Most reputable shelters and rescues insist on written documentation anyway, but don't wait for the adoption counselor to ask. (lakeshoreanimalshelter.org)
In these cases, it's important to remember that reputable shelters do not place puppies by sending out mass e-mails and then shipping animals to people. (humanesociety.org)
That's why reputable shelters and rescues will do an adoption interview to try to make sure an animal and a prospective home are a good match for each other. (pethelpful.com)