Dog Adoption Application Template
A free dog adoption application for rescues and shelters. Screen adopters on home, schedule and experience, and see the best matches first.
Customize the pages and design to fit your needs.
About this template
Ask adopters about their home, landlord permission, other pets, time alone and experience in one online dog adoption application. Lead mode marks ready, well matched homes as hot leads so your team calls them first.
Common uses
- Dog rescues and shelters
- Foster based rescue groups
- Adoption events
Key features
- Adopter screening with lead mode
- Landlord and home checks
- Share by link or QR code
What this template asks
What's your full name?
Short Text
What's your email address?
Email
What's your phone number?
Phone
What's your home address?
Short Text
Which dog are you applying for?
Short Text
What kind of home do you live in?
Single Choice · House with a fenced yard, House without a fence, Apartment or condo, Other
Do you own or rent your home?
Single Choice · Own, Rent, and my landlord allows dogs, Rent, not sure about dogs
Who lives with you?
Multiple Choice · Just me, Other adults, Children under 10, Children 10 or older, Dogs, Cats
How long would the dog be alone on a typical day?
Single Choice · Under 4 hours, 4 to 8 hours, More than 8 hours
Have you owned a dog before?
Single Choice · Yes, as an adult, Yes, growing up, No, this is my first dog
Are you open to a home visit?
Yes / No
When could you bring a dog home?
Single Choice · Within 2 weeks, Within a month, Just browsing for now
Who is your vet?
Short Text · Optional
Tell us why you'd like to adopt
Long Text · Optional
How to use this template
Copy it
Select Use template and a copy opens in your workspace as an unpublished draft.
Make it yours
Edit any question or answer, choose a theme, and add your logo.
Share it
Publish, then send the link, show a QR code, or embed the form on your site. Responses arrive in Submissions.
Frequently asked questions
What should a dog adoption application ask?
Home type, own or rent with landlord permission, who lives in the home, time alone, dog experience, timing, a home visit and a vet reference.
How does lead mode help a rescue?
It marks applicants with the right home, schedule and experience as hot leads, so volunteers call the best matches first instead of reading every application.
Can we share it on social media and adoption events?
Yes. Share the link in posts and listings, or print a QR code for adoption events. Add ref tags to see which channel brought each adopter.