IBR Adoption Application

Please note we are currently experiencing some technical difficulties with our online application. Some folks are reporting difficulties with submission. If you experience this, please email us at applications@illinoisbirddogrescue.org and we will email you an application. We apologize for this inconvenience. All applicants will receive email confirmation of their application acceptance within 24 hours.

Please be aware before you get our hopes up on saving one of our rescues:

Our adoption fee is $325 for all adult dogs and $375 for all dogs under one year of age. Because of the high cost of medical care given to the dogs, our fee is not negotiable.
Dogs do not reach their full physical maturity until between two and four years of age. They will react as normal puppies. They will chew, jump and may experience submissive urination.
Changing homes is traumatic and they may become unhousebroken, shake or act VERY timid. Dogs may also be very clingy and not want you out of their sight.
MUST be 18 years of older with proof of birth date.
HAVE identification showing your present address.
HAVE knowledge and consent of your landlord.
BE able and willing to allow the time necessary to provide training, medical treatment, and proper care of your dog.
CAN afford to properly feed and maintain your new pet’s health.
MUST be willing to care for your new pet its entire lifetime.
CAN comfortably fit your new pet into your lifestyle.

By submitting this form, you agree that the following statements are true to the best of your knowledge

If the dog is found to be neglected in ANY way, your submittal gives Illinois Birddog Rescue, Inc. full power to reclaim the dog. (This includes keeping the dog current on vaccinations.)
Your pets are to be kept under control at all times, along with proper identification on the pet.
If you are adopting a puppy, you will have it spayed or neutered within six months or pay all cost incurred in having it returned to Illinois Birddog Rescue, Inc.
We reserve the right to refuse an adoption of an animal to anyone.
We will not be held liable for any injuries/damage caused by this dog.
The dog is not to be kept as an outside dog, nor be tied out for any length of time.
If for ANY reason, the adoption is not suitable to your home, the dog must be returned to Lisa Spakowski,President of Illinois Birddog Rescue Inc. Phone # 630-694-1359.
We want to be as certain as possible that the dogs we adopt out find permanent, responsible and loving homes. We certainly hope that we will be able to find a dog that suits your needs and will fit comfortably into your lifestyle.
MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL, THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN SAVING A LIFE

Please enter your name:
Please enter your Email Address:
Address: City: State: Zip Code:

Phone (Home): Phone (Work):

Which dog(s)are you interested in adopted?:
Have you had experience or researched this breed? YesNo
Is this your first experience with a dog? Yes No
Please check the following reasons why you wish to adopt:
Watchdog Companion Hunting Guard Dog for Business Child's Pet Companion for other pet Other

If you looking for a hunting companion, please answer the following questions:
How often will you take the dog hunting?
What type of game do you hunt?
Do you plan to train the dog yourself? YesNo
If yes, please explain the methods you will use.
What type of range would you like the dog to have?
Do you participate in competition events such as field trials or hunt tests? YesNo
Please include any other information relative to your hunting experience and/or qualities you are looking for in a hunting dog.

Will the dog primarily live:
Outside Inside
Where will the dog be kept when you are not home? In a crate Confined to one room Free roam in house Outside Other Please explain:
Do you have a doggie door?YesNo
If yes, will the dog be allowed access to the yard through the doggie door when no one is home? YesNo
Will the dog be allowed on the furniture?YesNo

Do you own any pets at the present time? YesNo
Please provide the following information on all pets owned in the last 5 years: Name, Breed/Species, Age, and if they are Alterned. If you no longer own a pet, please state their whereabouts.
Example: Rover, Dog, 8, Spayed, deceased-cancer Morris, Cat, 3, Nutured, still own

Who is your veterinarian (Please provide a phone number)?

Do we have permission to contact him or herYesNo

Do you currently live in a...
Do you own or rent?OwnRent
Is there a size limit on pets you are allowed?YesNo
Please provide landlord name/number:

How long have you lived at this address?
How many people in your household?
Do all adults agree to the adoption? YesNo
If children are in the household, what ages?
Does anyone in the family have allergies? YesNo
Who will be the primary caregiver for your pet?
In case of emergency, who will care for your pet?
Is your household a smoking environment? YesNo

How many hours will the animal be left alone daily?
Do you have a fenced yard? YesNo
How high, What kind?
How will the dog be exercised?

Do you plan to take an obedience class? YesNo
What types of training methods do you plan to use? (Please check all that apply.)
Choke ChainProng CollarElectronic Collar Food Rewards Toy Rewards Gentle Leader Head Halter No Pull Harnesses Other
If "other", please explain:

What type of food do you plan to feed and why?

Are you interested in learning about different food options?
YesNo

Employer or source of income:
If employed, how many years:

Please provide an additional description of the qualities you are looking for in a dog or any additional comments: