Apply online for a poodle from Florida Poodle Rescue.

Please remember that our goal is to find the right Forever Home for each dog. Our application may ask a lot of questions but it is in the best interest of dogs and you to answer all of them.

This is an online application to adopt a poodle from Florida Poodle Rescue, Inc. If you prefer, an application can be printed and mailed to Florida Poodle Rescue, P.O. Box 7336, St. Petersburg, FL 33734.

We strive to make wise and permanent placements for each poodle. Remember, the more conditions that you make (i.e. color, coat type, age, and sex), the longer it will take! Please be open-minded to the different qualities that each poodle has to offer.

Requirements

1. You must be at least 21 years of age and living on your own
2. All current pets in the household MUST be spayed/neutered. The only exception is if they are currently being shown in the conformation ring or health issues preclude this surgery. Verification will be required.
3. All pets MUST be up to date on vaccinations and be maintained on monthly heartworm preventative. (Yes, we will call your vet to verify this information)
4. We do not adopt out dogs as gifts or surprises! Absolutely no exceptions.
5. If you rent, you must provide your landlord's name, address and phone number.
6. Applicants are willing to spend $45 (Toys & Minis) to $100 (Standards ) every 5-8 weeks for grooming.

Not everyone who applies is able to adopt from Florida Poodle Rescue, Inc. Our mission is to find homes best suited for our poodles.

Adoption Fees

Your adoption fee is applied directly to our vet bills and pays for the poodle's sterilization, fecal exam, vaccines, microchip (if applicable), and on-going care while in the adoption program. No FPR volunteers are paid. Even though the adoption fees help offset our medical bills, they often do not cover the money needed to care for the dog while in the FPR program. We still depend on donations from the public, and your support is greatly appreciated.

The Adoption Process

Once your application has been completed and submitted, you will receive a confirmation e-mail that your application was received successfully. Volunteers try their best to process applications within 10 days time. We have an average of 100 applications per month. It may take less than 10 days or slightly more. Please be patient. This is strictly a volunteer organization. Try to avoid "falling in love" with a particular Poodle you see online - another application may have already been chosen as a best fit for a dog that you see online. We place Poodles where we think he or she will be a successful addition, and not on a first-come-first-served basis.

The Application Acknowledgment

If you applied online you will receive an email confirmation. If you submitted a paper application you will receive a postcard acknowledgment. Please note that paper applications will take 3-4 weeks to process.

The Matching Process

We generally have a waiting list of people wanting to adopt, but placements are not made on a first-come first-serve basis. As dogs come into the program we go through our applications and choose from applicants that we feel will be the best match for the dog.

The Phone Interview

You will be contacted by a volunteer who will review your application information with you. Your veterinarian and groomer references will also be checked. The inability to contact any of your references will cause a delay in the adoption process.

The Home Visit

We require a home visit before a placement can be made. One of our volunteers will arrange to meet with you in your home environment. The information from the home visit will be used to help match you with a dog suitable for your home and lifestyle. All family members must be present.

Meet the Poodle

When a potential match has been made, the dog's foster parent will arrange to meet the applicant/family with the dog. The volunteer foster parent, having lived with the dog, has the most information about his/her personality, characteristics and needs and will make sure that a potential adopter is comfortable with the dog.

The Adoption Contract

Upon adoption you will be required to read and sign a legally binding contract detailing the terms and conditions of the adoption. Click here to read the contract

Your Donation to Florida Poodle Rescue

A minimum donation ranging from $150-$500 is required at the time of adoption. The donation amount will be determined by Florida Poodle Rescue and is used to cover, among other things, the expenses of spaying/neutering, vaccination, heartworm testing and grooming each of our dogs. FPR is a non-profit organization and all money goes to caring for the Poodles that we rescue

Our volunteers make every effort to ensure that the application process moves forward at a steady pace. The timeframe for each adoption will vary and can range from one month to up to one year or longer to find a suitable match. We appreciate your patience

If you have read the above information and wish to submit an adoption application you may apply online or you may download, print and mail your application

Florida Poodle Rescue Adoption Application

Our goal is to match the right dog with the right home to ensure a long and loving relationship for both dog and owner. In order to fulfill our mission statement that assures the best possible placement for each of the dogs surrendered into our care, we require applicants to meet the following baseline criteria:

• All applicants are 21 years of age or older
• Applicants either own their home or have written permission from their landlord to own a dog
• Applicants are willing to spend $45 (Toys & Minis) to $100 (Standards) every 6-8 weeks for grooming
• Applicants are willing to to make a lifelong commitment to love and care for their adopted dog
• All applicants are willing to have a volunteer do a home visit and check references

Our application must be filled out in full to be considered for the adoption of a poodle. While you may indicate an interest in a specific rescue dog on your application, there will likely be many interested applicants for any particular dog. We work very hard to insure that each adoption is an ideal fit and have successfully placed many great dogs with families who initially did not inquire about them because another dog's picture caught their eye.

