River King Newfoundland Club
Adoption Application
Thank you for your interest in adopting a Newfoundland through the Rescue Committee. In order that we may be assured that the Newfoundland is the breed for you and will be suited to your home and lifestyle, please answer the following questions. Please feel free to use additional sheets of paper needed. If you are approved for adoption, the fee to adopt ranges from $150 to $300, depending on the age and medical needs of the dog. This helps defray some of the costs associated with rescuing the dog including medical care, foster care, and transportation. Donations can be made to the Newfoundland Rescue at any time and are Greatly Appreciated.
Name:
Address:
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How did you become aware of Newfoundland Rescue:
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How many people live in your household: (please give ages)
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Do you live in a house:____________Condo____________Apartment_________Trailer__________
If renting, please give landlords name and phone number:
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Name and phone number of current / past veterinarian:
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Have you ever owned a Newfoundland Dog?
* Please give some thought to the questions below, rather than automatically answering yes. The Newf is a high maintenance dog, and while you may love the breed, you may discover that you do not have the time or resources to devote to it's upkeep. However, if you do, a Newf will repay you with a lifetime of loyalty.
Please list any pets you have owned withi the last 5 years:
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What age dog are you interested in:
What sex dog are you most interested in:   Male_______   Female _______   No Pref._______
Where will the dogs spend the majority of time?   Indoors_______   Outdoors_______
When you are gone will the dog be: Crated_______ Loose in house_______Outside_______
Please describe your yard / fencing:
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How much do you anticipate spending on veterinary care and grooming per year on your dog:
$50_______ $100_______ $200_______ $400_______ more_______
Are you prepared to deal with the cost, which is often more expensive due to the breed's large size, of non-routine/ emergency veterinary care, especially as the dog gets older? Yes_______ No_______
Do you realize how much Newfies Shed?   Y / N     Drool?   Y / N      Eat?   Y / N
Who will be responsible for day to day care of the animal?
How many hours a day will the dog be alone?
Please describe the ideal dog for your family:
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Are you willing to spend approx. 15 min. 2-3 times weekly to groom your dog? Yes_____ No_____
Would you be willing to provide basic obedience training to a dog? Yes_____ No_____
Would you be willing to take a dog with special medical needs? Yes_____ No_____
Would you be willing to take an abused dog that needs extra attention? Yes_____ No_____
By signing below, I certify that the information that I have given is true and complete and that any misrepresentations of facts may result in my losing my opportunity to adopt a Newf through Newfoundland Rescue.
Signed:
Date:
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Please return this application to:
Lisa Noel
1635 Brown Ave.
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309)342-7492
info@riverkingnewfs.com