ADOPTION APPLICATION
Please fill out the following completely and clearly.
copy and paste in email is preferred.
Date :____________________
Name:______________________________________________________________________ Age:______
Address:_________________________________________________________________________________
City:_________________________________________________ State:______ Zip:_______________
Phone: (H)_____________________ Cell____________________ (W) _______________________
Name of Spouse:_______________________________________________________________ Age:______
Do you have any children? ______ If yes, how many? _____ Please list children's ages_____________
Do you______Own or ______Rent
If you rent please provide contact information below so that we can verify the approval of the animal.
Landloard's Name:_____________________________________________ Phone:_____________
Prior to adoption a Home Visit is required for the safety and well being of the animal.
Are you agreeable to a home visit by a volunteer? Yes_____ No _____
References
Please provide three references that can speak for your ownership and care of previous or current pets
(please do not list veterinarians as a separate section is given below for vet info)
Name:_____________________________________ Phone:_______________ Relationship: _______
Name:_____________________________________ Phone:_______________ Relationship: _______
Name:_____________________________________ Phone:__________________ Relationship: _________
Veterinarian Section
For the animal's well being and good health, we contact all veterinarians as a reference for potential adopters.
When contacting vets we DO NOT mention the word “wolf” unless necessary. Please provide the name and
contact information for your veterinarian below (if more than one, please list):
Name of Vet:___________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________
City:__________________________________________________________ State:_______ Zip ___________
Experience
Have you ever had wolfdogs (current and past)? ______ Yes _____ No
If Yes, please describe content and behaviors you have worked with:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
How many wolves/wolfdogs have you owned (current and past) __________
How many Domestic Dogs (no wolf-content) have you owned (current and past) ___________
Please list all animals (dogs, wolves/wolfdogs, cats, other) currently residing in your household
(attach additional sheet if necessary):
Name:________________________ Age:____ Breed:___________________ Sex _____ Spay/Neuter _________
Name:________________________ Age:____ Breed:___________________ Sex _____ Spay/Neuter _________
Name:________________________ Age:____ Breed:___________________ Sex _____ Spay/Neuter _________
Name:________________________ Age:____ Breed:___________________ Sex _____ Spay/Neuter _________
Please list the animals (dogs, wolves/wolfdogs, cats, other) you have lived with in the past five years
(not including those listed above) and the reason they left your care (attach additional sheet if necessary):
Name:_______________________________________ Age:______ Breed:_________________________
Reason for leaving your care: ____________________________________________________________
Name:_______________________________________ Age:______ Breed:__________________________
Reason for leaving your care: ____________________________________________________________
Name:________________________________________ Age:______ Breed:__________________________
Reason for leaving your care:______________________________________________________________________
Name:_______________________________________ Age:_______ Breed:_________________________
Reason for leaving your care:______________________________________________________________________
Requirements
1. Are you looking for an Inside animal _______ Outside animal _______ or both? _______
2. Are you looking for a guard dog? ____ Yes ____ No
3. Are you aware that wolves and most wolfdogs do not make good guard dogs by nature due to their
shyness? Yes _____ No_____
4. Please describe the animal you are interested in adopting (i.e. male/female, age, wolf content/breed mix
temperament, special qualities/traits, Name if known, etc,)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
5. What is your occupation? _________________________________________________________________
6. Spouse's occupation? ____________________________________________________________________
7. Does your or your spouse’s occupation require you to be away from home for long hours or require many
out-of-town trips? _____________
8. How long would the dog be left alone daily______________ and where?
9. Does your lifestyle allow you sufficient amount of quality time required for positive social interaction and training,
and are you committed to providing this?_____Yes_____ No
10. How many walks daily can you give this animal and how long? ________________________________
Containment and Care
1. Do you currently have fencing? _______ Yes _______ No (If No, go to question 2). If so, describe (i.e. chainlink,
wood, invisible, field/farm, electric, etc.). Please give Height _________and the amount of area is encompasses:
_______________________________________________________________________________________
2. If you do not have current fencing or an enclosure, please describe what kind safe, humane form of
containment system you are willing to build and the expenses you are willing to incur to build an adequate
enclosure for your wolf/wolfdog.______________________________________________________________
3. When would this fencing be completed_________________________________________________________
*Note: For two animals, we recommend a minimum of a 50' x 50' enclosure made of 9-guage chain link, 7-8 ft.
high with dig guards and overhang, or hot wire top and bottom. Wolves and wolfdogs are excellent climbers
and diggers, and can be consummate escape artists.
4. Please describe your neighborhood (nearness of other homes, other pets, climate, etc.) and neighbors' feelings
of wolves/wolfdogs in the area: _______________________________________________________________
5. Will you be able to provide your wolf/wolfdog with another canine companion shortly after your new adoption
settles in?_____ Please be aware that wolves/wolfdogs are by nature very social animals and do not do well alone.
6. Are you aware of the specific feeding and nutritional requirements [a raw food diet] of a wolf/wolfdog, and are you
capable and willing to provide it? ________ Yes _______ No
What do you feed your pets now? _____________________________________________________
7. Do you have a qualified veterinarian that is willing to work with wolves/wolfdogs and is aware of the special needs
of wolfdogs (i.e., medications, etc.), or are you willing to find a qualified veterinarian? _______ Yes _______ No
8. Are you committed, dedicated, and financially able to provide for this animal's health, happiness, and well being for
its natural lifespan, which can average 12-15 years? ____ Yes ____ No
9. Are you prepared to make a commitment to the animal for its natural lifespan and provide a stress-free environment
for it, even if you have to move, or it later has hierarchical challenges with its canine companions? ___________
Are you willing to work with the pack to create balance and harmony? Yes____ No ____
10. In the event that severe life circumstances require you to give up your animal, please describe what kind of
provisions you will take to maintain this animal's happiness and well-being
requests that you [or your agents in case of death] contact us immediately
to help find placement for the new animal if you can no longer keep it - for whatever reason - so that we may follow
the status of this animal for the rest of its life. Are you agreeable to this? ____________
Awareness & Education
1. Are you aware of your state/county/local regulations concerning wolves/wolfdogs? _______ Yes _______ No
2. State-by-state regulations can be found via the Internet at: http://www.wolfdogalliance.org/legislation/
Please be aware that we cannot adopt out to any area where they are banned or otherwise illegal.
3. Please describe the education/experience you have on wolves and wolfdogs, and list what forms of research you
have utilize (i.e. breeders, books, internet, trainers, volunteer work, etc.):
___________________________________________________________________________
4. Are you aware that an "alpha" animal can challenge you for leadership? _______ Yes _______ No
How do you plan to handle this? ____________________________________________________
5. How long are you willing to work with the animal to help him settle in and adjust to your family and lifestyle, and to
overcome behavior issues?__________________________________________________________________
6. Are you willing to give this animal Dog Training Classes if needed? _______ Yes _______ No
7. Please list any other information, comments or concerns that you would like us to be aware of:
_____________________________________________________________________________
8. Please be aware that telling your friends, neighbors and even veterinarians that you own a wolfdog can open you to
certain liabilities.
Thank you for taking the time to fill out this application. Please fax or mail to us and we
will contact you after review. We make every effort to match potential adopters with
compatible animals, and to avoid the undue stress of an inappropriate placement.