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You and Your Household
Your First Name*:			Your Last Name*:
Gender*:	Select One Female Male		Age*:
Your spouse, roommate, or partner
First Name:			Last Name:
Address 1*:
Address 2:
City*:	State*:  Select OneAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming Zip*:
Occupation*:
Primary Phone*:	()   -		Work/Mobile Phone:	()   -
Email Address*:

Has your spouse, roommate or partner agreed to adopt a dog?*	Select One No other person in my household Yes No It's a surprise We have not decided yet
Is anyone in your household allergic to pets?*	Select One Yes No
List the ages of all children in your house*:
Why bring a Poodle into your household?*:
Why is a Poodle the right breed for you?*
Who will be the primary caregiver?*
Does the primary caregiver work?*	Select One Yes No
During work, how will the poodle be cared for during work hours? *
How many hours will the poodle be left alone each day?*
Where will he/she stay? *
Where will the poodle stay when you are on vacation? *
Where will the poodle sleep at night?*
Please describe your daily routine*:
Do you plan obedience training for your dog?*	Select One Yes No
How did you educate yourself on poodles?*
Will your dog be allowed complete access to your house?*	Select One Yes No
How do you plan to exercise your poodle?*

Your Home and Property
What is your housing situation?*	Select One House Condo Apartment Mobile Home Other		If Other, please explain:
Are you in Military Housing?*	Select One Yes No

Do you own a swimming pool?*	Select One Yes No		Is the swimming pool enclosed?	Select One Yes No
Is your yard fenced in?*	Select One Yes No		What is the height and type of the fence?

Do you own or rent?* (If you rent, enter your landlord's info below or your application will not processed.)

Select One Own Rent

If you Rent, provide Landlord's Information
First Name*:			Last Name*:
Address 1*:
Address 2:
City*:	State*:  Select OneAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming Zip*:

Your Pets and Estimated Expenses

Are there other dogs in your household?*  Select One Yes No

If yes, please list each dog's breed, gender, age, current status of vaccinations and status of spaying or neutering.

Other than the pets listed above, have you had dogs in the past?*  Select One Yes No

If yes, what happened to them?

Provisions and Estimated Expenses for Your Poodle
The owner of a Poodle should expect to make regular vet visits as well as have some money put aside for emergency health concerns. Are you willing to spend $45-$100, depending on the size, every 5-8 weeks for grooming?*	Select One Yes No

What will happen to the dog if you move?*
What is your philosophy regarding discipline of your dog?*
How do you plan to handle potty accidents in your home?*
What arrangements have you made for your pet in the event of an emergency or death?*
Select One A relative has agreed to take my pet(s) My will designates a fund for their care in an animal sanctuary I have not made plans yet The pets will be returned to the breeder, shelter or rescue where they came from Other
If Other, please explain:
Please estimate how much you plan to spend per year on this dog's medical care*:
Estimate how much you expect to spend on FOOD and other NON-MEDICAL EXPENSES per year*:
List the health concerns you are aware of in the Poodle breed:*:
Are you willing to pay for any medications your poodle may need in the future?*	Select One Yes No
Under what circumstances would you not keep a dog?*
Moving      New Baby      Divorce      Illness      Other      None
If Other, please explain:
Will you take responsibility for the dog's entire life (upwards of 10-12 years)?*	Select One Yes No
Please list/describe any other pets or livestock you currently own.*
Please list the names of all your pets*

Veterinarian's Information
FPR will call to verify your veterinary reference. If you do not currently have any pets, please provide the name of the veterinarian you used in the past.
Vet's Name*:			Clinic Name*:
Vet's Address*:			Vet's Phone*:	()   -
I do not currently have a vet.
Groomer's Information
FPR will call to verify your groomer's reference. If you do not currently have any pets, please provide the name of the groomer you used in the past.
Groomer's Name*:			Groomer's Address*:
Groomer's Phone*:	()   -		I do not currently have a groomer.

Personal References
FPR will contact two personal references who are not your Vet or Groomer, and may not be related to you.
Reference #1			Reference #2
Name:			Name:
Phone:	()   -		Phone:	()   -
Email Address:			Email Address:
Relationship to reference:			Relationship to reference:

Miscellaneous Questions
Is there a specific dog you are interested in?*	Select One Yes No
If Yes, what is the name of the dog?
What size poodle do you prefer?*	Select One Standard Miniature Toy No Preference
What ages would you be willing to adopt?*: (please choose all that apply)	Puppy (up to 2 years)    2-7 years    8+ years
Are you willing to adopt a poodle mix?*	Select One Yes No
What traits (personality, approximate age, activity level, social skills) are you looking for to best meet your needs?:*
Would you be interested in adopting a dog 8 years or older?*	Select One Yes No
Would you be interested in adopting a dog with a disability (diabetes, blindness, epilepsy)?*	Select One Yes No
Would you be interested in adopting more than 1 dog?*	Select One Yes No
Why do you want to adopt a poodle?*
May an FPR representative come visit you and your home?*	Select One Yes No
Have you applied to or are you working with any other animal rescue or adoption organizations?*	Select One Yes No
Please list the name(s) of the rescue(s) you have applied to:
Do you agree to return the Poodle to FPR, Inc. if you decide you cannot keep him or her?*	Select One Yes No
Would you be willing to adopt a special needs dog?*	Select One Would like more information Yes No
How did you hear about FPR?*	Select One Breeder Pet Store Vet Word of Mouth Internet Newspaper or TV Other
If Other, please explain:

	I carefully read the adoption information. This is my digital signature authorizing you to consider me as a potential adoption applicant for Florida Poodle Rescue.
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