1. I understand I must be at least 26 years old to adopt unless waived. I will contact Present Moment Rescue & Sanctuary (*also referred to as PMRS) and inquire about adopting if I’m under the required age
before applying.
2. I understand I may be required to provide photo ID with my current address.
3. I understand everyone in my home must agree to wanting to adopt a dog.
4. I understand I must be able to provide my landlord’s written consent, if applicable.
5. I understand Present Moment Rescue & Sanctuary and members of Present Moment Rescue & Sanctuary may refuse the placement of any dog for any reason.
6. I give permission for PMRS and its affiliates to investigate and confirm all information I
have provided.
7. I understand that, upon submission, this form becomes the property of PMRS and can be shared
with other affiliated rescue organizations.
8. I respect PMRS' opinion of its dogs, including if a dog is not good with children and/or
other pets. Likewise, I understand if there are compatibility concerns, in the future a child/visitor/animal would visit my home, I will keep the dog completely separate from the child/visitor/animal during the visit for the safety of the child and the dog.
9. I understand I will be responsible for picking up my new dog in person if I am approved for adoption.
10. I understand that if I smoke inside my home, I will not be allowed to adopt from PMRS.
Dogs can get lung and other types of cancer from second hand smoke, and the volunteer will be
checking for signs of any kind of smoke upon home visit.
11. I understand PMRS is limited in the information it receives about a dog's past. This includes the
dog's "bite history." (If you are filling out this application as a foster, please be sure to have personal
medical insurance in the unlikely event that you would receive a bite. Insurance is a requirement for
fostering.)
12. I understand the cost of adoption does not completely cover the total cost of the dog’s
veterinary care, food and other expenses provided by PMRS. I will not ask for a discount. I may make
an additional donation toward other dogs who are old, sick or otherwise unadoptable (permanent santuary residents).
13. I understand the dog will be spayed/neutered prior to adoption unless there are
extraordinary circumstances. Veterinary or other costs incurred after adoption will be my sole
responsibility unless previously agreed upon with PMRS.
14. I understand PMRS cannot guarantee the breed of any dog and all dogs listed on its site are
identified to the best of its knowledge based on the dog’s physical attributes and any history provided.
to my adoption fee. I can submit my application fee at the end of this form.
15. I understand that if approved to foster or adopt, I will receive and be required to sign a contract to protect the dog, PMRS, and me. The contract is legally binding and enforced. I can request a copy of this contract
from PMRS prior to adopting if I would like to review it. 
16. I agree that no person in my home suffers from allergies or asthma related to dogs.
17. I understand if I chose a specific dog for whom to apply, PMRS cannot guarantee s/he will be
available for adoption as s/he may have other application pending or may not be the right fit for
my home.
18. I will not allow the dog to exceed more than six (6) hours without the ability to urinate or
defecate as doing so can lead to bladder cancer and other health issues.
19. I agree to provide the time necessary for training, medical treatment, care, cost and
companionship for the dog. I will keep this dog permanently on heartworm preventative as well.
20. I understand I will not be considered for adoption if any dog in my home is not spayed/neutered.
I understand there may be specific exceptions to this, such as if the dog is too old or ill to be safely
altered, or a dog is too young to be altered, but has an active confirmed appointment to be neutered
at my veterinarian. These will be examined on a case by case basis. Likewise, I understand all animals
in my home must be free of contagious diseases.
21. I understand I am to maintain contact with PMRS post-adoption regarding the dog's health and
well-being.
22. I understand I may not sell, give away or in any way transfer ownership of the dog under any circumstances. Likewise, if I can no longer keep the dog, it is my responsibility to return the dog to PMRS. I understand PMRS
will act on all legal possibilities if the dog changes ownership.
23. I will read the dog's expressions and emotional signs and respect the dog's need for space, comfort and healthy boundaries.
24. I understand that invincible/electric fences are not acceptable. They do not
stop other animals from coming into the "fenced" area, and dying batteries will allow a dog to
get out.
25. I understand that, if approved, I will not put my newly fostered or adopted dog in danger with another dog.
I will not ask PMRS to place a uniquely abled dog in a potentially dangerous situation.
26. I understand if I’m approved I must keep the new dog away from other pets in the home aside
from supervised visits until the pets are comfortable with each other. I understand this could take
several weeks.
27. I understand that my foster/adopted dogs must wear a collar with identification tags and contact information on it AT ALL TIMES.
28. I understand that the dog must have safety restraints when traveling in a vehicle. This can be a secured hard or soft carrier, harness with seat belt attachment or dog safety seat. At no time is the dog to ride in a moving vehicle with free roam.