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Adoption Process & Application

After you have read up on Alaskan Malamutes to make sure that this is the right breed for you, then filling out our adoption application form below is the first step toward welcoming a new Malamute into your home! Please complete the form in its entirety, then click the submit button, and one of our volunteers will be in contact with you as soon as possible.

Upon initial contact, we will evaluate your situation and decide what kinds of personality traits you are looking for in your Alaskan Malamute (e.g., good with kids, older male, already crate trained, etc.). We may schedule a home visit at this time also.

After we have spoken extensively about your desire for a Malamute and have determined if there is a Polaris dog (or several) that would be a good match, we will arrange to have you meet with the dog(s). If you have other dogs and/or children, we ask that they be present at the interview as well to make sure that everyone in the household gets along well with the new pack-member.

We will have you complete an adoption contract, and you will need to pay a modest minimum adoption fee of $140 (or $160 for pups younger than 1 year) at the time you take your new Malamute home. And then you are off to enjoy years of happy Malamute ownership with your Polaris Rescue dog!!!

*Full Name

*E-mail Address (**REQUIRED**)

*Home Address

*City State Zip Code

*Home Phone Number

*Work Phone Number

*Age

*Gender

*Do you live in a ?

*Do you your residence?
If you rent or lease, please provide the name and phone number of your landlord or property manager:

*Do you have a fenced yard?
       -If yes, what type of fence?
       -What is the height?
       -Does the fence have a gate?
       -Is the perimeter of the yard where the dog will be completely surrounded by the fence?

*Do you have children in the house?
-If yes ages

*Have you ever owned a dog before?
If yes, what breed(s) and where is/are the dog(s) now?

*Have you ever owned an Alaskan Malamute before?

*Do you have any other dogs?
       -If yes what type?
        -Age
       -Gender
        -Any Alpha Tendencies?
       -Is/Are your current dog(s) neutered/spayed?

*Do you have any cats or small animals?
-If yes what type?

*Do you work ?

*How many hours will the Malamute be left alone on a daily basis on average?

*Will your Malamute be

*Where will your Malamute be kept during the day while you are away from home?

*Where will your Malamute sleep at night?

*Who will assume primary responsibility for the care of your Malamute?

*Do you have time to play with and walk your Alaskan Malamute on a daily basis?

*Do you understand that a Malamute can not ever be allowed off leash, unless it is within a fully fenced-in, secure area?

*Do you understand that a Malamute must not be left alone in a non-secure yard or area, and that they are notorious "escape artists"?

*Do you understand that a Malamute must never be left alone while tethered, even if it is an attempt to keep it from escaping a yard?

*Do you understand that a Malamute will shed its under coat at least twice a year, has a proclivity for digging, and is a passonate runner?

*What reasons do you feel might cause you to return a Malamute adopted from us?

*Please use this space to add any additional comments or expand on any of the above questions.

*Please provide at least one personal reference (include name, phone number, and relationship to you; no family members):

*Please use this space to add any additional comments or expand on any of the above questions.

Please indicate your preferences in a Malamute:
   Age:
   Gender:
   Colors:

Would you consider a Malamute mix?

Lastly, please let us know how you heard about Polaris Alaskan Malamute Rescue: