Alabama SPCA Digital Adoption Application
This is the digital adoption application for the Alabama SPCA. Please give yourself 15-30 minutes to fill out this application. Answer all questions that apply to you. Incomplete applications may result in automatic rejection. If you would like to download a copy of our application to email or fax in you can download copies in word and pdf format by CLICKING HERE.
First Choice *
Second Choice
Applicant Name *
Co-Applicant
Applicant Phone Number *
Applicant Email Address *
Street Address *
City *
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Zipcode *
Have you ever adopted a pet before? Yes No *
If yes, when?
Do you still have the pet? Yes No
Was the pet altered? Yes No
Was the pet crate trained? Yes No
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Please fill out the following information pertaining to any pets you currently have or have had in the last 16 years.
Name of Pet 1
Pet 1 Type/Breed of Animal Dog Cat
Pet 1 was a... Male Female
Age of Pet 1
Was Pet 1 spayed or neutered? Yes No
How long was pet 1 in your care?
Pet 1 was kept... Inside Outside Inside & Outside
Name of Pet 2
Pet 2 Type/Breed of Animal Dog Cat
Pet 2 was a... Male Female
Age of Pet 2
Was Pet 2 spayed or neutered? Yes No
How long was pet 2 in your care?
Pet 2 was kept... Inside Outside Inside & Outside
Do you have other pets? If so, using the above as a guide, please list them here.
Name of vet clinic
Name of veterinarian
Veterinarian Phone Number
Have you been guardian to any animals that were... Killed by moving vehicle Given away Lost Stolen
If you answered yes to any of the questions above, please explain.
Do you own or rent your home? Own Rent *
Do you live in... House Condo Apartment With parents/roommates *
If you rent, name of landlord
Phone number of landlord
Does anyone in the household have allergies to pet dander/hair/saliva? Yes No *
Why do you want to adopt this particular pet? *
Is someone home during the day? Yes No *
If so, who?
How many hours will your pet be alone? *
How many hours will you spend with your pet? *
Where will you keep the pet? *
Where will you keep pet at night? *
Where will you keep your pet when traveling? *
What do you feed your past or current pets?
Do you have a boarding facility that you use? If so, please provide name, address, contact information [phone, website, email].
Because it is very stressful for a pet to go from home to home, we hope to place each one in a caring home for the rest of its life, which could be up to 20 years. Are you prepared for this commitment? Yes No *
What will happen to the pet if you move? *
What if you move to a place that doesn't allow pets? *
This pet may take several weeks or months to fully adjust to you and your home. How would you ease the adjustment? *
Other pets are current on... (check all that apply) Vaccinations Heartworm Prevention Flea Preventative
What kind of behavior do you find unaccapetable? *
How would you handle these behaviors? *
Do you believe in spaying/neutering? Yes No *
How much do you think it will cost per year to vaccinate, feed and care for this pet? *
What would cause you to return this pet to the Alabama SPCA? *
Under what conditions would you consider euthanasia? *
Which of these subjects would you be interested in learning more about? Feeding/Nutrition Litter Training Scratching/Declawing Upper Respiratory Infection Grooming/Fleas Feline Leukemia/Feline Aids Household Dangers Urinary tract problems Introducing new pet to other pets Introducing new pet to children Outside dangers
Have any other questions or comments?
Reference 1 Name *
Reference 1 Email
Reference 1 Phone Number *
Reference 2 Name *
Reference 2 Email
Reference 2 Phone Number *
Review Application
Please review your application and verify that the information is correct. Once you have verified the information please digitally sign the application and submit it for review.
First Choice
Applicant Name
Applicant Phone Number
Applicant Email Address
Street Address
City
State
Zipcode
Number of persons in household
Number of adults
Number of teens/seniors
Number of infants/toddlers
Have you ever adopted a pet before?
Do you still have the pet?
Was the pet altered?
Was the pet crate trained?
Pet 1 Type/Breed of Animal
Pet 1 was a...
Was Pet 1 spayed or neutered?
Pet 1 was kept...
Pet 2 Type/Breed of Animal
Pet 2 was a...
Was Pet 2 spayed or neutered?
Pet 2 was kept...
Have you been guardian to any animals that were...
Do you own or rent your home?
Do you live in...
Does anyone in the household have allergies to pet dander/hair/saliva?
Why do you want to adopt this particular pet?
Is someone home during the day?
How many hours will your pet be alone?
How many hours will you spend with your pet?
Where will you keep the pet?
Where will you keep pet at night?
Where will you keep your pet when traveling?
Because it is very stressful for a pet to go from home to home, we hope to place each one in a caring home for the rest of its life, which could be up to 20 years. Are you prepared for this commitment?
What will happen to the pet if you move?
What if you move to a place that doesn't allow pets?
This pet may take several weeks or months to fully adjust to you and your home. How would you ease the adjustment?
Other pets are current on... (check all that apply)
What kind of behavior do you find unaccapetable?
How would you handle these behaviors?
Do you believe in spaying/neutering?
How much do you think it will cost per year to vaccinate, feed and care for this pet?
What would cause you to return this pet to the Alabama SPCA?
Under what conditions would you consider euthanasia?
Which of these subjects would you be interested in learning more about?
Reference 1 Name
Reference 2 Name
Reference 2 Phone Number
Please check this box to verify that the above information is correct. *
By my/our signature on this document, I/we certify that the above statements about me/us and my/our history with companion animals are true and correct. I/We understand that the Alabama SPCA reserves the right to refuse any applicant based on its adoption rules and guidelines. Any misrepresentation of fact may result in my/our application being rejected and any and all fees shall be forfeited.
My signature on this document also permits my present or previous Veterinarian or Animal Hospital to release requested information to an Alabama SPCA volunteer/adoption agent regarding my current or previously-owned pets for the purpose of considering my application. I am/We are aware that prior to placement of a pet from the Alabama SPCA, my currently-owned pets, for their protection, must be up to date on needed vaccinations including: rabies, distemper shots, heartworm prevention and in some cases feline leukemia and feline aids tests.
Check this box to verify that you have read, understood, and accept the conditions above *
If you accept the conditions type your full name here *
Today's Date *
Thank you for your application submission!
Your application will be reviewed by the Alabama SPCA and you should be contacted within 1-4 days.
If you have any concerns or questions you can use our contact form or simply email us at info@alabamaspca.org
Thank you again!