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Online Adoption Questionnaire

Online Adoption Questionnaire

Thank you for choosing to adopt a pet from the Quincy Humane Society! This questionnaire will help guide additional conversation with you to ensure that this pet is the right fit for you and your family. We will spend some time discussing the adoption process during a meet and greet with the pet you are interested in.

I am interested in adopting(Required)

Name of animal of interest (if applicable)

Adopter #1 Full Name(Required)

Date of Birth(Required)

Adopter #1 Phone Number(Required)

Adopter Full Name #2

Date of Birth

Adopter #2 Phone Number

Email Address

Enter Email Confirm Email

Home Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Military Status if applicable(Required)

How many adults are in the household?

How many children are in the household? Please list ages.

Do you have frequent visitors between the ages of...(Required)

0-5 years

6-12 years

13-18 years

None of the above

Where would this pet reside?(Required)

Indoor Only

Indoor, with outside potty breaks and playtime

Outdoor Only

Both indoor and outdoor

If you selected "outdoor only" or "both indoor and outdoor", please explain.

If you are looking to adopt a CAT/KITTEN, what are your thoughts on declawing? Do you plan to declaw? Or any questions about declawing? (If you are looking to adopt a DOG/PUPPY please skip this one)

If you are looking to adopt a DOG/PUPPY, what does your outdoor access look like? Do you have a yard or a fence? What does their outdoor access look like? (If you are looking to adopt a CAT/KITTEN please skip this one)

Tell us about any pets in the household (check all that apply)(Required)

I have one or more dog(s)

I have one or more cat(s)

I have adopted from QHS before

N/A, I am a first time pet owner

N/A, I don't have any current pets

Have your pets been seen by a veterinarian in the last year?(Required)

Please list all current pets names(Required)

Veterinary Clinic Name(Required)

Clinic Phone Number(Required)

What is the best time of day to contact you?

Please let us know your preferred way of communication(Required)

Email

Phone Call

Text

Required Acknowledgment

By my signature, I certify that the above information is complete and correct and that I am at least 18 years of age. I understand that completing this application does not guarantee I will be allowed to adopt a pet and that the application is a tool to help the Quincy Humane Society determine if this pet and my family are a good fit for each other.

Consent(Required)

I agree to the privacy policy.

By checking this box, I understand that QHS may conduct a background check. I agree to the above statement and certify that typing my name and date below equals my signature.

Adopter's #1 Signature(Required)

Adopter's #2 Signature

Date of Application Submission(Required)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

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Hours of Operation

Monday 12:00 - 5:00
Tuesday 12:00 - 5:00
Wednesday 12:00 - 5:00
Thursday 12:00 - 5:00
Friday 12:00 - 5:00
Saturday 12:00 - 5:00
Sunday CLOSED

Phone

(217) 223-8786
Fax: (217) 223-9471

Location

1705 N. 36th St.
Quincy, IL 62305

Mailing Address

PO Box 3173
Quincy, IL 62305

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