Crest Care - Chinese Crested Rescue

NOTE: Failure to complete required questions will result in
application being deleted!
You must be at least 21 years of age to adopt

Please mail to:
Crest-Care
192 Parkers Corners Rd
Princetown, NY 12306

Adoption Application Coordinator, Beth Massmann

  Prospective Owner Application

Please fill out all (required) areas in order for your application to be processed.

Applicants please note: Crest-Care Inc. adopts out dogs to applicants residing within the United States and Canada.

(NO APPLICANT WHO HAS OR PLANS TO USE AN ELECTRONIC FENCE, OR TIE OUTS WILL BE CONSIDERED. FURTHER, NO APPLICANT OWNING AN INTACT ANIMAL WILL BE CONSIDERED. EXCEPTIONS WOULD BE CERTIFICATION FROM A VETERINARIAN SAYING THE ANIMAL IS NOT HEALTHY ENOUGH TO BE ALTERED, OR THE ANIMAL IS EITHER BEING SHOWN OR IS A FINISHED CHAMPION UNDER THE AGE OF SEVEN (written proof to this effect is required).

Thank you for your interest in adopting a Chinese Crested.  We would appreciate you answering the following questions so that we can best determine compatibility between you and the Chinese Crested.  All questions on this application must be answered in order for your application to be processed.  If a question is not applicable please mark as such.  Thank you for your help and cooperation.


Crest-Care Inc. Adoption Fee information.


*As of May 15, 2009 our Adoption Fees will be increased. ;
Our new adoption fee will consist of a sliding scale based on the animals approximate age.

- Dogs determined to be under 1 year of age, adoption fee $350.
- Dogs determined to be between the ages of 1-3 years of age, adoption fee $300.
- Dogs determined to be between the ages of 4-6 years of age, adoption fee $275
- Dogs determined to be 7 years of age and older, adoption fee $225, but adoptions fees may vary according to region, medical expenses, and transportation.

(Please Note: Applicants that pass the veterinarian and personal reference check will be requested to furnish their drivers license number via phone or US postal mail (applicants choice) to their Coordinator, prior to Approval to Adopt, or to becoming a Representative of Crest-Care Inc. The information will be kept confidential with the exception of law enforcement/background check to determine if the applicant has any record of abuse or neglect toward any animal left in their care.

Email Address:                                                                                                                                                          

Date Submitted:                                                                                                                                                        

                                                                                                                                                                       

Full Name:                                                                                                                                                                 

Street address:                                                                                                                                                          

City, State & Zip Code:                                                                                                                                            

How often do you read your emails?

Once a day                                       

Once a week                                      

Twice a week                                     

Once a month                                    


Work Phone:                                                                                     

Best time to call:                                                                                           

Home Phone:                                                                                     

Best time to call:                                                                                           

Fax Number:                                                                                                 

Accept Collect Calls? Yes                   No                

Date of Birth *Must be at least 21 years of age to adopt*                                                

Occupation:                                                                                                                           

Do you live in a:

House                                                            

Apartment/Condo                                          

Mobile Home                                                

Other                                                             

Do you Own                               Or  Rent                             

If yes to rent, does the landlord allow dogs?

            Yes                    No                  Not applicable                      

Landlord's Phone (If you rent and do not supply the landlord's phone number, this application will not be screened):                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Do you have a fenced yard? Yes                                No                            

If no, what arrangements will you have the dog's exercise and toilet duties?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                                                                   

WILL ADOPTING A CREST-CARE DOG PUT YOU OVER THE LIMIT OF PETS ALLOWED BY YOUR CITY OR TOWNSHIP?                                                                                                                                           

Is there a particular Crest-Care dog you are interested in adopting?                                                                   

Are you married or co-habitating with a significant other?  Yes                   No                

Does your partner/spouse know of and approve of the adoption? Yes _                           No                               

Do you have children? If so, how many?                             

What your the ages of your children?                                  

