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1. Do you have a dog or cat now? |
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2. If yes, how long have you had it? |
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0-3 years |
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3-6 years |
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6+ years |
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3. What kind of animal? |
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Yours is large - theirs is Small: |
- 10 |
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Yours is large – theirs is Large:
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+ 2 |
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4. If no to #1 – have you had a pet recently? |
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- 2 |
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5. If so, what happened to it? |
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Gave to friends |
- 2 |
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Gave to pound |
- 4 |
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Died of disease (under 3 years) |
- 3 |
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Died of disease (3-9 years) |
- 2 |
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Died of disease (over 9 years) |
0 |
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Died of functional problem (under 11 years) |
0 |
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Died of functional problem (over 12 years) |
+ 5 |
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Ran Away PASS IMMEDIATELY |
- 10
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Killed in Traffic PASS IMMEDIATELY |
- 10 |
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Poisoned PASS IMMEDIATELY |
- 10
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6. Do you have a fenced yard? |
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- 2 |
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7. If yes, how high? |
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2-4 feet |
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4-6 feet |
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Even if they claim to have a 6 foot fence all around, it may drop to 4 feet or less at the gate. Be sure to ask about any gate or opening in the fence and what type of lock is on the gate. |
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8. Does it drop to 4 feet or less at the gate? |
- 20 |
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9. Are there holes in the fence? |
- 2 |
+ 1 |
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10. Can a dog dig under the fence? |
- 2 |
+ 1 |
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11. What kind of fence? |
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Block wall |
+ 4 |
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Wrought Iron |
+ 3 |
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Chain link |
+ 3 |
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Wood |
+ 2 |
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12. Where will the dog sleep |
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In the house |
+ 2 |
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Outside |
- 6 |
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13. Do you want an indoor or outdoor dog? |
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Indoor |
+ 3 |
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Outdoor |
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In and out |
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14. Who is your veterinarian? |
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None |
- 2 |
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Name given to you. |
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15. Will you spay or neuter within 30 days? |
+ 4 |
- 10 |
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(You should do this before placement but this question |
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is included here for those who do not.*) |
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Hesitant |
- 4 |
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16. Is your other dog spayed or neutered? |
+ 4 |
- 3 |
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DO NOT PLACE AN UNALTERED MALE WITH AN UNALTERED FEMALE FOR OBVIOUS REASONS! |
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RATING THE RESPONSES |
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To get the total points, add the pluses and subtract the minuses. |
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TOTAL POINTS |
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20-48 |
Probably a very good home. Invite them over to see your dog. |
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16-19 |
Borderline. Think it over for a few days. |
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0-15
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Be very careful. Tell
them you have someone coming over to see the dog and |
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Do not consider these people. PASS ON THESE PEOPLE. |
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