Adoption Application

Thank you for considering adopting one of our GSPs! Our goal is to find permanent, attentive and secure homes for our rescued dogs. Please understand that we ask these questions with our dogs’ best interests in mind, as well as yours. We’ve created this thorough application to assist in finding the right dog for you. If you have trouble submitting the application or haven’t heard from us within 72 hours of your submittal, please Contact Us.

We normally adopt to Colorado residents only. We will consider adopting to residents in bordering or nearby states if guidelines set by Mile High GSP Rescue are followed and proper transportation is arranged by the adopter.

Today's Date:

About You

Name (First/Last):

Spouse’s Name (if applicable):

Email Address:

Street Address:

City:

State:

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Phone:

Alternate Phone:

Occupation:

Name of Employer:

Are you at least 21 years of age?

Yes No

How did you hear about Mile High GSP Rescue?

Why do you want to adopt a GSP?

In what ways have you educated yourself about this breed?

Which available dog(s) are you possibly interested in?

Gender Preferred:

Male Female Either

Why the above gender choice?

Age preference, and why:

Select any of the following that apply:

House Pet Obedience Training Hunting
Competing Tracking

Other, explain:

How will you train your GSP?

Pet Ownership History

Ever owned a GSP?

Yes No

If yes, do you still own a GSP?

Yes No

If no, what happened to your GSP (if applicable)?

If it passed on, how and at what age?

Other currently owned breeds and previously owned breeds and what happened to them (please include the last 7 years):

If still owned, what gender and age?

Other pets currently owned (include cats, rabbits, gerbils, birds, etc.):

Are your current pets spayed or neutered? Yes No

If not, please explain why:

Have you ever given up an animal? Yes No

If yes, please explain the circumstances:

About your home

Do you rent or own your home?

Rent Own

How long at current address?

If renting, does lease allow pets?

Yes No

Please note any limitations on the quantity/size of pets allowed:

If you rent, please provide the name and phone number of your landlord:

Is someone home during the day? Yes No

How many hours per day will the dog be left alone?

Where and how will the dog spend it’s time during the day?

Where will the dog sleep at night?

If no one is home on a regular basis, what is your plan for the first several days to help the dog acclimate to its new surroundings and family?

Do you have a yard?

Yes No

Is your yard fenced?

Yes No

If yes, size of fenced area?

Type of fence and height:

Note: We do not accept invisible fencing as adequate fencing for a GSP.

If no fencing, are you willing to install fencing or a safe run to

protect the dog?

Yes No

Do you have a dog door?

Yes No

How do you plan to exercise your GSP and how often?

Do you have a crate?

Yes No

If no, are you willing to purchase one?

(Ask about crate loaner program)

Yes No

Are you willing to crate your dog if needed? Yes No

If not, please explain why:

What will you do if your dog is destructive when left alone?

About your family

Is acquiring a GSP a family decision (including current/future spouses, roommates, etc)?

Number of adults living in home:

Do you have children?

Yes No

If yes, please list their ages:

Are you planning to have children in the future? Yes No

If yes, what will you do if problems arise concerning the dog and the child?

Is anyone in your household allergic to dogs? Yes No Unknown

Under what circumstances would you re home a pet that you own?

What would you do with the pet should the above circumstances occur?

What activities do you do in which you could include your GSP?

Do you intend to be a single or multiple dog family?
Single Multiple

Other information

What are your cost limitations for medical care?

What would you do in the event your dog develops a major health concern such as cancer, a need for orthopedic surgery or requires long-term
treatment for organ dysfunction?

How far will you travel to acquire a GSP?

Do you have a time limit in your search for a GSP?

What brand of dog food do you currently use or plan to use?

Name of current/prior vet:

Clinic name and phone number:

Please provide names and phone numbers of two individuals (no family members please) who can serve as references:

We will set an appointment with you to conduct a home visit prior to adopting

a GSP. Is this acceptable?

Yes No

Feel free to add any additional comments that may help us in deciding if one
of our GSPs may be right for you:

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Thank you for taking the time required to complete this application. Falsification of any of the above information will be grounds to disallow your adoption of a rescued dog. Mile High GSP Rescue reserves the right to refuse any adoption.