Are you or other household members allergic to dogs?  Yes                       No                 

List all other dogs in the household (including breed, age, and sex)                                                                      

                                                                                                                                                                                   

Do you breed? If so, what breed?                                                                                                                            

How many litters per year?                                      

           

Are your dogs/cats spayed/neutered?  Yes               No                 

Vet's name:                                                                                                                                                               

Vet's street address:                                                                                                                                                

Vet's City, State and Zip Code:                                                                                                                               

Vet's phone number:                                                                                                                                                 

How many hours on average will this dog spend alone at home?                                      

If you have had a dog before, describe the last dog you owned and what happened to it.                                    

                                                                                                                                                                                   

Tell us anything else about your family you'd like us to know.                                                                              

                                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                   

Why are you interested in a Chinese Crested?                                                                                                      

                                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                   

Have you owned a toy breed before? Yes                 No                 

Have you owned a Chinese Crested before?  Yes                 No                

If no, are you willing to learn and not hesitate to call a Crest-Care memver with questions or concerns?

            Yes                    No                

Are you familiar with the characteristics and temperament of the Chinese Crested? 

            Yes                   No                 

Are you familiar with the grooming and maintenance of the Chinese Crested? Yes                       No                

Are you committed to caring for this dog for its lifetime? Yes                     No                 

Do you consider yourself financially stable enough to provide proper diet and medical care for a Chinese Crested, including emergency treatment if necessary?  Yes                       No                 

Are you aware that there is an adoption fee which will support future rescues of Chinese Cresteds?

            Yes                   No                 

How did you hear about Crest-Care?                                                                                                                      

Which sex of dog are you interested in?  Male __________  Female ________ No Preference                         

Variety of Chinese Crested: Hairless”

                         Hairy Hairless                        Powderpuff                 No Preference                      

Age preference? Puppy          Young adult                Adult  Senior             No Preference          

Would you consider a Crested with medical problems (special needs) or limitations?

            Yes       No                   Depends upon condition                  

Generally speaking, what kind of temperament are you looking for in a Chinese Crested?                               

                                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                   

What qualities appeal to you about the Chinese Crested?                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                   

Where will the Chinese Crested stay when it's alone?                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                                                                   

Where will the Chinese Crested sleep?                                                                                                                   

Please tell us of any other expectations or concerns you may have.                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                   

Would you be willing to assist a Chinese Crested in need for Crest-Care if the need arises?

            Yes                   No                 

Would you be interested in becoming a Representative for Crest-Care?  Yes                  No                 

Please add any additional comments for consideration here.                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                   

Personal Reference Name (please use a reference other than immediate family)                                               

                                                                                                                                                                                   

Personal Reference Address                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                   

Personal Reference City, State & Zip Code                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                                                                   

Personal Reference Phone Number                                                                                                                        

Best time to call?                                                      

I understand that a Crest-Care member will conduct a home visit prior to my being approved to adopt?

            Yes                   No                 

Would you be interested in adopting adopting a dog from another part of the country? (This would involve paying for the dog's transportation (flight, health certificate, crate), in addition to adoption fee).

             Yes                 No                 

How far are you willing to travel to obtain a rescue approved for adoption?                                                        

Due to the increasing cost of ground transportations, would you be willing to assist Crest-Care's representatives with gas costs associated with transporting your approved adopted dog from it's foster home to you?

            Yes                   No                   Dependent upon distance of transport                    

Have you applied to adopt with Crest-Care previously? Yes                      No                   

If Crest-Care does not have a Chinese Crested in need suitable to your home, would you be willing to be referred to another rescue organization or private rescue of Chinese Cresteds? Please note that referral does not mean that Crest-Care approves or endorses any organization/private rescue to whom we may refer you. Therefore, by checking yes, you are releasing Crest-Care, Inc. of any and all liability and/or responsibility if this application is referred to another group or private rescue. Yes                 No                   

If you are a retired person or a senior citizen we ask that you specially consider an older (type of dog) to adopt.  These dogs remain puppyish well into old age and can also live a long time.  We want them to have their family right up until the end.  The most frequent reason for a pet animals' later life abandonment is that their caregiver has to leave them for a nursing home and their family members do not always have space, desire or the ability to care for a pet left displaced by such an event.  Please think about how YOUR age and state of health will affect your new dogs' future

All required areas must be completed or the form will not send.

We Reserve The Right to Refuse An Applicant

Crest-Care, Inc.