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Adoption Application

Wild Hearts Haven requires that this application be completed in full and submitted prior to the approval of adoption of any equine. Submission of an application does NOT guarantee adoption of any animal to any person regardless of the date of submission, previous conversations with Wild Hearts Haven staff or representatives, or previous knowledge of the animal.

Wild Hearts Haven reserves the right to place animals in its care into adoptive homes in its sole and absolute discretion.

The adoption application is a part of the application process. Additional steps may be required for approval. All adopters must be 18 years of age or older. It is understood that adults may wish to adopt for persons under the age of 18. If the adoption is approved, the adult will be fully responsible for the care of the adopted equine.

Failure to complete the application will cause processing to be delayed. Providing false information will result in a denial of the application and any future adoption applications.

Personal Information

First Name

Last Name

Email

Street Address

City

Region/State/Province

Postal / Zip code

Date of Birth

Driver's License / State ID Info:

State

Driver's License Number

Home Phone

Cell Phone

Place of Employment

Occupation

Work Phone

Why do you want to adopt an equine?

How did you hear about Wild Hearts Haven?

Have you ever been issued a citation, warning or been convicted of animal cruelty?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain:

Equine Experience

What is your level of riding/equine experience?

Beginner: Rider is new around equines. Comfortable riding at walk

Advanced Beginner: Comfortable at a walk and trot, some experience with faster gaits.

Intermediate: Comfortable at all gaits, can handle equines that test a rider.

Advanced: Comfortable handling difficult equine in various situations and environments.

Very Advanced: Has previous experience training equines or experience handling green equines.

If yes, how many and explain their uses:

How many equines do you currently own?

What other pets/livestock do you have?

If yes, why and to whom?

What breed, size and gender would you prefer?

If yes, please describe the equine:

What purpose do you intend for the equine you want to adopt?

Will you accept an equine with a limitation?

Lameness:

None

Slight

Rideable with special care

Not rideable (companion equine)

Behavioral:

None

Slight

Needs confident handler

Needs re-started

Health:

None

Minor needs (feed, etc.)

Special needs (medications, blind, therapy, etc.)

What type of equine do you wish to adopt?

Experienced: Calm, gentle, minimal handling issues. Could potentially be handled by a child or beginner.

Inexperienced/Green: Has had inadequate training, but has good ground manners and is willing to please.

Untrained: May never have been adequately handled or broke, or may be young.

If you are planning to adopt an untrained equine:

If yes, name of trainer:

Trainer's Phone:

If no, why not, and please describe your training plan and methods:

Financial Questions (Answers will assist us in making the best placement possible.)

Owning an equine can cost as little as $6,500.00 annually in the state of Colorado. Are you willing and financially able to provide: (numbers generated from Horse Economics, A Personal Finance Guide for the Horse Owner, Catherine E. O’Brian and http://veterinaryextension.colostate.edu/ )

(Please check each box to ensure understanding of breakdown of financial costs.)<br/>Are you willing and financially able to provide:

Feed/Hay = $1,500.00 per year minimum.

Farrier trim/shoeing = minimum $300.00 per year.

Basic Veterinary Care = $500.00 per year (vaccinations/floating).

Deworming = $32.00 per year.

Boarding = minimum $350mo./$4,200.00 per year minimum.

If yes, please explain who and why:

Facility or Boarding Information

As part of the adoption process, Wild Hearts Haven has the right to investigate the property at which the horse will be stabled to ensure the health and safety of the equine.

What is the number of acres where the equine will be pastured?

What kind of shelter do you have (barn/stalls, loafing shed, windbreaks, etc.)?

What kind of fencing do you have?

What is the total number of equines on this property?

Name of boarding stable

Owner of boarding stable

Street Address

City

Region/State/Province

Postal / Zip code

Boarding Owner Phone

What type of fencing does this stable have?

References

It is our practice to contact references. These include personal acquaintances, veterinarians and farriers. This process can take several days depending on the availability of the references. Please provide the names and phone numbers of two references (excluding relatives). We prefer references that are experienced with equines and also are aware of your equine experience.

Reference #1

Name

Phone

Relationship

Reference #2

Name

Phone

Relationship

Vet Name

Vet Phone

Farrier Name

Farrier Phone

I attest that all of the information in this application is true to the best of my knowledge.

Your Signature

Apply to Volunteer

Adoption Application

Personal Information

Equine Experience

Financial Questions (Answers will assist us in making the best placement possible.)

Facility or Boarding Information

References

Reference #1

Reference #2

Thanks for submitting your application! We will be in touch very soon.