Las Vegas Basset Rescue

Adoption Application

A successful adoption depends on both the selection of the right Basset Hound for your household and your understanding of the responsibility taken when you adopt a rescued dog. So that we may assist you with making this most important decision, please answer the following questions as completely as possible. We appreciate not only your interest in adoption, but the time you take with these questions. Your application will be processed in a timely manner and you will be contacted. Please keep in mind that we here at Las Vegas Basset Rescue are all volunteers--with families and regular jobs--but work as quickly as possible to place Bassets into loving homes. Thank you for your patience.

Adoption Fees

Bassets under 2 years of age

$250

Bassets over 2 years of age

$150

Senior or special needs bassets

$100

These fees cover just a small portion of the cost incurred by LVBR to provide needed care—i.e., spaying/neutering, vaccines, food/shelter, and any other medical treatment deemed necessary to result in a healthy dog.

Please Note. A scheduled home visit by a Basset Rescue volunteer is required before adoption.

Step 1

General Information

1. Name (include spouse/partner, if applicable)*
2. Address* Address 2
3. City*
4. State*
5. Zip Code*
6. Home Phone*
7. Mobile Phone*
8. Email*

Step 2

Lifestyle Information

1. Number of adults in household:
2. Number of children and their ages:
3. How do all other family members feel about adopting?
4. Does anyone in the home have pet–related allergies?
   Yes No
5. If yes to allergies, how will they adjust to living with a dog?
6. Do you own or rent your home?
   Own Rent
7. If renting, do you have landlord approval to have a pet?
   Yes No
8. Name and Phone for Landlord/Rental Agency
9. Type of dwelling:
   House Apartment Condo Mobile Home
10. Do you have a securely fenced area for the dog?
    Yes No
11. If no fence, what arrangements will you for the dog's exercise and toilet duties?
12. Do you have a doggie door installed in your home?
    Yes No
13. Do you have an in–ground swimming pool?
    Yes No
14. If yes to pool, does it have security fencing?
    Yes No
15. Please list all your current pets. Using the form, fill in the blanks; press the 'Add Pet' button and they will appear in the text area below. Follow the same steps for each pet.
16. Pet Name
17. Breed
18. Pet's Age
19. Gender FemaleMale
20. Spayed/Neutered? YesNo
21. Age they were spayed/neutered?
24. Your Current Pets
26. Have you ever had to give up a dog?
    Yes No
27. If yes, please explain the circumstances.
28. List any pets you have previously owned (if deceased, list cause of death).
29. What is your schedule like? How many hours are you away from home for work/school, etc.?
30. Where will your dog(s) stay while you are away during the day? Check all that apply.
    In the yard In the garage In a dog crate in the home In the house, confined to an area In an outdoor run/pen In the house, not confined to an area Other
31. If other, please describe.
32. Where will your dog(s) sleep at night? Check all that apply.
    In the yard In the garage In a dog crate in the home In the house, confined to an area In an outdoor run/pen In the house, not confined to an area Other
33. If other, please describe.
34. Are you established with a veterinarian (for reference purposes)?
    Yes No
35. If yes, please provide the following information about your veterinarian.
36. Clinic Name
37. Address Address 2
38. City
39. State
40. Zip Code
41. Work Phone
42. Name on account, if different than applicant

Step 3

Your Adoption Preferences

1. Do you have an age preference? Please note. We seldom see very young puppies in rescue and cannot maintain a waiting list for them.
   Puppy to 24 months 2—6 years 7 years to senior Age does not matter
2. Do you have a gender preference?
   Male Female No preference
3. Would you consider a "special needs" basset?
   Yes No
4. If yes, what type of "special needs" would you consider?
   Vision problems Hearing problems Special medical and/or medication needs
5. Would you consider a basset mix?
   Yes No
6. What type of basset personality would best fit your household?
   Mostly playful and energetic Mostly quiet and sedate Not sure; willing to seek advise from an Adoption Coordinator
7. Have you ever had a basset?
   Yes, I have a basset now Yes, in the past No
8. If applying to adopt a specific basset from our website, indicate the dog's name and identification number.

Step 4

Additional Information & Comments

1. If you decide to adopt, there is a 14–day trial period with the dog. If at the end of that 14–day period, you decide for any reason that you cannot keep the dog, do you understand the basset comes back to LVBR and your money returned?
   Yes No
2. Upon adoption, do you agree to provide necessary medical care (including yearly vaccines)?
   Yes No
3. Upon adoption, do you agree to keep a collar with rabies tag and LVBR identification (provided by LVBR) on the dog at all times?
   Yes No
4. Upon adoption, do you agree to contact LVBR immediately if the dog becomes lost or stolen so that we may aid in the search?
   Yes No
5. Upon adoption, do you agree to return the dog to LVBR if you should ever decide that you can no longer keep him/her? Additionally, do you agree to not transfer to the dog to anyone else without prior permission from LVBR?
   Yes No
6. Are you over 21 years of age, able to engage in a binding legal agreement, and financially capable of providing necessary veterinary for the Basset you adopt?
   Yes No
7. Please tell us any additional information that you feel might help in the adoption process. This is your chance to let us know about yourself, you past/present pets, or your feelings about being a pet owner in general.
8. By submitting this application, you stipulate all of the information you have provided is, to the best of your knowledge, true and complete. You understand that falsifying answers on this application, or at any other time during the adoption process, disqualifies you from adoption.

Adoption Process

1. Please submit an online application, filled out completely. We normally do adoptions in the southern Nevada area only. If you live outside this area, please visit Daily Drool Rescue Page for links to a Basset Rescue closer to you.
2. A volunteer will follow-up with an email or phone call after we've received your application. We'll talk with you about what type of personality you're looking for in a Basset and what would best fit your lifestyle. The goal is to make a good match between dog and family.
3. There is a home visit before adoption—a volunteer will bring the dog to your home. This helps us see how he/she interacts with family members and other pets in the home. We'd prefer all family members be present during the home visit. There won't necessarily be an adoption at the time of the home visit. Your family may take time to think about it and/or prepare for the new addition. Adoption should be a lifetime commitment, no need for hasty decisions. There is an option for a trial period before adoption.
4. There is an adoption fee to help recover some of the costs incurred for the dog's medical care while in rescue. Spays/neuters, vaccines, fecals, bloodwork, dentals, medications, boarding, etc. are just some of the routine things that might be needed. Dogs aged 2 years old and up are $150. Dogs under 2 years old will be $250. Seniors and Special Needs dogs may have a lower fee. All dogs will be spayed/neutered, no exceptions. The adopting family will have access to the medical records for the dog they adopt.
5. We require a signed Adoption Contract at the time of adoption. Among other things, it states that you must return the dog to Las Vegas Basset Rescue if for any reason the adoption does not work out. Our contract is for the protection of the dog.
6. The final step is to welcome home the Basset you've chosen. They need your acceptance and patience as they make the transition into their new family. In return, you will receive unconditional love and devotion. Enjoy your new friend. If you have any questions or concerns after adoption, we are here to help. Everyone wants the same result--a happy Basset!

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