Adoption Application | PAWS New England

Your Street (Number and Name)

Your City

Your State

Your Zip

Home Phone #

Mobile Phone #

Date of Birth

Primary Dog You're Interested In

Note: If your desired dog's name does not appear in this list, they're no longer available for adoption. Sorry!

Other Dogs You're Interested In
Interested in more than one dog? No need to send in multiple applications.

Unsure which of our wonderful dogs is the right match for you? Need guidance? Our Doggie Matchmaker will work with you to narrow down your search and find a forever friend that is the best match for you.

Matchmaker Questionnaire

Did you adopt a dog from us? If so, what was the dog's name at time of adoption?

Many of our dogs are surrendered because owners are no longer able to care for them. We want to ensure that we place dogs in financially stable homes.

We want to make sure that the dog you're interested in is a good fit for your home environment. Some dogs thrive in a high-energy home, while others need something a bit more quiet. Some dogs need a large, fenced yard, while others would do great with just a few short walks.

If you rent, what's your landlord's contact information (First & Last Name, Phone & Email)?

If you rent, have you discussed your plans to adopt with your landlord?

Yes No

If you rent, have they stated that there are breed restrictions??

Yes No

If you own your home, please provide the First and Last Name of the person the home ownership is registered with the city/town
We will be confirming this information

We require a home visit by one our volunteers, either in-person or virtual. Are you OK with this?

Yes No

How long would a dog be alone during an average day (including travel time)?

Have you ever surrendered a pet?
We understand there are circumstances where this is necessary. Answering yes will NOT automatically make you ineligible to adopt from PAWS New England.

Yes No

If you have surrendered any pets, please describe the circumstances that led to the surrender.

Past Pets: Name, Breed/Mix, Age, Medical/Behavior Issues, Alive/Deceased, Reason no longer in the home?

Vet Reference: Veterinary Practice Name(s), Phone, City, Town, Name of animals seen at the clinic(s)
Note: Please contact your vet directly and advise you authorize release of information to a PAWS New England volunteer.

If vet records are under a different name than yours, please provide the First & Last Name the records are listed under

Personal Reference: First and Last Name, Phone, Email
Family members do not qualify as personal references. Please advise this person we will be potentially contacting them.

PAWS New England Reference: If you are acquainted with any Paws New England Volunteers please provide their First and Last Name(s)

I agree to the following: All statements made on this application are truthful; I have made no false statement with regard to family members in household, references provided not being family members, status of my home ownership and any other statements made on this application.

I agree I disagree

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