

Will your current lifestyle/income allow for you to cover such costs?**

YesNoUnsure

Will this dog be kept in a garage, basement, or outdoors? If yes, please explain. *

What type of issues would you be willing to work on with a pet? *

What type of pet issues do you think you and your family are incapable of handling?*

Would you be willing to seek professional help if there is a behavior problem with a pet? (explain)*

Any additional information you would like to add?*

Rescue dogs have often been through a lot of stress & instability. We emphasize routine and training in a positive manner without the unnecessary use of harsh leash corrections, choke collars, rolling, pinning and hitting.

Do you accept this?*

YesNo

I understand that ages of the dogs are approximate and made by veterinary professionals*

YesNo

I understand these dogs have been assessed to the best of PMR's abilities.*

YesNo

I understand that bringing a new dog home is a lot for the new dog and I will not expose him to many new things for at least 14 days*

Yes I understand and will NOT expose them to new things to quicklyI don't understand please explain this to me.

What are some of your plans to help your dog adjust in this time?*

Do you agree to random home checks?*

YesNo

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By submitting this application, the applicant and co-applicant(s) certify that the information given is true, and you understand that PMR reserves the right to deny your application for any reason at any time. You further authorize the investigation of all statements in this application.

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