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Today’s Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Your Name*
First Last
Date of Birth of Applicant*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Primary Phone*
Secondary Phone
Email*
What is your preferred way/method to be contacted?*
- Phone call
- Text
- Email
Do you rent or own your home?*
- Rent
- Own
If you rent, please provide the NAME & CONTACT NUMBER of your Landlord or Management Company. Applications for renters without this information cannot be processed.
What is your employment status? (check all that apply)*
List Names of All Additional Household Members
Please list first & last names & ages
What is the relationship of Additional Household Members to you?
Are you interested in a DOG, CAT or OTHER?*
- Dog
- Cat
- Other
If you are you interested in a CAT please choose one of the following:
- Inside cat
- Outside cat
- Inside & Outside cat
Is the pet(s) you are interested in currently in a foster home?*
- Yes
- No
What is the name of the pet you are interested in? (Please do not submit more than 1 application if you are interested in meeting more than 1 animal. Include all names here.)*
Please tell us about the kind of dog, cat or other pet you are looking for. Be specific with the details and if you are looking for a SMALL, MEDIUM or LARGE dog especially.*
Tell us more about your home & family that you think may be important to us when reviewing your application. If you're interested in a special-needs animal please include possible unique qualifications you may have for that animal.
Why do you want to adopt a DOG?
- Companion for family
- Protection for house or business
- Guard dog
- As a gift
- Other
Why do you want to adopt a CAT?
- Companion for family
- Mouser
- Barn cat
- As a gift
- Other
Are you looking to adopt a small, medium or large DOG?
- Small
- Medium
- Large
Small - 0-25 lbs. fully grown Medium - 25-40 lbs. fully grown Large - 40+ lbs. fully grown
How many hours of the day will your pet be outdoors alone?*
Where will your pet be kept when you are not home?*
For example at work or running errands
If you are traveling away from home where will your pet stay?*
Where will your pet sleep at night?*
What are your thoughts about declawing? Please be specific.
Have you ever declawed a cat in the past?
- Yes
- No
Are you planning to declaw your cat in the future?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever moved and not taken your pet with you? If so, please explain the circumstances including where your pet ended up.*
If you decide to move in the future, where will your pet go?*
If something happens to you do you have a plan for your pet?*
- Yes
- No
Do you have a fenced in yard?
- Yes
- No
If you do have a fenced in yard, what type?
Are there any other pets in your home?*
- Dogs
- Cats
- Other
- None
If you have other pets in your home, please specify what kind, the number of each and ages.
What pets have you had in the past?
What happened to the pets you no longer have?
Do you currently have a veterinarian or have you had a veterinarian in the past?
- Yes
- No
What is the name of your current or past veterinarian? Please include a contact number if not a local veterinarian.
Are your pets at home spayed/ neutered?
- Yes
- No
If you answered NO to the above question, please explain why.
Will you provide your new dog with monthly heart worm preventative?*
- Yes
- No
- Need more information
Have you ever surrendered an animal to a shelter/rescue?*
- Yes
- No
If you answered yes to the above question, please explain.
Have you ever rehomed or sold a pet in the past?*
- Yes
- No
If you answered yes to the above question, please explain.
Have you ever been convicted of animal cruelty, animal neglect or dog fighting?*
- Yes
- No
Do you agree to give your new dog time (approximately 3 days, but make take longer) to decompress before introducing them to new people or public places?
- Yes
- No
- Need more information on decompression
Do you agree to give your new cat time (approximately 7 days, but make take longer) to decompress before introducing them other animals in the home?
- Yes
- No
- Need more information on decompression
Do you agree to keep your new cat in a separate area of the home for at least 7 days (possibly longer) to provide space and time for decompression?
- Yes
- No
- Need more information on this process
I understand there is an adjustment period and I am willing to give my new pet the time they need
- Yes
- No
The 3-3-3 Rule: 3 days/3 weeks/3 months. Some pets will follow the 3-3-3 rule. 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to learn the routine, 3 months to feel at home. Some pets will take 6-12 months or longer. There are many factors that can affect the adjustment period.
I would like more informaton on the 3-3-3 rule and/or adjustment periods
- Yes
- No
I expect a new dog or cat to come into my home and have no problems
- Yes
- No
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Contact Info

GRAND STRAND HUMANE SOCIETY

Mailing address:
3241 Mr. Joe White Avenue
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Main Phone: (843) 457-3139
Front Desk: (843) 457-3139
Adoptions: (843) 455-6435

Adoption Info

Hours of Operation

Hours of Operation @ Tanger Outlets on Hwy. 501 for cat adoptions & @ 3241 Mr. Joe White Ave for dog adoptions, Fridays-Tuesdays
Monday : 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Tuesday : 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Wednesday : 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm - dog adoptions excluded
Thursday : 12:00 pm –6:00 pm - dog adoptions excluded
Friday : 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday : 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sunday : 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm