ADOPTING FROM WROC

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Thank you for considering adopting a future family member from us.  Adopting a rescue is one of the most loving gifts you can give to animal friends. WROC rescues Westies in crisis situations that were neglected, abandoned, abused, or wandering the streets.  We also receive owner surrenders due to various reasons, arrival of a baby, a divorce, employment status, health issues within the family or dog, or a death in the family.

All Westies that come into our program are placed in foster care with dedicated volunteers for evaluation, vet care including all vaccinations, spaying/neutering, microchip and treatment for any illness if necessary.  We never board our dogs.  We treat all Westies that come into our care as long as the animal is not suffering.  Due to the never ending vet bills, our adoption donation is $250.00-$500.00.  This donation allows us to continue our work, saving the lives of forgotten Westies. 

Our rescues are evaluated by their foster home over a 3 -4 week period (sometimes longer) which help us determine what type of home would best suit the Westie.  Our foster families crate train, house train, and socialize the fostered Westie.  When we place a rescue, we try to do everything we can to make this transition their very last.  We share our observations while the Westie was in our care with the potential adoptive family to educate and prepare the new family for the arrival of their newest family member.

When a Westie is placed into Westie Rescue of Orange County & Beyond's rescue program, we review all our pending applications to  assess the best match for the Westie.  Our primary goal is to place the Westie in the best environment for that particular dog's background, personality and needs.   If you would like to pursue adoption, the application is the first step to start the process.  We will contact you and begin the process once we determine that a Westie would be a good match for you and your family.

We take particular care in placing our Westies.  Our screening process includes an application, reference checks, interview and a home visit to ensure the home and family is compatible with the pet’s needs and our requirements.  To complete the adoption process, we have a "meet and greet" with the new family including all family members and pets.  We request owners to sign a contract obliging them to contact us if they cannot provide for the animal for any reason. 

PLEASE NOTE:  We do not charge for an adoption application and we do not ship our dogs.

We do get many more applications than we get dogs.  We keep all applications on file and only call those applicants that fit the dog's profile.  This process can take a week to several months as rescue is unpredictable.  Please keep in mind that we are all volunteers with jobs and families and we spend a large amount of our time rehabilitating, bathing, feeding, vetting and transporting dogs.  We appreciate your patience. 

Thank you for considering rescue!

To submit an application to give a Westie a second chance, please fill out our on-line application (must have Adobe Acrobat) or simply print out the application, fax to 714-969-7163 or mail it to:  

WROC & Beyond
P O Box 5006
Huntington Beach, CA  92615

Tel: 714-960-1083

Please click here for our PDF Adoption Application.  Choose Desktop email or Internet email.  For internet email, you will save the document and attach to an email to kayd@westierescueoc.com.

Click here for our Adoption Application in Word Format.  OR, you may print out the document below by a right click on your mouse, left click on print and E-MAIL to:

kayd@westierescueoc.com

OR fax to 714-969-7163

ABOUT RESCUE DOGS  A rescue dog is often referred to as a “second hand dog”.   Some think rescue and shelter dogs have  done something wrong or have issues. But rescue dogs are not broken - they have simply experienced more life than other dogs.   They are not second hand dogs, but are wise and savvy beyond their years. Do not feel sorry for a rescue dog, adopt one and be proud to have their wisdom by your side. 
You will have a friend for life!

• WROC is not affiliated with a Westie rescue group in the El Cajon area. 

• We are a the only 501(c)(3) non profit corporation in California and are recognized by the West Highland White Terrier Club of America.

• Our funds and efforts all go to the rescue and support of our Westies. 

• Our website & Petfinder are constantly being updated so you can be assured that you are viewing dogs that are adoptable. 

Westie Rescue of Orange County and Beyond

Adoption Application

Note:  This application is designed for print only and is to be completed by hand.  Should you wish to use your word processor in completing the application, be sure to take special care to avoid deleting any required information.

Please read our entire adoption process and take a moment to be sure all questions are answered completely and given as much detail as possible.  We know the application is lengthy, but remember, our reviewing committee does not know you, so detail about your home, family, pets, etc. is important, and we encourage you to include photos if you wish.  The information you give us will make sure we're matching the right pet and right family together for a happy ending.  Please understand that applications that are not complete cannot be processed.  By submitting your application, you are not guaranteed a pet.  WROC takes great pride in not just finding a home, but a great home for each of our special pets.  With the pet's best interest in mind, as well as yours, we match people and pets together for long-term relationships and we will try to help you find a great companion soon!  WROC has the right to deny any application, for any reason.  Thank you for considering one of our special Westies!

This is an application for:  Adoption          Volunteering          Foster Home           Adoption and Volunteering

(If you are filling this out for Adoption and Foster home, please fill out all blanks you are able to.  Some questions may not be applicable if you are applying for volunteering only).

Name of dog(s) you are interested in:

APPLICANT

First Name                                               Last Name                                                                                       Age  

Street (incl. Apt.)  

