Operation Paws for Homes | Adoption Application

Before you begin your application

Thank you for choosing Operation Paws for Homes to adopt your rescue dog or cat. To complete your application you will need to provide:

Three personal references, not related to you by blood or marriage, with phone numbers and email addresses we can reach them at.
Phone number for your vet.
If you rent, the phone number of your landlord to verify your pet policy.

Privacy Information

Your personal information will not be shared with anyone outside of OPH. It will be used to help ensure each pet goes to a well-suited home. See our Privacy Policy for details.

Welcome!

We are excited to start the journey of working together with you to find the right dog or cat. Operation Paws for Homes (OPH) is committed to each pet and their new adoptive families, so welcome in advance to the OPH Rescue family. We are here to answer your questions about dogs and cats, adoption, their social, health and training needs.

Please check off that you have read each of the following statements about adopting with OPH – all are focused on ensuring the safety and happiness of both the pet and the adopter.

Applicant has never been convicted of animal abuse. OPH has little or no definitive information about each pet's behavior history. We share as much information as we can collect from our shelter partners and observations from our fosters to help you make the best decision for your home. Pets can behave differently depending on the environment, so your experience with a newly adopted pet may differ from what our fosters have observed. It will likely take 30-45 days for a pet to fully adjust to living in your home, so patience and understanding will be keys to a successful adoption. A veterinarian has examined each OPH pet and all known medical issues will be addressed by OPH and/or disclosed to potential adopters. OPH does not have exact breed information about our pets. Listed breeds are an educated guess made by veterinarians, shelter staff, and OPH volunteers without the benefit of parental history. A pet can be placed on hold for only 7 days after your adoption application is approved. We will happily work with you to find a pet that meets your availability. Adoption fees for dogs/puppies can be up to $375. Adoption fees for cats /kittens can be up to $125. Adoption fees for adult dogs and cats tend to be less.

This form is for first time applicants only.

Filling it out again will delay your application. If anyone in your household has applied for adoption, or if you have an active application and wish to update it, please email us at adopt@ophrescue.org include the name of the dog(s) you're interested in and mention that you're a repeat applicant.

Contact Information

Full Name

E-mail

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

We primarily adopt to Central and Northern VA, DC, Maryland and South Central PA as we want to be in proximity to support our adopters. We do make exceptions in certain cases. We do not ship pets.

Zip Code

Primary Phone Number

Alternate Phone Number

What is the best time to call you?

Spouse/Partner's name

Other Household Members

Please include names and ages.

How did you hear about us?

Google, Craigslist, Petfinder, etc.

How soon do you want to adopt?

Enter as YYYY-MM-DD

Are you at least 21 years old?

Yes No

Date of Birth

Enter as YYYY-MM-DD

Is there anyone living at your home under the age of 18?

Yes No

Do you rent or own your home?

Rent Own

I authorize Operation Paws for Homes to verify my home ownership.

Landlord's Name

Landlord's Phone Number

Landlord's Email

What are the pet weight and breed restrictions?

Please provide a website or description of pet restrictions.

How will your rental costs increase by having a pet?

Pet Deposits and Rent Increases

Your New Pet

Are you applying to adopt a dog or cat?

Dog Cat

(Optional) What pets are you interested in?

Describe the type of pet you want to adopt. Please include the two traits that are most important to you.

Age, Weight, Activity Level, etc.

Why do you want to make this pet a part of your family and how will you incorporate the pet into your existing family?

How will your pet get exercise?

Describe yard, nearby parks and family activities.

Where will your pet stay when you're away from home?

In a crate In a limited area of home Free range of home Outside

What will be the maximum length of time your pet will be left home alone?

hours

What are your plans for taking care of the pet while you are on vacation?

Are you willing to seek professional training for any pet behavior issues? (Why/Why Not?)

What would cause you to surrender or give up your new pet?

Moving, aggression toward children, adults or other pets, having a baby, etc.

Have you ever surrendered, sold or given away one of your pets? This inlcudes giving a pet to a friend or family member.

If so, please explain in detail

Have you owned any dogs or cats over the past 10 years? Or are there any other dogs or cats that reside in your home that belong to someone else?

Yes No

References

Providing email addresses for your references can often speed up the review process.

Reference #1

Reference's Name

Reference's Phone

Reference's E-Mail

What is the nature of your relationship?

References can not be related by blood or marriage to anyone living in your household.

What is the best time for us to call them?

Reference #2

Reference's Name

Reference's Phone

Reference's E-Mail

What is the nature of your relationship?

References can not be related by blood or marriage to anyone living in your household.

What is the best time for us to call them?

Reference #3

Reference's Name

Reference's Phone

Reference's E-Mail

What is the nature of your relationship?

References can not be related by blood or marriage to anyone living in your household.

What is the best time for us to call them?

Adoption Application

Before you begin your application

Privacy Information

Welcome!

This form is for first time applicants only.

Contact Information

Your New Pet

Are all the pets in your household up to date on these medications?

Please provide the name and phone number of a veterinarian who has seen these pets.

References

Reference #1

Reference #2

Reference #3