In order to help us find a suitable home for your cocker we need some information about your dog. Please answer the
following questions as completely as possible. Our goal is to find a permanent, responsible and loving home for this dog.
DOG'S NAME:____________________Sex:_______Color:__________Age:______Weight:_________
Has the dog been spayed or neutered?____________When?___________________
How long have you owned the dog?_______________________
Where did you obtain this dog (Breeder, pet store, friend, stray, shelter, etc?)__________________
Name of breeder if known:_________________________________________________
How many homes has this dog had?___________________
Why are you giving this dog up for adoption? Please include information that may help the new owner
assist this dog in adjusting to a new home.__________________________________________
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Is this dog housebroke? If not completely, how often, and under what circumstances does he/she have accidents?
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Is this dog good with children of all ages?____________________________________________
Has this dog lived with children?_____If so, what are the ages of the children?______________
Would you describe this as an "adult only" dog?_______________________________________
Does this dog prefer either men or women?___________________________________________
What things can upset this dog? What is the dog afraid of, or what, if anything, does the dog dislike?
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How does the dog react to being left alone?___________________________________________
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Do you know if this dog barks frequently if left alone?__________________________________
Would you describe this dog as a barker?___________________________________________
Where is the dog left when you go away for the day/evening?____________________________
How long can the dog be left alone during the day?_____________________________________
Is the dog used to a regular 8 hour workday?__________________________________________
Where does the dog sleep? State which room and whether he is confined to a crate or area in that
room.________________________________________________________________________
Has this dog been "crate trained"?__________________________________________________
When the dog is outside, is he tied, fenced, on an overhead run or running loose?_____________
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Does the dog like to ride in cars?__________________Swim?________________
Does the dog like other dogs?__________________Does the dog like cats?______________
How does the dog walk on a leash?________________________________________________
Has the dog had any formal obedience training?_______________________________________
What commands does he know?__________________________________________________
Has he had any other special training?______________________________________________
What brand of food does the dog eat?_________________________________
How often and how much do you feed him?________________________________
What medical conditions has this dog been treated for? Give approximate dates._____________
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Is he/she on any medication?_____________
When was the dog last seen by a vet?__________________
Is the dog up to date on DHLPP, Rabies, & heartworm testing?___________________________
When were the shots last given?______________________
Was the dog on heartworm preventative (daily or monthly) during last spring, summer and fall?
______________________Is he currently on heartworm preventative?_____________________
Describe your dog's general health._________________________________________________
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Give name, address & phone number of dog's vet.______________________________________
When was the dog last groomed?__________How does the dog react to being groomed?_______
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Has this dog ever bitten anyone? If yes, please describe the circumstances.__________________
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Has this dog ever snarled, lifted his lip, nipped or growled?
If yes, please describe the circumstances.______________________________________________________________________________________________________
How would you describe the dog's personality - happy, playful, nervous, fearful, hyperactive, aggresive, etc.?
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Describe the dog's bad habits - and don't worry, we know that no dog is perfect. Most cockers get into
the trash, beg at the table or jump on people. It's important to tell the new owners what the dog has been
used to doing in his previous home.
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Please list any other information that you feel might be helpful for the dog's new owner._______
What kind of home would be ideal for this dog?_______________________________________
What kind of home should be avoided?______________________________________________
I am requesting that Maine Cocker Spaniel Resuce help me rehome my cocker spaniel. I certify that
the above information is an accurate representation of the above named cocker spaniel.
Signature:_________________________________
Date:__________________
Name:____________________________________
Address:__________________________________
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Phone #_________________________
Please return this form, along with several good photos of your cocker to: Maine Cocker Spaniel Rescue| C/O HILL 93 Killick Pond Rd Hollis Center, ME 04042 207-727-3408 |
OR | C/O TEES PO Box 388 Raymond, ME 04071 207-655-2122 |