City                                                                                            State                                                      Zip Code

Day Time Phone                                     Evening Phone                                      Email  Address

Applicant's Occupation                                Applicant's Employer

CO-APPLICANT

First Name                                               Last Name                                                                                   Age 

Relationship:  Spouse/Significant Other, Parent/Guardian, Roommate, Other

Co-Applicant's Occupation                           Co-Applicant's Employer

ADOPTION PREFERENCES (please check box)

No Pref    Female      Male

Age (please check box)          

No Pref        0-1 years      1-3 years      4-6 yrs          6 yrs+

WHY DO YOU WANT A WESTIE? (Circle all that apply.)

Companion for humans

Companion for another pet

For protection

To give as a gift

To breed

For children 

YOUR HOME

I own _____

I rent _____    Are you willing to provide a copy of your lease or a notarized statement from your landlord authorizing you to keep a dog?  Yes ______No______N/A______

Circle One:

Apartment

Condo

Townhouse

House

Other

How long have you lived at this address?_______________________________________________________

Do you have a completely fenced yard area for the dog?  Yes______No______      

What kind of fence is it?_________________________________________________

Do you have a pool or hot tub? Yes______No______ 

Is it separated from the dog area by fence?  Yes______No______

How do you plan to exercise the dog?  _____________________________________________________________

How many adults live in your house?   _____________________________________________________________

How many minor children in your home? ______ List Ages of Children in your home  ______________________

Who will be the dog's primary caretaker?  __________________________________________________________                 

Does the primary caretaker have experience with dogs?   Yes______No______

Is anyone home when the primary caretaker is absent?     Yes______No______       

Is the primary caretaker capable of exercising the dog?    Yes______No______

How long will the dog be without humans daily? ______How long will the dog be alone during evenings? ______ 

Where will the dog be housed while alone:  Crated ______Loose in the House ______Room Confined______

Yard______Other ______ If other, please explain:___________________________________________________

Where will the dog sleep at night?________________________________________________________________

Are you willing to housetrain?  Yes______No______

Is anyone in your household allergic to dogs?         Yes______No______        

Does anyone in your household have asthma?         Yes______No ______

Does your job require frequent out of town travel?  Yes______No______        

Who will care for the dog when you are out of town?_________________________________________________

Are you subject to relocation?   Yes ______No______       

What would you do with the dog if you moved?______________________________________________________

PET CARE AND COMMITMENT

For a healthy dog, costs of veterinary care (shots and flea and heartworm preventative), food, toys, and minimal boarding and grooming can cost $300-$700 per year. In addition, dogs are susceptible to most diseases that afflict humans such as allergies, cancer, heart disease, arthritis, etc.

Are you prepared to provide medical treatment for such problems as needed?  Yes ______No______

Small dogs can live 15 to 20 years. Are you prepared to commit to a dog for his entire life?

Yes ______No______ 

We require all dogs to be altered before adoption. Are you opposed to spaying or neutering dogs?

Yes______ No______ 

YOUR PET EXPERIENCE

Please list all the pets currently residing in your home and all pets you have owned in the past 10 years.   If none, include pets you have owned during your adult life, including species (cat/dog, etc), breed, gender, age, altered and where it is now:

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

If you ever had pets that died at early age or from unusual circumstances, became lost or disappeared, please explain the circumstances:

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Have you ever sold a pet, given one away or surrendered a pet to a shelter or rescue group?  If yes, please explain the circumstances:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

If you presently have a dog, is it current on vaccinations?  Yes______No______

If no, please explain.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________      

If you presently have a dog, where is it housed?  Inside ______Outside______Both______             

Other than housetraining, have you ever trained a dog?  Yes______No______

If yes, what type of training?  ____________________________________________________________________

PERSONAL REFERENCES

1)  Name____________________________________________________________________________________                            

Relationship (neighbor, co-worker, etc.) ____________________________Phone Number___________________  

2)  Name____________________________________________________________________________________ 

Relationship (neighbor, co-worker, etc.)_____________________________Phone Number___________________

3)  Name____________________________________________________________________________________    

Relationship (neighbor, co-worker, etc.)_____________________________Phone Number __________________

INTENDED VETERINARIAN

Name of the Doctor ________________________________________Hospital Name_______________________  

Phone __________________________________Street Address_________________________________________ 

City_________________________________________________State_______Zip__________________________  

Is this veterinarian familiar with pets you have owned?  Yes ______No______

May we contact this doctor as a reference?  Yes ______No______

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please provide any additional information you can think of about the living situation, activities the dog will participate in, and anything you do/would do to "spoil" your pet.  Feel free to attach photos if you'd like to!  Please feel free to use a separate sheet of paper should you wish to add anything to your application you would like us to consider.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

By signing in the designated spaces below, I certify that the information in this application is true and I understand that false information will void this application.  I also understand that failure to comply with future requirements, (eg. vet check, licensing) and accepted standard of animal care could result in my inability to adopt other animals from Westie Rescue of

and Beyond.

Signature:___________________________________

Date:__________________________________

Kay DeLoach

Westie Rescue of Orange County and Beyond

P O Box 5006

Huntington Beach, CA  92615

Tel (714) 960-1083

Fax (714) 969-7163

THANK YOU for taking the time to complete this application.  Please stay in contact with us regarding this application and the animal you're interested in adopting.  We will contact you shortly to review your application with you.