Contact Information - all fields throughout the form *MUST* be completed.
Your Full Name
Email Address *REQUIRED*
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Address
City
State
Zip
Daytime Phone
Please
include area code.
Evening Phone
Include
area code.
Best Time & Place To Call
Information About Your Dog
Dog's Name
Dog's Date of Birth/Age
If unknown type in your best guess.
Gender
Male
Female
Color
Is this dog microchipped? If so what brand? Home
Again? Avid? Other?
Please specify and list Microchip or tattoo number.
Is this a purebred German Shepherd? Yes
No
Where did you get your dog?
(From a neighbor, friend, newspaper ad, pet store, breeder?) List Breeder Name
& Phone Number if known.
All GOOD BREEDERS will always help if need to you re-home your
dog. Have you contacted the breeder? Yes
No
Is your dog spayed/neutered? Yes
No
Please list your dog's Veterinarian Name and Phone Number. (Please
include area code.)
Do you have a copy of your dog's vet
records? Yes
No
How long have you owned this dog?
Why do you need to give up your dog? Please elaborate.
Would you want to have your name and phone number released to the
new adopter? Yes
No
Has this dog been an indoor dog or an outdoor dog?
Is the dog housebroken? Yes
No
How does he/she let you know he wants to go outside?
Has the dog ever been in a dog fight? If so, please describe
the circumstances.
How would you rate your pet's energy level?
Very
Low Low
Medium
High
Very
High
How would you describe his/her personality? (Check all that
apply.)
Happy
Playful
Stand-Offish
Friendly
Nervous
Gentle
Fearful
Aggressive
Timid
Calm
Does this dog prefer men or women? Men
Women
No
Preference
What upsets the dog?
How does the dog act when alone?
Does your dog like to:
Ride
in cars
Swim
Run
away
Play
tug-of-war
Rip
Up Toys
Jump
on people
Carry
things in his mouth
Play
"keep away"
Dig
Chew
non-doggy items
Does your dog: If the answer is YES or SOMETIMES, check YES and add a comment.
Jump fences? Yes
No
If so, how high?
Let you take food or toys away? Yes
No
Comments:
Let you grab him? Yes
No
Comments:
Show signs of possessiveness and if so,
possessive of what specifically?
Bark when excited? Yes
No
Comments:
Get along with cats? Yes
No
Comments:
Get along with dogs? Yes
No
Comments:
Bark or whine when left alone? Yes
No
Comments:
Bark or growl at strangers? Yes
No
Comments:
Hide behind you when meeting strangers? YesNo
Comments:
Guard territory? Yes
No
Comments:
Show fear of thunderstorms? Yes
No
Comments:
Show fear of fireworks? Yes
No
Comments:
Get on furniture? Yes
No
Comments:
Go in a crate? Yes
No
Comments:
Live in a kennel? Yes
No
Comments:
Use a dog house? Yes
No
Comments:
Get in garbage? Yes
No
Comments:
Allow you to touch his ears? Yes
No
Comments:
Allow you to touch his feet? Yes
No
Comments:
Allow you to touch his mouth? Yes
No
Comments:
Allow you to trim his nails? Yes
No
Comments:
What parts of your pet's body does he NOT like touched by
visitors/guests?
What parts of your pet's body does he NOT like touched by family?
What commands or skills does your dog
know?
Sit
Down
Walk
on Leash
Shake
Hands
Stay
Come
Play
Ball
Leave
It
Any other commands or skills?
Has your dog been treated for or do you
know if your dog has:
Ear
Infections
Allergies
Seizures
Eye
Problems
Bleeding
Issues
Hip
or Joint Problems
Please describe any other condition that requires medical
attention.
Is your dog on heartworm preventative? Yes
No
Is your dog current on Rabies vaccination? Yes
No
Has this dog lived with children? Yes
No
Unknown
If so, please list genders and ages.
Describe how this dog has interacted with children. Tolerate
them? Ignore them?
Walk away if they get too close? Play with
them? Rough or gentle?
Where does your dog sleep?
What brand and type of dog food does your dog eat?
Where does your dog stay during the day?
Where does your dog stay at night?
What are your dog's bad habits?
What are your dog's good points?
How is your dog corrected for unacceptable behavior?
When does your dog bark?
Has your dog ever bitten, snapped at, or attacked a person, dog,
cat, or livestock? Yes
No
If so, please describe the situation in detail.
What kind of home would be ideal for your dog?
What kind of home should be avoided?
What other information would be helpful for the new owners to
know?
Clicking the Submit Button will return you to the SOS
German Shepherd Rescue's website
where you will be reminded to email us a digital photo of your dog if you have one
available.
Submission
of an owner surrender request does not guarantee we will be able to
place your dog.
Our sunshine does not come from the skies,
It comes from the love we see in each rescued dog's eyes.