So, I volunteer for this rescue. The girl who runs it does pretty well considering she's in school and is maybe 25. She's manages a LOT on her own. But, for SOME reason(s) she is getting a lot of 'returns'.
I figured if anyone can help work out some kinks/give some feedback, Chaz could.
I'm thinking maybe making the application a bit stricter/more specific? This is the current application. http://form.jotform.us/form/23288719751161
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Let Love In Animal Rescue
Adoption Agreement
Full Name*
First Name
Last Name
Address*
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Country
Home Phone Number*
-
Area Code
Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
-
Area Code
Phone Number
E-mail
How did you hear about Let Love In Animal Rescue?*
Why do you want to adopt a dog?*
Do you have an age/sex preference? If so, please list.
If you are interested in a specific dog, please list their name(s) here.
If you have other pets, please describe them. (age/sex, breed, personality,etc.)*
What pets have you had in the past 5 years? What happened to them if they are no longer with you?*
How many people live in the house where the dog will stay? Please list ages of any children.*
Describe the area in which the dog will live. (country, city, inside, outside, etc.)*
Do you rent or own your home?*
Rent
Own
If you rent, do you have permission from your landlord to have pets?*
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Landlord's Full Name
First Name
Last Name
Landlord's Phone Number
-
Area Code
Phone Number
Is your yard fenced in? Please give height and type of fence.*
Where will the dog stay during the day? Night? Vacations?*
For what purposes do you want the dog? (hunting, obedience, agility, show, breeding, family pet – discuss all that apply)*
Do you promise to notify Let Love In Animal Rescue if you cannot keep your pet?*
Yes
No
Are you willing to take your dog to obedience classes?*
Yes
No
What are the occupations of the working members of your household?*
What is the name of your Veterinarian?
Veterinarian's Phone Number
-
Area Code
Phone Number
May we call them for a referral?*
Yes
No
Do not currently have a vet
Please list two references (other than family members). Please include their names and phone numbers.*
First Name
Last Name
Phone Number*
-
Area Code
Phone Number
Full Name*
First Name
Last Name
Phone Number*
-
Area Code
Phone Number
Our rescue dogs are all spayed or neutered, and current on vaccinations. We do charge an adoption fee to offset our expenses. The fee is usually between $30-$100. Do you agree to the above?*
Yes
No
Do you agree to keep your new pet up to date on all vaccinations as well as flea and heartworm prevention?*
Yes
No
Signature*
First Name
Last Name
Date*
How can she make this better? She already has a trial week, which is supposed to prevent so many 'returns'. I'm worried she's just being too nice and not being realistic with people. (The foster I currently have was adopted out with her brother. The woman now is going to school and isn't sure when she'll be back. I also know of another family that adopted two littermates and almost adopted a third. They returned their two because 'the landlord changed his mind'.)
Anyway, on with the ideas/advice. I'm not sure if she'll listen to me, but it's worth a shot!
I figured if anyone can help work out some kinks/give some feedback, Chaz could.
I'm thinking maybe making the application a bit stricter/more specific? This is the current application. http://form.jotform.us/form/23288719751161
C&P'd
Let Love In Animal Rescue
Adoption Agreement
Full Name*
First Name
Last Name
Address*
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Country
Home Phone Number*
-
Area Code
Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
-
Area Code
Phone Number
How did you hear about Let Love In Animal Rescue?*
Why do you want to adopt a dog?*
Do you have an age/sex preference? If so, please list.
If you are interested in a specific dog, please list their name(s) here.
If you have other pets, please describe them. (age/sex, breed, personality,etc.)*
What pets have you had in the past 5 years? What happened to them if they are no longer with you?*
How many people live in the house where the dog will stay? Please list ages of any children.*
Describe the area in which the dog will live. (country, city, inside, outside, etc.)*
Do you rent or own your home?*
Rent
Own
If you rent, do you have permission from your landlord to have pets?*
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Landlord's Full Name
First Name
Last Name
Landlord's Phone Number
-
Area Code
Phone Number
Is your yard fenced in? Please give height and type of fence.*
Where will the dog stay during the day? Night? Vacations?*
For what purposes do you want the dog? (hunting, obedience, agility, show, breeding, family pet – discuss all that apply)*
Do you promise to notify Let Love In Animal Rescue if you cannot keep your pet?*
Yes
No
Are you willing to take your dog to obedience classes?*
Yes
No
What are the occupations of the working members of your household?*
What is the name of your Veterinarian?
Veterinarian's Phone Number
-
Area Code
Phone Number
May we call them for a referral?*
Yes
No
Do not currently have a vet
Please list two references (other than family members). Please include their names and phone numbers.*
First Name
Last Name
Phone Number*
-
Area Code
Phone Number
Full Name*
First Name
Last Name
Phone Number*
-
Area Code
Phone Number
Our rescue dogs are all spayed or neutered, and current on vaccinations. We do charge an adoption fee to offset our expenses. The fee is usually between $30-$100. Do you agree to the above?*
Yes
No
Do you agree to keep your new pet up to date on all vaccinations as well as flea and heartworm prevention?*
Yes
No
Signature*
First Name
Last Name
Date*
How can she make this better? She already has a trial week, which is supposed to prevent so many 'returns'. I'm worried she's just being too nice and not being realistic with people. (The foster I currently have was adopted out with her brother. The woman now is going to school and isn't sure when she'll be back. I also know of another family that adopted two littermates and almost adopted a third. They returned their two because 'the landlord changed his mind'.)
Anyway, on with the ideas/advice. I'm not sure if she'll listen to me, but it's worth a shot!