Same Adoption Procedures For Friends/Family?

Gharrissc · 08-07-2012, 06:24 PM

One of my fosters went to live with a friend and I still had her fill out the application,even though I have known her since High School. She had no problem with it and we were even laughing at the whole thing because I see her all of the time and know how she is with her other animals. If you had a friend or family member who wanted to adopt from you,would you still make them go through the whole protocol? I do and for the most part it isn't a problem. I have had many associates or even people that were supposed to be friends refuse to fill out an application,which meant they didn't get a dog!

GsdLoverr729 · 08-07-2012, 06:28 PM

I voted yes, because it's nice to just have that application on record for the organization/shelter you're fostering for. Aside from this, if they aren't willing to fill out an application then they clearly are either being immature or don't want the animal that badly.
Regardless of how well I know them, they should be willing to fill it out like anyone else.

guatemama07 · 08-07-2012, 06:49 PM

I agree, either way, I would ask someone to fill out the paperwork, and if I were the adopter, I would expect to fill out the paperwork. It just makes sense to have everyone follow the same rules, especially if records need to be kept. I would not expect a friend or family member to make an exception for me.

And I agree that someone that won't do it is either immature or doesn't really want the dog. Neither would be good.

**JakodaCD OA** · 08-07-2012, 06:51 PM

Yes, and I might add I have a few family/friends that I wouldn't give a fish to

Gharrissc · 08-07-2012, 06:57 PM

Same Here!

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Originally Posted by JakodaCD OA

I might add I have a few family/friends that I wouldn't give a fish to

Jax08 · 08-07-2012, 07:08 PM

I voted yes and would like to say in addition that I would not process their application or do their home check. I would have someone else do it so it was not biased.

angelas · 08-07-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JakodaCD OA

Yes, and I might add I have a few family/friends that I wouldn't give a fish to

This!

I ended a friendship over someone breaking an animal related promise. I refused to be used again so she could neglect then dump another animal.

msvette2u · 08-07-2012, 07:23 PM

My aunt adopted from us recently and I know her pet ownership history intimately plus I know she has the money for life to care for dogs. She lives quite comfortably, to say the least.
And she spares no expenses - a previous Dachshund had back surgery and another went to Germany and came back with her. Same dog went to Nevada and a few other spots (my uncle traveled for his work), so I knew she'd be a great owner. If I didn't know her pet ownership history so well, I'd have had her do the application.

I did have her complete the agreement we use which was not an issue at all.

rooandtree · 08-07-2012, 07:27 PM

at the rescues i volunteer for even if i myself want to adopt my own foster i still have to go thru the application and pay the fee etc..so yes i would def have friends/family do it too

llombardo · 08-07-2012, 08:43 PM

Yes, because that process would help me turn down my sister, who should never own a pet....I somehow end up with everything she takes in

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08-07-2012, 06:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gharrissc Knighted Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,760	Same Adoption Procedures For Friends/Family? One of my fosters went to live with a friend and I still had her fill out the application,even though I have known her since High School. She had no problem with it and we were even laughing at the whole thing because I see her all of the time and know how she is with her other animals. If you had a friend or family member who wanted to adopt from you,would you still make them go through the whole protocol? I do and for the most part it isn't a problem. I have had many associates or even people that were supposed to be friends refuse to fill out an application,which meant they didn't get a dog!

08-07-2012, 06:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
GsdLoverr729 Knighted Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Ga, USA Posts: 3,179	I voted yes, because it's nice to just have that application on record for the organization/shelter you're fostering for. Aside from this, if they aren't willing to fill out an application then they clearly are either being immature or don't want the animal that badly. Regardless of how well I know them, they should be willing to fill it out like anyone else. __________________ Kymmey http://KaohzandKumatz.yolasite.com Mom To~ Dakoda (b/t GSD), Simi (b/w DSH), Nashoba (sable GSD)

08-07-2012, 06:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 17,510	Yes, and I might add I have a few family/friends that I wouldn't give a fish to __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

08-07-2012, 07:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 18,995	I voted yes and would like to say in addition that I would not process their application or do their home check. I would have someone else do it so it was not biased. __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

08-07-2012, 06:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
guatemama07 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 74	I agree, either way, I would ask someone to fill out the paperwork, and if I were the adopter, I would expect to fill out the paperwork. It just makes sense to have everyone follow the same rules, especially if records need to be kept. I would not expect a friend or family member to make an exception for me. And I agree that someone that won't do it is either immature or doesn't really want the dog. Neither would be good.

08-07-2012, 07:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
msvette2u Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 11,005	My aunt adopted from us recently and I know her pet ownership history intimately plus I know she has the money for life to care for dogs. She lives quite comfortably, to say the least. And she spares no expenses - a previous Dachshund had back surgery and another went to Germany and came back with her. Same dog went to Nevada and a few other spots (my uncle traveled for his work), so I knew she'd be a great owner. If I didn't know her pet ownership history so well, I'd have had her do the application. I did have her complete the agreement we use which was not an issue at all.

08-07-2012, 07:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
rooandtree Master Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Woodbridge,Va Posts: 646	at the rescues i volunteer for even if i myself want to adopt my own foster i still have to go thru the application and pay the fee etc..so yes i would def have friends/family do it too

08-07-2012, 08:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
llombardo Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,925	Yes, because that process would help me turn down my sister, who should never own a pet....I somehow end up with everything she takes in __________________ Misty- Samoyed Mix Tannor- Golden Retriever CGC Robyn- German Shepherd CGC Cats-Thunder, Harley, Miley, Bandit, and Ferah RIP Boo..Black Lab "A dog is the only thing on this earth that loves you more than he loves himself."

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