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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; please contact the volunteer listed for each dog you are interested in (the link is at the bottom of the dog's page) the foster volunteer will carefully review each one to make the best placement based on their foster 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.
Please note, because we do not know the full history of the dogs we bring into rescue, and to ensure safety for all involved including the dog, SEGSP Rescue does not adopt dogs to families with children under the age of six.
If the foster volunteer thinks you are the right adopter for the dog they are fostering, we will 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.
Choose Any
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I understand that SEGSP Rescue does not allow families to foster, or adopt, if they have children under the age of 6 years
APPLICANT INFORMATION
*
Indicates required field
Full Name
*
First
Last
Please provide the physical address where the dog will reside.
Street Address
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City
*
Zip Code
*
State
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Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Outside Region
If you live outside our region, please list the state and any additional information. Note: We adopt within the 7 southeast states (AL, MS, FL, GA, SC, NC, TN) where our volunteers are located. If you live outside our region please contact the GSP Rescue for your state (if you live in Kentucky, please contact the Ohio Shorthair Rescue to adopt a GSP).
*
Phone Number (at least one phone number is required)
Example:
123 - 456 - 7890
Home Phone
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Work Phone
*
Cell Phone
*
Email
*
Alternative Email
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Please list any specific DOG(S) you are interested in (if known).
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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?
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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.
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Choose One: Do you have other pets?
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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.
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What type of dog food do you use? Please provide brand and formula.
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What type of heartworm preventative do you use?
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If none, type N/A.
If there is additional information you would like to share about your pets, please do so here.
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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 at night?
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Inside – dog bed or furniture
Inside –crate
Outside
Other
If other, please specify where.
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Where will your dog live?
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Primarily Inside
Primarily Outside
Is someone home during the day?
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Yes – full time
Yes – part time
No - see below
If No, will someone take time off work when the dog arrives?
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On average, how many hours a day will the dog be alone? Alone means without human supervision or contact.
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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?
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Yes
No
Are all gates and latches in good working order and able to be latched closed?
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Yes
No
Please describe your fence (check all that apply):
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No Fence
Privacy Fence
Chain Link Fence
Cattle Fence
Invisible/Electric Fence
Please tell us the height of your fence (use the lowest height).
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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.
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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?
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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)
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Basic Obedience
Agility
Hunting
None of the Above - see below
Other (Please Specify)
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How do you plan to exercise your GSP? (Check all that apply)
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Leash Walk
Dog Park
Backyard Play
Jogging Partner
Cycling Partner
Other (Please Specify)
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Have you owned a GSP before?
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Yes
No
Do you still have your GSP?
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Yes
No - see below
If no, please provide a reason.
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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
*
The annual cost of proper care for a healthy dog can vary greatly depending on the city/state. Do you have any financial limitations on the care of your GSP?
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No
Yes (please specify) see below
If yes, please specify.
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What arrangements do you have for your dog when you travel?
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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.
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Under what circumstances would you return your dog to rescue?
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If you have any other information regarding the care of your GSP you would like to add, please do so here.
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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?
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Female
Male
No preference
Which age ranges are you looking for in your new rescue dog?
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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
How far are you willing to travel to get your dog?
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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?
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Yes - see below
No
If yes, please list
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Have you been in contact with a volunteer from SEGSP Rescue?
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Yes - see below
No
If yes, please list their name(s)
*
How did you first hear about SEGSP Rescue?
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Search Engine
Social Media
Word of Mouth
Other - see below
Other, please specify
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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 and agree to our
terms of adoption
.
After you click the "
Submit Your Application
" button below, 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.
You can also Subscribe to our monthly newsletter here
.
Enter your First and Last name indicating you have read and agree to our terms of adoption.
*
First
Last
I have read and agree to SEGSP Rescue's terms of adoption.
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1. Yes, I agree to SEGSP Rescue's terms of adoption
2. No, I do not agree
Choose Any
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I understand that SEGSP Rescue does not allow families to foster, or adopt, if they have children under the age of 6 years
Enter Today's date: (MM) / (DD) / (YYYY)
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Our Story
ADOPT
Adopting a GSP
Is a GSP Right for You?
Adoption Process
SEGSP Rescue Terms of Adoption - contract
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SEGSP Adopted
>
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
Dogs Ready for Adoption
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Other Dogs Ready to Adopt - Courtesy Posts
>
Courtesy Listing Success Stories
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Volunteer Application - FOSTER
Volunteer Application - OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer PORTAL
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Fundraisers
RESOURCES
How to ID a GSP
What To Do If You Find a GSP
What To Do If You Lost A GSP
Training to Avoid Noise Sensitivity
Commonly Asked Questions
LOST & FOUND
Lost GSPs
Found GSPs
Tips for Finding Lost Dogs
Newsletter
Foster Dog News
In Memory Of
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2012
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