Our on-line adoption application is below - if you experience any technical difficulties with the application, or if you would prefer to send your application via USPS or via fax - please email us at info@txlabrescue.org and we'll send you an application in a Word Document format. Our fax # is (866) 436-4996.

If you are approved, we will begin introducing you to the dogs we have in foster homes. Please see Adoptable Dogs for information on our current dogs. The adoption process involves some time and effort, but be patient....we want to ensure that we match you with the right dog. Once a match has been made, we will execute the Adoption Contract, and collect the adoption donation. The adoption fee for all STLRR dogs is $300.00. Where does the money go?

Health:
All dogs will be up to date on all vaccinations, spayed/neutered and on heartworm and flea preventative.

Requirements:
We also require all new adoptive families to attend obedience classes with their new family member, thus ensuring a strong bond and many years of happiness between the Labrador Retriever and Family.

 
Adoption Application:
 

 

PLEASE only fill out the adoption application if you are interested in adopting a dog from our program.  It is difficult for STLRR Associates to handle getting all adoption applications processed in a timely manner only to finish an application and find out that the applicant is not yet ready to adopt, has decided NOT to adopt,  or has adopted from elsewhere. 

Applicants, please allow STLRR Associates a couple of days to often times a couple of weeks to complete your application.  We will make every attempt to get it processed in a timely manner so that you can move on with the adoption process.  Thank you!

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Adopter Full name:
Co-Adopter Full name:
Address:
City:
State:   
Zip: 
Adopter Occupation:  
Co-Adopter Occupation:
Adopter Email: 
Co-Adopter Email:
Home Phone:
Adopter Work Phone:
Co-Adopter Work Phone:
Employer: 
Co-Adopter's Employer:
Adopter's Work Hours:
Co-Adopter's Work Hours:

How many children are living in your home?

Name and ages of all Children included in above:

Name: Age:
Name:  Age:
Name: Age:
Name:  Age:

Besides your immediate family, are there others residing in your home?


If you answered you to the question above please fill out the section below.
Name:    Age: Relationship:
Name:   Age:  Relationship:
Name:    Age:  Relationship:

HOUSING INFORMATION:
How long have you lived at your current address?

Do you own or rent?

And do you reside in:

If you live in military housing, are you aware of special regulations concerning pets?

If you rent, please provide a name and number to your current landlord.

Landlord name:
Landlord phone:

Does your home have a fenced yard?

If yes, please provide a description of your fence including height and materials.

Is your fence attached to the house?

If it is not attched to the house, how far away is it from the house?

Is your fence secured underground as well to prevent digging out?

If you do not have a fenced yard:

-will you be willing to install one?

-willing to adopt a more appropriate Senior Labrador Retriever?

If no or if not completely fenced in, how will you contain your dog to your property? (Please be specific)

Are you aware of any distractions outside your yard that could plague the dog while he is out? (such as neighbors dog or cat, loose dogs on street, mischievous children, neighbors who don’t like Dogs)? Please list these things – we just want you and STLRR to be aware of them (Please be specific):

Does your home have a swimming pool?

Does your home have a doggie door?

Why do you think that a Labrador Retriever is the right breed for you?

Does anyone in your household have allergies to pets, pet dander or pet hair?  

If yes, please explain below.

If you move in the future, what will you do with your dog?

PET INFORMATION:

Do you have any other pets in your home at this time: 
If yes, are they spayed or neutered? 
Are your pets current on all vaccinations?
Are your current pets on heartworm preventative?
Are your current pets mainly kept indoors or outdoors?

Please list the pets currently in your home in detail:
IE:  Dog, Female, 1 Yr old

Pet #1
Pet #2
Pet #3
Pet #4

Please provide your veterinarian's name and phone number:

Vets name: 
Vets Phone

Have you ever owned a Labrador Retriever before?

Please list the pet's you have owned in the last 10 years and what became of them:

Pet #1
Pet #2
Pet #3
Pet #4
Pet #5

Are you willing to enroll your new Lab in formal obedience training classes?

If yes, please list the name of facility, if you have one picked out:

If no, what are your plans for training your new Lab: (Please be specific)

How do you plan on exercising your new Lab and for what length of time?

Will your new Lab mainly stay indoors or outdoors?
Do you own a crate?
Are you willing to crate train your new Lab?
Do you have a particular gender you prefer to adopt?
If yes please select preference.

Where will you keep your new Lab when no one is home?

Where will you keep your new Lab during the night when you are sleeping?

On average, how many hours during the day do you expect your new Lab to be left alone?

What will you do with your new Lab if you need to travel for personal or business reasons?

Rescued animals need time to adjust to a new environment. How long do you feel is a fair amount of time for the dog to fit into your home/family/lifestyle?

What would be unacceptable behavior in your home for you to want to give up the dog?

Please list other criteria for a Lab that would fit well into your home:

Are you willing and able to provide financial responsibility for your adopted Lab to provide him/her with a premium dog food and proper medical care as advised by your veterinarian?.

How much a year do you think it will cost to own a dog, not including emergencies or sudden illnesses?

Do you mind if an STLRR representative drops by for a visit to check on the progress of your adopted Lab to see how he/she is adjusting to your home? 


REFERENCES:

Please provide three personal references not related to you:

Name:
Years Known:
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:
   
Name:
Years Known:
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:
   
Name:
Years Known:
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:


How did you hear about Southeast Texas Labrador Retriever Rescue (STLRR)?


Please give a brief statement as to why you want to adopt a Labrador Retriever from a Rescue group:

Are you willing to have a STLRR representative visit your home by appointment to approve your application prior to adoption?

If no, please provide a reason:

Have you applied with other rescue groups or are you in the process of applying with another goup?

Please list groups if applicable.

If yes, has a home visit been scheduled/completed by this organization?

May we contact this organization to share information?

Have you adopted previously from STLRR ?

How will you submit your application fee?

Southeast Texas Labrador Retriever Rescue can not provide a complete history of dogs coming into our program as most will be coming straight from shelters where they were picked up as strays.  Labrador Retrievers will be temperament tested before being accepted into our program however we can not make any guarantees as to any behavioral issues that a dog being placed in your care may or may not have.  Are you willing to work with your adopted Labrador Retriever in conjunction with STLRR to correct any problems that may arise?

Do you understand that under no circumstance may the Labrador Retriever you adopt from STLRR be transferred to any other person without prior approval of Southeast Texas Labrador Retriever Rescue if something arises making you unable to keep your Labrador Retriever?  

Additional Comments:

Thank you for your application to adopt a Labrador Retriever from Southeast Texas Labrador Retriever Rescue! You will be contacted within a few days to discuss your application.  

Please be aware that STLRR is run solely on volunteers that do work full time jobs as well...so it may be a day or two before someone is able to contact you.  Thank you!!
Quick Links:

-Online Adoption Form
-Mail Adoption Form
-Adoption Contract
-Adoptable Dogs
-Where do your donations go?