Ziggy Beagle Rescue

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This is our adoption application, which is part of our adoption procedure (see entire adoption procedure here).
If you wish to apply fill out the form below to the best of your ability and hit Send Application at the bottom. Your name, address and signature is not enough information to process the application. Your application will not be processed if there are no answers to the questions. Note: a securely fenced yard is a requirement for adopting from Ziggy Beagle Rescue, there are rare exceptions made in certain cases. (Our fencing standard requires a physical structure, invisible underground fences do not meet that requirement.)

Use the Tab key on your keyboard to easily navigate through the form fields.

Our online application is sometimes experiencing lost apps. Please send an email to zgbglrsq@bellsouth.net to let us know that you have sent in an application, Thank you.

Before filling out the application for a Beagle, please view this informative video put out by Animal Planet on Beagles.
Video

We are able to adopt to Florida residents, ONLY
First Name (required field):	Last Name (required field):

If you do not have a SECURELY fenced-in yard, please do NOT apply, an invisible underground fence does not meet our definition of securely. Your application will not be considered. Please email zgbglrsq@bellsouth.net or call 321-723-7671 to discuss

Street address (required field):	City (required field):

State: ZIP:	County:
FL
Home Phone:	Work Phone:


Occupation:
E-mail (required field):

Why did you choose to adopt a Beagle breed?
Have you ever owned a Beagle?	Yes No
Are you aware that beagles are quite vocal and can bay loudly at times?	Yes No
Are you aware that beagles cannot be left off leash or they will run off?	Yes No
What kind of Beagle coloring do you prefer?	Tricolor Red&White Lemon No Preference
What energy level do you want in a Beagle?	High Energy Couch Potato In the middle
What age Beagle do you prefer?
What is the name of the dog(s) you are interested in?
List any general questions you would like to ask about this particular dog:

Are you willing to allow a representative from Ziggy Beagle Rescue to visit your home by appointment?	Yes No

Please check any of the following reasons for adopting this dog:	family pet child's pet watchdog companion hunting dog guard dog for business companion for other pet gift other - please specify:

Please indicate where you live:	apartment condo/townhouse house trailer/mobilehome other

Do you...	rent home own home

If you rent, Do you have the landlord's permission to own a dog?	Yes No
What is the apartment complex or landlord's name?
What is the landlord's phone number? Needed for verification that landlord approves pets.

How many times have you moved in the past 5 years?	times
If you move, will your pet go with you?	Yes No
Would you ever consider moving somewhere that doesn't allow your pets?	Yes No

Do you foresee any major changes in your life in the next 15 years (the average lifespan of a Beagle) such as marriage, childbirth, health/medical problems due to age, going away to college?	Yes No
If yes, please explain:
Do you or anyone in your household currently have any serious health problems or medical needs?	Yes No
If so, please describe:
Can you provide a permanent home for this dog for 10-15 years?	Yes No

A fenced yard with direct access to the house is a requirement to adopt most of our Ziggy Beagles. Underground or invisible fences will not be approved. Fences can NOT have gaps/holes/openings
Do you have a fully fenced yard with no fence gaps? (required field)	Yes No
If you have answered no to this question STOP HERE and call Carol at 321.723.7671.
If yes, how high and what kind (shadowbox, chain link, wrought iron,..)?

Number of adults in household?
Will this dog be a surprise for any family members?	Yes No
If yes, who?
Do any family members have allergies?	Yes No
Do any children live in the house?	Yes No
If so, what are their gender/ages?
Are you willing to teach young children the proper care and treatment of this dog?	Yes No
Are you willing to always monitor young children with this dog?	Yes No
Please describe the arrangements you have made / will make for your pets in the event you are no longer able to care for them.

Number, type and age of pets currently in household?

Do any of your current or did any of your past pets live primarily outdoors?	Yes No
If yes, please describe pet:
Were all previous pets spayed/neutered?	Yes No
Are all current pets spayed/neutered?	Yes No

ALL dogs should be on HEARTworm Preventative One mosquito bite can kill your dog (in the long run)
Do you know what heartworm disease is and how to prevent it?	Yes No
Read about heartworm here and here. Many people do not know about heartworm, it is important for all dog owners to know about this deadly parasite.
Is your current dog or was your previous dog on heartworm prevention medication?	Yes No
If yes, how often do/did you give the heartworm preventative? If no, why is/was the dog not on heartworm preventative?
What brand of Heartworm Preventative do/did you use?

