Adoption Application

Thank you for your interest in adopting one of our dogs! We deeply appreciate your willingness to open your heart and home to a rescue in need.

Before you proceed, we kindly ask you to consider the seriousness of this decision. Adopting a dog is a long-term commitment that lasts 10-15 years, encompassing love, care, patience, and responsibility. Your new companion will rely on you for their entire life, through all its stages-puppyhood, adulthood, and their golden years.

This is not just a decision to adopt a pet; it's a decision to add a loyal and loving family member. If you're ready to make this lifelong promise, we're excited to help you find your perfect match. Thank you for being a part of their journey to a forever home!

We process applications quickly, if you do not hear from us within 2 days, please call Bruce at 703-581-9385.

Adopter Name(s)

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Address (street, city. state, zip)

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Email Address

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Phone Number

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Veterinarian name and address that you will be using.

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Adopters of young dogs or any not yet fixed are responsible for ensuring the dog is spayed or neutered, and we require proof in the form of a spay or neuter certificate. Please confirm: Are you prepared to take care of this responsibility and cover the associated costs if needed?

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Is your property fenced?

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Any children in the household? If yes, ages?

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Any pets in the household? If yes, how many, dogs or cats?

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Will you treat the pet with heartworm prevention?

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Would you permit a home check, ONLY if needed?

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Will the pet be a house dog, put in a kennel, or tied up?

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Do you plan on providing basic obedience training at the least?

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Have you had to surrender any pets and if so what was the reason?

Please provide if you had to surrender any pets and if so what was the reason.

If you adopt a pet and it does not work out will you contact us prior to selling or giving him/her up voluntarily?

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Would you be open to scheduled care inspections with prior notice?

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The adoption fee is $150. Would you be willing to make this contribution to help cover the costs of food and veterinary care incurred during the rescue? Any additional amount would be greatly appreciated to help offset expenses.

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We also have a Pets For Vets program and a Rescues For Responders program. If you are either a Veteran or a First Responder, let us know if you are interested in learning more.

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How did you hear about Sentry Shepherds?

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