The first step in the process of adopting a pet from the SPCA is to complete this adoption application. It provides information that enables us to assist you in the selection of a pet. Together, we will be able to determine if the adoption is in the animal's best interest, and the process ensures that you will find an animal well-suited to your lifestyle. Please provide detailed information for all questions.

Our adoption fee includes the cost for vaccinations and other medical care, the spaying or neutering of the animal, and an adoption service charge. If the animal you have chosen has not yet been spayed or neutered, you will not be able to take it home until it has been altered through the SPCA.

To be considered as an adopter, you must:

Be at least 21 years old
Have a valid driver's license or Michigan Indentification Card stating your current address.
Have the knowledge and consent of a landlord, if relevant
Be able and willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide medical treatment, proper nourishment and care, and training for a pet

 

I Am Interested In:

Dog(s) Cat(s) Both

Number of pets I'm seeking to adopt at this time:
Name(s) of SPCA rescued pet(s) I'm considering:
(if submitting a general application for future selection of a pet, please type "not decided" in this name field)
Personal Information
Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Home Phone: Work Phone:
Spouse/Partner/Roommate Name:
Email Address:
Age: ID/Driver's License # (optional for online application, but will be required before adoption occurs)
Employment Information

Are you currently (check all that apply):
Employed full time
Employed part time
Unemployed
Student
Retired
Other (Please explain)

If employed, name of employer:
Job title / line of work:
If student, where?
Family Information

Please list the names and ages of all adults living in the household:
Please list the names and ages of all children living in the household:
Are ALL members of your household aware of and in agreement with this adoption? If not, please list who is not in favor of the adoption and the nature of their concern or objection:
Home Information
Do you rent or own your home?

House
Condo
Mobile
Apartment

If you rent, please enter your landlord's name and phone number (this is required information if you rent):

If you rent, are you familiar with your landlord's pet policy? Yes No
If so, what is it?

DOGS - Do you have a fenced in yard? Yes No
If yes, what type and how high?
Adoption Information

What is the reason you wish to adopt this animal? (Check all that apply):

Love animals, want to help an animal in need
Companionship
My children will learn ow to be responsible/care for another creature
Want to breed
Looking for guard dog for property
Looking for mouse/rodent control for home, garage, barn, or another building
Feel sorry for the animal
The animal is so cute, and I just can't leave it behind
Gift for someone (if so, who?)

Vet Care
Are you willing to provide regular vet care for your new pet? Yes No

What is your estimate of annual routine vet care costs for the animal you plan to adopt?

Do you agree to have regular check up's for your animal, including all vaccinations? Yes No

Can you afford regular vet care for your new pet? Yes No

Who is your current or past veterinarian?

Would you allow us to speak with your vet to obtain information on the health care of your animals? Yes No
Current and Past Pets

What animals do you currently own? List all excluding fish.
Please enter pet's name, type, age, where it was obtained, and whether it is spayed/neutered.




Do your current pets wear identification tags? Yes No
If no, why not?

Are your current dogs licensed? Yes No
If not, why?

Are your pets' vaccinations current? Yes No
If not, why?

If dog(s), heartworm preventative? Yes No
If not, why?

If cat(s), have they been tested for feline leukemia? Yes No Unsure


Please tell us about pets you've owned IN THE PAST who are no longer with you:
Please include their name, type, age, and whether they are deceased. If they are still alive, please explain why they are no longer with you.

Please tell us about the animal's weekly schedule as it relates to your schedule. Which hours during the day will your pet routinely be home alone. For example, if everyone is at work between 8 - 4 on Monday, you would write 8 - 4 in the Monday box.
Monday:
 Tuesday: Wednesday:
 Thursday:
 Friday:
 Saturday:
 Sunday:

When inside, how do you plan to keep your pet? Check all that apply:
Free inside house
Confined to crate
Inside a closed room

When/if outside, how do you plan to keep your pet? Check all that apply:
N/A, indoors only
Tie-out chain
Garage
Patio area
Invisible fence
Fenced yard
Outside dog run
Leash and regular walks
Loose in yard unattended
Other, please explain:

Where will your pet be kept during the day?
At night?

Training and Behavior

How will you introduce your new pet to any existing pets?

How do you plan to handle undesirable behavior such as chewing, accidents in the house, spraying, scratching furniture, excessive crying/barking, getting onto coutertops?

If adopting a dog, will you consider taking your dog to training classes? Yes No

If adopting a dog, what type of exercise will it receive and how often?

If adopting a cat, do you intend to declaw immediately, wait to determine if declawing seems necessary, train to use a scratching post, discourage scratching through behavior modification such as a squirt bottle, other (please explain)?
Responsibilty

Who will be primarily responsible for the care of the pet?
How old is this person?

If your animal(s) were to survive you, who or what (such as a will) would ensure that they would not be taken to the pound for disposal?

Have you ever taken one of your pets to the pound? Yes No
If yes, why?

How long will you keep the pet you are planning to adopt?

If you were to move in the future, what will you do with the animal you plan to adopt?

If you are no longer able to keep the animal you adopt, do you agree that you must either return the animal to the SPCA or find a suitable new home for it and notify the SPCA of the change in ownership? Yes No

Furthermore, do you agree that if you cannot keep the animal you adopt, you must house this animal until a suitable new home is available or until foster home space opens up in the SPCA? Yes No

By submitting this form, I verify that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge.