Please read. Please complete the application to the best of your ability. We really appreciate
thoughtful and detailed answers to our questions. Upon completion, please electronically sign and submit this
application. A BDR representative will be in touch with you as soon as possible; however, it may take up to
48 hours. Finally, we update our website daily; if the dog you are interested in is still posted on the
website, then the dog is still available for adoption.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this application,
Boston Dog Rescue Staff
Please know. We are not a dog shelter; all of our dogs reside in foster homes. If you are interested
in fostering one of the dogs available or other dogs in need, please email BDR with the subject line:
Foster Opportunity. Also, we do not adopt puppies out to anyone that will be gone for more than five (5)
hours a day.
Name of dog you are interested in?
There may be other applicants interested in the same dog. If
so, please provide additional information about the type of dog you are most interested in.
What breed of dog are you interested in?
Would you prefer a male or female dog?
Male Female No Preference
What size of dog would you prefer?
What age of dog would you prefer?
Why do you want to adopt a dog?
Are there children at home?
Yes No If so, what are their ages?
Do you own your home or rent?
Own Rent
If you rent, do you have written permission to adopt a dog?
Yes No
Please provide the names, phone numbers and emails (if applicable)
of two personal references (not relatives):
Name (1st)
Phone
Email
Name (2nd)
Phone
Email
What kind of dogs have you owned in the past?
Do you have other pets at home? If so, what are they?
If you already own a dog, how do you think he/she will respond to a new dog?
Have you ever introduced a new pet into your household?
How did you go about doing this?
Have you ever given up a dog for adoption?
Yes No
What was the reason?
How did you place the dog?
If you have owned a dog in the past, what did you like BEST about dog ownership?
If you have owned a dog in the past, what did you like LEAST about dog ownership?
What is your work schedule?
What is your spouse/significant other's work schedule?
How much company will the dog have during the day?
Will your dog live inside your home with your family?
Do you have a fenced in yard?
Yes No
What material is the fence made of and how high?
How will you exercise your dog?
Note: We strongly recommend hiring a dog walker/sitter for your dog
if you will be gone longer than 8 hours/day.
Do you have experience with crate training?
Yes No Note: We strongly recommend crate training, especially for puppies.
How long would you leave your dog in a crate during the day?
Have you ever taken a dog to obedience training?
Yes No Note: We highly recommend obedience training. It helps create a bond
between you and your new addition as well as helps resolve or eliminate issues with other
dogs, children, etc.
Would you be willing to do this?
Yes No
If you currently own a dog, is he/she neutered/spayed?
Have you neutered/spayed other dogs you have owned?
Do you understand the any dog you adopt from BDR will be neutered/spayed before we place he/she in your home?
Yes No
Is your current pet on heartworm preventative?
Yes No
Do you have a vet*, please provide the following information?
Name
Town
Phone
* If you do not currently have a vet, please do a little research and find a vet in your area that
you might want to use and list that vet in the space provide above. Should you need assistance,
BDR would be more than happy to help you find a reputable vet.
Please describe the perfect dog for you. What characteristics are most important?
Please describe the activity level of your family. (Active, in & out a lot, traveler,
quiet, few visitors)
What type of personality would best fit your family's needs & lifestyle?
Boston Dog Rescue (BDR) Process:
Home Check. BDR requires that a home check is completed before an adoption is final; there are no
exceptions. We WILL NOT adopt out any dog(s) without a Boston Dog Representative visiting your home.
Conducting a home check allows us to spend time with the prospective adopters and to receive a virtual
tour of where the dog will be eating, sleeping and spending most if it's time. We appreciate your
acceptance of this policy and look forward to scheduling a time to complete this process should you
be a match with the dog you have selected.
Adoption Fee. We require an adoption fee for our dogs in the amount of $200.00. This fee covers
all shots, spay/neuter, heartworm test, transport costs and, in some cases,
a much needed grooming. Our adoption fee also helps us pay for food, collars, leashes and other
necessities. In addition, five percent of our adoption fee goes towards the AARF Project
(see home page for details). Please also know that owning a dog will require other expenses.
Signature. My signature (enter your full name and date) below indicates that I am at least 21 years of age and intend to be
the legal owner and the person responsible for the care and well-being of any I adopt.
Adopter Signature
Date
Submit. Please submit this completed adoption application by clicking on the 'Submit' button below. Upon
receipt we will review your application, review any questions or concerns over the phone and contact
your references. Assuming that goes well, we will contact you to schedule a time to complete the home check.
Patience. Thank you for taking the time to complete an application with Boston Dog Rescue.
This organization is run by volunteers who are dedicated to the welfare and lives of our dog companions.
We will be in touch with you as soon as we can, however, please understand it may take up to 48 hours
before our initial contact. If for some reason, we do not contact you within this time frame, please
email us at adoption@bostondogrescue.com to check the status of your application. Thank you again for
considering a dog with our organization.
Boston Dog Rescue 675 VFW Parkway, #108 Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3656 adoptions@bostondogrescue.com
