"Compassion, integrity and reverence for life." -- Dr. Albert Schweitzer

BVDR Online Adoption Application

Applicants: Please enter in your application information as completly and accurately as possible. When you are done click on the submit button at the bottom of the application. You should receive a message showing what was submitted. We recommend you print a copy for your records. If you have any problems please e-mail the webmaster at webmaster@bvdobermanrescue.org.  If you would rather fill out a paper version of the application you may. Click HERE and mail it to the contact at the bottom of the form.

We only allow adoptions in Texas. You must live within a three-hour drive of Austin, Houston, or College Station to adopt from us.

Please Complete all of the Fields in the Application

Use the tab key to move between fields. Hitting the enter key will send the application, even if it is not finished.

CONTACT INFORMATION  
First Name
Last name
Spouse's First name (if applicable)
Spouse's Last name (if applicable)
Address
City
State
Zip code
Home phone
Work phone
Best time to call
E-mail Address
Occupation
Spouse occupation (if applicable)
PERSONAL REFERENCE 1  
Name
Address
Phone
Relationship
PERSONAL REFERENCE 2  
Name
Address
Phone
Relationship
PERSONAL REFERENCE 3  
Name
Address
Phone
Relationship
   
APPLICATION QUESTIONS  
1. Why do you want to adopt a Doberman?
2. Describe your residence?
3. Do you own or rent?
If you rent please include your property owner's name and phone number.
If you own, do you have a home owners association? Yes No
Are Dobermans allowed? Yes No
What is the name of your home owner's/renter's insurance company?
Have you checked to see if Dobermans are allowed on your policy? Yes No
How long at your current residence?
4. Number of adults living at your residence:
Number of children living at your residence:
5. Ages of children:
6. Are all members of the household aware of the intent to get a Doberman? Yes  No
7. Are you willing to let a representative of Doberman Rescue visit your home by appointment? Yes  No
If you don't want a home visit then why not?
8. Who will care for this Doberman?
9. Who will support this Doberman financially?
10. Where will you keep this dog?
Other?   Please explain
11.  Where will you keep this Doberman at night?
12.  Where will you keep this Doberman when you are not at home?
13.  How many hours, on average, will this Doberman spend alone?
14.  How many hours, on average, will this Doberman spend outside by itself?
15.  If applying for an outside dog, do you have a doghouse? Yes  No
16.  If you do not have a fence, how will you handle this Doberman's exercise and toilet duties?

17.  Please list all pets (dogs and cats) currently living at your address and any other pets you have owned in the last THREE years.

species name age sex neutered vaccinated

18.  What happened to pets that are no longer with you?
19.  Will you obedience train your Doberman? Yes  No
20.  Will you accept a Doberman that needs additional training? Yes  No
21.  Please describe your training plans:
22.  Will you accept a Doberman that needs special medical attention? Yes  No
23.  Please describe the extent of care that you are willing to provide should your Doberman have special medical needs now or later in life:
24. Will you have your Doberman vaccinated annually by a veterinarian? Yes  No
Comments
25.  Please describe the causes and prevention of heartworm:
26.  Will you maintain your Doberman on heartworm preventative? Yes  No
27.  Do you currently have a veterinarian? Yes  No
Vet's Name:
Address:
Phone:

28.  Indicate any preferences you have
regarding a Doberman:

Sex
Age (in years)
Color
Ears
Tail
29.  What is your timeframe for obtaining this Doberman?
30.  Are there any dogs on the website that interest you? If so, which ones?
31. Have you applied to any other rescue organization and if so, which organization?


CERTIFICATIONS
I certify that the above information is true and correct and I am aware that any false information may result in nullifying this acquisition. Yes No
I certify that my purpose in acquiring this Doberman is to have a family pet Yes No
I certify that I am not obtaining this dog for use in research Yes No
I understand there is an acquisition fee to obtain a dog from Brazos Valley Doberman Rescue, Inc. Yes No
I certify that I will provide adequate food, water, shelter, training, affection, and medical care. Yes No
I understand that the Doberman will be neutered before it is placed with me. Yes No
I understand that I will be required to sign a Conditions of Acquisition Agreement and a Placement Agreement. Yes No
This application will become part of the Conditions of Acquisition Agreement and the Placement Agreement and any misrepresentation will constitute a breach of these agreements. Yes No
I understand that Brazos Valley Doberman Rescue Inc. is not responsible for the accuracy of information received about the temperament, habits, or physical condition of Dobermans available for acquisition. Yes No
I understand that Brazos Valley Doberman Rescue Inc. is not responsible for any damage, accident, or injury resulting from the placement of a Doberman into my household Yes No
If any lawsuit should result from this Doberman acquisition, acquirer agrees to pay all court fees. Yes No
I certify that I am in full agreement with these terms of acquisition. Yes No

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE
ACQUISITION TO ANY APPLICANT

The acquisition fee is usually $100 to $300. This fee is due upon receipt of the Placement Agreement. Under certain circumstances Brazos Valley Doberman Rescue, Inc. reserves the right to request this fee as a deposit on those Dobermans under high demand, such as puppy acquisitions. If for any reason this Doberman is no longer able to reside with the acquirer, it is to be returned to Brazos Valley Doberman Rescue, Inc. The Doberman will be taken back, for any reason, at the request of the acquirer. Brazos Valley Doberman Rescue, Inc. is funded entirely through private donations and acquisition fees.