Adoption Application

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Are you ready to adopt a German Shepherd?

In order to adopt from this Rescue, I would need you to complete an online application first. Preferably complete an application once you have your heart set on a particular German Shepherd.


Once the application is pre-approved, and you have met the dog of your choice, (which I call a “meet and greet session)”. I would then need you to send me pictures inside/outside of your house, If I am not able to arrange a personal visit. Once the house check is complete please provide 2 letters of personal references stating that you would ensure a permanent, loving home for one of my rescued canines.


Please read the profiles of a rescued dog that is currently in need of a home. If I don’t have one that would make an ideal fit to your home/lifestyle, I urge you to keep checking back.


Let me know if I can be of further assistance in your search for your next companion.

Please note: Adoption donations range from $100 - $450 . This donation helps us with the debts that are always incurred through vetting. We pride our rescue in taking the time to train and rehabilitate each German Shepherd based on their own specific behavioral needs.


Thank you for wanting to adopt a rescued German Shepherd! To proceed scroll down and complete the online application.

	ADOPTION APPLICATION
	Main Applicant’s FULL Name:
	Address:
	City:
	State:
	Zip code:
	Home Phone:
	Cell Phone:
	Email Address:
1.	Do you have any preference as to the sex of your new German Shepherd?
	Male   Female   No Preference
2.	Do you have any preference as to the color of your new German Shepherd?
	Yes   No
3.	What is the age range you would like to adopt?
	Puppy only (under 6 months) Young Adult (6 mos. - 3 yrs) Adult (3 - 6 yrs) Senior (7 - up) Any Age
4.	What characteristics do you expect in your new German Shepherd Dog?
	Active Playful Independent Protective Dominant Shy/Docile Calm Loving Aggressive Submissive Good with other pets Good with children Other (please explain)
5.	Do you intend on training or using your German Shepherd Dog as any type of Working Dog? i.e. Search and Rescue, Service Dog for Disabled, Police K-9
	Yes   No   If yes, please explain:
6.	K-9 Services German Shepherd Rescue, Inc. recommends that, to facilitate the bonding process, each new German Shepherd dog should attend some introductory "obedience training". Would a formal obedience training program be something that you, as a new owner would be interested in?
	Yes   No   If no, please explain:
	Also, you must agree to notify Nila Walden-Hughes, Behavioral Consultant, if any behavioral problems should manifest. Do you agree to this?
	Yes   No   If no, please explain:
7.	Regarding your current residence, do you:
	own a single home rent a single home own a condo/townhouse rent/lease a condo/townhouse/apartment If you rent or lease please include your landlord's name & phone number.
8.	Do you have a fenced in yard where you reside for exercising your new GSD?
	Yes   No   If yes, how high is your fence?   Ft What type of fencing?
a.	If you do not have a fenced in yard, do you have access to a fenced area
	Yes   No
b.	Are you opposed to Crate training? If yes, please explain why
c.	Explain how you will provide for the dog's exercise:
9.	Approximately how many hours each day do you anticipate that your new German shepherd dog will be home alone? Please check only one.
	Three hours or less More than three hours More than six hours More than eight hours More than twelve hours
a.	Where would you keep your German Shepherd dog when left alone?
10.	If you checked more than six hours or longer in the question above, what provisions will you make for the dog to relieve itself and get exercise during your absence?
11.	Where will your German shepherd sleep at night?
12.	Do you have any intention on using a German shepherd dog for guarding or protective purposes?
	Yes   No   If yes, please explain:
13.	How many adults live in your home?
	How many children live in your home?
	Children's Ages & sex:
14.	What other pets do you currently have?
	Dog’s Name:	Dog’s Name:
	age:     sex:	age:     sex:
	spay/neuter   Yes   No	spay/neuter   Yes   No
	Cat’s Name:	Other:
	age:     sex:
	spay/neuter   Yes   No
15.	Are you aware of certain medical conditions that the German Shepherd Breed may be prone to?
	Yes   No
a.	Are you financially capable to provide for your German Shepherd should any emergency arise?
	Yes   No     If no, Would you be able to rely on family/friends financially, should an emergency occur? Yes   No
16.	Have you owned a German Shepherd before?
	Yes   No
	If yes, please provide us with a brief history about that dog(s), ie. Name, sex, Reason you no longer have: Please explain what happened to all previously owned pets and the circumstances, ie. Passed away from, gave away because:
17.	Do you currently have a veterinarian or is there a veterinarian who you used in the past?
	Yes   No
	Please provide the following information:
	Practice Name
	Doctor's Name
	Phone Number with area code
	Street Address
	City
	State
	Zip code
	Length of time you've been going to this veterinary hosp/clinic
	(If 1 year or less, please include your previous veterinarian with phone number
	Previous Practice
	Phone Number
18.	If you currently own a dog, is your dog current on Heartworm medication?
	Yes   No   If no, please explain:
19.	Are all your pets current on all vaccinations?
	Yes   No   If no, please explain:
20.	What is your occupation
	Employer's Name
	Address
	Phone number including area code
	How long employed there?
21.	What is your spouse's/or Co-Applicant's occupation
	Employer's Name
	Address
	Phone number including area code
	How long employed there?
22.	If you are pre-approved for adoption I then need the following: Please attach 2 letters of personal references along with email addresses and/or phone numbers (with area code) This does not include family members.
	I thank you for taking the time to complete this application and I especially thank you for taking part in the rescue efforts of saving these magnificent dogs! Bless your heart & soul! Sincerely, Nila Walden-Hughes President K-9 Services German Shepherd Rescue, Inc.