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Rescue A Golden of AZ (RAGofAZ) serves the state of Arizona. We will adopt to any area within the state where we can do a home visit by a trusted volunteer.

A nonrefundable, tax deductible $25.00 application processing fee is required to submit a Foster/Adopt Application Form. An application for adoption is not meant for any particular dog, as dogs are placed after review of all applications and home evaluations to make sure that the best suited home for the dog is selected.

Upon submission of the Foster/Adopter Application, you will be taken to a payment page where you can pay the $25.00 fee via credit card, ACH, Apple Pay or Google Pay, or you can mail a check with “Adoption Application Fee” in the memo section in the amount of $25.00 to:

RAGofAZ
P.O. Box 71987
Phoenix, AZ 85050

RAGofAZ cannot predict the length of time it will take to place a dog in your home, nor does it guarantee that a dog that matches your request will become available.

Complete the form below the best you can.

Contact Information

Date

First Name *

Last Name *

Spouse/Partner

Street Address *

Apartment, suite, etc

City *

State/Province *

ZIP / Postal Code *

Major cross streets

Email Address *

Home phone number

Mobile phone number

Work phone number

Best number to reach you *HomeMobileWork

Are you currently a member of RAGofAZ? *YesNo

How did you hear about us?

Household Information

Are you employed?YesNo

How many hours a day are you away from home?

Is your spouse/partner employed?YesNo

How many hours a day are they away from home?

Do you have children or grandchildren that live with you?YesNo

Ages of children

Do you have children or grandchildren who visit frequently?YesNo

Ages of children

If you currently have other pets, please describe breed, age and gender

Are all your current pets spayed or neutered? If not, why? (Please read our unaltered dog and cat policy if you have pets that are not spayed/neutered)

Current Veterinarian

Have you rescued a dog before?YesNo

Why do you want to foster/adopt a rescue dog?0 / 1000

Is your yard fenced?YesNo

Height of fence in feet

Do you have a pool?YesNo

If so, is it covered or fenced?YesNo

Do you have a spa?YesNo

If so, is it covered or fenced?YesNo

FOR RENTERS ONLY Note: Some apartment complexes have weight restrictions. Goldens can weigh from 40 to 100 plus pounds.

If YES, you must provide a copy of written permission at time of home visit.

Do you have permission of your landlord to keep a dog?YesNo

Golden Preferences

(PLEASE BE AS FLEXIBLE AS POSSIBLE WITH YOUR PREFERENCES)

Have you owned a Golden before?YesNo

What gender dog do you prefer to foster or adopt?MaleFemaleNo preference

What is your age preference?

Puppy 0-1Young 2-4Junior 5-8Senior 8+

Would you consider a mix?YesNoMaybe

Would you consider a pair?YesNoMaybe

Would you consider a special needs dog, such as a dog with epilepsy, diabetes, severe allergies or cancer?YesNoMaybe

Would you consider a dog with health problems easily treated with medication, such as valley fever, hypothyroid, mild allergies, mild arthritis?YesNoMaybe

Would you consider a senior dog (over 8 years old)?YesNoMaybe

Do you have a dog door?YesNoTo install

If no dog door, how many hours will the dog be kept inside the house with no access to the yard?

If no dog door, how many hours will the dog be kept outside with no access to the house?

On a scale of 1-10, 10 being extremely active, what type of activity level are you comfortable with in a dog?

Primary reason for adopting a Golden (e.g., companionship, agility, obedience, other)0 / 1000

Part of agreeing to become a foster-with-intent-to-adopt or to adopt a Golden from RAGofAZ includes participating in a brief telephone interview and accepting an in-home visit. When would be a good time for us to come for a home visit?0 / 1000

Your Experience With Pets

I consider myself:an experienced Golden Retriever person (current or previous GR owner)an experienced dog owner (please list current or previous breed experience)somewhat experienced with dogsnovice dog owner

Are you familiar with the Golden Retriever breed?YesNoSomewhat

What other pets have you had, how long did you have them, and were they with you their entire lives?0 / 1000

Will you be able to exercise the Golden? (Please be aware that younger dogs require more exercise)YesNoSomewhat

Are you aware that a Golden Retriever is considered a large breed and has higher maintenance costs (food, vet, equipment, grooming bills) than a smaller breed of dog? Do you believe you can afford the cost of caring for a Golden?YesNoMaybe

Training Your Golden

If adopting, will you agree to take the dog to obedience classes if recommended by Rescue A Golden?YesNo

Are you agreeable to crate training if such is recommended?YesNo

If NO, why not?

Would you be able to housetrain if necessary?YesNo

GENERAL AGREEMENT

I/we am/are at least 21 years of age. All of the information I/we have given is true and complete. I/we understand that Rescue A Golden of Arizona has the right to refuse my/our application. I/we understand that while in foster care, RAGofAZ has sole ownership of the dog.

Furthermore, if for any reason the adopter can no longer care for the dog, it must by law be returned to Rescue A Golden of Arizona. RAGofAZ retains the right to reclaim any foster or adopted Golden if the Board of Directors feels that doing so is in the dog’s best interest.

I/we understand that I/we must pay the adoption fee by check or credit card at the time the rescued dog is delivered to my/our home. If, after a 21-day settling-in period, I/we choose not to adopt this dog, I/we understand that the adoption fee will either be refunded or will be applied towards the adoption of another RAGofAZ rescue.

I/We understand that the $25.00 fee is for application processing and is not applied toward the adoption fee.

The Foster/Adopter process will not begin until after the application processing fee is received. Thank You!

I/We also understand that the application processing fee is separate from the membership fee.

Once you are selected and called to foster a dog, you are required at that time to become a RAGofAZ member.

Once you are called and notified that we have found the right dog for you, at the time the dog is delivered you are required to become a RAGofAZ member.

I have read the above statement and agree to the terms and conditions. *Yes

Please select your application fee payment method *I'm paying online with my credit/debit card/ACH, Apple Pay or Google Pay.I'm paying by check. If you would like to pay by check, you can use the ACH feature of this form instead. If you prefer to pay by paper check, please CHECK THIS BOX and send check to RAGofAZ ~ P.O Box 71987 ~ Phoenix, AZ 85050 and write in the memo box "RAGofAZ Foster/Adopter Application Fee."

2550 E. Rose Garden Lane # 71987
Phoenix, AZ 85050*

602.404.WOOF (9663) or TEXT 267.538.0433

*location of our post office box only; not a RAGofAZ office

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