Milo’s Dog Rescue of South Florida, Inc. ~ Dog Adoption Screening
This is the first step to adopting a dog from Milo’s Dog Rescue of South Florida, Inc.. Please answer all the questions honestly and completely; there are no wrong answers, we would just like to make sure our animals and their adopters are good fits for one another.

CONTACTDETAILS To Apply.

Name
Address

ABOUT YOU, YOUR HOME, AND YOUR HOUSEHOLD

Do you rent or own your home?
Does this dog fall within the weight and breed restrictions as set forth by your apartment complex, condominium association, or HOA (if any)?
Does anyone smoke inside your home?
Are you mentally and physically able to take care of this dog? This includes feeding, cleaning up after, bathing, exercising, and taking to veterinary visits.
The next step in adopting this animal if your application is approved is a home visit, which is just a casual visit to get to know you & discuss dog ownership. Which is your preferred way to do the home visit?

PET OWNERSHIP HISTORY

Will this be your first dog?
What pets do you currently have?
If you do not have a veterinarian, are you willing to visit one within 14 days of adopting this dog in order to establish a relationship with one?
Have you had any pets in the past?

THE DOGSLIFE WITH YOU

During the time the dog is left home alone, where will s/he spend the time?
Under what circumstances would you give this dog away to a friend or family member?
Under what circumstances would you surrender this dog to the animal shelter?

THEFINE PRINT

Do you agree to donate the appropriate adoption fee for this pet? The adoption fee for each specific dog is indicated on its adoption listing. While this donation does not cover the full medical expenses paid by the rescue, this is the amount agreed as a fair donation.
You understand that you are applying to adopt a dog whose medical history is unknown before it entered the rescue. We address all known medical issues when the dog comes into the rescue, but we cannot predict any future medical problems. You agree that, as the dog's legal owner, all future veterinary costs are your sole responsibility from the date of adoption forward.
You consent to the rescue screening your adoption application, including some or all of the following: checking listed personal and veterinary references; HOA/landlord/complex; and any searchable public record.
The average expense for a dog is $200-2000 in food and veterinary costs pear year. Do you agree to make such a financial commitment to this dog?
Do you agree to seek prompt and quality veterinary for this dog as soon as the need arises?
Over-the-counter flea and tick preventatives (Hartz, Adams, etc.) can be extremely dangerous to cats and dogs. Reactions can cause problems such as skin inflammation, seizures, and death. Do you agree to only use veterinarian-approved products such as Revolution, Frontline, Advantage, Capstar, and Program?
The average dog's lifespan is 10-15 years. Do you agree that you are comfortable making a commitment to this dog to be its guardian and caretaker for the rest of its life?
If for ANY REASON, you are unable to care for your adopted animal, you agree to notify Milo’s Dog Rescue of South Florida as soon as possible. W will take the animal back only if our rescue is not at a maximum capacity and we have a foster care for the animal. You agree to provide us with at least fourteen (14) days to plan for the animals return. You agree NOT to euthanize the animal. You agree the adoption fee is non-refundable. You also agree to pay an additional fee of $150 to help plus provide for the animal while back in our care.