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Adopt a Family Member Today

Our adoption process is designed to help BGAR animals and their potential families succeed.

Many of our animals have experienced displacement or neglect. Our goal is to ensure that their next home is their forever home.

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Please follow the steps below:

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  1. Visit the Adoptables tab to view our available animals. Take time to read each animal’s complete bio, which provides important information about their personality, needs, and background. This will help you determine whether they may be a good fit for your lifestyle.

  2. Complete the application form below.

  3. Once your application is approved, we’ll schedule a meet-and-greet. This gives us an opportunity to assess whether the animal is a good fit for you and your family. If you have other pets, the meeting will also help us see how everyone interacts.

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For a complete breakdown of our adoption fees, please visit the Donate/Contact Us tab.

 

Requirements to Adopt​

  • Applicants must be at least 21 years old.

  • Applicants must provide a valid, government-issued photo ID showing their current address.

  • Dog adopters must have a securely fenced yard or another safe, enclosed area for the dog whenever it is outdoors.

Name*

Name of animal of Interest*

Address*

City*

State**

Zip Code**

Phone Home & Cell*

Email Address*

Place of Employment*

Work Phone Number**

How Long at this job**

Spouse/Partner Name**

Spouse Phone Numer*

How did you hear about us?*

What Type of Dog are you looking for?**

What activity level are you looking for in a dog?**

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How many hours per day will this dog be home alone?**

Where will you keep this dog when home alone?*

Where will this dog sleep?*

What percentage of time will this dog spend outside?**

Do you have a completely fenced back yard?**

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Current pet's name in home**

What other pet/s currently have? Breed, Gender & Age*

Pets Spayed/Neutered?*

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Pets Kept Inside or Outside?**

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How many pets have you owned in the last 5 years?**

Where are those pets now?*

What, in your opinion, would be a reason for giving up a pet?*

Have you ever surrendered a pet to a shelter, other agency, or another person?**

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Which of these best describes your household?**

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Do you rent or own?* If you do not own your home, please provide the name, address, and phone number of your landlord. (We will need to see a copy of your lease agreement).*

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Landlord Name*

Landlord Phone Number

Does your landlord require a pet deposit?*

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How many adults live in your household?* Relationship to you of each adult living in your household* Age of children living in home**

What type of fence?*

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Approximate fence height

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If you had to be away for a lengthy period of time (vacation, emergency, or work travel), who will take care of your dog while you are away?**

Have you used a veterinarian in the past?*

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Veterinarian's Phone Number**

How long has this been your Veterinarian?*

May we contact your Vet for a reference?**

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Reference #1*

Reference #2*

Do we have permission to contact your references?**

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Would you agree to a home visit by a representative of our organization?**

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Do you agree to contact this rescue if you can no longer keep this dog?*

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**DISCLAIMER I understand that by submitting this application any, and all fees incurred during this adoption process are NON-REFUNDABLE. If the adoption does not work out, bring the animal back to us and we will find one that will.*

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