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New dog record starter kit

Bring home the dog. Keep the paperwork from scattering. This printable collects the adoption records, vet history, microchip details, first-week notes, and questions you will need later.

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Dog name

Shelter or rescue dog. Organizer only; your vet's guidance and signed records remain the source of truth.

Source: Shelter / breeder / prior owner

First vet visit: First vet visit date

Updated: __________________

Before the first vet visit

Microchip / ID

________________________

Emergency contact

________________________

Current food

________________________

Current meds

________________________

Records to collect

Vaccination history
Rabies certificate or tag
Deworming and parasite prevention
Microchip number and registration
Spay / neuter record
Current medications
Known allergies or sensitivities
Prior vet, shelter, rescue, or breeder contact

Shelter or rescue dog focus

Collect shelter/rescue paperwork before it gets misplaced
Record microchip status and transfer steps
Give decompression notes a home before changing routines

First-week care notes

Food brand, amount, and feeding times
Potty rhythm and accident notes
Sleep setup and overnight wake-ups
Walk gear, leash behavior, and safe routes
Handling, grooming, and touch comfort
Favorite rewards, toys, and calming routines

What seems normal for this dog?

What should we ask about?

First vet visit questions

Which vaccines or boosters are due next?
What parasite prevention fits this dog and location?
Is the microchip registered to the right person?
What weight, diet, or medication changes should we watch?
Which symptoms should trigger a same-day call?

What it covers

The first-week details that disappear fast.

Most new-dog checklists stop at supplies. The details that help most later are the records, contact names, routines, and first observations.

Adoption, rescue, breeder, or prior-owner paperwork
Vaccination and rabies certificate details
Microchip, ID, and emergency contact info
Food, medication, and preventative notes
First vet visit questions
First-week behavior and care observations

Romp turns this from a one-time checklist into a searchable care memory: daily logs, vet notes, meds, photos, weight changes, training patterns, and Hazel helping you find the detail later.

FAQ

New dog record questions.

What records should I collect for a new dog?

Ask for vaccination history, rabies certificate details, deworming and parasite prevention history, microchip information, spay or neuter records, medication instructions, diet notes, and any shelter, rescue, breeder, or previous-vet paperwork.

When should a new dog see a vet?

Many veterinary and adoption guides recommend scheduling a first visit soon after the dog comes home, especially when records are incomplete. Call your veterinarian for timing that fits your dog's age, source, and health history.

Is this medical advice?

No. This is an organizer for owner records and first-visit prep. Your veterinarian's guidance and signed medical records remain the source of truth.

Why save this in Romp too?

A printed checklist helps on day one. Romp keeps the living record: photos, vet notes, medications, logs, behavior patterns, and Hazel helping you find the detail later.