Please note: We are not able to accept applications outside of Wisconsin with the exception of Chicago and Minneapolis as we have volunteers in those areas.

GSRAW

Please complete the entire form and then click on Submit to send. It is very important to fill in this application as completely as possible. If the application is not complete, it will take longer to process.

Tell us about you:

Last Name:

First Name & Middle Initial:

Date of Birth:

Address:

City:      State:      Zip: 

Home/Cell Phone:      Work Phone: 

Email Address: 
****We do a good deal of our correspondence via email.  Please check your email regularly after submitting an application.  If you cannot leave an email address, it will take longer before you are contacted, as our adoption coordinator cannot make rescue calls during the day from work.

Tell us about where you live:

Type of residence:   Do you rent or own?

Landlord name:    

Phone number:
If you rent or lease, your landlord will be contacted and a copy of the lease showing pet allowance  will be required before adoption is finalized.

How many adults live in your household? How many children?

Please provide the first and last name and the middle initial(s) and birthdate(s) of each person living in the household:

What do you do for a living?

Employer:     

Length of Employment: 

Do your friends think you're ready for a German Shepherd?

Please list two personal references:

Name:      Relationship: 

Address:     

Phone: 

Name:      Relationship: 

Address:     

Phone: 

How will you care for a German Shepherd?

Do you have a regular veterinarian?    Yes    No
****We will call your veterinarian as one of your references, so please fill in all information as requested.  Please also call your vet and allow them to release information about the vet care of your animals to GSRAW.  That will save us another phone call. Your cooperation is very much appreciated. 


Veterinarian's Name: 

Clinic Name:     

Clinic Address:     

Phone: 

If you do not have a regular vet, you will be asked to obtain one before adoption is formalized.

Tell us about any current pets

Please tell us about all pets that you currently have in your family:

Are all of your pets spayed or neutered?   Yes    No

Are all of your pets current on vaccinations?  Yes    No

Are all of your dogs tested for Heartworm and given preventative?  
Yes    No

Do you administer regular flea and tick preventative to your pet?
Yes    No

If you answered NO to any of the above 4 questions, please explain:

What do YOU consider an acceptable reason for you to give up a pet?

Tell us what kind of German Shepherd you'd like

Is there a specific dog on our website in which you are interested? 

Name of dog: 

If there is not a specific dog, please tell us about your preferences:
Sex:      Color:      Age: 

Have you owned a German Shepherd before?  Yes    No

Tell us why you are interested in a rescue GSD:

Are you working with another rescue? If so, who?

How will you care, train and love a German Shepherd?

We highly recommend every German shepherd and it's owner attend an obedience training class.  Tell us about your plans for obedience training:

German Shepherds, like many other breeds, tend to have a lot of energy and some have high prey drive.  Exercise and containment plans must be made.  Tell us if you have any of the following:  

If you have a fenced yard, please tell us what type of fencing (wood, metal) and how tall it is:

Please tell us about your containment plans:

How many hours a day will your dog be alone? 

Do you plan to crate your new dog?   

Please let us know you thoughts on crating:

Do you plan to house the dog primarily indoors or outdoors? 
Please explain your plans:

Tell us a little about dogs that you've owned:

We like to get to know our prospective adopters and their families.  Please tell us a little about all members of your family:

PLEASE NOTE: Because many of the GSDs taken in by GSRAW were listed by shelters as strays and have an unknown history, it is possible these dogs have had little to no exposure to children, have a fear of children, or in rare instances, have been abused by children, we feel that some of our available dogs would not be a good match for families with children under 8 years of age.  If that is the case, we would be happy to keep your application on file until a compatible dog comes in.  

How did you learn about our organization?

Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire.  Your answers will permit us to more effectively match you needs with dogs in our program. 

Release:
By submitting this document, you are stating that all the information given herein is accurate and complete and that you are hereby giving your consent for GSRAW to verify any and all information contained herein including a check of Wisconsin Open Court records.  The completion of this form does not entitle you to any guarantees or rights.  GSRAW will not be held liable in any way, for any dog, or its actions, once the dog has been placed.

PLEASE NOTE: After submitting this form, check your email (spam/trash folders too) to verify you have an email confirmation from us.

                           

please contact the webmaster if you feel your application did not submit.   If you have a question about a specific dog, please send an email to our adoption specialists.  Thank you.