Adoption Application
The form below is a way for us to gather some basic information for an initial screening. Please do not leave out any information on the application.
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 follow-up contact within 48 hours.
You are required to provide three personal references and a vet reference on your application. Please do not apply if we can not verify the vet history, including heartworm prevention purchases and yearly vaccinations of current and past pets. After you application is approved, we will conduct a home check to make sure your home is safe, secure and 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. We ask you bring all members of your family ( 2 and 4 legged members) to meet with the dog you would like to adopt. Our dogs live with foster parents, most of whom work regular jobs and are located in Austin and surrounding areas. The final step is to complete the adoption contract.
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:What is your timeline for adoption, if approved?
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 (please indicate type & height)?
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 will be checking verification of current vaccinations and monthly heartworm preventative purchases. Please do not apply if we can not verify the vet history of current and past pets.
When did you use this vet, and with which pets?
Personal References (only one family member reference allowed and please list people who can be easily reached):
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 follow-up contact within 48 hours.
You are required to provide three personal references and a vet reference on your application. Please do not apply if we can not verify the vet history, including heartworm prevention purchases and yearly vaccinations of current and past pets. After you application is approved, we will conduct a home check to make sure your home is safe, secure and 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. We ask you bring all members of your family ( 2 and 4 legged members) to meet with the dog you would like to adopt. Our dogs live with foster parents, most of whom work regular jobs and are located in Austin and surrounding areas. The final step is to complete the adoption contract.
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:What is your timeline for adoption, if approved?
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 (please indicate type & height)?
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 will be checking verification of current vaccinations and monthly heartworm preventative purchases. Please do not apply if we can not verify the vet history of current and past pets.
When did you use this vet, and with which pets?
Personal References (only one family member reference allowed and please list people who can be easily reached):
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.
