SEGSP Rescue Adoption Application

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Adoption Application

Thank you for your interest in adopting a dog from SEGSP Rescue! This application is an expression of interest and not a commitment to adopt.

Please answer all of the questions honestly and as completely as possible. This is designed to assist our team of volunteers in finding the perfect new family member for you!

**Please note that we typically receive many applications for our dogs; our volunteers carefully review each one to make the best placement based on each dog's unique needs.

We are only able to adopt dogs in States where we have volunteer support: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

We also require a home visit prior to adoption. Please complete the following information about you and your home, so we can find a volunteer in your area who will be able to assist with a home visit.

Fields marked with * are required.**

APPLICANT INFORMATION

* Indicates required field

Full Name *

First

Last

Please provide the physical address where the dog will reside.

Street Address *

City *

Zip Code *

State *

If you are outside our region, please list the State and any additional information. *

Phone Number *

Example:
123 - 456 - 7890

Alternative Phone Number *

Best Time to Call *

Day Night No Preference

Email *

Alternative Email *

Please list any specific DOG(S) you are interested in (if known). *

GSPs are great family dogs, but some are not suited for small children, other dogs, or small animals. Please tell us about your family.

Are there other people residing in your home? *

YES NO - (N/A)

If YES, tell us about them including their ages.
For example: Wife - 42
If NO, type "N/A" under Person 1

Person 1 *

Person 2 *

Person 3 *

Person 4 *

Person 5 *

If there are additional family members or more information about your family you would like to share, please do so here. *

Choose One: Do you have other pets? *

Yes - dogs Yes - dogs and other pets Yes - pets other than dogs NO - (N/A)

If you have other pets, please tell us about your other pets including breed, age, and spay/neuter status.
For example: Male GSP, neutered, 11 years old.
If NO, type "N/A" under Pet 1

Pet 1 *

Pet 2 *

Pet 3 *

Pet 4 *

Pet 5 *

If you have additional pets, please list here. *

What type of dog food do you use? Please provide brand and formula. *

What type of heartworm preventative do you use? *

If none, type N/A.

If there is additional information you would like to share about your pets, please do so here. *

GSPs are fantastic sporting dogs, but they also have high need to be with their people. Please tell us about your vision for your GSP as a member of your family.

Where will your dog sleep? *

Inside – dog bed or furniture Inside –crate Outside Other

If other, please specify where. *

Where will your dog live? *

Primarily Inside Primarily Outside

Is someone home during the day? *

Yes – full time Yes – part time No - see below

If No, will someone take time off work when the dog arrives? *

On average, how many hours a day will the dog be alone? Alone means without human supervision or contact. *

Less than 2 hours 2 - 4 hours 4 – 8 hours 8 – 10 hours More than 10 hours

If you have any other information you would like to tell us about a GSP as part of your family, please tell us here. *

GSPs are high energy dogs requiring lots of training and exercise. Please describe your ability to provide both exercise and training.

Is your fenced area completely fenced? *

Yes No

Are all gates and latches in good working order and able to be latched closed? *

Yes No

Please describe your fence (check all that apply): *

No Fence Privacy Fence Chain Link Fence Cattle Fence Invisible/Electric Fence

Please tell us the height of your fence (use the lowest height). *

Over 6 feet 4 - 6 feet Less than 4 feet Height varies

Please check the option that best describes the size of your yard. If you have property that is both fenced and unfenced, please choose the option that describes the area of your fenced in property only. *

Less than a quarter of an acre Greater than a quarter of an acre to half an acre Half an acre to one acre One to five acres Greater than five acres

Are you willing to take your new GSP to obedience training? *

Yes Maybe No

What type of training are you capable of providing yourself or willing to hire someone to provide for your dog? (Check all that apply) *

Basic Obedience Agility Hunting None of the Above - see below

Other (Please Specify) *

How do you plan to exercise your GSP? (Check all that apply) *

Leash Walk Dog Park Backyard Play Jogging Partner Cycling Partner

Other (Please Specify) *

Have you owned a GSP before? *

Yes No

Do you still have your GSP? *

Yes No - see below

If no, please provide a reason. *

GSPs are curious and sometimes mischievous animals who can sometimes find themselves in trouble even under the best of supervision. We do require a vet check prior to adoption if you have other animals. Please tell us a little about how you plan to care for your GSP.

Name of Veterinarian *

Veterinarian Phone Number *

Do you have any financial limitations on the care of your GSP? *

No Yes (please specify) see below

If yes, please specify. *

What arrangements do you have for your dog when you travel? *

Boarding (please specify facility) Pet Sitter (please specify service provider) Family Member (please specify who) Other (please specify) see below

Specify arrangements for travel here. *

Under what circumstances would you return your dog to rescue? *

If you have any other information regarding the care of your GSP you would like to add, please do so here. *

GSPs can live to be 16 years or older! Therefore, searching for a new pet is a process that every pet owner should undertake with great care.

Please tell us a little bit about your search.

Are you looking for a female or male dog? *

Female Male No preference

Which age ranges are you looking for in your new rescue dog? *

Puppy (less than 12 months) Young (12 months to 4 years) Mature (4 years to 10 years) Senior (older than 10 years) No age preference

Do you have time frame requirements in your search? *

Yes No

If yes, what is your required time frame? *

less than 2 months less than 6 months less than a year no time frame

How far are you willing to travel to get your dog? *

less than 1 hour from my home 1-3 hours from my home 3-5 hours from my home 5-10 hours from my home no time limit

Have you applied with other rescue groups? *

Yes - see below No

If yes, please list *

Have you been in contact with a volunteer from SEGSP Rescue? *

Yes - see below No

If yes, please list their name(s) *

How did you first hear about SEGSP Rescue? *

Search Engine Social Media Word of Mouth Other - see below

Other, please specify *

PLEASE PROVIDE ANY OTHER INFORMATION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: REASON FOR WANTING TO ADOPT A GSP, ENTHUSIASM FOR GSPS, ETC. *

Thank you for taking the time to complete our application. Please enter your First and Last name and today's date indicating you have read our terms of adoption.

The next step is to email the foster families of dog(s) that interest you. You can find our available dogs and their foster family information on the Available Dogs page.

Name *

First

Last

Today's date: (MM)/(DD)(YYYY) *

Submit Your Application

SEGSP Rescue

info@segsprescue.org

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Our Founder
- Beth Cochran

SEGSP Rescue

APPLICANT INFORMATION

GSPs are great family dogs, but some are not suited for small children, other dogs, or small animals. Please tell us about your family.

GSPs are fantastic sporting dogs, but they also have high need to be with their people. Please tell us about your vision for your GSP as a member of your family.

​GSPs are high energy dogs requiring lots of training and exercise. Please describe your ability to provide both exercise and training.

​GSPs are curious and sometimes mischievous animals who can sometimes find themselves in trouble even under the best of supervision. We do require a vet check prior to adoption if you have other animals. Please tell us a little about how you plan to care for your GSP.

GSPs can live to be 16 years or older! Therefore, searching for a new pet is a process that every pet owner should undertake with great care. Please tell us a little bit about your search.

SEGSP Rescue

GSPs are high energy dogs requiring lots of training and exercise. Please describe your ability to provide both exercise and training.

GSPs are curious and sometimes mischievous animals who can sometimes find themselves in trouble even under the best of supervision. We do require a vet check prior to adoption if you have other animals. Please tell us a little about how you plan to care for your GSP.

GSPs can live to be 16 years or older! Therefore, searching for a new pet is a process that every pet owner should undertake with great care.

Please tell us a little bit about your search.