# 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.

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.

Canonical: https://reuily.com/templates/dog-adoption-application
Use this template: https://reuily.com/form/from-template/dog-adoption-application
Collections: Applications & HR, Pets & Animals, Nonprofits, Veterinary Clinics
Last updated: 2026-10-24

## Questions

- Question 1: What's your full name? (Short Text, required)
- Question 2: What's your email address? (Email, required)
- Question 3: What's your phone number? (Phone, required)
- Question 4: What's your home address? (Short Text, required)
- Question 5: Which dog are you applying for? (Short Text, required)
- Question 6: What kind of home do you live in? (Single Choice, required). Options: House with a fenced yard; House without a fence; Apartment or condo; Other
- Question 7: Do you own or rent your home? (Single Choice, required). Options: Own; Rent, and my landlord allows dogs; Rent, not sure about dogs
- Question 8: Who lives with you? (Multiple Choice, required). Options: Just me; Other adults; Children under 10; Children 10 or older; Dogs; Cats
- Question 9: How long would the dog be alone on a typical day? (Single Choice, required). Options: Under 4 hours; 4 to 8 hours; More than 8 hours
- Question 10: Have you owned a dog before? (Single Choice, required). Options: Yes, as an adult; Yes, growing up; No, this is my first dog
- Question 11: Are you open to a home visit? (Yes / No, required)
- Question 12: When could you bring a dog home? (Single Choice, required). Options: Within 2 weeks; Within a month; Just browsing for now
- Question 13: Who is your vet? (Short Text, optional)
- Question 14: Tell us why you'd like to adopt (Long Text, optional)

## 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

## 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.