Adoption Application

Our Adoption Process

Thank you for interest is adoption one of our adorable peks!

Everyone involved with Potomac Valley Pekingese Club, Inc., PVPC, is a VOLUNTEER. We have no paid positions. We work as quickly as is feasible. We do require use of monthly heartworm preventative, current Vet visits, and we prefer a fenced yard and homes with children over the age of 8.

1. Complete an adoption application (see below) using a computer or tablet.

2. A Vet check will be completed by a member of the Rescue Committee.

3. Following a good Vet check you will be contacted regarding available pekes that may be wonderful for your home. A home visit will then be arranged between you and a volunteer.

4. You may request a specific peke; however, we have a list of approved applicants. We try to match the best peke with an applicant therefore, it is not a first come, first serve process. Our hope is that such matching results in the happiest life for you and the peke. Know that in the process of fostering we have fallen in love with “your” peke, too.

Before you meet your peke we have fully vetted them. Examples are physical exams, blood work to include heart worm test, vaccinations, microchip, dentals (if needed), vision, hearing, mobility, skin, etc.. Referral to specialists may be made. All are spayed/neutered if medically cleared to handle anesthesia. The adopter is provided all the information we have.

When a peke is being transferred to your care, you need to complete an Adoption Contract and pay the necessary (suggested) adoption fee. These suggested fees allow us to continue our work.

Adoption fees:

Puppies: $500

Young: $450

Adult $400

Seniors $350

Special Needs : $200 or a case by case by Rescue Committee Decision

Please read “Our Adoption process” found under Pekes for Adoption.

Please read the following before signing/submitting: Unless otherwise stated prior to the adoption, the Pekingese you may adopt from PVPC, INC., will be medically current on all routine inoculations and heartworm medication. PVPC’s objective is to ensure that all Pekingese offered for adoption are healthy and disease-free. To that end, PVPC has paid for all medical procedures necessary to address a specific medical condition. Applicants release the PVPC to confirm the validity of the information provided herein, including contacting the veterinarian listed and by having a satisfactory in-house visit. Applicants understand and agree that PVPC reserves the right to refuse any applicant and agree to hold harmless the PVPC officers and members if their application for adoption is refused.

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Name of applicant

Applicant US postal address

Applicant City, State & Zip

Applicant Home Phone:

Applicant E-mail address:

Applicant Employer Name:

Employer Phone Number:

Will there be a co-applicant for this adoption

Current Applicant Age:

Do you line in a….

How long have you lived there ?

Do you…..

If you rent Landlord Name:

Landlord Phone Number:

Do you live on main artery?

Do you have a secure fenced in yard?

Rescues are generally insecure and often are escape artists. Please describe the area and security provisions:

Number of adults living in your residence

Number (and ages) of children living in your residence

Who will be responsible for the pet?

Is anyone at home during the day?

Where will the rescue stay during the day ?

During the evening ?

Who will care for the rescue during the day?

During the evening ?

Who will care for the rescue when you are on holiday or travel ?

If you move, what will you do with your pet ?

If this is an application for a specific Pekingese?

Have you ever owned a Pekingese before?

Why do you want to adopt a Pekingese ?

Do you want this pet as a….

What is your opinion of neutered/spayed companion animals?

Are your pets spayed/neutered?

Are you prepared to assume responsibility for the pet for the remainder of his natural life?

How much do you estimate it will cost annually to care for a Peke ?

Are you presently working with any other rescue groups?

Are you familiar with the temperament, environmental and groom needs of a Pekingese?

Please describe your experience with Pekingese and/or other toy breeds

List presently and previously owned pets (for the last five years) and present disposition. If deceased, please indicate at what age the animal died and from what cause:

Have you ever been convicted of animal cruelty, neglect or abandonment ?

Do you have grooming experience ?

Do you have a suitable area to isolate new arrivals?

Name of Veterinarian:

Veterinarian Address:

Veterinarian Phone Number:

By checking the box below Applicant and/or Co-Applicant agree to this online Adoption Application

I/We Agree to the online Adoption Application