Adoption
You must complete an adoption application first to meet any dogs in our group. This application is for your benefit, we know it is long. It helps us to know what you are looking for and what you can provide for a dog so we can make the best match possible. Please be as detailed as you can. The German Shepherd breed is not for everyone. This is lifetime commitment, so if you do not think you can make such a commitment at this time please do not fill out an application. Please do not give one of our dogs the chance of being rejected yet again. Thank you for that consideration.
When you determine which dog(s) you would like to meet, please fill out our adoption applicaiton. The application is a way for us to gather more information about you for an initial screening. If we don't contact you within 48 hrs please feel free to send us an email making sure we got your application. Please remember that we are all volunteers and try our best to respond as timely as possible. It may take up to a week to fully process your application. But you must complete an adoption application and go through the full processing before meeting any dogs in our group.
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 safe, secure and ready for a dog to live. If you live in an area where we are light on volunteers it may take a little extra time to process the application. When you are approved for adoption, then we wil 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.
When you determine which dog(s) you would like to meet, please fill out our adoption applicaiton. The application is a way for us to gather more information about you for an initial screening. If we don't contact you within 48 hrs please feel free to send us an email making sure we got your application. Please remember that we are all volunteers and try our best to respond as timely as possible. It may take up to a week to fully process your application. But you must complete an adoption application and go through the full processing before meeting any dogs in our group.
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 safe, secure and ready for a dog to live. If you live in an area where we are light on volunteers it may take a little extra time to process the application. When you are approved for adoption, then we wil 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.
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.
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.
* Understand that the dog I adopt is being adopted as a member of the family and will be an indoor pet.
* Be an adult with the responsibility for maintaining a household.
* 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.
* Understand that the dog I adopt is being adopted as a member of the family and will be an indoor pet.
* Be an adult with the responsibility for maintaining a household.
* 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 Policy
* German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas has the right to reject any application that has provided false, misleading or incomplete information.
* 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.
After your application is approved, we will call you to set up an appointment to meet with the dogs. The day and time of your appointment depends on the visitation schedule and may be limited in time due to all rescue volunteers having families and regular jobs.
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!
* 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.
After your application is approved, we will call you to set up an appointment to meet with the dogs. The day and time of your appointment depends on the visitation schedule and may be limited in time due to all rescue volunteers having families and regular jobs.
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!
Adoption Contract
German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas, in consideration of the sum of $____________, the receipt of which is acknowledged by
_______________________________________, release the full responsibility and ownership for ___________________________________
(dog’s name and microchip number, if available) to the undersigned adopter.
The undersigned adopter does hereby release and covenant to hold harmless German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas and its
members and officers from any claims, damages, costs or actions incurred as a result of this adoption or caused by the actions of
the dog transferred herein. The agreement relates to the following German Shepherd and adopter.
Description of German Shepherd
Name _________________________________________________ Gender ________________________________________________
Approximate Age ______________________________________ Color __________________________________________________
Distinguishing Marks ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Adopter Information
Name ____________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________
Home Phone Number ____________________________________ Cell Phone Number _________________________________________
I, _________________________________________, understand and agree to accept the following conditions and restrictions in order
to be eligible to adopt the German Shepherd (hereafter referred to as the "dog" described above).
1.) Non-breeding: If the dog has not been spayed/neutered at the time of adoption, I agree to have this dog spayed/neutered by ____________ (date). I will provide German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas with written evidence of this surgery within ten (10) days after it is performed. The spay/neuter deposit of $________ will be refunded at that time. It is understood that the dog will never be used for breeding.
2.) Health: The dog will be placed on an inoculation program as prescribed by a licensed veterinarian in order to assure and maintain the health of the dog. The dog will receive rabies vaccination and be licensed in accordance with state and local ordinances and will wear an identification tag. The dog will be tested for heartworms and a heartworm preventative will be administered as prescribed by a veterinarian.
3.) Care: I will accept full responsibility for maintaining a reasonable level of care for this dog including water, grooming, adequate sanitation, exercise, attention, safety and humane treatment.
4.) Shelter: I am adopting this dog to become a member of my family and will treat him/her as such. This dog will have full access to my home and not be relegated to the backyard.
5.) Return: If for any reason I am unwilling/unable to keep this dog, German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas must be contacted so suitable arrangements can be made to either return the dog to German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas or to place the dog with another family, the latter only with written approval from German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas. The adoption fee is non-refundable.
Signature _____________________________________________________________ Date ______________________________
_______________________________________, release the full responsibility and ownership for ___________________________________
(dog’s name and microchip number, if available) to the undersigned adopter.
The undersigned adopter does hereby release and covenant to hold harmless German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas and its
members and officers from any claims, damages, costs or actions incurred as a result of this adoption or caused by the actions of
the dog transferred herein. The agreement relates to the following German Shepherd and adopter.
Description of German Shepherd
Name _________________________________________________ Gender ________________________________________________
Approximate Age ______________________________________ Color __________________________________________________
Distinguishing Marks ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Adopter Information
Name ____________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________
Home Phone Number ____________________________________ Cell Phone Number _________________________________________
I, _________________________________________, understand and agree to accept the following conditions and restrictions in order
to be eligible to adopt the German Shepherd (hereafter referred to as the "dog" described above).
1.) Non-breeding: If the dog has not been spayed/neutered at the time of adoption, I agree to have this dog spayed/neutered by ____________ (date). I will provide German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas with written evidence of this surgery within ten (10) days after it is performed. The spay/neuter deposit of $________ will be refunded at that time. It is understood that the dog will never be used for breeding.
2.) Health: The dog will be placed on an inoculation program as prescribed by a licensed veterinarian in order to assure and maintain the health of the dog. The dog will receive rabies vaccination and be licensed in accordance with state and local ordinances and will wear an identification tag. The dog will be tested for heartworms and a heartworm preventative will be administered as prescribed by a veterinarian.
3.) Care: I will accept full responsibility for maintaining a reasonable level of care for this dog including water, grooming, adequate sanitation, exercise, attention, safety and humane treatment.
4.) Shelter: I am adopting this dog to become a member of my family and will treat him/her as such. This dog will have full access to my home and not be relegated to the backyard.
5.) Return: If for any reason I am unwilling/unable to keep this dog, German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas must be contacted so suitable arrangements can be made to either return the dog to German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas or to place the dog with another family, the latter only with written approval from German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas. The adoption fee is non-refundable.
Signature _____________________________________________________________ Date ______________________________
