Adoption Application                                                        Paul_Warner_Rescue@yahoo.com
Paul Warner Rescue
Paris, Illinois
Phone: (217)-822-6060


To help ensure the best possible placement of our rescued animals, and in order to
determine that the proposed adoption is in the best interest of the animal, you, and your
family, please complete each of the following questions. Please be as thorough as
possible. The Paul Warner Foundation reserves the right to refuse adoption to any
application.

Type of Animal You Wish to Adopt: __________________________
Name of Animal:  __________________________________________

Your Name:  _______________________   Spouse’s Name:  ______________________
Address:  _______________________________________________________________
City:  ______________________________   State:  ___________   Zip:  _____________
Home Phone:  _________________________   Work Phone:  _____________________
Place of Employment:  ____________________________________________________
Name Personal Reference:  _________________________________________________
Relationship:  _________________________   Phone:  ___________________________
Household Information:
1. Do you live in a: House   ____  Apartment   ____  Condo  ____  Mobile Home  ____
2. Do you: Own  ____   Rent  ____   Live at Home  ____
3. If you rent: Are pets allowed?   Yes     No
o Landlords name and phone:  ________________________________________
                                ________________________________________
o Does your landlord require a security deposit?  Yes  _____   No  _____
4. Length of time at current residence?
_____    Less than 1 year (If selected, please provide previous address)
Previous Address:  ________________________________________________
                      ________________________________________________
_____  1-3 years           _____  3-5 years          _____ 5+years
5. If you are planning on adopting a dog, do you have a fenced-in yard? Yes  ____ No  ____
What type of fence (chain link, stockade, etc.)?  _________________________________
If you do not have a fenced yard, what arrangements do you plan to make for exercise
and toilet duties:  _________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
6. Number of adults in home:  ______________________________________________
7. Number of children in home:  ______     Age of children:  ______________________
8. Do you have a swimming pool?   Yes  _____       No  _____
9. Have allergies to animals been a problem to any household member? Yes  ____ No  ____
10. Are all family members aware that you are considering adopting a pet? Yes  ____   No  
____
Do they all approve? Yes  ____      No  ____
Pet History:
1. Do you own other pets? Yes  ____ No  _____     Total number of animals:  _________
If yes please complete information below.
Are they current on their vaccinations? Yes  _____  No  _____
Are your dogs on Heartworm preventatives? Yes  _____   No  _____
Do your cats go outside? Yes  _____   No  _____
Animal 1
Name:  ________________ Type/Breed:  ______________ Sex: _____  Age:  _____
Neutered/Spayed? Yes  _____   No  _____      Length of ownership:  _______________
Animal 2
Name:  ________________ Type/Breed:  ______________ Sex: _____  Age:  _____
Neutered/Spayed? Yes  _____   No  _____      Length of ownership:  _______________
Animal 3
Name:  ________________ Type/Breed:  ______________ Sex: _____  Age:  _____
Neutered/Spayed? Yes  _____   No  _____      Length of ownership:  _______________

2. Have you had other pets in the last five years?  ______________
What happened to them?  _____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
3. Have you ever given up a pet for adoption? Yes   _____     No  _____
If yes, please explain the circumstances:  ________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
4. Have you ever adopted from the Paris, Illinois area before?  _______________________
5. Have you ever surrendered an animal to an animal shelter?  _______________________
Pet Information:
1. Will there be someone home with your pet during the day? Yes  _____  No  _____
2. What is the greatest number of hours the pet will spend alone daily/nightly? Hours:  ______
3. Where will the pet spend most of its time?  
Crate  ___   Indoors  ___   Outdoors  ___  Garage  ___   Basement  ___   Run  ___
4. Where will your new pets main sleeping quarters be?
Crate  ___   Pet Bed  ___   Share bed with owner  ___   Designated Room  ___
Outdoors  ___   Garage  ___   Basement  ___
5. Is there someone home at night? Yes  ___     No  ____
6. Do you plan to travel with your pet? Yes  ____   No  ____
7. If not, where will the pet stay while you are away?  
Friend or Family  ____   Kenneled  ____   In home pet-sitting  ____
8. Have you ever taken a dog to obedience class? Yes  ____   No  ____
9. Have you ever crate trained or house trained a dog? Yes  ____   No  ____
Veterinarian Information:
1. Name of current veterinarian:  ______________________________________
2. Name & location of Animal Hospital:  ________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
3. How much do you think this pet will cost you each year (please include food, heart
worm preventative, flea control, medical and dental care, supplies, training,
grooming, boarding costs and toys)?  ___________________________________
Post Adoption Requirements:
1. If you adopt a puppy or a kitten, you’re required to sterilize him or her by six months
of age if the pet is not already sterilized.
2. You would return the animal to us if you feel you cannot keep him/her. You must not
sell the animal or give it to anyone else.
3. You are responsible for providing proper shelter, food, water, exercise, medical care
and humane treatment at all times for your companion animal.

I certify that the information given on this application is true and correct. If I am approved by the
Paul Warner Foundation to adopt an animal, I agree to all the above requirements. I understand
that failure to comply with any of the requirements will result in confiscation of adopted animal.
Signature of Applicant:  _______________________________________ Date:  
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