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    East Coast Adoption Application

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    • Thank you for your interest in adopting one of our dogs!

      Please check our homepage to see if the dog you are interested in is still on there. Some websites our dogs are posted on don't delete them as quick as we do.

      Also, PLEASE NOTE: It's possible that the dog you are interested in may have a pending adoption. Feel free to list multiple dogs names you'd be interested in, just in case.

      To start the process, we’ll need you to fill out this multi-part application. It may seem like we are asking for a lot of information and we do. But only to ensure all of our dogs end up in the best forever home possible.

      If you've completed an application previously, there is no need to complete another. You're application remains on file. Simply contact Sarah to let her know of your interest in another dog.

      When you are approved for adoption and you come to pick up your dog, we require that an adoption waiver be filled out for every dog. If you'd like to preview the waiver, click here. This will open a new window or tab to preview the waiver, You can simply close it to return to this application.

      Your information is protected and we don't sell or rent it to anybody.

      East Coast Adoption Agency adoption fees are $350 (except courtesy posts... those normally run $50 to $100 and are clearly marked as such). When you get your new pet spayed or neutered and provide us with proof, we will refund $35 of that cost back to you. This fee may vary based on the care provided to the dog prior to adoption (I.E. spay/neuter/medical care/etc.) Our fees are based on these costs, averaged out over the amount of dogs we save each year. All fees received go directly back to being able to take in and adopt even more dogs.

      Ready? Let's go!

    • Before we get started, Can you tell us how you found our site? We'd really appreciate it.
    • PLEASE NOTE: At this time East Coast Adoption Agency is unable to offer the 30 days of complimentary pet insurance due to The State of New York regulations. This policy will continue for State of New York residents until further notice.
    • I have read the above State of New York disclaimer notice regarding 30 days of complimentary pet insurance and I agree to the terms, as stated.
    • Please tell us why you want to adopt a dog at this time.
    • Do you rent or own your residence? We ask because renters must have their landlords permission to have a dog. At the end of this application process, if you've indicated that you rent, we'll have a form you can use to get your landlords permission if needed. Or, you can click HERE to download it now.
    • If you rent or lease your home we will need you to download and have signed, our Landlord Consent Form. This is a requirement. You may download right now, right HERE.
    • Are you currently employed?
    • Please tell us where you are employed.
    • Please tell us the name of the dog(s) you are applying for. You may apply for more than one as sometimes your first option may be adopted already. If you don't have a preference, please put NA in the box.
    • Please select from the drop-down list below the location and name of the foster for the dog you are interested in. If you selected NA in the field above, please select NA here as well. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: Selecting the wrong foster below will delay the review of your application (so you the dog you are looking for may already be gone).
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    • Have you spoken to anybody from our agency yet?
    • Who have you spoken to from our agency?
    • Have you submitted an application with us or any other organization for a dog recently?
    • You've indicated that you have previously submitted adoption applications to ours or another organization. Please list them here.
    • Have you ever had an application declined for adoption of an animal from an animal welfare group/animal control facility?
    • You've indicated that you were previously declined for an adoption. Please tell us where and why.
    • Have you EVER surrendered an animal to a shelter or rescue?
    • You are seeing this as you entered YES on the previous entry. Please tell us why you needed to surrender an animal to a shelter or rescue.
    • Tell us what you think are the most important responsibilities in owning a dog.
    • If you are applying for a puppy/dog who is not house trained, how will you house train the dog?
    • What Situations Would Require You To Return The Animal? Describe the kinds of personal situations where you might have to return your adopted dog, i.e., job loss, children, move, marital change, etc.
      PLEASE NOTE: East Coast Adoption Agency has a strict NO REFUND policy. Please see our refund/returns policy on our homepage.
    • Do you have children in your household? Please include visiting children, grandchildren, etc.
    • Please list the age(s) of the children in the household or that will be visiting the household and/or interacting with the dog on a regular basis. This helps us to make sure that dogs that should not be adopted to homes with children aren't.
    • Do you have any current pets?
    • You've indicated that you currently own a pet(s). How many do you have right now.
    • Please tell us about your current pets breed(s)
    • Are your current pets spayed/neutered (fixed)?
    • Please list each vet or animal hospital where your pet(s) have received care over the past 5 years. Please put NA if this does not apply to you.
    • Please tell us the name of your current vet or the vet that will be used for your new pet.
    • Please give us the contact number for the above Veterinarian.
    • Please Note: When people talk to us about getting a dog, the first thing we ask is how much time they have available to spend with the dog. It’s important to remember that dogs are social animals. There’s a reason we call them our best friends: They are wired to spend time with us, watch us and help us. It’s hard for dogs to become great at their job of companion if they don’t ever spend any time in our company.

      That’s not to say you shouldn’t get a dog if you work — far from it. We all need a friendly face to come home to at the end of the day. A dog is a friend who is always there to greet you, play with you and exercise you. (You didn’t think this was a one-way relationship, did you?)

      But not many of us can spend all day with our dogs, although it would be a great world if we could. We have work, school, family obligations, friends and other commitments in our lives. So we've put together some tips on our website that you can read on how you can make your dog’s life better — enrich it, — even when you’re not home.

    • Where will the dog be kept for extended periods of time, such as workdays?
    • When you are home, where will the dog be kept?
    • If your application is approved, when is the earliest date you would be able to take your dog home?
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    • Almost Finished!

      We know we have a long application but that's only to insure all of our precious dogs go to good homes and... You're almost done! We just need you to answer a couple more yes/no questions that will finish up your application.

      You MUST be able to answer yes to the following questions for your application to be considered.
    • Are you familiar with your local animal control laws?
    • Have ALL family members and/or other people that live in your home, agreed to the adoption of a dog?
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    • I understand that these are rescued dogs that come from (sometimes) neglectful situations.

      I understand that although we (East Coast Adoption Agency) try our best to take precautions in ensuring they are healthy, there is no health guarantee and that there are no refunds.

      I understand that I have the option of signing up for the free health insurance we provide. I understand that It is recommended that I get my own as well, just in case!
    • I understand and agree that I have to drive to pick up him/her myself if approved?
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    • By typing my full name below, I certify that the the information I have provided is true and correct.

      I understand that by my submitting this application I am not guaranteed nor does East Coast Adoption Agency promise to provide me with the dog of my choice.

      I Agree that I may be declined for any reason and that adoption approval is at the sole discretion of the foster AFTER I have had the opportunity to meet the dog.

      Further, I understand that under no circumstances does East Coast Adoption Agency provide refunds.
    • I certify that all information submitted on this form is true and correct and that providing mis-information may be grounds for denial of adoption.
    • PLEASE NOTE: Pressing the submit button will begin your adoption process. If successful you will be taken to our success page where you can return to our main website. If you do not receive a response from us via email after submitting your application, be sure to check your SPAM folder.
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    About us

    We are a small rescue group operating in the New York area that only rescues dogs from high kill shelters and southern rescues. This means a majority of dogs admitted there are euthanized due to lack of space. We very rarely take in owner surrenders, and do not acquire animals from anywhere else besides these shelters we have worked with for years.

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    • P.O. Box 913
    • Sherburne NY 13460
    • (908) 745-9191
    • sarah@eastcoastadoptions.com

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          • Pet Insurance
          • Spay/Neuter Clinic Info