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Getting To Know You ~ The SSMR Rescue Family Profile Form 

Must Read Before Applying To Adopt

Name:  
Street Address:
City: State: Zip:
Only needed if less than a year at current address:
     Prev. Street Address:
     Prev. City: Prev. State: Prev. Zip: 
Telephone: Home: Work: Fax:
   

E-mail Address/Addresses

  IMPORTANT. We cannot contact you without your email address or addresses provided to us!
What is your occupation?
What is your spouse's Occupation?
 
Are you a member of Southern States Mastiff Fanciers? If not please consider joining today whether you are new to the Mastiff breed and would like to learn more about them and meet other Mastiff owners- or whether you have had Mastiffs all your life.

SSMF exists in part, to educate about the Mastiff breed and supports SSMR Mastiff Rescue through yearly fundraisers.

While membership is not required in order to adopt through SSMR, We strongly encourage membership in SSMF and hope you will join us.

After you submit this form, please consider visiting the SSMF website at  www.ssmfmastiff.org to read our code of ethics & join today!

 

Mastiffs On Our Website Of Specific Interest To Your Family

Are you interested in any specific Mastiffs currently listed on our site or are you applying in advance to wait for the right Mastiff to come along?

If interested in a specific Mastiff both the name of the dog and the state where the dog is must be provided in order to process your application for any specific Mastiff.

 

Please note that SSMR is an ENGLISH MASTIFF rescue group only. SSMR does not place Bullmastiffs, Neopolitans, Cane Corsos or other breeds of Mastiff-type dogs.  If You are interested in another breed of Mastiff-type dog, refer to the top of the main page of our website which lists some rescue groups for some of the other Mastiff type breeds.
 

Do you prefer a    male -  female - No Preference    Age preference if any:

 

Any other information you feel is important in helping us determine the best match in a Mastiff for you and your family? If you want a lower energy, already 'settled' dog or would prefer a more active dog, this is a good place to share such information.
Your Home


Do you (If you rent, indicate if house, apt or condo)  own a house    Rent a house    Rent an apartment    Rent a condo

Other Housing Arrangement (please elaborate)

How many years or months have you lived at your present address?

Your Yard
 

Do you have a fenced yard?   Answer Yes Or No and if yes, describe the kind of fencing including height

 

Approximately how large is your yard?

MASTIFF LIVING ARRANGEMENTS
 

Where will you keep the Mastiff during the day when you are home? Inside the house, Outside, In a Garage/Outdoor Kennel etc....
Where will you keep the Mastiff While you are away during the day?


Where will the Mastiff sleep at night?
 

How will the Mastiff be cared for on overnight absences or while on vacation?

DO YOU HAVE TIME FOR A MASTIFF


How much time will you be able to spend with the Mastiff daily?
Who will be the main care giver?

Are all family members gone during the day (work/school)?  Answer yes or no   

Approximate hours the dog would be alone daily

ADULTS IN HOUSEHOLD

Names and relation of all adults in the household:

CHILDREN IN HOUSEHOLD


Names and ages of all children living or visiting on a regular basis in the household. Indicate whether the child resides with you or visits regularly.

Note: Ages of the children must be provided to process your application.

CURRENT PETS IN HOUSEHOLD


List ALL pets CURRENTLY owned (breed, age and sex of each):

Are your animals neutered and/or spayed?   If not, why not? Answer and explain below if your pets are not altered.

YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH MASTIFFS/DOGS
 

Have you ever owned a Mastiff? Answer Yes Or No    When?

What specifically happened to that previous Mastiff or Mastiffs? Include causes of death. IMPORTANT.

Have you ever owned any breed of dog? Answer Yes Or No    

What happened to any previous dogs that you may have owned? Be specific. If the dog died give the specific cause of death. (Important)

How many dogs can you legally have where you live? Is there a leash law? Yes Or No   

WHY DO YOU WANT A MASTIFF
 

What made you choose the Mastiff breed?

What made you decide to adopt a Mastiff from a Rescue Organization?

COST OF FEEDING AND CARING FOR A MASTIFF

Are you prepared for the financial responsibility of owning a Mastiff? Answer Yes or Not Sure.  


How much money specifically (a range is fine) do you think it will cost per month for food, vet care, and any expenses for your Mastiff? We will not process your application without a figure or range for this question

Would you be willing to pay for transportation costs or to travel a reasonable distance to help bring a Mastiff from another state?   
 

Are you interested in giving foster care to a Mastiff while awaiting the Mastiff of your choice? 

(Foster families are given priority at adopting the Mastiff in their care).
 

Name, address and phone of your current or PAST Veterinarian/s: IMPORTANT.

If you currently have a dog or dogs, are they up to date on their monthly heartworm preventatives and all vaccinations? If not, why not? Note: All SSMR rescue dogs must be kept on monthly heartworm preventative.

 

REQUIRED: Name, address and phone of another reference (preferably one that is familiar with your care of animals):

 

If you have learned about the Mastiff only from books or research, we strongly suggest that you let us know so we can put you in contact with someone in your area or tell you about upcoming shows so you can interact with a Mastiff up close and personal.

I understand that there is an adoption donation of $350.00. Indicate Yes.

I certify that the above information is true 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 with an SSMR volunteer, if requested, to determine the suitability of my facilities to care for a Mastiff.

I understand that a home visit will be done prior to my being able to adopt a Mastiff through SSMR Rescue.

NOTE: If you do not hear from anyone within ten days of sending in this application, please email The Webmaster at millcreekx@mchsi.com Sometimes email forms can be glitch-y! Thanks.

Would you be interested in becoming a Mastiff Rescue Volunteer in your area?! If so, please fill out a volunteer form online! Become An SSMR Volunteer If you have any questions about volunteering feel free to ask them here.

If you have completed the entire form, either Return to the top of the page or scroll to the bottom to click 'submit' to submit this application to SSMR. You will be contacted soon by a volunteer!

The signature blocks below are for signing in person when you have your home visit- please leave blank.

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