Adoption Application

South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
P.O Box 924088, Homestead, FL 33092
Phone/Fax: (305) 825-8826

Name(Required)

First Last

Date

Before you begin completing this form, please note that any incomplete application, including failure to submit requested photos, will not be considered.

Have you thoroughly thought about the expense of owning a horse?

Below are some cost examples associated with horse ownership. We have found that a typical 1,000 lb. equine costs about $4,000 minimum per year to own.

$250 - $300 monthly Grain and hay with additional costs for full or part boarding
$70 - $100 Hooves shod every 6 weeks.
$4 - $12 Wormer every 6 weeks
$300+ Annual vet visits, vaccinations, Cogging test
$125+ Annual teeth floating • At least 1 - 2 hours each day to feed, clean stalls / pasture, and grooming if you are part boarding or keeping the horse on your own property
$1,000 - $3,000+ Funds for any emergency (such as colic hospitalization or tendon / ligaments injuries)
+ Miscellaneous Expenses such as tack, grooming items, and fly spray

If the horse becomes ill and requires medical attention, this can range from a simple vet call and exam for $100 or could be in the thousands such as colic surgery.

Our goal is to adopt each horse into a forever home where its emotional, social, and medical needs will be met and where it will be happy, safe, and loved for the rest of its life.

Unforeseen Circumstances

What will you do with your adopted horse should the horse become unsound or unfit for riding?

Application Information

I understand that this is only an application and implies no guarantee of approval to adopt. South Florida S.P.C.A (SFSPCA) reserves the right to deny any application.

I understand that an adopting party enters into a contractual agreement with SFSPCA to provide a home for the equine for as long as SFSPCA feels that the adoption is in the best interest of the equine. I further understand that adopted equines may not be sold, traded, given away, place in another person’s care, or removed from Florida without SFSPCA’s expressed written consent.

I understand that if I am no longer able to care for the adopted equine, the equine must be returned to SFSPCA at no cost or recourse to SFSPCA.

Please be advised that a tax-deductible donation will be requested for each adopted equine based on several factors including type of animal, condition, age, care requirements, rideable/ unrideable, level trained, etc.

An SFSPCA Director can advise as to the donation being requested for each available equine.

The donation range for most adopted equines is $500.00 to $700.00; exceptions can be lower or higher.

In specific cases, other charges and/or conditions may apply to the adoption agreement.

The signed adoption agreement and donation must be received in order for this agreement to be finalized and the ownership of the equine transferred to the adopting party.

Please indicate your preference for an adopted equine:

Your first choice:

Your second choice

Training Preference

Age Preference

About the Adopter and Household

Adopter Name(Required)

First Last

Age

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

How long have you lived at this address?

Home Phone

Cell Phone

Email(Required)

Employer Name:

Employer Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Work Schedule

Part-time

Full-time

Number of Years with this Employer

Employer Phone

Marital Status

Married

Single

Household Income

If you are not working, what is the source of your income?

How many dependents do you have?

List their ages

Has anyone in your household been charged or convicted of a crime against animals or humans?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain:

Horse Ownership History

Do you currently own a horse or other equines?

Yes

No

If yes, how many, breed(s), and for how long?

If no, have you ever owned a horse?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain how long ago and under what circumstances?

What other animals do you own?

Equine Living Arrangements

Will the equine live on your own property?

Yes

No

If not, please provide the name, address, and phone number of the facility where you will board the horse

If yes, do you own or lease your property ?

Yes

No

Describe the type of run-in, corral, or stall that will be provided (include size) and acreage of property including turn out areas

What type of fencing do you or the facility have?

Knowledge of Basic Horse Care

For what reasons would you call your vet?

List the signs of colic

What would you do if you noticed signs of colic?

What are some of the causes of sudden lameness?

What would you do if you noticed signs of lameness?

What is founder ( laminitis ) and what would be the first clue it is occurring?

What would you do if you noticed signs of founder?

How long should you wait after feeding to ride?

How long should you wait after riding to feed?

Veterinarians & Blacksmiths

If you do not have a horse at the present time, please research and give two names each, and phone numbers, of equine veterinarians and blacksmiths in your area

Veterinarian #1 Name

First Last

Veterinarian #1 Phone

Veterinarian #2 Name

First Last

Veterinarian #2 Phone

Blacksmith #1 Name

First Last

Blacksmith #1 Phone

Blacksmith #2 Name

First Last

Blacksmith #2 Phone

If you do have horses, please list the veterinarian and blacksmith you currently use. Please inform them that SFSPCA will contact them to discuss your ability to care for an adopted equine.

Current Veterinarian

First Last

Current Veterinarian Phone

Current Blacksmith

First Last

Current Blacksmith Phone

References

List three references:

Reference #1 Name

First Last

Reference #1 Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Reference #1 Phone

Reference #1 Relationship

Reference #2 Name

First Last

Reference #2 Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Reference #2 Phone

Reference #2 Relationship

Reference #3 Name

First Last

Reference #3 Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Reference #3 Phone

Reference #3 Relationship

Please enclose photographs of (1) Any horse or dog you own (2) The facilities where you plan to keep the adopted horse, including shelter and turn-out available to the equine(Required)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 7.

How did you hear about SFSPCA?

If other, explain

Please describe, in detail, your purpose for wanting to adopt a rescued horse

Consent(Required)

I agree to allow the SFSPCA to store and process my personal data

Signature(Required)

First Last

Rescued Hearts

Taking care of rescue horses is something I do best, I know because I’ve done it and I’ve surely passed the test.

The horses that I’ve brushed and fed, the cleaning I have done, all to watch a frightened soul stand dreaming in the sun.

My own horses I've neglected but I tell them every day, that I love and cherish them, through a new horse has come to stay.

I know they understand this for in their eyes I see, the love that I have given them come shining back to me.

Some people think I’m crazy, some others think I’m great, but very few can understand what really is at stake.

If I can love and help a horse to find a better way, my life is much more richer that I look forward to each day.

So now you know my secret, it is there for all to see.

PLEASE NOTE!
An incomplete application, including failure to submit requested photos, will not be considered.

This is only an application and implies no guarantee of approval to adopt. South Florida S.P.C.A (SFSPCA) reserves the right to deny any application. You must be 18 years or older to adopt a horse from South Florida SPCA.

Adoption Application