NOBLE SHEPHERD RESCUE

APPLICATION TO ADOPT/FOSTER

 

Thank you for your interest in a rescued German Shepherd dog. All of our dogs are deserving of wonderful, loving forever homes. Many of our babies are rescued from shelters just before their last day of life. So, please know by adopting from NSR, you have saved a life and made room for us to rescue another abandoned or abused dog.

Please understand that we are an all volunteer organization and and we will process your application as quickly as possible. Depending on completeness of the application and where you are located we may be able to turn the application around in 7 business days, however it may take longer for us to complete the process. We apologize for this inconvenience in advance.

If you do not receive a confirmation or haven't heard from someone within 2-3 business days please feel free to contact Alex to verify that your application was received by e-mail at Alex@NobleShepherdRescue.com. Thank you for your patience.

Please fill out this form completely, leaving no blank areas. If the area does not apply, please type in N/A.

NOTE:  THIS APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT USING

INTERNET EXPLORER!

DO NOT USE FIREFOX!

I am applying to: Adopt Foster

Today's date:

How did you hear about us:     

Have you applied with any other organizations for adoption at this time?  Yes     No   

If yes, name of organization, as many of us share information and this may help speed this process.

Please provide the following contact information:

    First Name
    Last Name
    Street Address
    Address (cont.)
    City
    State/Province
    Zip/Postal Code
    Work Phone
    Home Phone
    E-mail

Name of pet(s) you are interested in: 

How many adults in the home? 

What is your marital status? 

How many children in the home? 

If children, please list ages: 

Do children visit your home?  Yes No

If children visit home, list ages and frequency: 

Is everyone in the household in agreement on adding a dog to the family?  Yes No

Have you ever owned a German Shepherd Dog before?  Yes No 
If yes, please provide a brief history about the dog:

Have you had any pets in the past 5 years (including non-canine)?  Yes No
If yes, please provide the following: Name, age, species/breed, sex, spayed/neutered, alive/deceased.
If listed as deceased, please explain the circumstances:

Does anyone in your household have known allergies to dogs?   Yes No
If yes, please explain:

What type of food do you plan on feeding your new dog:

Have you ever turned an animal into the animal shelter?   Yes No
If yes, please explain:

Under what circumstances would you return a dog?


New Job Divorce New Baby Illness Other

If Other, please specify:

How much time are you prepared to allow your new pet adjust to your home?

Are you willing to take the time to work with a dog on housebreaking or chewing if such a problem arises?


Do you have a gender preference for your new German Shepherd?
Male
Female
Either

Do you have a preference of color? You may choose more than one:
White Black Black & Tan Any color

Would you consider adopting or fostering a mixed breed German Shepherd? Yes No      

Would you consider adopting or fostering a dog that has been abused? Yes No    

Would you consider adopting or fostering a dog with special needs?  Yes No     

Would you consider adopting or fostering a senior German Shepherd?  Yes No
If not, enter the desired age for your new dog: 

Who will be the primary caretaker of your dog? 
Approximately how many hours a day will your German Shepherd be home alone? 
Where will the dog be kept during the day and where will they be kept at night?

What is the longest duration your pet will be left outside unattended?
      

How often do you travel?

When you travel, who will care for the dog?

How will you transport the dog?

Home residence - do you:  Own   Rent

How long have you lived at this address? 

If less than 5 years, please list all prior addresses within the past 5 years:

If you have rented during the last 5 years, or are currently renting, please list the landlord information for all 5 years including telephone numbers:

What type of environment do you live in?  City   Country

Are there restrictions as to the number, size, or breed of dogs allowed in your neighborhood or community?  

What size yard do you have? 

Does your residence have a fence?  Yes No
If yes, what height and kind of material is the fence?

Do you currently have a veterinarian?  Yes No
If so, please provide their contact info:

    Name
    Organization
    Street Address
    Address (cont.)
    City
    State/Province
    Zip/Postal Code
    Country
    Work Phone
    FAX

How long have you been going to this vet? 

If you have been using this vet for less than one year, please list contact info for previous vet:

If you currently own a dog, are they currently on heartworm medicine? Yes No
If not on heartworm, please explain: 

Are all pets current on all vaccinations?  Yes No
If not current on all vaccinations, please explain: 

Please list the name address, phone numbers (including area code) of 3 personal references, other than your veterinarian, and NOT related to you:

Personal Reference 1:

Name
Street Address
Address (cont.)
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Country
Home Phone

 Personal Reference 2:

    Name
    Street Address
    Address (cont.)
    City
    State/Province
    Zip/Postal Code
    Country
    Home Phone

     Personal Reference 3:
    Name
    Street Address
    Address (cont.)
    City
    State/Province
    Zip/Postal Code
    Country
    Home Phone

     

    What are the characteristics of your ideal pet?

    Additional comments that you feel will help us determine the most suitable dog for your family and lifestyle:

     

    As a part of the adoption process and before placing any dog, you will be asked to sign a contract in which you agree to certain conditions, such as allowing a Noble Shepherd Rescue agent to visit your home prior to and after placement of the dog and surrender back to Noble Shepherd Rescue the dog if you violate the contract or are unable to keep the dog for any reason.

      Are you willing to sign and be bound by such a contract?  Yes No

      Each adoption home requires vet references to be called, personal references to be called, and also a home visit to be done with all family members present.

       Are you in agreement to this?   Yes No