APBF Adoption Inquiry Application

Please complete the form below – we would love for you to adopt one of our dogs. All your information is secure on this website (notice the security feature in your browsers address bar), but if you feel more comfortable completing this form manually you may download the APBF Adoption Application.

Check with your Home Owners Association or complex manager to ensure that no breed restrictions have been implemented in your neighborhood. If you need to find living arrangements that allow Pit Bull type dogs we can help.

Check with the company that you purchase Home Owners Insurance with or Rental Insurance to inquire as to any breed specific policies that would result in cancellation of your policy for owning a specific breed. APBF recommends State Farm Insurance based on their non breed biased policies.

Adoption Application

Animal of Interest
Potential Adopter's Name
First Last
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone
Email
Place of Work:
Work Phone:
If you currently own any pets, or have within the past 3 years, please list all, list breed, and whether they are intact, spayed or neutered.
Are you at least 18 years of age or older?
- Yes
- No
Please list the number of adults in the household
Please list the children in the home and their respective ages
Veterinarian Information
Regular Veterinarian
Veterinarian's Phone:
Veterinarian Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
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References
We ask that you provide 2 Personal or Business References:
Name
First Last
Phone
Email
Relationship to this person:
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Name
First Last
Phone
Email
Relationship to this person:
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General Interest
What has interested you in adopting a Pit Bull / Pit Bull Mix?
Have you previously owned any Pit Bulls?
- Yes
- No
Are you familiar with Pit Bull personalities and overall traits?
- Yes
- No
What might a typical day look like for your dog?
Pit Bulls are a very energetic breed and require a lot of exercise and attention. Are you prepared to spend a lot of time exercising with your Pit Bull?
- Yes
- No
How much exercise and outdoor time with you do you anticipate your dog will have?
Taking ownership of a dog/puppy requires a financial commitment to their health and upkeep, (yearly vaccinations, heart worm & flea preventions, food, toys, etc.); are you financially prepared to adopt?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever had to surrender a pet to a rescue, shelter, or animal control facility? If yes, please state circumstances:
Have you ever given a pet away to a friend, family member, or other individual? If yes, what were the circumstances?
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Housing & Residence Information
Many properties and home owners associations have restrictions on the number of pets you may have, a weight limit to these pets, and sometimes a breed restriction of the dog that can reside there.
Are you familiar with your property management’s or home owner association’s pet policies?
- Yes
- No
Are there any concerns you have that we can help address regarding any restrictions where you live?
Please describe your living arrangement
- Rent
- Own
- Other
Please list your landlord name, complex name, and contact information.
Please describe your living situation
Does your property have fencing and, if so, what type of fencing?
(Please note that fencing is not an adoption requirement)
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Training & Care
Training is an adoption requirement. Are you prepared to work with a professional trainer once you adopt?
- Yes
- No
Do you already have a trainer that you currently use or do you need assistance in selecting a training program?
- I already have a trainer
- I need help finding a trainer
Trainers Information
Please provide trainers name, email, phone and website information
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Additional Information
Tell us a little about yourself and make any additional comments regarding this application
How did you hear (or learn) about the dog you are applying to adopt?
Who will be primarily responsible for the care of the adopted dog or puppy?
If I am chosen to be the adopter of this dog, I agree to the following:
- I understand that by signing the line below, that I have provided correct information on this application.
- Should I adopt an animal from American Pit Bull Foundation and any of the information listed be false, I understand that I am immediately relinquishing ownership back to the American Pit Bull Foundation.
- Applicant also understands that the American Pit Bull Foundation is a private corporation which reserves the right to deny adoption privileges to any individual without having to state cause.
- APBF does not discriminate against any applicants based on race, color, sex, national origin or religion.
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APBF Adoption Inquiry Application

Adoption Application

Veterinarian Information

References

General Interest

Housing & Residence Information

Training & Care

Additional Information

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