Mid West South Mastiff Rescue 
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Family Information

Name(s): ______________________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip_________________________________________________________________
Phone No. (with area code) Home: ___________________   Work: _______________________
Fax No. (with area code) _______________________   Email: ___________________________
Optional: Drivers License No. (with state): ________________ SS.#______________________
Date of Birth: _____________________   Marital Status: ______________________________
Occupation: ____________________   Spouse’s occupation: ___________________________
Employer’s Name: _____________________________________________________________
Employer’s Telephone Number: ___________________________________________________
May we contact your employer?        ________ Yes           _________No
Names and relation of other adults in household: ______________________________________
Names and ages of children living in household on a regular basis: ___________________________________________________________________________
If no children, planning on children? ________________________________________________
Do you currently own dog(s)?  No: _____   Yes: _____  How many?________   Breeds and Sex? ______________________________________________________________________________
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Ages:________________________   spayed/neutered? _________________________________
Other Information: ______________________________________________________________
Would you be interested in breeding your Rescue Mastiff?  No: _____  Yes: _____
Do you currently own any other type of pets? No: _____   Yes: _____  How many? ______
What kind? ____________________________________________________________________
Are you interested in    Male:_____     Female: _____     Either: ______
Age preference:  Puppy: _____     Young adult:________   Older dog: ____    Color: _______
Would you be willing to help with transporting your Rescue Mastiff to your home? No: _______
Yes: _____  Distance or time? _____________________________________________________
Are ALL family members in agreement about getting a Mastiff? Yes: _____   No: _____  
Explain: ______________________________________________________________________
Residence:  Apt/condo: _____    Townhouse: _____  Trailer: _____   Single Family: _____     
Farm: _____     Other: ___________________________________________________________
Own: _____     Rent: _____     Rural: _____   Suburban: _____   Urban: _____
If rent, does Landlord approve of giant dogs? Yes: _____     No: _____    Landlord’s Name and telephone number: ______________________________________________________________
If rent, please attach written permission from Landlord to have a Mastiff on the property.
Fenced yard: Yes: _____     No: _____     Type of fence: __________________   Height: ______
If no fence, how do you plan to exercise your dog?____________________________________
Where will the dog live?  Inside: ___     Outside: ___    Kennel: ___   Other (list): ___________
If the dog will live outside, describe the type of shelter it will have: _______________________
Will the dog be Fenced: _____   Tied or Chained: __________     Free to roam: _____________
Do all adult family members work outside the home? __________________________________
Approximate hours: _________Would the dog be left alone for 40 or more hours a week? _____
Where will the dog be kept when it is alone? _________________________________________
Where will the dog sleep at night? __________________________________________________
Have you ever owned a giant breed of dog before? No: _____    Yes: _____    Breed_________________________________________________________________________
What happened to previous dogs:  Ran away: _____     Stolen: _____    Sold: _____     Given away: _____     Why?___________________________________________________________
Given up to Rescue or a shelter? If so, why?__________________________________________
Euthanized? If so, why?_________________________________________________________
Died? _____     Cause of death? ____________________________________  Age?_______
What did you like the best about your past dog?______________________________________
What did you like the least about your past dog?______________________________________
What do you like the best about your current dog?_____________________________________
What do you like the least about your current dog?_____________________________________
Why did you decide you wanted a Mastiff? __________________________________________
Are you familiar with the characteristics and temperament of a Mastiff?____________________
What do you like about the Mastiff breed?____________________________________________
What books have you read about the Mastiff?_________________________________________

Selecting the Right Dog for You

Here are a series of important questions.  Answering all carefully will help in selecting the right dog for you and your family.
Why do you want a Mastiff ( 1 - 8)  1 = Most Important     8 = Least Important
Guard Dog: _____   Companion: _____   Watch Dog: _____     Therapy Dog: _____
Prestige: ______ Child’s Friend:_____ Obedience Prospect: _____    Other: (list) ____________

What aspect of a dog is most important to you? (1 - 8) 1 = Most Important   8= Least Important
Appearance: _____     Agility: _____     Temperament: _____     Easy care coat: _____
Quiet companion: _____ Friendly attitude: _____     Size: _____    Other: (list) ______________
If you have other dog(s) how would you describe his/her temperament? Check all that apply.
Dominate: _____   Mild tempered: _____   Submissive: _____   Aggressive: _____    Shy: _____     Hyper: _____ Natural leader: _____    Follower: _____    Friendly: _____     Aloof: _____     Easy going: _____   Laid back:____  Other (list): ______________________________________

What type of temperament would best suit your family? And why? _______________________
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What is your family’s activity level? Athletic: _____   Moderate:______   Medium: _____ Low:_____  Retired: _____  Other (list): ____________________________________________
What activities do you intend to do with the Mastiff:  _______________________________  _____________________________________________________________________________
Do you subscribe to any dog related publications? No: _____    Yes: _____  Which ones?
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Will you take the Mastiff to Obedience Classes?  Yes: _____     No:  _____     Why or why not?
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Are you prepared for the financial responsibility of owning a Mastiff? Yes: _____     No: _____
How much do you think it will cost per month to feed and care for your Mastiff? ____________
Name of the primary caregiver of the Mastiff? _____________________________________
Will all family members be involved with the care of the Mastiff?  Yes: _____    No: _____   Explain:
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Please list your current veterinarian:
Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Clinic Name: ________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ______________________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________________________________________

Please list one personal reference:
Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________________________________________

Please list one personal reference (non-relative)
Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ______________________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________________________________________

How did you learn about Mastiff Rescue? ____________________________________________
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Do any family members have allergies to hair, dander, or dust? ___________________________

Please list any other information/comments you feel may help us in placing a Mastiff in your
home:  ________________________________________________________________________
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I certify that the above information is true and correct and I understand that prior to the placement of a Mastiff in my home, the above information will be verified.  I also agree to a personal interview to determine the suitability of my facilities to care for a Mastiff.
 
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Applicant’s Signature                                                    Date
 
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Applicant’s Signature                                                    Date
 
 
Please return to:
Anne Healy
Texas State/Regional Coordinator
Mastiff Rescue

3706 Garrett Blvd. 
Deer Park, TX   77536-6655

Phone: (281) 930-0706 
Fax: (281) 476-9475
e-mail: MYKANN@aol.com

Please be advised that we are all volunteers dealing with identifying and/or pulling Rescue Mastiffs from Shelters, picking up Owner Surrenders, going on home visits, coordinating foster homes, transporting Rescue Mastiffs whether to the vet for vet care or to a new home, the list seems endless, therefore if we have not contacted you within a month of submission of this application please feel free to contact us.

 
Revised April 2002

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