Approval involves a check of your vet , references and a home visit. Depending upon your availability and the availability of a local volunteer for the home visit, full approval typically takes approximately 7 days.
If this adoption is a gift, please have the recipient complete this application. MAK GSP Rescue discourages giving rescued dogs as surprise gifts. You may pay the fee
First Name:
E-mail
Home Phone Number:
Co-Applicant:
1) First Name:
Accommodation: house, condo, mobile home, etc.
Do you own or rent?
Own
Rent
If you rent, does your landlord allow pets? We will need a copy of your lease agreement stating pets are allowed.:
Landlord's Name:
Work Phone
Number:
Last
Name:
Last
Name:
How long have you lived in your current residence?
Phone
Number:

Do you have a fenced in yard? If yes, Describe the type of fence and include height.
Describe your kennel and/ or yard include dimensions:
Phone Number:
Phone Number:
Please provide us with the vet that has the most up-to-date records for your pets. If you do not currently own a pet, list the vet you are planning on using. By providing the following information, you grant us permission to contact your vet for a reference check.
Veterinarian's Name:
City/State:
Phone:
Number of adults in household:
Number of children:
Any household members suffer from animal allergies?
Have you adopted a dog before?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Do you have the funds to provide routine and emergency care?
Do you understand that a rescued dog may take up to two months to adjust to a new environment?
Ages of children
Yes
No
Yes
No

If recommended, would you be willing to use a crate?
Yes
No
Anyone in your family not supportive of adopting a dog?
Please explain.
Why are you interested in a GSP?
Name of the dog you're interested in:
What age and characteristics are you looking for in a dog?
Describe a typical day for your new pet
Who will be the primary caretaker?
How many dogs or other pets do you currently have?:
Are all of your pets spayed and/or neutered?
Do you have any experience with GSP's?
GSPs are high energy dogs requiring much exercise.
Describe how you will provide exercise for your dog and how often.
Do you understand that
GSP's sometimes do not get along with small animals?:
How many pets have you owned in the last five years?:
Yes
No
How much time will your dog spend outdoors?
Where are these animals now?
How much time will your dog spend outdoors?
Where will the dog be when no one is home?
Yes
No

Are your pets current on vaccinations & heartworm prevention?
Yes
No
Many rescued GSPs will not hunt.
Would this be a reason for you to return the dog?
No
Yes
Many rescues dogs will require extra training and patience due to being nervous to adjusting to a new environment. Please describe how you would train or handle this issue?
How will you handle behavior issues include how you will reprimand your dog?
Before adopting a dog, you must decide to make a commitment to work and train your dog. For what reason(s) would you be compelled to surrender your adopted dog?
Are you willing to devote the time to train and work with your adopted dog?
Do you agree not to chain this dog up as a means of confinement?
Animal Aggression
Medical Expenses
New Job
Destructive Behavior
No time for dog
I would never surrender
Other
Yes
No
Yes
No
Training Issues
New Baby
Escape Artist/Jumper
Divorce
Shedding
Do you agree to provide all necessary health care, heartworm prevention, and annual shots for your new dog?
Do you certify that all information provided on this form is true and correct?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Any additional comments that would help us with this application: