Fostering is an important stepping stone for our dogs on their journey to their forever home.
IF YOU WANT TO ADOPT A DOG DO NOT FILL OUT THIS APPLICATION.
First Name*
Last Name*
Address*
City*
State/Province*
Zip/Postal Code* -
Email*
Cell Phone
Alt Email
rescue use only
Applicant Name*
What are the ages of the adults in your household?
Best Phone Number to reach you
Occupation
Please tell us a little about yourself and why you could provide a good home for one of our rescue dogs. Please include any other comments you'd like to add for consideration of your application.
Spouse/Partner Name
Have you adopted a dog from us before?
List current Vet- If you currently do not have a vet, please provide us with the name and phone number of the vets you previously used for your pets.*
Vet Phone number
Under what name AND PHONE are vet records listed?
Name of pets treated at vet
List Personal Reference *
What is their phone number?*
Please list an additional reference (who is not a family member)*
Reference phone number*
How many Adults reside in your household*
List Gender and Ages of all children residing in or visiting your home. WE RESCUE DOGS OF UNKNOWN BACKGROUND FROM SHELTERS, INDIVIDUALS, AND ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE USA. FOR THAT REASON, WE ARE VERY CAUTIOUS PLACING DOGS IN HOMES WITH CHILDREN AGE 7 AND UNDER. IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH GERMAN SHEPHERDS AND FEEL YOU CAN ADEQUATELY PROVIDE A SAFE BUFFER FOR YOUR CHILDREN AND OUR DOG, PLEASE CONTINUE WITH THIS APPLICATION. IF YOU DECIDE TO SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION AND HAVE YOUNG CHILDREN IN YOUR HOME, PLEASE UNDERSTAND, YOUR WAIT MAY BE MONTHS BEFORE WE FIND A POSSIBLY SUITABLE DOG TO BE PLACED IN YOUR HOME, AND EVEN THEN, IT WILL BE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO INSURE YOUR CHILDREN'S SAFETY.*
Do you own or rent your home* Choose one: Rent Own
If you rent, or live in a townhome or condo, please enter your property manager's name and phone number
In what type of home do you live* Choose one: Apartment Condominium/Townhouse Duplex House Live with Parents Military Housing Mobile Home Ranch/Farm
Is your yard fenced* Choose one: No Yard Unfenced Yard Yard Partially Fenced Yard Completely Fenced
What type of fence* Choose one: Chain Link Invisible None/Other Privacy
How high is the lowest part of your fence?*
List the name, size, gender and age of dogs in your home. *
What other animals or livestock are in your household?
Why do you want to foster a German Shepherd Dog?*
Please tell us about the German shepherd Dogs (or other dogs) you have had as an ADULT. If you have never had a GSD before, why have you decided on one now? *
Thinking about your lifestyle, trips or activities planned that would interfere with your ability to care for a dog, how soon are you able to take your new family member into your home?*
Most dogs coming into rescue have needs in at least one of the following areas Socialization, behaviorial, or obedience. With that in mind, what is the preferred type of dog want to foster* Choose one: An Adult A Dog waiting to be altered A Dogs with medical needs A Nursing moms Pups 1-3 Pups 4 or more A Senior
Are you able to foster any others? Please list.
How much time will the dog spend WITHOUT HUMAN contact during the day? *
Where will the dog sleep?*
Where will the dog be kept when you are not home?*
Will the animal be kept inside or outside?* Choose one: Both Inside and Outside Inside Outside
Some dogs may need to be housebroken. Are you willing to housebreak a dog?
We do not offer a foster-to-adopt program with our German Shepherds unless specifically listed with that dog. When you foster, you must be willing for the dog to move to their forever home. Is that your understanding and do you agree to this?
I confirm that all the details, answers and information given on this application are true, accurate and complete. A volunteer will contact the references you have provided. We understand that you are excited about adding a new member to your family but please understand that we are an all volunteer organization and this process could take up to 14 days.* Choose one: I understand and confirm I decline