Thank you for your interest in a rescued German Shepherd dog. All of our dogs are deserving of wonderful, loving "forever" homes. Many of our babies are rescued from shelters just before their last day of life. So, please know by adopting from GSRCA, you have saved a life and made room for us to rescue another abandoned or abused dog.
The adoption process is not instantaneous. It depends on the specific dog you're interested in, how quickly we can check your references and arrange your home visit . Completing the adoption application is a pre-requisite to adopting a rescued German Shepherd dog through GSRCA. All applicants are screened and approved based on the needs of our dogs. We place them in the best home for their needs and personality. Our dogs have been through a lot to get where they are. It is our goal to place a dog once!
Basic Guidelines that must be met before submitting an application: . The person submitting the application must be the person who is actually adopting the dog and the applicant must be 18 years or older. . The applicant must be willing to undergo reference checks and a visit to the home where the dog will reside. . All current pets must be spayed/neutered and up to date on shots. All dogs must be on heartworm preventative. . A vet reference is required on all previous and current pets. . A fence yard is preferred; however this is not always a requirement. It depends on the dogs needs.
The application process includes: . Submitting an Application. . Applicants will receive a call or e-mail within 5 business days of submitting an application. . Reference checks. . A home visit by one of our rescue representatives...THIS IS A MUST! . If approved, an appointment is then made for the applicant to view the dog (s). . Agree to and sign the Adoption Contract. . Submit the Adoption Fee. Our standard adoption fee is $350. This money helps us with medical care, food and other upkeep costs. . Travel Arrangements to view dogs and/or to pick up adopted dogs are the responsibility of the adopter.
Not every application we receive is approved. If you're not approved for the specific dog you applied for, please understand that it means we feel another home was more suitable. Your application goes on file. When a suitable dog for your situation is available, we will contact you.
If you falsify any information or neglect to inform us of any information that is pertinent in processing your application, your application will not be approved. If falsification is discovered after adoption, our dog will be removed from your possession immediately.
Please fill out this form completely, leaving no blank areas. If the area does not apply, please type in N/A. Incomplete applications cannot be processed.
PLEASE be sure to check your email routinely during this adoption process. Email is our primary means of communication due to long distance phone costs. If you have not received confirmation that your application was reviewed in five (5) business days after submitting your application, please contact us at 334-322-1811 and gsrca_cw@yahoo.com
Personal Information:
First & Last Name: Street Address: City/State/Zip: Home Phone Number: Other Phone Number: E-Mail Address What is your preferred method of communication? Phone E-mail
Marital Status: Is your spouse also interested and aware of this adoption? Yes No Occupation(s) of adults: Number of persons in household: What are the ages of the adults? What are the ages of the children?
Current residence: Rent Own If renting, what is the name and phone number of the Landlord? What type of environment? Country City Suburban Do you have any city or neighborhood restrictions of pet ownership? If so, please explain
Do you have a fence? Yes No If yes, what type? Chain link Wood Privacy Invisible Other Fence Height: 4 foot 5 foot 6 foot Other Comments
References:
The purpose of checking references is to insure applicants will provide a responsible, loving home for a GSRCA dog based on the animal care they have provided to current and past pets. The gathering of this information is not meant to be intrusive, nor will ever be shared with another party without the applicants consent. A vet reference and 3 personal references NOT related to the applicant are required. The only exception for not having a vet reference is the applicant that is a first time pet owner and/or has never used a vet before. Applicants that can not give a vet reference, please list four personal references, rather than three. Personal references should be friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc...NOT family members.*Applicants, please notify your vet that an application has been submitted and give permission for the vet to release general information about your pet care history to a GSRCA representative. If vet records are listed in another name than the applicant, please make note of that in the comments section at the end of the application. Thank you.
*Applicants, please notify your vet that an application has been submitted and give permission for the vet to release general information about your pet care history to a GSRCA representative. If vet records are listed in another name than the applicant, please make note of that in the comments section at the end of the application. Thank you.
List any Humane Societies, Organizations, Breed or Training Clubs you are associated with:
Why are you considering a rescued German Shepherd dog?
Which dog(s)are you interested in adopting and Why? If that specific dog is not available, what are your preferences? Age Range: Sex Preference: Male Female No Preference
List characteristics of your ideal pet.
How many other dogs have you applied for? When and with what groups? What is the status of that application?
Care & Responsibility:
Who will be responsible for the day to day care of the dog? Will pet ever be left alone? Yes No If yes, how long (hrs/day)? Where will the pet spend the day? Where will your pet sleep? How will you handle any behavioral problems? Do you plan to obedience train? If yes, please explain How will you care for your pet while you travel? Please tell us about any other care givers your pet may have, such as a maid or relative.
For which of the following reasons would consider re-homing your pet. Please check all that apply. Moving: Divorce: Aggressive: Shedding: Not Staying in Fence: Financial Reasons: New Baby: Excessive Barking: Not Getting Along with Other Pets: Other (Please Explain):
History of Pet Ownership: (Medical information will be verified by your vet office)
Do you currently own dogs or cats? Yes No If yes, how many cats? How many dogs?
List ALL of your current pets, including their name, breed, age and how long you have had them.
Why do you want to add a new pet? Are ALL your pets (or previous pets) spayed/neutered and up to date on shots? Yes No Are ALL of your dogs (or previous dogs) on heartworm preventative? Yes No What kind? If your dogs are not on heartworm preventative, all of your current pets are not up to date with shots, spayed or neutered, please explain why.
List ALL of your previous pets, including their name, what breed they were, what happened to them and at what age. Give details.
Comments or Questions
Are you aware that dogs will have house training accidents when re-homed, and go through an adjustment period at least for a couple of weeks? Are you willing to deal with these issues and re-train your dog? Yes No Are you aware, willing and agree to meet the expenses involved in giving this dog proper care? Yearly vet visits, shots, flea and heartworm preventative will cost you about $400 per year. Any other medical needs or injuries will be an additional cost. No Yes
I certify that the information provided on this form is true & correct. I am also financially and physically able to care for this animal. Home visits are made on a random basis following or prior to adoption. If, upon inspection, we find that information contained in this application to be false, we retain the right to turn down or remove the animal from your premises without a refund of moneys paid.
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