Specializing in Last Chance Shelter, Owner Surrender, Rehabilitation, and Education of German Shepherd Dogs
German Shepherd Rescue Las Vegas

Application for Adoption

Did you know...

The top 5 reasons for dogs and puppies being abandoned at shelters:

  1. Didn't realize the work and expense involved in raising a dog.

  2. Didn't know Rover would get so big, slobber so much, nip the kids, cost money, bark a lot, steal food, shed all over the house, need to be exercised, etc. 

  3. Don't know how to prevent or fix behavior problems. 

  4. Person became divorced, sick, injured or death.

  5. Had to move to an apartment or house that doesn't allow dogs. 

Our Adoption Requirements

  • Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.

  • A veterinarian reference is preferred, although we will adopt to first time parents provided you have great personal references.

  • A 'home visit' may be done prior to the final adoption of any of our wonderful, loving companions.

  • Our adoption fee ranges from $100 to $150. The fee includes spay/neuter, being current on vaccinations, special medical treatment when required, and grooming prior to adoption.  It also includes 5 weeks free training from A-VIP Pet Resort

Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire.  Before you complete this application to adopt a rescue dog from German Shepherd Rescue Las Vegas, please make sure that you and your family have carefully considered this decision.  Adopting a dog is a lifetime commitment to an animal that will be your loving companion and your best friend.

These questions are designed to assist with placing our dogs in the correct environment for their personality and needs.  It is our intention to adopt dogs to those who will consider them an important part of their family.

Please take the time to carefully read and fill out the application in full.  If you should have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email us.  

All fields are REQUIRED.  We can not process incomplete applications. 

Name of the dog you want to be considered for:
Description of the dog:

General Information About You & Your Household

Your First and Last Name:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Email Address:

Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Cell Phone:
Are you over 18?   YES  NO
Who will be the primary caregiver of the dog?  

Please list all persons living with you or visiting often (age and relationship).
For your peace of mind, you need only list ages of children and need not include their names.

Is everyone in your household in agreement about adopting this dog?  YES  NO

Does anyone in the household have any animal allergies? YES  NO

Which of the following best describes your current residence? (Check one)
House   Apartment   Duplex   Mobile Home   Condo   Townhome
Do you rent or own? Own   Rent/Lease
If you rent, are you allowed to have a large breed dog and have you met the requirements of your lease to have a German Shepherd Dog?
YES  NO
Landlord's Name and Phone Number

Is your yard completely fenced in?  YES  NO
Please describe the fence.  (Height, material etc.)

Are you willing to allow German Shepherd Rescue to perform a home visit? YES  NO

Information About Your Experience With Pets

How long have you been considering the adoption of a dog?

Will your new dog be primarily an inside dog, an outside dog, or both inside and outside dog? Please elaborate with as much detail as possible.

Have you owned a German Shepherd Dog before?  YES  NO

Do you have any other pets?   YES  NO
What kind?  Please describe them, including species, age, gender, personality traits and spay-neuter status.

What happened to the previous pets that you no longer own?  Please be specific. If deceased, please provide details.

Have you ever had to give up a pet?  (For example: Had to give away or take to a shelter) Please explain why and when.

Please describe how many hours per day will the dog be inside and/or outside.  Please elaborate.

Where will the dog be when you are at home?

Where will your dog sleep at night?  (Please be as specific as possible.)

How many hours per day will your dog be alone?
During that time, where will the dog be?

Will the dog be spending time in a dog crate on a daily basis? If so please elaborate.

Do you have a dog door?   YES  NO

Do you have a dog run?   YES  NO

Will you allow the dog on your furniture?   YES  NO

Will you allow the dog on your bed?   YES  NO

What type of food will you feed your dog?

Your thoughts on feeding canned dog food?

Your thoughts on feeding the dog "people" food?

If the dog requires a particular food, will you supply it?   YES  NO

Are you willing to bathe or groom a dog on a regular basis?    YES  NO

If the dog requires obedience training, are you willing to go through the training process?    YES  NO

Are you willing to make a lifetime commitment to your dog even if you have a life-style change such as : moving, divorce, marriage, children, etc?     YES  NO

If something should happen in which you or members of your household can no longer care for this dog, who will assume responsibility?

How would you discipline your dog for Digging:
How would you discipline your dog for Barking:
How would you discipline your dog for Chewing:

How do you plan on exercising your dog?

What do you like most about having a dog?

What do you like least about having a dog?

Vet References

Who is your local veterinarian? 
Vet's Complete Address 
Vet Phone Number (including area code)
Vet records are under the name of

Are your pets current on all vaccinations?   YES  NO

Would your vet consider offering a discount on veterinary services for dogs in rescue? YES  NO  WILL FIND OUT

How did you hear about the dog you are applying for?

Agreements

Do you understand that completion of this application does not guarantee that you will be approved to adopt?  Do you further understand that completion of this form is only the first step in the adoption process and that, should you wish to complete this process, an in-home screening will follow?  YES  NO

Do you understand that German Shepherd Rescue of Las Vegas requests a donation of an amount agreeable to both parties and that this donation is used to care for other German Shepherd Dogs at our rescue?  YES  NO

As part of the adoption process and before placing any dog, you will be asked to sign a contract in which you agree to certain conditions, such as allowing a GSRLV agent to visit your home prior to and after placement of the dog, and surrender the dog back to Rescue if you violate the contract in any way.

Are you willing to sign and be bound by such a contract?     YES  NO

Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire.  Again, German Shepherd Rescue Las Vegas has only the best interest of the dog's in mind and sincerely wants to adopt the right German Shepherd to the right family. Are there any other comments you'd like for us to consider when reviewing your application?  

Additional Comments:

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