Colorado Front Range German Shepherd Rescue
Adoption Application

Thank you for interest in our rescue and for taking the time to complete this adoption application. Please keep in mind that your answers will permit us to more effectively match your needs with a dog in our program.  If you would prefer that we send you this questionnaire via email or through the regular mail, please let us know.

Contact Information

Name 

Address 

City 

State 

Zip 

E-mail 

Daytime Phone 

Please include area code.

Evening Phone 

Include area code.

Cell Phone 

Include area code.

Information About Your Home, Lifestyle & History With Dogs

Ages of applicant(s) and ages and gender of children in household (living with  you, or those who are frequent visitors to your home.)

Which of the following best describes your current residence? (Check one)
Apartment  Condo  Duplex  House  Other
Do you rent or own?  Rent  Own
(Please note:  If you rent/lease your residence a copy of the lease will be requested before the adoption is finalized.)

How long have you lived at this residence?

If you are currently in a rental, please list landlord's name, address and phone number.

Please list age, gender, and type of other animals in the household, even if you do not own them.

Are you willing to allow someone to do a home check? Yes  No

Have you owned a German Shepherd or any dog before?  (Please provide a brief history. What happened to that dog?  If you have never owned a GSD before, why have you decided on one now?)

What other breeds have you considered?

Why do you want this pet? (Check all that apply.)
For my family As a gift  For protection  As a companion for another animal
Other   PLEASE SPECIFY  

If you have a fenced yard, please describe the fencing material and height.

How will you obedience train your new dog?

Where will the dog spend its time when you are at work?

Where will the dog spend its time while you are at home?

Where EXACTLY will the dog sleep at night?

Is anyone home during the day?  If so, whom?

Would you be willing to housetrain your new dog?

How will the dog be exercised?

How many hours a day would the dog be alone?

Where will the pet be kept during routine absences (grocery store, movies, etc.)?

Please tell us about dogs you have personally owned in the last 7 years, and what happened to them.

Your Veterinarian

Please list contact info for the veterinarian that we can call for a reference.

Vet Name 

Vet Address 

Vet Phone 

Please include area code.

Names of pets that you have had treated there?  

Matching You With Your New Canine Family Member

Is there a particular dog you wish to be considered for and if so who?

If this dog is not available to you, would you be interested in another dog?

If so, please indicate which you might accept.  Please check all that would apply:
Male   Female  
Under 5 months   5 months - 18 months   18 months - 4 yrs 5 yrs - 7 yrs
Any Age   Specific Ages Only PLEASE SPECIFY

Would you be willing to consider a dog with minor medical problems? Yes  No

Are you able to adopt a dog that has been neglected or abused and may require more time to adjust? Yes  No

How much time are you willing to give a dog to adjust to its new environment and family members?

While GSDs are normally very intelligent and loving, what other characteristics are you looking for in your new German Shepherd? Check all that apply.

High Energy 

Calm 

Independent 

Protective 

Playful 

Meek 

Moderate Energy 

Low Energy 

How long will you wait for us to search for the right dog for you?

Would you be willing to foster a dog in our program until the right dog comes along?

Please tell us a little about yourself and why you feel you could provide a good home for one of our rescue dogs.  Please include any other comments you'd like to add for consideration of your application to adopt.

Please List 3 Personal References

One reference may be a family member not living with you.  Please do not list your vet here.  

Name 
Address 
Phone 

Name 
Address 
Phone 

Name 
Address  
Phone 

Volunteer Interests

Would you consider volunteering for our organization  Yes  Not At This Time
If yes, which of the following areas interest you?
Foster Care   Personal interviewing of adoption candidates   Fundraising   Home Visits
Transporting   Computer Assistance  Telephone calling  Representing us at an Adoption Event
Other   PLEASE SPECIFY  

How did you find out about Front Range GSD Rescue?  (Please be as specific as possible - Vet, Shelter, Friend, Newspaper, Internet, Other)


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Submission of an application does not guarantee placement of a dog.


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