Adoption & Fostering Application Multipage

Adoption and/or Foster Application

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Please Note: You must become a member before you complete the adoption application. Please return to this page after you have become a member. Please click on: MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION.
We currently only adopt to people in Texas and surrounding states. We are unable to provide transportation at this time, so transportation is the adopter’s responsibility.

When you adopt, you will sign a contract that states you will not breed, sell, or give away your adopted horse. If you cannot keep him or he, he/she will come back to Bluebonnet or be rehomed with a Bluebonnet contract. We will also conduct periodic home visits to make sure you and your horse are both doing well.

We are here to support our adopters and foster homes. We have a foster home discussion and help list. For adopters, we’re here for you and your adopted horse throughout his/her life. If you have problems or need help at any time, please reach out to us.
In addition, if you've been approved to adopt or foster for Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society in the past or have competed in a previous Training Challenge, you do not have to apply again. Your membership will need to be current, and we will need to know if your location has changed. If you need to check to see if you have been approved in the past, please email the Adoption Counselor at by clicking HERE.
General Information (all fields must be completed. If non-applicable enter n/a)

Applicants under 18 years of age will need to provide additional parental or guardian consent.
Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
County of Residence*
Cell Phone*
Alternate Phone
Email*
Date of Birth*
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Employer Phone
Employer Address
Employer
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Are you over the age of 18?

Yes

No
How did you hear about BEHS?
Have you ever been charged with, or convicted of animal abuse?*

Yes

No
If yes, please explain*

Are you applying to:*
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Adopt
Foster
Equine Information (all fields must be completed. If non-applicable enter n/a)
Tell us about your current horses:*
Tell us about your current vaccination, Coggins, farrier, and deworming programs:*
Tell us about your current feeding program. Are you able to accommodate equines with special needs?*

Facility Information (all fields must be completed. If non-applicable enter n/a)
How many equines are kept on the property?*
If there are stallions on the property are they kept separate from the other horses?*

Yes

No

Not applicable
If no, please explain:
Will the equine be located at a different address than above?*

Yes

No
Facility Name:*
Facility Address:*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone Number*
Contact Person*

Fence, Pasture, and Turnout Information:
Describe your fencing: what it is made of, how tall, its overall condition:*
Describe your pasture/turn out: how big is it, how many horses are in it, its overall condition:*
Are there any Cattle Guards on the Property?*

Yes

No
Are they separated from the pasture area by a gate?

Yes

No

Shelter Information
Describe what shelter is available (size, constructions, etc.):*
If you have stalls, how often are horses stalled?

EXPERIENCE (all fields must be completed. If non-applicable enter n/a)
Please describe what experience you have handling, caring for, riding, and training equines.*
If adopting, what are your goals with your adopted equine?*
If adopting, what are you looking for in a horse?*

REFERENCE INFORMATION: (all fields must be completed)

We do require three references. If you do not currently have horses, you can list the veterinarian and equine professional you plan to use. If you need recommendations for veterinarians, trainers, or farriers in your area, let us know. We may be able to help!.

Please complete the following information for your references:

*Veterinarian Name:*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone Number*
Equine Professional Name:*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone Number*
Personal Reference Name:*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone Number*

REQUIREMENT:

All potential adopters must wear proper footwear and headgear when doing a test ride.

REQUIRED PHOTOS: (all fields must be completed)

The photographs listed below are required for a home to be evaluated by the adoption and/or fostering coordinator. If you do not submit all of the below photos or if the adoption or fostering coordinator has any questions or concerns, we will schedule an in person pre-adoption/pre-foster home visit.

Photographs may be mailed to the address listed or emailed (please reduce pixel size) to: applications@bluebonnetequine.org.

Barn (outside and inside)

Stalls (outside and inside)

Property entrance

Water source

Fencing (at least three photos – fencing type and fence posts must be visible)

Feed and feed storage

Shelter (manmade or natural)

Cattle guards (if there are any on the property)

Other equines on the property

I the undersigned understand I am applying to adopt and/or foster equines from Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society. I also understand that I must complete the application process and my home (or boarding facility) must be approved before being allowed to adopt and/or foster any equine from Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society. I understand that I may not be able to adopt and/or foster the equine I want for various reasons.

I agree and understand that Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society reserves the right to request a background check, including criminal records to verify personal information.

By signing this adoption/ foster home application, I agree that I have read and understand the adoption and/or fostering policies of Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society. I agree that I will submit a completed adoption or fostering application and must have approval from an officer of BEHS before I am allowed to adopt or foster an equine.

If fostering for BEHS I also understand that I am responsible for daily care of the equine(s) I foster, including (but not limited to) cost of grain, hay, shavings (if needed), and other costs incurred in routine care of the equine. Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society, Inc. will be responsible for vet care of the equine(s) in accordance with the Veterinary Procedures Policy unless injury to the equine is caused by my neglect or actions. BEHS will also be responsible for reimbursing for paste de-wormers and hoof trimming. BEHS will reimburse for corrective farrier work, supplements, and/or medications if pre-approved by the Foster Home Coordinator. BEHS will also pay a stipend in accordance with the fostering policy to be used to help (but not entirely cover) the cost of hay and grain for the equine.

If adopting from BEHS I agree that I will never sell, give away, lease out, send to slaughter or otherwise remove any equine I have adopted. If at any time I am unable to take care of an adopted equine, I will return the equine to BEHS immediately. If the adopted equine dies, I will contact BEHS to notify them of the event and reasons. I also understand that I may never use any adopted equine for breeding purposes for any reason.

By signing this application, I agree not to hold Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society liable in the event of injury, death, or damage to any human, animal or property as a result of activities or actions of the equine I adopt or foster.

In addition, I, the undersigned, have read and understand the following warning:

WARNING

UNDER TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 87, CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE), AN EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES.

Applicant*
First Last
Date
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Applicant (If joint request with spouse)
First Last
Date
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Approving Official (Office Use Only)
First Last
Date
MM slash DD slash YYYY

Email

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First Choice

Second Choice

Third Choice
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Adoption and/or Foster Application

Step 1 of 8

Please Note: You must become a member before you complete the adoption application. Please return to this page after you have become a member. Please click on: MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION.