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Adoption Application - The form below is a way for us to gather some basic information for an initial screening.
Copy the text below and paste into an email and send to gsdrescuectx@yahoo.com.
****Please include your name in the subject line when sending in your application.****
You should receive a follow-up call within 48 hours.
Adopter Information
Name:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Daytime Phone Number (include area code):
Evening Phone Number:
E-mail Address:
Occupation:
Primary Employer:
How long have you worked for this employer:
Hours at work:
How many hours per day will the dog be alone? Please explain:
Application
If interested in a dog on our site, name of dog:
If you don't see a dog here for you, please give us some information on what you're looking for:
Gender:
Age:
Size:
Temperament:
Coloring:
Do you have any special needs or preferences with regard to the dog? If so, please explain:
Your Home and Family
Number of adults in the home and their ages:
Number of children in the home and their ages:
Please list any step-children, grandchildren, or other children who visit your home on a regular basis, along with their ages.
If you do not have children, do you plan to have children some day?
If yes, explain how this will affect the dog's place in the household:
Does anyone else live in your home? Include their names and relationship to potential adopters.
Do all the family members want a dog?
What type of home and environment do you live in?
Type of environment (i.e. suburb, city, rural)
Do you own or rent your home?
If you rent, provide your landlord's name, address and phone number:
(Renters must provide landlord statement indicating that a German Shepherd or German Shepherd mix may live on the premises.)
How long have you lived at this address?
Name of Homeowner Insurance company:
Does your Homeowners Association/Subdivision allow German Shepherds and/or German Shepherd mixes?
Do you have a fenced yard?
Height and type of fence?
Is there a chance you might move in the next 10 years?
If so, are you willing to restrict your choice of housing to places where a German Shepherd is allowed?
List any current pets, including their species, age, gender, and if they are spayed/neutered.
List any former pets you've had in the last 10 years, and what became of them.
Have you ever adopted a pet from another rescue group or animal shelter?
If so, what became of this animal?
Have you ever been investigated for animal cruelty?
If yes, please list the city, county and state in which the investigation took place, as well as the details of the event, and the disposition of the
investigation. (no finding, prosecution, guilty plea, etc.)
References
Veterinary Reference
Veterinarian or Vet Clinic Name
Vet's Phone Number (include area code)
***Please let you vet clinic know that German Shepherd Rescue will be calling them & that you give permission for your vet to share information with us
about your current and previous pets. We need verification of current vaccinations and heartworm preventative purchases.
When did you use this vet, and with which pets?
Personal References (only one family member reference allowed):
Reference #1
Name Reference:
Phone Number:
Relationship to Reference:
Reference #2
Name Reference:
Phone Number:
Relationship to Reference:
Reference #3
Name Reference:
Phone Number:
Relationship to Reference:
Interest in adopting a dog
Why do you want a dog?
Please explain in detail your idea of the dog that would best fit into your home and lifestyle.
What kind of dog behaviors would you consider unacceptable/intolerable and therefore consider returning the dog?
Is there anyone in your home who might be adversely affected by a dog (allergies, phobias, etc.)?
Care and Training
Who will be primarily responsible for the care of the dog?
Where will the dog be kept during the day?
Where will the dog be kept at night?
Are you familiar with the use of a crate to train and/or confine the dog in your absence?
Will the dog have the run of the house?
Will the dog be tied outside and/or confined to the yard?
Do you own a crate (kennel, dog carrier)?
Describe any previous dog training experience.
Will you take your dog to obedience training?
How will you discipline your dog?
How will you exercise your dog, and what activities will you share?
What will you do with your dog when you go on vacation?
If you must move, what will you do with your dog?
Are you prepared to be responsible for this dog for 10 years or more?
Are you aware that costs for caring for a large dog will exceed $600 per year?
What heart worm preventative will you use?
What steps will you take to control fleas?
In what type of vehicle will you transport your dog(s)?
If using a truck, where will the dog(s) ride?
We require that all dogs be spayed or neutered prior to adoption, or that a spay-neuter deposit be paid, and proof of operation submitted by you.
Do you have any questions about this policy?
If you become unable to care for your dog for any reason, who will accept responsibility for its care?
We like to follow up on the welfare of our adopted dogs. May we call you or make a prearranged visit?
Referrals
How did you hear about German Shepherd Rescue Central Texas?
If you remember the name of the group, website, or person who referred you, please let us know who it was.
Copy the text below and paste into an email and send to gsdrescuectx@yahoo.com.
****Please include your name in the subject line when sending in your application.****
You should receive a follow-up call within 48 hours.
