Atlanta Rescue List Questionnaire

SPOT or Stopping Pet Overpopulation Together is an alliance of dog and cat rescuers, veterinarians and pet lovers that has been formed in Atlanta with one goal in mind --- to reduce the number of dogs and cats that are killed in Atlanta area shelters.

You are being asked to fill out this form in order to be considered for a listing on our website so that we have background on your policies and procedures in adopting the dogs/cats that you rescue.

Please complete this form in its entirety. We cannot process incomplete applications.

Name of Group           

Name/Title            
  
How many foster homes does your group have?      

Address of your rescue group and how many foster homes are under that group?


What phone number do you want listed on the website?   

What email do you want listed on the website?   

What is your website address (URL)?   

Are you licensed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture? (This question is for us to know whether you can rescue out of an animal control.
It is not a requirement to be on the list.)  Yes  No

If you are not licensed in the state of Georgia, are you licensed in another state?  Yes  No

If not licensed by the Department of Agriculture, do you plan on doing so?  Yes  No
In what state?  

If licensed, name, address and phone number of person holding the license.

If your group is unlicensed in the state of Georgia, will you allow a home check at the foster homes in your organization?  Yes  No

Are you designated as a non-profit 501 (c) (3)?  Yes  No
If No, are you planning on filing?  Yes  No

Do you rescue dogs, cats or both?   

What breeds and mixes do you take?

For the rescue dogs/cats that you take into your program, what percentage do you get your rescues from? (Should total to 100%)  Animal Control?  Guardian Turn-in?  Found by concerned citizen?  Other? Please note: 

Do you breed? Yes  No  Does anyone in your organization?  Yes  No

If you or a member of your group breeds dogs/cats, do you ever refer an applicant to a breeder in your group?  Yes  No
If yes, under what circumstances?  

Is there a limit to how many fosters a home in your group can have? Yes  No
If yes, how many? 

What are your policies and procedures for approving a new foster home?

What is your spay/neuter policy including young puppies and kittens?

What vet work, if any, do you do prior to adoption?

Do you have applicants fill out a written application?  Yes  No

Can you explain your screening policy and list the types of questions you ask a potential adopter?

Do you adopt to families outside of the state of Georgia?  Yes  No
If so, do you have any special requirements? Yes  No  
If Yes, what are they?

Do you ask if a potential adopter has pets that are kept outside? Yes  No
What is your policy regarding placing a pet in a home that has other pets that are kept outside?

Do you ask if a potential adopter has pets that are not spayed or neutered? Yes  No
What is your policy regarding placing a pet in a home that has other pets that are not spayed/neutered?

What kind of things do you turn applicants down for?

What is your return policy if someone decides they want to return a pet?

What if they want to return a pet that they've had for several years?

What is your adoption fee and what services does that include?

Do you microchip your dogs/cats and register them with your name prior to placing them in their adoptive home?  Yes  No

Do you provide a tag with each dog/cat prior to adoption with your name and phone number or the name and phone number of your rescue group?  Yes  No

Do you belong to atlantarescue@yahoogroups.com?  Yes  No
If No, do you know what it is?  Yes  No
If you do NOT belong, would you like to join?  Yes  No

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