Adoption Application

Thank you for your interest in Hand Me Down Dobes!

We are currently accepting applications in most of Ohio, and the bordering areas of Michigan, West Virginia, Northern Kentucky, Northwest Pennsylvania, and Indiana. This limited area is due to our requirement for one of our qualified volunteers to perform a visit in your home as part of the adoption process.

Generally, it is the policy of HMDD, not to place a dog with a family who have children under the age of eight, but we do consider each application on a case by case basis. Although not required, a physical fence is always the safest and most desirable. If an applicant has underground/invisible type fencing or no fence, they will not necessarily be approved for all dogs.

You must complete the application below for the adoption process to move forward.

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Thank you for your interest in Hand Me Down Dobes, Inc.
Please complete the following Adoption Application.

We ask that all prospective adopters fill out an adoption application. This will tell us a little bit about you and help us get a general idea of what you are looking for in a dog. We will contact your veterinarian for a reference and then will contact you to set-up a home visit. This mini-interview allows us to get to know you better, to see the environment in which the adopted dog will live, and helps us to better ascertain which dog will be the best match for your household and lifestyle. Dobermans are “velcro” dogs by nature and determining which companion would best fit you and your lifestyle will help insure a successful relationship. If you should decide to adopt a rescue Doberman, both you and the dog will benefit. The dog will become a part of a loving home and you will be getting an unbelievably devoted companion. If we currently do not have a Doberman in the program that matches your needs, we will retain your application until one does find its way into our program. We encourage you to contact our Dobe Hotline (614-470-2851), e-mail at adoptions@hmdd.org, or check our website to inquire of any new dogs or if you have any questions or changes to make to your application.

Name:*

Occupation:

Spouse’s name:

Spouse’s Occupation:

Other adults in household:

Address:*

City, State, Zip Code:*

Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Cell Phone:*

Best time & number to call:

E-mail address:*

HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS: Please list aeveryone living in or regularly visiting the home, including children. If visiting, how often.

Age:

Gender

Male

Female

Live or Visit:

Live

Visit

How often visiting:

Age:

Gender

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Female

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Live

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How often visiting:

Age:

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Live

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How often visiting:

Age:

Gender

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Live

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How often visiting:

Age:

Gender

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Live

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How often visiting:

Age:

Gender

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Female

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How often visiting:

Age:

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Does anyone in your household have allergies to animals?

Do you own or rent your home?

Own

Rent

If you rent, please check with your landlord PRIOR to submitting an application to verify that you are permitted to have a Doberman.

What type of home?

Single family

Apartment

Townhouse/Condo

Mobile Home

If you rent, please provide us with your Landlord/leasing company’s phone number:

Please provide the following information for all animals in household:

Name:

Type:

Breed:

Age:

Male or Female:

Spay or Neutered:

If there is no dog currently in the home, please describe your last dog and what happened to it.

A representative from the rescue program will be contacting your veterinarian for a reference. Please call your veterinarian prior to give permission for us to inquire about your past or current pet’s medical history.

Veterinarian:

Phone:

Address:

City

State

Zip:

How did you learn about HMDD?

Have you applied to another rescue? Results?

Have you ever owned a Doberman before?

Yes

If YES, tell us a little about the one you had or have:

If no, why did you choose this breed?

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

Where will the dog stay when you are not at home (work, shopping, etc)?

Do you have a gender preference:

Yes

Gender

Male

Female

Do you have a color preference:

Yes

Color

Black

Red

Fawn

Blue

Albino

Desired age range:

Would you be willing to consider a suitable dog of a different:

Gender?

Yes

Color?

Yes

Age?

Yes

Would you be willing to adopt a dog with uncropped ears?

Yes

Would you be willing to adopt a dog with an undocked tail?

Yes

List your plans/goals for this dog:

Do you have a fenced yard or area for the dog?

Yes

If yes, please list the type, height and square footage of fenced area for dog.

If no, what arrangements will you have for the dog’s exercise and elimination requirements?

Where will the dog spend the day?

Where will the dog spend the night?

Are you willing to give a dog a reasonable amount of time to adjust to your home and family as well as understand that there may be potty errors, etc., during this transition time?

Yes

Do you understand that Dobermans are highly intelligent,working/companion dog that requires attention, training, exercise and plenty of human contact and as such are not meant to be outside dogs or secluded from their family?

Yes

Do you understand and accept that as a requirement of the terms of adoption that you and the dog will be required to attend obedience training classes within two (2) months of adoption?

Yes

Are you willing to let a representative of the rescue program visit your home by appointment?

Yes

Hand Me Down Dobes, Inc., reserves the right to follow up on the adoption in order to protect the welfare of the placed dog. If the terms and conditions of this agreement are not upheld by the adopter or if any misrepresentations have been made, Hand Me Down Dobes, Inc. reserves the right to terminate this agreement and the adopter must return the dog to the rescue program. The adopter also agrees to provide periodic updates on the dog and to provide yearly vaccination/veterinarian records upon request.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

I understand that neither Hand Me Down Dobes, Inc., nor any of its representatives, is responsible for the accuracy of the information received about the temperament, habits, or physical condition of the dog available for adoption. I understand that it is my responsibility to see and evaluate the dog for myself before agreeing to adopt it. I have read this application and am in full agreement with the terms of adoption application. In redeeming a dog from the program, I accept full and complete responsibility for that actions of the dog in the event of an injury or death to myself or others and to indemnify and hold harmless Hand Me Down Dobes, Inc., including its representatives, agents, and board members for any such personal injury, death, or damage caused by such dog now or in the future.

Applicant Signature (Please type your name):*

Today’s Date:*

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Download the application by clicking HERE, complete it, and email it to handmedowndobes@hmdd.org.
If you’d prefer, you can fill it out, print it, and mail it to the following address:
Hand Me Down Dobes, P.O. Box 12325, Columbus, OH 43212-0325
Or fax to: 1-844-325-0446

Questions?

Contact our Dobe Hotline (614-470-2851), or email us at handmedowndobes@hmdd.org.

Hand Me Down Dobes

Every Doberman Deserves a Forever Home

Hand Me Down Dobes

Every Doberman Deserves a Forever Home