Adopter Information
Name:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Daytime Phone Number (include area code):
Evening Phone Number:
E-mail Address:
Occupation:
Primary Employer:
How long have you worked for this employer:
Hours at work:
How many hours per day will the dog be alone? Please explain:
Application
If interested in a dog on our site, name of dog:
If you don't see a dog here for you, please give us some information on what you're looking for:
Gender:
Age:
Size:
Temperament:
Coloring:
Do you have any special needs or preferences with regard to the dog? If so, please explain:
Your Home and Family
Number of adults in the home and their ages:
Number of children in the home and their ages:
Please list any step-children, grandchildren, or other children who visit your home on a regular basis, along with their ages.
If you do not have children, do you plan to have children some day?
If yes, explain how this will affect the dog's place in the household:
Does anyone else live in your home? Include their names and relationship to potential adopters.
Do all the family members want a dog?
What type of home and environment do you live in?
Type of environment (i.e. suburb, city, rural)
Do you own or rent your home?
If you rent, provide your landlord's name, address and phone number:
(Renters must provide landlord statement indicating that a German Shepherd or German Shepherd mix may live on the premises.)
How long have you lived at this address?
Name of Homeowner Insurance company:
Does your Homeowners Association/Subdivision allow German Shepherds and/or German Shepherd mixes?
Do you have a fenced yard?
Height and type of fence?
Is there a chance you might move in the next 10 years?
If so, are you willing to restrict your choice of housing to places where a German Shepherd is allowed?
List any current pets, including their species, age, gender, and if they are spayed/neutered.
List any former pets you've had in the last 10 years, and what became of them.
Have you ever adopted a pet from another rescue group or animal shelter?
If so, what became of this animal?
Have you ever been investigated for animal cruelty?
If yes, please list the city, county and state in which the investigation took place, as well as the details of the event, and the disposition of the
investigation. (no finding, prosecution, guilty plea, etc.)
References
Veterinary Reference
Veterinarian or Vet Clinic Name
Vet's Phone Number (include area code)
***Please let you vet clinic know that German Shepherd Rescue will be calling them & that you give permission for your vet to share information with us
about your current and previous pets. We need verification of current vaccinations and heartworm preventative purchases.
When did you use this vet, and with which pets?
Personal References (only one family member reference allowed):
Reference #1
Name Reference:
Phone Number:
Relationship to Reference:
Reference #2
Name Reference:
Phone Number:
Relationship to Reference:
Reference #3
Name Reference:
Phone Number:
Relationship to Reference:
Interest in adopting a dog
Why do you want a dog?
Please explain in detail your idea of the dog that would best fit into your home and lifestyle.
What kind of dog behaviors would you consider unacceptable/intolerable and therefore consider returning the dog?
Is there anyone in your home who might be adversely affected by a dog (allergies, phobias, etc.)?
Care and Training
Who will be primarily responsible for the care of the dog?
Where will the dog be kept during the day?
Where will the dog be kept at night?
Are you familiar with the use of a crate to train and/or confine the dog in your absence?
Will the dog have the run of the house?
Will the dog be tied outside and/or confined to the yard?
Do you own a crate (kennel, dog carrier)?
Describe any previous dog training experience.
Will you take your dog to obedience training?
How will you discipline your dog?
How will you exercise your dog, and what activities will you share?
What will you do with your dog when you go on vacation?
If you must move, what will you do with your dog?
Are you prepared to be responsible for this dog for 10 years or more?
Are you aware that costs for caring for a large dog will exceed $600 per year?
What heart worm preventative will you use?
What steps will you take to control fleas?
In what type of vehicle will you transport your dog(s)?
If using a truck, where will the dog(s) ride?
We require that all dogs be spayed or neutered prior to adoption, or that a spay-neuter deposit be paid, and proof of operation submitted by you.
Do you have any questions about this policy?
If you become unable to care for your dog for any reason, who will accept responsibility for its care?
We like to follow up on the welfare of our adopted dogs. May we call you or make a prearranged visit?
Referrals
How did you hear about German Shepherd Rescue Central Texas?
If you remember the name of the group, website, or person who referred you, please let us know who it was.
When you determine which dog(s) you would like to meet, please fill out our adoption application. The application is a way for us to gather more
information about you for an initial screening. Once we receive your application, one of our volunteers will contact you within 48 hours.
You are required to provide three personal references and a vet reference on your application. After you application is approved, we will conduct a
home check to make sure your home is ready for a dog to live. When you are approved for adoption, then we will set up an appointment for you to
meet the dogs. Our dogs live with foster parents, most of whom work regular jobs. The final step is to complete the adoption contract.
