| 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. You should receive a follow-up call within 48 hours. If you do not hear from us, please call 254-547-6018 to confirm that we have received your application. |
| 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: 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? YOUR HOME AND FAMILY How many adults in the home? How many children in the home? Ages of children. 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? (Names and relationship to potential adopters) Do all the family members want a dog? What type of home do you live in? Type of environment (i.e. suburb, city, rural) Do you own or rent your home? If you rent, Please 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, and gender. List any former pets you've had in the last 10 years, and what became of them: 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) 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. 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? (vet, licensing, food, toys, training, etc.)? What heart worm preventative will you use? (required for adoption) What steps will you take to control fleas? (fleas are dangerous to your dog's health) 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? In what type of vehicle will you transport your dog(s)? If using a truck, where will the dog(s) ride? 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. |
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