We would like to extend our sincerest appreciation to you for your decision to adopt a homeless pet in need. You are a vital part of ending pet overpopulation, and it is imperative that you realize just how important you are - not only to the animals you are seeking to adopt, but to the thousands more out there, who are still in need and benefit immensely from your support. Saving Animals Via Education, Inc. is a non-profit organization. We are not a publicly funded shelter, our financial resources are derived solely from donations, and our existence depends upon the efforts or our volunteers. Please take a moment to fill out the application that will ensure that the animal you would like to adopt is the best possible match for you and your family. Once you have filled out the for completely, click on the submit button at the bottom to submit your application. Before you click on the submit button, please be sure to print out a copy for your files, and bring with you to the shelter as a backup copy.

Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Work Phone:
Email:
Name of the animal you are interested in:
Breed you are interested in:
Have you ever surrendered or given up a pet to a shelter or other situation?	yes no
If yes, please describe the situation:
List all of the animals that you have had in the past five years, where they were adopted from, if you still have them, are they current on their vaccinations and have they been spayed/neutered?
Are you willing to take responsibility for unexpected veterinary fees ($300 + a year) due to ear infection, upper respiratory infections, parasites etc.?	yes no
Why are you adopting a pet? check all that apply. if other, please describe:	companionship for the children mouser guard dog farm worker breeding hunting other
Where will the animal you are interested in spend most of their time?
What will happen to the animal if you move?
How will you transport the animal to the vet and other necessary places?
How many times have you moved in the past five years?
What do you feel is an acceptable reason to give up a pet?
FOR CAT ADOPTIONS ONLY
How do you plan to stop your new cat from scratching your furniture?
Will your new cat stay indoors, outdoors, or a combination of both?
Are you willing to work on litter box issues if needed?	yes no
What is the name and phone number of the vet you plan to use or have used in the past?
How often are you willing to change the litter box?
Please list two references that are not related to you and that do not live with you. include names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses (if better for contact). be sure that these people know they will be contacted.
Please provide any further information that you feel would be helpful for your application.
FOR DOG ADOPTIONS ONLY
Where will your dog sleep at night?
Do you plan on crate training?	yes no
Do you plan on attending Obedience classes?	yes no
Can you deal with excessive shedding at least once a year?	yes no
Are you willing to work with housebreaking?	yes no
How much exercise are you planning to give your dog?
What is the name and phone number of the vet you plan to use or have used in the past?
Please list two references that are not related to you and that do not live with you. include names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses (if better for contact). be sure that these people know they will be contacted.
Please provide any further information that you feel would be helpful for your application.
By signing below, I certify that all of the above information is true to the best of my knowledge and I recognize that any misrepresentation will result in the loss of adoption privileges. I understand that someone from S.A.V.E. will contact me after processing the application, which can take time. During this time I will reconsider my lifelong commitment to the animal that I have selected. Please sign here.