What is your veterinarian's name and phone number?	Please call your vet's office and specify to them that it is OK to release information to us about your other pet's health care.
What do you expect annual pet care (food (approx $375.00 a year), vet care (varies), medication, *monthly* heartworm preventative (approx $54.00 a year), flea/tick preventative (approx $140.00 a year), toys/treats, etc.) to cost yearly?	Please give this considerable thought.

How many dogs have you owned in the past?
If any, please describe what happened to each of them (put to sleep, run over, died of old age, sold, given away, ran away, etc.)

Who will be responsible for the daily care and training of your new dog?
Have you given careful consideration to the special needs and time and patience involved with a new pet in the home?	Yes No

How do you plan to prevent fleas and ticks?
Are you aware of Frontline or Advantage?	Yes No

How many hours will the dog be home alone on a typical day?

Where does your current dog stay when home alone during the day?	outside in fenced area outside in dog pen outside on chain or tie-out inside in basement in the garage inside free run of house inside in one room of house inside in crate other, please describe:
Where will your new dog stay when home alone during the day?	outside in fenced area outside in dog pen outside on chain or tie-out inside in basement in the garage inside free run of house inside in one room of house inside in crate other, please describe:

Where do current pets sleep at night?	dog house in fenced area dog house in dog pen dog house near tie-out inside in basement in the garage inside free run of house inside in one room of house inside in crate in my bed other, please describe:
Where will your adopted Beagle sleep at night?	dog house in fenced area dog house in dog pen dog house near tie-out inside in basement inside free run ofhouse inside in one room of house inside in crate in my bed other, please describe:

What percentage of time will the dog spend inside the house?	%
Will your new pet be allowed on the furniture?	Yes No

Describe method(s) of discipline and training you use: (for a wonderful sample of training tips check out these tips )

Have you ever had a serious behavior problem with a previous dog?	Yes No
If so, please describe:

In your opinion, is it okay to de-bark a dog?	Yes No

If you answered no, what will you do if the dog barks or howls too much and the neighbors are complaining?	How to stop nuisance barking

Do you have a doggie door?	Yes No
If not, and if it would work better, would you consider installing a doggie door?	Yes No

Have you always kept an ID tag (other than a rabies tag) bearing your phone number on your pets?	Yes No
Are you willing to keep a collar and ID tag on all of your pets including a new dog at all times?	Yes No

Under what circumstances do you think it is OK to leave a dog outside alone and unsupervised in an unfenced area?	in a quiet subdivision on a lot of acreage in a rural area when I know they are trained to come back none

What circumstances, in your mind, justify giving a dog up?	moving new baby divorce not getting along with other pets getting out of fence behavioral problems housebreaking problems children lost interest if it gets too big too time consuming medical problems shedding allergies aggressive behavior other - please explain:
Have you ever given a dog up or had a dog for a brief period of time and it didn't work out?	Yes No
If so, please explain the circumstances and what happened to it:

Have you ever looked at or applied for a pet with another rescue group?	Yes No
If so, how long ago? Did you adopt? Please explain:

If you are unable to keep your dog for any reason at any time will you return the dog to us?	Yes No

If you date or marry someone who does not like or want your pets, what would you do?

If your pet later develops a medical problem that becomes expensive, what would you do? Please be as realistic and honest as possible about how you will deal with this.	Find another home for him Pay whatever it takes Have him put to sleep Give him to a rescue group or shelter other - please explain:

If your pet develops a frequent urination problem at the age of 12 and can't hold it when left alone, what would you do?	Have him put to sleep since he is older Babygate him in where flooring is not carpeted Give him to a rescue group or shelter Put in a doggie door other - please explain:

What type of food will you feed?	something from the grocery store premium food from a pet supply store
Brand name:

Has a dog or puppy died on your premises in the last 6 months of distemper, parvo or unknown causes?	Yes No

Please list the names, addresses and phone numbers of 2 personal references:

How did you hear about Ziggy Beagle Rescue?	website newspaper word of mouth other - please specify:

Typing your name below will serve as legal signature. By signing below, I am attesting to the truthfulness of my answers. Falsification of any of the above information will be grounds for denying the adoption of rescue dog and possible removal of dog adopted. Applicant must be 21 years of age or older. Ziggy Beagle Rescue reserves the right to refuse any applicant.
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