Pet adoption form template
This five-step pet adoption form asks the type of pet, the space at home, any other pets and the time available each day, followed by the contact details. You can clone it into your Growform account and add your criteria.
What the form asks, step by step
Shelters match animals to homes on space, other pets and time, and the form asks about all three after the type of pet. It is the screening step before a full application or a visit.
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Step 1: “What type of pet are you interested in adopting?”
Cats, dogs, birds, rabbits or other animals route the inquiry to the right coordinator.
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Step 2: “How much space do you have at home?”
An apartment or a farm changes which animals are a good match.
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Step 3: “Do you have any other pets at home?”
Existing pets affect which animals can safely join the household.
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Step 4: “What amount of time can you dedicate to your new pet daily?”
Daily time bands help staff suggest calm or energetic animals.
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Step 5: “How shall we contact you?”
Name, email and phone come last.
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After submitting
Rewrite the thank-you message to explain the next steps, such as a home visit or a meet-and-greet.
Who it’s for
Animal shelters, rescue groups and foster networks use this template as the first step of adoption. It works as a pet adoption questionnaire that tells staff what kind of animal the person wants and whether their home suits it. Promising applicants can then be invited to complete a full pet adoption application or to visit. Rescues that focus on dogs can reword the steps into a dog adoption application covering breeds and energy levels.
Why this structure converts
- The first question is about the animal the person hopes to adopt, which is why they opened the form.
- Space, other pets and time are asked as choices, so screening is consistent across applicants.
- Nothing personal is asked until the contact step, which keeps the first contact low-pressure.
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Link to a specific animal
Pass the animal’s name from the listing page into a hidden field so each inquiry is tied to the pet the person saw.
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Ask about landlord permission
Add a question for renters about whether their lease allows pets, which avoids returns later.
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Add a vet reference
For dogs and cats, add a field for a current or previous veterinarian as part of the full application.
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Frequently asked questions
What questions are on a pet adoption form?
Adoption forms usually ask what animal the person wants, their home and space, other pets and daily time. This template covers those, and a full application can add references and a home visit.
Is this the full adoption application?
It is the first screening step. Use it to shortlist applicants, then send a longer application or book a meeting with the animal.
Can shelters use it for fostering too?
Yes. Rename the form and adjust the questions to ask about foster availability and the length of placement you need.
What happens next?
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