Carolina Animal Rescue And Adoption


Adoption Application


CARA promotes adoptions that are in the best interest of both the dog or cat and the potential adopter.
We do not adopt dogs or cats solely on a first-come, first-served basis.
All applicants will be screened by the CARA Adoptions Committee to determine the most suitable match for both the dog or cat and potential adopter.

Please answer all questions and check all applicable boxes.
Incomplete applications can not be processed!

Which pet are you interested in?:
First Name:
Last Name:
Spouse/Partner/Housemate Name:
Address:
City: State:  Zip:  County: 
Home Phone: Work:  Cell: 
Email Address:
How long have you lived at your current address?   
If less than three years, please list previous address?
How did you hear about Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption?:
Reason for adopting a cat or dog:
Companion for:    Myself/Family  Another Pet  Friend/Relative  Guard Dog  Hunting
Agility   Family Pet   Child's Pet   Gift   Other
How many children live in the home:    Number: Ages:
How many adults live in the home :      Number:   Do all adults work outside the home: Yes   No
Are all family members (or roommates) in agreement about adding a new pet to your family?  Yes   No
Do You...  Rent?   Own?   Live with family? Are you 21 or older?  Yes   No
If renting, does lease allow for pets?  Yes   No
If renting, please provide landlord's name and telephone number.
Name: Phone:
 
If a dog(s) is currently owned and spends time outside, is it contained on your property and how?
Do you have a fenced in yard?    Yes   No
If yes, what type of fence?  Approximate size of fenced area:  
If not fenced, how will you exercise your new dog and allow appropriate potty time?
Are your pets tethered?   Yes   No
Where will this pet spend most of it's time?:
How many hours a day will your new pet be without human companionship?:
Where will your pet be kept when alone (Run of house, in a crate, garage, basement, tied out, fenced yard, dog lot, etc?:
Where will the new pet sleep at night? Please be specific.
If you are adopting a dog or puppy, who will train it?
If you are adopting a kitten or cat, how do you plan on meeting your new kitty's instinctual need to scratch?
Would you like us to provide information on why cats need to be able to sharpen their claws and how to provide appropriate surfaces?   Yes   No
Are you prepared financially to spend a minimum of $500 per year for veterinary care, food, and other related expenses?    Yes    No
A well cared for pet may live in excess of 12 years. Does your lifestyle, career and family plans allow you to make this commitment?    Yes    No

Have you or anyone in you immediate family ever applied for a pet through CARA in the past?   Yes   No
If yes, please list applicant's name and approximate date?   
Under what circumstances would you give up a dog/cat?   
Have you ever had to give up or find another home for a pet in the past?   Yes   No
If yes, please explain?   
If you choose to or are required to move in the future, is there a possibility you would not be able to take your pet(s) with you?   Yes   No
If yes, what would you do?   
 
Please list all companion animals you have had in the past 10 years.

Name of Pet Type of Pet (dog/cat) and Age # of yrs with family Spayed or Neutered (y/n) Indoor/outdoor What happened to the pet?
 
Please provide a veterinarian reference. (YOUR VET'S OFFICE WILL BE CONTACTED TO VERIFY MEDICAL HISTORY)
 
Who is/was your veterinarian?:
Veterinarian's Address:
Veterinarian Phone Number:
What name is your vet record(s) listed under:
 
Please list three personal references other than relatives:
 
Name:
Address:
Home Phone: Cell/Other:
Relationship to applicant:
 
Name:
Address:
Home Phone: Cell/Other:
Relationship to applicant:
 
Name:
Address:
Home Phone: Cell/Other:
Relationship to applicant:
 
If the animal you have applied for is not available, what is your breed preference for adopting?
Have you applied to other rescue groups and/or are looking at your local shelter for a new pet?   Yes   No
If yes, PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ADOPT A PET FROM ELSEWHERE SO THAT WE MAY CLOSE YOUR APPLICATION. Thank you.
 
Please enter any additional informaiton you would like to share with us that you feel might be helpful in the adoption process:
 
CAROLINA ANIMAL RESCUE AND ADOPTION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DECLINE ANY ADOPTION WE FEEL IS NOT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF OUR ANIMALS.
 
BY SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION AND LISTING MY VET REFERENCE, I AM GIVING CARA PERMISSION TO CHECK WITH MY PAST OR CURRENT VET TO VERIFY MY PETS(S) MEDICAL HISTORY.