Adoption Donation
The adoption donation is $250.00. This adoption donation helps to recover a least part of the cost of shelter release fees, spay/neuter, de-worming,
shots, and other vet bills as well as food, and flea/heart worm preventative. All of our dogs are spayed/neutered before adoption, are current on all
shots, and on heart worm preventative. Additional contributions are accepted and gratefully appreciated.
Adoption Criteria
To adopt one of our dogs, we ask that you meet the following criteria.
* Be an adult with the responsibility for maintaining a household.
* Live in the Central Texas Area, within 2 hours driving distance of Austin.
* Have an ID verifying address, such as a driver's license.
* Not be adopting an animal for a Gift or on behalf of someone else.
* Be willing and able to provide veterinary care and training of the dog.
* Have a suitably fenced yard prior to bringing the dog home.
* Fill out the Adoption Application Form.
* Interview with one of our volunteers. This is usually done over the phone.
* Allow an inspection of your home.
* Receive approval for adoption from our President.
* Sign the Adoption Contract.
* Pay the Adoption donation.
* Be willing to provide post adoption updates/pictures when requested by our staff.
Adoption Policies
* German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas does not do out of state adoptions.
* German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas does not adopt very young puppies (8 weeks to 6 mos) to families with infants or toddlers.
* German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas reserves the right to refuse adoption to anyone who does not meet the requirements listed above or who
is determined to be an unsuitable match for our dogs based on the interview process, the home check, and/or responses and references submitted.
* German Shepherd Rescue Central Texas does not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or national origin.
GSDRESCUECTX is not able to grant every application for adoption. Applications are processed on a first come-first serve basis, but are
approved based on which application is the best match for the animal. Please note: Our dogs are placed into the most suitable home
according to their temperament and needs. It is not abnormal for multiple families to be interested in the same dog at the same time. We
reserve the right to select the home we feel is the most appropriate for our dogs. We have set these guidelines with careful thought
and understand that your opinion may differ from ours. We commend you for understanding this policy and your desire to save a rescue
dog!
information about you for an initial screening. Once we receive your application, one of our volunteers will contact you within 48 hours.
You are required to provide three personal references and a vet reference on your application. After you application is approved, we will conduct a
home check to make sure your home is ready for a dog to live. When you are approved for adoption, then we will set up an appointment for you to
meet the dogs. Our dogs live with foster parents, most of whom work regular jobs. The final step is to complete the adoption contract.
Adoption Donation
The adoption donation is $250.00. This adoption donation helps to recover a least part of the cost of shelter release fees, spay/neuter, de-worming,
shots, and other vet bills as well as food, and flea/heart worm preventative. All of our dogs are spayed/neutered before adoption, are current on all
shots, and on heart worm preventative. Additional contributions are accepted and gratefully appreciated.
Adoption Criteria
To adopt one of our dogs, we ask that you meet the following criteria.
* Be an adult with the responsibility for maintaining a household.
* Live in the Central Texas Area, within 2 hours driving distance of Austin.
* Have an ID verifying address, such as a driver's license.
* Not be adopting an animal for a Gift or on behalf of someone else.
* Be willing and able to provide veterinary care and training of the dog.
* Have a suitably fenced yard prior to bringing the dog home.
* Fill out the Adoption Application Form.
* Interview with one of our volunteers. This is usually done over the phone.
* Allow an inspection of your home.
* Receive approval for adoption from our President.
* Sign the Adoption Contract.
* Pay the Adoption donation.
* Be willing to provide post adoption updates/pictures when requested by our staff.
Adoption Policies
* German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas does not do out of state adoptions.
* German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas does not adopt very young puppies (8 weeks to 6 mos) to families with infants or toddlers.
* German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas reserves the right to refuse adoption to anyone who does not meet the requirements listed above or who
is determined to be an unsuitable match for our dogs based on the interview process, the home check, and/or responses and references submitted.
* German Shepherd Rescue Central Texas does not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or national origin.
GSDRESCUECTX is not able to grant every application for adoption. Applications are processed on a first come-first serve basis, but are
approved based on which application is the best match for the animal. Please note: Our dogs are placed into the most suitable home
according to their temperament and needs. It is not abnormal for multiple families to be interested in the same dog at the same time. We
reserve the right to select the home we feel is the most appropriate for our dogs. We have set these guidelines with careful thought
and understand that your opinion may differ from ours. We commend you for understanding this policy and your desire to save a rescue
dog!