Magnificent Mutts is a 
501(c)3 non-profit Animal Shelter.

Magnificent Mutts Rescue Because they are all magnificent!


 

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June 22nd
Republic Bank
5500 St. Charles Rd.
Berkeley, IL
 

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Kimberly O'Halloran
Jennifer Schroeder
Allison Enright
Laura Renke
Nathan Will
Toni Hiatt
Katie Norgaard
Annemarie Poore
Nancy Superchi
Sarah Lauch
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Mutts Adoption Application


We realize there are a lot of questions to answer. Please understand they are all for the best interests of yourself and the dog for which you are applying. Please take the time to carefully read and complete the following questions, which are designed to assist with placing our dogs in the correct environment for their personality and needs. It is our intention to place animals with individuals or families who will consider them an important part of their lives. We wish for the dog and the adoptive family alike to be content with the decision, and want it to result in a permanent placement.

We do receive many applications each day, so please be patient.  If someone has not contacted you in 72 hours, feel free to email us at magmuttsrescue@aol.com, calling does delay the process as the applications are sent to our Director of Adoption Applications, which is not the listed number of our rescue.

Thank you for your understanding.

(If you would prefer, you can download a Microsoft Word Adoption Application to complete and send as an attachment via email.  Please enter the Pet Name or Adoption in the subject line of the email.)

Rules and Disclosures

As a potential adopter, please thoroughly read the following Rules and Disclosures.  Please note that entering your name to this application signifies your acknowledgement and agreement to following Rules and Disclosures.

  • Magnificent Mutts Rescue requires all members of your family, including dogs, to be present at adoption.

  • Magnificent Mutts Rescue requires the purchase of a collar and leash before taking possession of the dog.

  • Any monies paid (CASH ONLY) to Magnificent Mutts Rescue are considered a donation to provide care for this and other homeless pets and are NOT REFUNDABLE.

  • Magnificent Mutts Rescue makes every effort to assure that the animal you receive is healthy. We do this by having each pet examined by our vet, and having it de-wormed and vaccinated against communicable diseases (including parvo virus, distemper and kennel cough.) Occasionally, a pet may not show symptoms of an illness until after he is adopted, as most illnesses have an incubation period of 17-21 days. This is completely unavoidable and occurs not only in shelter/rescue type settings, but also with pet stores, breeders, and any environment where there are a number of animals present at any given time. We require that your new pet be re-examined by a vet within 7 days after the adoption for yours' and the pet's best interests. A voucher for a free exam with one of our participating veterinarians will be enclosed in your adoption packet.  If you choose to visit a non-participating veterinarian, you will be responsible for all medical expenses incurred.

  • Magnificent Mutts Rescue strives for appropriate matches of dogs and adoptive families based on assessment of the animals' temperaments (to the extent that may be judged by our representatives) as well as on careful evaluation of potential adopters and the living conditions they will be able to offer a dog.

  • Magnificent Mutts Rescue has the right to approve or deny the adoption application. This application is used as part of the adoption approval process in order to determine the best home for the animal. Not under any circumstances will any dog be used in any type of dog fighting activity or as an attack dog, nor shall it be kept with the intention of promoting aggressiveness or for breeding.

  • The completion of this application does not guarantee the adoption. I understand that Magnificent Mutts Rescue will contact me if I am approved.

  • I certify that I am 18 years of age or older, and have read and understand the conditions of this adoption application.*


Online Adoption Application

Use the TAB key to quickly move about the on-line Adoption form.  
Please note that items marked * are required. 

Personal Data
  • *First Name:             *Last Name:
  • *Address

  • *City

  • *State, Zip

  • *Home Phone:

  • Alternate Phone Number:

  • *Email Address:

  • *Occupation:

Residential Data
  • *I/we currently live in a:

  • *Do you rent or own? 

    If you Rent, please provide...
    Landlord's Name:


    Landlord's Phone Number:

  • *Is your yard fully fenced? 

    If yes, how high is the fence at its lowest point?

  • *If you must move to living quarters that do now allow pets, what will you do with your dog?

Adoption Preferences
  • *Which dog are you interested in? 

  • *How long have you been looking?

  • *What breed/mix are you looking for?

  • *Why?

Canine Lifestyle
  • *Please list all the pets you've owned in the last 2 years:

  • *Do you currently own other pets?

    • *If No... please provide the name & phone number of the veterinarian you plan to use:

    • *If Yes...  
      Please describe type, gender, age, neutered/spayed?:

      *Are your current pets friendly with other dogs?

      *Please provide your current veterinarian's name & number:

  • *Where will the new dog be kept while you are at home?

  • *Where will the new dog sleep at night?

  • *If a medical emergency arises,
    can you afford the emergency veterinary treatment for your pet?  

 

  • *Do you have or will you obtain
    pet insurance? 

 

  • *Will the dog be on a Heartworm Preventative?  

Canine Training
  • *Do you own a crate or cage?

  • If so, how large is it?;

  • *Will the dog be crated trained?

If Not... How will you housebreak or prevent the dog from causing mischief and/or household damage, (i.e., chewing, jumping on  furniture, etc.)? 

  • *What is the maximum length of time this dog will be left alone at any one time? 

  • *What experience do have
    training dogs?

  • *How do you plan to exercise 
    this dog?

  • *How will you discipline your dog?

  • *If the dog requires additional obedience training, are you willing to invest  the time, money and effort required to provide that training?  

Family Lifestyle
  • *Age/Relationship of people that 
    may live with dog:

Owner:

Person 2:

Person 3:

Person 4:

Person 5:

  • *Is everyone in the household in agreement that this dog would be a good choice?

 

  • *Do any household members have  allergies that be affected 
    by a dog?    

    If Yes, please describe:

     

 

  • *Please provide a Personal Reference,
    **not related or living with you**
    ,
    for us to contact:

    *Name:
     
    *Phone Number:
     

 

  • *How did you hear about us?    Description  

  • Additional Comments:

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