Please Read Before
Bold text indicates a required field. Please complete the entire application to help us review for a match.
The person filling out this application must be an adult (21 yrs+) and the primary owner or renter of your home. Adoptions are limited to the San Francisco Bay Area .
All family members must be present at the adoption showcase and/or the home visit in order to meet and adopt the dog/puppy.Renters must provide a "Written Letter of Approval" from landlord allowing pets.
Dates and times for dog adoption showcases can be found on the Showcase Locations page .
Visit our How to Adopt FAQ page
IMPORTANT NOTE: A volunteer will contact you within 72 hours if the dog is available and a match . (Timeframe of our contact could change depending on the number of applications submitted or when the dogs/cats has the label "New" ). We strive to find lifelong matches based on the animal’s activity level, training needs, care requirements, personality, and behavior traits.
Information About You
Do you live in a
Apartment
Condo
House
Townhouse
Which floor?
Do you rent or own?
Rent
Own
If you are renting, we require a written and signed approval from your landlord/property manager that you are allowed to have this dog live in your home.
If renting - Landlord Name:
If renting - Landlord Phone:
If renting - Landlord email:
RENTAL: Have you been approved for this dog and confirmed weight/size, breed type and pet deposit/rent?
Yes
No
If no, please "stop" and talk to your landlord first for approval before proceeding with this application.
If yes, can you provide us with Written Landlord/Rental approval prior to proceeding?
Yes
No
Any special rental conditions?
Would you agree to a home visit to ensure that it is secure and safe for the pet? We may set up in person or virtual home visit via video or photo.
Yes, I agree to a home visit or virtual home visit.
No, I do not agree to a home visit or virtual home visit.
Basic Information
How did you hear about Furry Friends Rescue?
When are you ready to adopt? (If not within 2 weeks, please submit your application when you are ready).
Why do you want to adopt a dog?
How many years of experience do you have as a dog guardian?
What type or breed of dog are you interested in?
Sex?
Male
Female
Either
Age range?
Color?
Hair type?
Activity level?
Low
Medium
High
Type of activity?
Where would the dog stay during the day?
Indoors
Outdoors
Indoors/Outdoors
Do you have an enclosed fenced yard ATTACHED to your home?
Yes
No
If yes, how tall is the fence?
Do you have a pool?
Yes
No
If YES, is it FENCED or have safety cover?
Yes
No
Will the dog be supervised 100% in yard?
Yes
No
Where will your dog sleep? Which room?
What is your daily schedule now to care for a dog?
Are you working from home (WFH) now?
Yes
No
Do you plan to continue to WFH?
Yes
No
Additional commments here please
When do you plan to work off-site? Please state a date if you know.
How many hours you'd be gone from home?
How long will the dog be left home alone without human supervision?
When you return to work off-site or during vacation, who will care for the dog?
If gone too long for a dog's bathroom needs, can you go home mid-day to take the dog out?
Who will be primarily responsible for the dog's care?
Do all members of your household want a dog?
Yes
No
If no, please explain.
Do you know that dogs should get yearly vet exams?
Yes
No
What will you do if your pet need expensive vet care or surgery? (Vet care/surgeries/emergencies can cost $500 to $15,000 or more)
How many days per week will you walk your dog? For how long/distance?
Who will be responsible for walking the dog?
Your Walk speed: Slow, Moderate or Fast pace?
Do you plan to jog with your dog?
If need, will you take your dog to Doggie Day Care, Dog Parks or Socials?
Any special activity?
Will you take your new puppy or dog to training classes?
Yes
No
Mandatory Puppy Training and Socials for puppy. Puppy Adoption Requirements
Have you taken any dog training classes before?
Yes
No
If so, name of school or trainer?
What will you do if your dog develops behavior problems?
Do you have a vet?
Yes
No
If so, we will contact them for reference.
Vet Name:
Vet Phone:
Vet Address:
Vet City:
Vet State:
California
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Vet Zip Code:
Do you understand that you will be sharing your life with a dog for 14-18 years, who is totally dependent on you for food, shelter, health, and veterinary care? Are you willing to make this long term commitment to a dog as a family member? (For foster application, please select Yes for now.)
Yes
No
What would you do if you were no longer able to care for this pet?
Work Company Name:
Work Phone:
Work Website:
Family Information
List names and ages of all people living in the home, including yourself.
Additional family members living in your home:
Has your child lived with a dog in your home before?
Yes
No
Do you have children visiting?
Yes
No
If so, how often?
Ages of children:
If you have pets currently, please list them below.
What brand of food do you feed them or plan to feed?
Will you add human grade meat, greens and other foods?
If you have a cat, has your cat lived with a dog in your home before?
Yes
No
Please list all the animals you have had in the past 10 years that are NOT LISTED ABOVE.
If no pets in the last 5 years, have you lived with a dog before?
Yes
No
When?
Please Read and Certify the Following
I certify that I am an adult (over 21 years) and primary home owner or renter of my home and that all information on this application is true. I understand that false information will void this application. I agree, understand and abide by Furry Friends Rescue interview procedures for a life long match, Home Visit and Adoption Agreement if a match. Please read our FFR "How to Adopt "
Yes, I certify that this is true.
Notes/Special Instructions for Furry Friends Rescue:
You understand we look for life long matches based on the animal's activity level, training needs, care, personality and behavior traits/needs for their life long happiness. We get many applications/inquiries and we are all volunteers so cannot reply to everyone.
You understand you will not be contacted unless the dog/cat is available and a match.
If everything looks OK press the Submit button. Important: If you do not get the "Thank You" email within a few minutes, then the application did not work. Likely a required field was missed on your application and you will need to fill that in before Submit will work.
