WHVCA Rescue Adoption Application Wirehaired Vizsla Club of America

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*Name(s) of Applicant(s):*
*Address:*
*City*
*State*
*Zip*
*Phone(s) Day*
*Evening:*
*Email:*
*Your occupation(s):*
*Why do want a rescue WHV?*	Enter your comments here.
*Have you considered purchasing a WHV puppy from a breeder?*
*Have you made contact with breeders or other rescue volunteers in search for a WHV?*
If yes, list names of people or organizations you have already contacted:	Contacts
*Have you ever owned a Wirehaired Vizsla?*
If Yes, When? What happened to him/her?
*Who is this WHV for?*
*Your age(s):*
*Your and your spouse (partner's) working hours?*
*Do you have children at home?*
If Yes, what are their ages?
If you have no children now, do you plan on having any in the next 2-3 years?
*Who will be responsible for the WHV?*
*Describe your housing:*
If you rent, does your lease allow pets?
*Do you plan on moving soon?*
If Yes, When and where?
*Do you intend to keep the dog primarily indoors or out?*
*Please elaborate:*
*Do you have a yard?*
*Describe your yard:*
*Is the dog to be fenced or let loose?*
*Do you have a fence?*
If Yes, describe what type, the height and gates:
Is the fence secure and solid?
Can children open the gates?
*What types of improvements are needed to provide a secure yard?*
If so, are you willing & able to make the improvements? When and how long will it take?
If you have a pool, is it fenced?
If you have a dog run, is it secure?
*Have you checked the yard for dangerous articles, plants or anything else the dog could use to climb out?*
Are you aware of any distractions outside your yard that could plague your dog? (Such as neighbor's dog, loose dogs on the street, mischievous children, etc.)	Please explain.
*Can strangers gain access to your yard from the streets?*
*Does anyone in your household have allergies to pets?*
If Yes, please explain:
*Do you have other pets now?*
If Yes, what kind and sex (and are they spayed/neutered)?	Tell about your other pets here.
Where did you get your pet(s)?
How long have you had him/her? Their ages:
If you don't have a pet now, have you had a pet before?
If Yes, What kind and sex?
How long did you have him/her?
What happened to him/her?
If you have or have had other animals, what have been the complaints about them?	Tell us about it.
*If you have other dogs, would you consider them aggressive or submissive to people and other animals?*	Please elaborate.
If you have birds, rabbits, etc. are they well protected from the dog?
Are you willing to take time, with the acquisition of this breed of dog, to read and learn all the facts about temperament,socialization, proper handling and the time required to bring out the full potential of this breed?	Please elaborate.
*Have you discussed with your family the pros and cons of owning a WHV?*
*Have you asked yourself whether your lifestyle is so busy that you might not have time or energy to properly care for a WHV?*	Please elaborate.
*Is your lifestyle such that friends, relatives and children gain admittance to your home, property or car without supervision?*	Please elaborate.
If you have children, are you willing to accept that the dog may not like all of your children's friends?	How would you handle this?
*If you have children, are you willing to accept the additional responsibility of a WHV?*
*If you have children, are you willing to teach them the proper way to care for and handle a live animal?*
*Does everyone in your family want a dog?*	Please elaborate.
*What other breeds have you been contemplating and for what reasons?*
*What is your family's overall reaction to owning a dog?*
Which members are enthusiastic? Unenthusiastic?
*What concerns have been voiced by any family members?*
*Do you realize that a WHV live for an average of 12-14 years and are you committed to this dog for its entire remaining life?*
*Have you and your family carefully considered how a WHV would fit into your lifestyle?*
*Do you realize that socialization is the key to developing a well-balanced dog?*
Do you realize that socialization means taking your dog into crowded places and different situations outside of home and having stranger(s) meet and pet your dog?
*Are you willing to spend this kind of time?*	Please elaborate.
*Are you willing to attend obedience classes to train the dog?*	Tell us about your training plans.
*Which family members are willing to assist with training?*
*What kind of activities/work/behaviors do you expect from this dog?*	What are your expectations?
*What would your response be if he/she made a mistake?*
*How much time and effort do you want to devote to his/her training?*
*What is your definition of disciplining a dog?*
*What is your initial reaction to the idea of disciplining your dog?*
*What are your training objectives and methods?*
*Do you have a gender preference for an adopted WHV?*
If you have a preference, please explain why:
*What age range would you consider?*
*Would you consider providing a home to an older WHV?*
*Do you agree to return the dog to WHVCA Rescue if you find you are no longer able to keep it?*
*Are you willing to allow us to visit your home?*
*How did you find out about WHV Rescue?*
*Please list two references -- non-relatives, and your veterinarian. Please include phone numbers.*
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