Adopting a Freegle

Adoption Guidelines for BeFreegle Foundation

At BeFreegle Foundation, we are dedicated to providing a loving home for freegles that come from biomedical research facilities. We want to ensure a smooth transition for our dogs into their forever homes, and we appreciate your interest in adopting one of our furry friends. Before you apply, please take a moment to understand our adoption guidelines:

Understanding the Responsibility:

Adopting one of our dogs is a privilege, but it comes with responsibilities. Our dogs lack real-world experience, and they are essentially like puppies in adult dog bodies.

Commitment to Training:

Be prepared for the commitment to training. This includes addressing accidents in the house and investing time in patiently waiting for them to adapt to walking on a leash.

Time and Patience:

Our dogs need time and patience to adjust to their new environment. The initial four weeks are crucial for them to begin to settle into their new homes.

Assess Household Readiness:

Ensure that everyone in your household is on board with the training process and understands the time and effort it takes to care for our dogs.

Not for Everyone:

If you do not have the time or patience required for our dogs, a freegle may not be the right fit for you. Please consider this before applying.

Consider the Adventure:

Understand that adopting a freegle from BeFreegle Foundation is an adventure. If you are truly ready for this journey, we welcome your application.

Wait Until Ready:

If you realize that you are not currently ready for the commitment, we encourage you to wait until the timing is right. This allows us to focus our attention on applicants who are fully prepared for the adventure of welcoming a freegle into their home.

Thank You for Your Consideration

We appreciate your consideration in adopting a freegle from BeFreegle Foundation. Your understanding of the responsibilities involved ensures a positive experience for both you and our furry friends. If you are ready for this adventure, submit your application, and let’s make a difference in the lives of these special dogs. Thank you for your compassion and commitment to providing loving homes for our freegles.

Our adoption fee is $400, unless otherwise noted.

Adopting a Freegle: Quick Guide

Each freegle is spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped before adoption.

Adoption Process:

Fill out an adoption application and await approval for a meet and greet.We prioritize matching families with freegles based on the dog’s best interests.

Application Wait Time:

Expect a week or more wait during busy periods. We appreciate your patience as we process applications.

Foster-to-Adopt Program:

Experience a two-week trial by fostering a Freegle in your home. Indicate your interest in the adoption application. Applicants must be approved for adoption to foster-to-adopt.

Join the BeFreegle Family:

BeFreegle Foundation provides a lifetime of support. Each adopter is assigned BeFreegle Liaison who assists with training and transition. We invite all our adopter to join a secure forum for adoptive families to share experiences and successes. Adopting from us means joining a community that cares.Together, we ensure these special pups live their best new leash on life.

**Because of the nature of beagles in general, we do not adopt Freegles to homes with electric/invisible fencing as a sole means of containment**

**We do not accept family members as references. Applications with family members listed as references cannot be processed**

Adoption Application

Name

Street Address

City, State, Zip Code

Home Phone (123-456-7890)

Cell Phone (123-456-7890)

Are you 21 years of age or older?

How many children, under the age of 18, live part-time or full-time in the home? How old are they?

Is anyone in your home allergic to pets?

Do you own or rent your home?

If you rent, please provide your landlords contact information. If you own and have a management company please provide their contact information.

What is your timeline for adoption? Right away? In the future? Please specify.

Name of Veterinarian

Veterinarian Phone Number (123-456-7890)

Reference #1 Name - other than family member

Reference #1 Phone Number (123-456-7890)

Relationship to Applicant

Reference #2 Name - other than family member

Reference #2 Phone Number (123-456-7890)

Relationship to Applicant

Do you have any pets of your own?

If yes, please tell us about them. (Name, age, species, sex)

Are your pets spayed/neutered?

If no, please explain why.

Do you have a fenced in backyard?

If yes, please specify the type of fence. Because of the nature of beagles in general, we do not adopt our dogs to homes with electric/invisible fencing as a sole means of containment.

Beagles, by nature are active dogs who require daily exercise. Without exercise they can become destructive when bored. Please explain how you will provide exercise and other enriching activities to your Freegle.

List qualities that best describe the type of dog you are looking for. (i.e. energetic, quiet, couch potato, etc)

Please specify which Freegle you are interested in adopting.

If you have other dogs please indicate how your dog reacts to other dogs.

Have you ever given away, abandoned, sold or put to sleep a pet?

If yes, please explain.

What would you do if your dog chews, eliminates on or otherwise destroys any of your personal belongings? What actions would you take to correct that behavior?

If you work outside the home, where will the dog spend their day? (i.e. Crate, garage, confined to room, outside)

How many hours per day will your Freegle be left home alone on a regular basis?

Where will your Freegle sleep?

Do you understand that small disagreements often occur when introducing a new dog to a pack? The dog can be fearful and anxious until they feel comfortable in their new surroundings. You must be willing to work with your pets during this transition time which can last from one week to several months until the dog is comfortable in your home. At that time you'll be able to see your Freegle's true personality.

Do you agree to contact us immediately should any issues with your Freegle arise? (Housebreaking, behavioral, medical, etc)

Are you willing to have a member of the BeFreegle Foundation do a home visit?

Please tell us how you found out about our organization?

Please provide any additional information you think we should know.

I understand and agree that: (Please check each item)

BeFreegle Foundation reserves the right to refuse to adopt any animal.

I will be required to pay an adoption fee for this dog.

I will follow my local ordinances regarding licensing for this pet.

BeFreegle Foundation has provided a preliminary veterinary exam for each dog but makes no claims as to the future health of the dogs.

The Freegle will live inside the house with me and will not be kept outside.

I agree to return the dog to BeFreegle Foundation, if, for any reason, I am unable to provide continued care for the Freegle.

BeFreegle Foundation reserves the right to seize the dog if we become aware that the dog is being mistreated or neglected in any way or if the terms of this agreement have been violated.

I am financially able to provide adequate food, shelter and veterinary care, including annual exams, vaccinations as recommended by my veterinarian, monthly flea/tick/heartworm preventative or if the dog is injured or ill.

By agreeing to the terms and conditions of this application I agree that I have read and fully understand the terms and conditions of this agreement, and agree that it is not arbitrary and that the provisions herein are common in pet adoption agreements. I further understand that if I fail to comply with any of the terms specified herein, the BeFreegle Foundation has the right to reclaim the dog and to pursue any legal channels to do so. I have fully read and understand the above terms and conditions.

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