Get Chesterfield County Animal Services

This guide provides a detailed overview of how to complete the Chesterfield County Animal Services adoption application online. By following these steps, you can ensure that your application is filled out accurately and efficiently, increasing your chances of successfully adopting a pet.

Follow the steps to complete your adoption application seamlessly.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the adoption application and open it in the designated editing tool.
2. Begin by filling in the date and your name at the top of the form. Ensure that all information is printed clearly for readability.
3. Enter your mailing and physical addresses, along with your home and work phone numbers, to facilitate easy contact.
4. Specify the pet you are interested in adopting by typing its name or selecting the type of pet (dog, cat, puppy, kitten).
5. Indicate whether this is your first experience with a pet by selecting 'Yes' or 'No'.
6. State the reason for adopting a pet by checking the applicable boxes, such as companion, family pet, or other.
7. If you currently own any pets, provide their names, breeds, ages, and fur status (spayed/neutered or declawed). Include as much detail as possible.
8. Reflect on past pet ownership by sharing how many animals you’ve owned in the past and what happened to them.
9. Select your residence type (apartment, house, duplex, mobile home) and confirm whether you rent.
10. Indicate the number of children and their ages living in your household.
11. List how many adults reside with you, excluding yourself.
12. Confirm if your lease allows pets and if any household members have allergies affected by pets.
13. Identify who will be responsible for the new pet's care.
14. Specify whether the pet will be alone during the day and night, and estimate the number of hours it will be alone each day.
15. Choose whether the pet will live inside, outside, or both, and explain any arrangements for safety and shelter.
16. For dog/puppy adopters, determine if a yard is available and if it is fenced.
17. Share any experience you have with dog training and housebreaking.
18. Provide contact information for your current veterinarian.
19. Review your answers for accuracy, sign and date the application to certify that the information is true to the best of your knowledge.
20. Save your changes, and proceed to download, print, or share the completed form as required.

Begin the adoption process today by completing your application online.