Contact Information

Collects first name, last name, email, and phone number. All fields are required, so no submission slips through incomplete.

Physical Address

Full address plus housing type and own/rent status. Gets the logistical basics on record early — before your team has to circle back and ask.

Rental Pet Policy

Documents whether the applicant's housing has a pet policy, on record, every time — without relying on someone to remember to bring it up mid-conversation.

About the Household

Household size, adult agreement on adoption, children under 10, a 1–5 household energy level scale, current pet status, and an open lifestyle/schedule field. This is where you find out whether a high-drive dog has any business going to this home.

Current Pets

Collects what kind of animals the applicant currently has — a critical compatibility data point for multi-pet placements.

Pet Interests & Compatibility

Animal type, specific animal name if they have one in mind, pet care experience, preferred energy level, comfort with behavioral challenges, and an open additional info field.

• Compatibility questions go beyond "what do you want" — experience level, energy preference, and behavioral tolerance are all collected, scaled, and on record
• Built on Google Forms — no new platform, no subscription, no training required. Your team is already in it.
• Required fields are pre-configured — no chasing down incomplete applications after the fact

✅ Pet Adoption Interest Form — Google Forms template

✅ Link to the Canva template used to make the header. Make it your own!

✅ 6 structured sections, ready to use immediately

✅ Pre-written applicant-facing introduction copy

✅ Required field formatting already configured

✅ Compatible with all Google accounts (free and paid)

✅ Embeddable on your website or shareable as a direct link

✔ Shelters and rescues currently collecting adoption info by email, paper, or in-person conversation

✔ Organizations that want a consistent intake process without investing in new software

✔ Small rescues where staff turnover means the questions change depending on who's asking

✔ Teams managing adoptions across multiple volunteers who need one standardized record

✔ Any org that wants to look more professional to applicants without rebuilding their whole process

Do I need a paid Google account to use this?

No. This template works with any Google account, including a free personal Gmail. You'll need to be signed in to make a copy, but no paid Workspace plan is required.

Can I customize the questions?

Yes — Google Forms is fully editable. Add, remove, reorder, or rename any question to match your organization's process. The template is a starting point, not a contract.

Can I add my organization's branding?

Yes. Google Forms supports custom header images, colors, and logo uploads. Once you've made a copy, you can apply your branding directly in the form editor.

How do responses get collected?

All submissions feed into a linked Google Sheet, which you can filter, sort, and export. You can also set up email notifications so your team is alerted every time a new application comes in.

Is this useful for a low-volume rescue?

Absolutely. Consistent intake data matters whether you're placing 5 animals a month or 500. The form works at any scale — and the habit of structured intake pays off the moment you're busy enough that you can't remember every conversation you've had.

Can I embed this on my website?

Yes. Google Forms can be embedded directly into most websites, or shared as a standalone link in adoption inquiry emails, social posts, or your link-in-bio.