Animal Shelter Adoption Readiness Pledge

Prepare for Pet Adoption with Confidence

Adopting a pet is one of the most rewarding decisions you'll make—but it's also a long-term commitment that requires careful preparation. Our Animal Shelter Adoption Readiness Pledge helps prospective pet parents assess their readiness, commit to responsible care, and ensure they have everything in place before bringing a new furry friend home.

Whether you're an animal shelter, rescue organization, or veterinary clinic, this form template makes it easy to guide adopters through the essential steps of pet ownership. From home preparation checklists to veterinary planning and financial commitments, this pledge ensures that every adoption starts on solid ground.

Why Animal Shelters and Rescues Love This Template

Animal welfare organizations use this form to:

• Screen and educate potential adopters on the realities of pet ownership
• Reduce return rates by ensuring adopters are truly prepared
• Build accountability through clear, documented commitments
• Streamline intake processes with organized, actionable data

The form covers everything from daily care routines and emergency planning to budgeting for food, supplies, and veterinary care. By having adopters work through these considerations upfront, you're setting them—and their future pets—up for success.

Automate Your Adoption Workflow with Paperform and Stepper

Once someone submits their pledge, you can use Stepper to automatically notify your adoption coordinator, create a follow-up task in your CRM or project management tool, and send personalized resources based on the type of pet they're planning to adopt. This keeps your team organized and ensures no adopter falls through the cracks.

If your organization also collects adoption fees or donations, you can add payment fields directly to the form and connect Stripe, PayPal, or Square—no separate checkout page needed.

A Form That Reflects Your Mission

This template is designed with a warm, friendly tone that matches the compassionate nature of animal welfare work. It's easy to customize with your shelter's branding, add your logo, and adjust questions to fit your specific adoption process. Whether you're a small grassroots rescue or a larger municipal shelter, Paperform gives you the flexibility to create a form that feels authentically yours.

Trusted by nonprofits, animal shelters, and veterinary practices worldwide, this template helps you ensure every adoption is a forever home.