Adoption Application
Sunshine Acres
(269) 370-4959 laurmyer@aim.com
*PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name ____________________________ Date ___________ Phone _______________________
Address __________________________ Driver Lic #________________ D.O.B____________
__________________________________ Home # _________________ Work #_______________
__________________________________ Employer _____________________________________
County______________________ How did you here about us?______________________________
Email address _______________________________________________________________________
* All information must be completely filled out in this area
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Will the equine be kept at the above address? Y N
If no, please provide the following information:
Name of Boarding facility: __________________________ Owner’s Name______________________
Address: _______________________________________ Phone # ________________________
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Number of acres equine will be pastured on: _________ Total number of equines on property: _________
Breed and sex of other equine: ____________________________________________________________
Other types of animals on property:________________________________________________________
Size of shelter________ Size of barn ________ Size of stall ________ Type of fencing ______________
EXPERIENCE
How many (if any) equine do you currently own? _______________________
If you do not currently own any, have you ever? Y N
If yes, explain what happened to them_______________________________________________________
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Have you sold any equine in the last 5 years? Y N if yes, why were they sold__________________
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In the following area, please circle your level of experience:
Riding: No exp. Beginner Novice Advanced Training: No exp. Beginner Novice Advanced
Handling: No exp. Beginner Novice Advanced
Working w/ young/unbroke equine: No exp Beginner Novice Advanced
Please elaborate regarding your years and types of experience: ___________________________________
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EQUINE CARE
How much do you anticipate spending yearly for:
Feed_____________ Farrier______________ Vet Care___________________ Boarding ___________
How often do you feel an equine should be de-wormed? _______________________________________
How often should they receive farrier care? __________________________________________________
How often should they receive dental care? __________________________________________________
What types of vaccinations should an equine receive? __________________________________________
Name and number or current veterinarian or veterinarian you intend to use_________________________
Name and number of current farrier or farrier you intend to use __________________________________
YOUR PREFERENCES & INTENDED USE FOR A SUNSHINE ACRES EQUINE
If you are interested in a specific equine in our program, please write his/her name __________________
Otherwise, what specific type of equine are you interested in? __________________________________
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Age range _______________ Size range _____________ Price range ____________ Sex ____________
Breed Preference(s) ___________________________________________ Training level _____________
Are you flexible with your preferences? Age Y N Size Y N Price Y N Sex Y N Breed Y N Training level Y N
Are you willing to adopt and train an untrained equine? Y N if yes, who will do the training? _____________________________________________________________________________________
Are you willing to adopt an equine that has been injured, abused, and or neglected? Y N (all equine are rehabilitated to the best or our ability before adoption and all information known to us will be disclosed).
What is the intended use for the equine? ____________________________________________________
Will you be riding English or Western? ________________
Will he/she be used as a school horse? Y N if yes, please explain the type of work and how many hours a week the work will be done._____________________________________________________________
How many people will be riding the equine_________________ approximate height and weight of each?
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JUST A FEW MORE QUESTIONS
Have your ever been issued a citation/warning, or been convicted for Animal Cruelty? Y N
If yes, explain _________________________________________________________________________
Do you object to our checking the property intended for the equine before adoption and/or inspections after adoptions? Y N if yes,explain______________________________________________________
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Please list two references that are familiar with you and/or your experience with equines:
Name _______________________________________ Phone # _________________________________
Name _______________________________________ Phone # _________________________________
I, the undersigned, understand I am applying for adoption of an equine from Sunshine Acres. I understand that I must complete the application procedure and have my home and boarding facility approved before being allowed to adopt and equine through Sunshine Acres. I understand that Sunshine Acres representatives do their best to match the right equine with the right prospective adopter(s) and that I may not be able to adopt the equine I want for various reasons, and that Sunshine Acres holds the right to refuse services to anyone for what ever reason.
I/We certify that all of the information contained herein is correct and true
Name ________________________________________________________ Date___________________
Signature _____________________________________________________
Name ________________________________________________________ Date __________________
Signature _____________________________________________________
Sunshine Acres does not provide transportation services for equines that are adopted, it is the responsibility of the adopter.
