Adoption Application

Thank you for inquiring about our dogs that are available for adoption. Our goals are to educate pet owners about responsible dog ownership, particularly with Maltese and other small breeds, and to place homeless dogs in new, loving forever homes.

NOTE: You must be at least 21 years old to adopt a dog from Lil' Paws and you must reside in the Austin Metro area.

The Process:

Fill out the application below. Please allow 1 week for your application to be reviewed.
We contact you for a phone interview if your application is approved.
We schedule a customary home visit. Please understand a safe, fenced yard is mandatory if you have a backyard.
Once we have made a match, your Lil Paws Dog will come to you for a one week (7 days) trial adoption. The adoption fee will be collected at the start of the trial period.
Once the trial period is complete, if your Lil Paws Dog is a good match, we will finalize the adoption and you will sign the adoption contract. You will receive the dog's adoption file with all its veterinary records, as well as coupons and gift certificates.

The Lil Paws Pledge:

I will provide a loving, humane and safe environment for the Lil' Paws, which includes keeping the dog as an indoor house pet for the remainder of his/her life.
I will provide veterinary care including regular vaccinations, heart worm testing and preventative year round, and comply with all local laws regarding licensing.
I will provide a safe, fenced in yard while the Lil' Paws dog is outside supervised by you or a family member.
I agree to keep the Lil' Paws dog on a leash when outside a fenced area and not allow him/her to roam free at any time.
I recognize that adopting a dog is a commitment for the dog's life.
I will return the Lil' Paws dog if I am unable to keep him/her for any reason.

Please be sure to thoroughly fill out the application.
Incomplete applications may be automatically rejected.

Contact Information

Applicants First Name *

Applicants Last Name *

Email *

Confirm Email *

Street Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Cell Phone *

Home Phone

Work Phone

Your Occupation(s) *

Questionnaire

Are you 21 years old or older? *

Yes

YOU MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO ADOPT FROM LIL' PAWS.

Names and ages of all household members, including yourself. *

Who will be caring for the pet? *

How many hours will the pet(s) be alone during the day? *

Where will the dog be kept during this time? *

When I am home, my dog will mainly be: *

Where will the dog sleep at night? *

Veterinarian Information

If you currently have other pets or if you've previously had pets in your adult life (within the past 5 years), please provide your Veterinarians information:

Veterinarian Name

Veterinarian Phone Number

Household Information

How long have you lived at your current address? *

Type of Housing? *

Own or Rent? *

Own

Rent

Other Arrangement

Do you have a fenced yard? *

Yes

What type of fence?

How tall is the fence?

Do you or any of your neighbors have livestock? *

Yes

Do you ever have friends or relatives visit with their pets? *

Yes

What specific types of animals visit?

Do any members of your household have pet related allergies? *

Yes

Are you planning on moving in the near future? *

Yes

If you move, what will you do with your pet?

Pets

Do you have any pets currently? *

Yes

Please Describe your current Pets:

(Due to the many health benefits accruing from spaying and neutering, as well as to prevent accidental litters, we require that all resident pets must be spayed/neutered.)

Current Pet 1

Name

Type

Age

Breed

Weight

Gender

Male

Female

Spayed/Neutered?

Yes

Add another pet?

Yes

Current Pet 2

Name

Type

Age

Breed

Weight

Gender

Male

Female

Spayed/Neutered?

Yes

Add another pet?

Yes

Current Pet 3

Name

Type

Age

Breed

Weight

Gender

Male

Female

Spayed/Neutered?

Yes

Add another pet?

Yes

Current Pet 4

Name

Type

Age

Breed

Weight

Gender

Male

Female

Spayed/Neutered?

Yes

Add another pet?

Yes

Current Pet 5

Name

Type

Age

Breed

Weight

Gender

Male

Female

Spayed/Neutered?

Yes

Have you had any other pets in your adult life? *

Yes

Past Pets

How long did you own them and what happened to them?

Have you adopted any pets from another rescue or animal group in the past? *

Yes

Which one(s)?

Have you volunteered with a rescue or animal shelter in the past? *

Yes

Which one(s)?

Personal References

Reference 1

Name *

Phone Number *

Relationship *

Reference 2

Name *

Phone Number *

Relationship *

Your Future Dog

Name or the type of dog you're seeking *

I'm interested in a (check all that apply) *

Why do you want this particular dog or breed? *

How long have you been looking for a pet? *

I want a pet because... *

What is the activity level of the dog you are looking for? *

What do you consider undesirable traits? *

What would you do if you saw some of the above undesirable traits you listed in the pet you have adopted? *

What will you do if the dog displays bad behavior such as barking, digging, chewing, etc? *

What time period do you require to prepare for your new dog? *

Who will be responsible for the socialization, medical care and training of this animal? *

Who will be housebreaking this pet? *

Describe your method of housebreaking *

In what manner will you be transporting your pet in your vehicle? *

What brand of food will your dog eat? *

What grooming requirements do you feel are necessary for this particular dog? *

On average, how much do you expect to spend annually on this dog? *

Including heart worm preventative, flea/tick preventative, vetting, toys/treats, etc...

There are times when unexpected and often very expensive medical conditions occur. What will you do if this happens to your pet? *

Lil' Paws

Would you be willing to allow a representative of the organization to visit your residence? *

Yes

How did you find out about Lil' Paws? *

Newspaper Ad

Internet

Friend

Lil' Paws Volunteer

Television

Meet and Greet

Other

Would you consider volunteering for our group? *

Yes

In which of the following areas would you like to help?

Foster

Adoption Day Helper

Transportation to Vet Appointments

Meet and Greet

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Adoption Application

NOTE: You must be at least 21 years old to adopt a dog from Lil' Paws and you must reside in the Austin Metro area.

The Process:

The Lil Paws Pledge:

Please be sure to thoroughly fill out the application. Incomplete applications may be automatically rejected.

Contact Information

Questionnaire

YOU MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO ADOPT FROM LIL' PAWS.

Veterinarian Information

Household Information

Pets

Current Pet 1

Current Pet 2

Current Pet 3

Current Pet 4

Current Pet 5

Past Pets

Personal References

Reference 1

Reference 2

Your Future Dog

Lil' Paws

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Please be sure to thoroughly fill out the application.
Incomplete applications may be automatically rejected.