Adoption Form

Ready to adopt your new Shih Tzu?

This is our chance to get to know you!!

All puppies we place as pets must be spayed or neutered after nine months of age. AKC papers with limited registration will be provided when proof of spay/neuter from your vet is provided. Adults placed for adoption will be spayed/neutered at our vet at your expense prior to them joining your family.

Thank you for your interest in adopting a Magpie Shih Tzu!

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Thank you for your application to adopt a Magpie Shih Tzu. We will reply to confirm we got your application within 24 hours of submission. If you do not hear from us – please email us directly. Thank you!

Name

Address

City/State/Zip

Phone

How did you hear about us?

Social Media – How to find your Facebook, Instagram or other social media pages)

Are you interested in a specific puppy?

Is your preference a male, female, no preference? Why?

Are you looking for a certain color?

Why have you chosen a Shih Tzu to be a member of your family?

Are there specific qualities you are looking for in your Shih Tzu? (Active, laid back, etc)

What are your expectations for this Shih Tzu? Will you be showing in any performance sports?

What is your attitude toward training and obedience?

Have you had experience with a double coated toy breed before? Are you committed to the grooming and health maintenance?

Please tell us about other pets you currently have or have had in the past. If you have current pets, how do they get along with other dogs?

Please tell us how you will plan to introduce your new puppy to existing dogs? What will you do if the existing dog(s) do not get along with the new puppy?

Are there children in the home? What are their ages?

How will the children interact and engage with the puppy? Will they participate in the training?

Do you own your own home, or do you have permission from your landlord for a pet? If renting, please provide the name of your landlord and their phone number.

Are you aware of your City/County/State rules regarding the number of dogs you can have? (if you have multiple) If living in an HOA, are you aware of their rules for dog ownership?

Does everyone in your household agree to this new puppy? Who will be responsible for their care?

Is there a fenced yard? If not, what are your plans for exercising the pet?

Will you have time to walk and play with the puppy?

Do you live in a city, suburban or rural area? Will the dog be indoors or outdoors?

Tell me about your family, lifestyle and work schedules.

What are daily arrangements for the puppy when the family is at work or school?

What will you do if you can no longer care for the puppy? Magpie Shih Tzu will always accept the return of a dog at any point in its lifetime for any reason. Note – there will be no refunds for any returns.

Please include any additional information on why we should place a puppy with you.

Have you read the Puppy Contract?

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Veterinary Information

Clinic Name

Address

Phone

Personal References

Non-family members that could recommend you as a good home. If you have previously owned a dog, one reference is preferred to be a breeder or trainer. By providing these references, you are authorizing Magpie Shih Tzu to contact them regarding this application.

Name – Reference 1

Phone – Reference 1

Name – Reference 2

Phone – Reference 2