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Adopt a GSD

We are a national rescue serving Texas, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, and additional states. Every dog that leaves our care is neutered/spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated.

Apply — Submit this application. Review may take up to one week.
Meet & Greet — Mostly virtual via video call. We'll discuss your lifestyle and find the right match.
Contract & Transport — Sign the adoption contract and arrange transport.
Welcome Home — Your new GSD joins the family!

Adoption Fees

$250–$950 — depending on the location of the dog

Adoption Application

Please fill out all sections completely. We review every application carefully and will follow up within one week.

Pet of Interest

What dog are you wanting to adopt? *

Please specify the dog's name: *

Please explain why you think this particular pet makes a good choice for you and your family? *

Do you have experience with this particular breed? *

What is the intended purpose of the pet? Please explain. *

About You

Full name: *

Age: *

Spouse's Name: (if applicable)

How many children reside in the home? Please list ages: *

Other individuals residing in the home? If yes, please list them here along with ages: *

Phone number: *

E-mail: *

Employer Name and address: *

How long have you been employed with them? *

Your Home

Street address: *

City: *

State: *

Zip code: *

The home address you provided, is this where the pet will live with you? How long have you lived at your home address? If less than 2 years please provide a previous address here. *

What type of setting is the home's location? What type of setting is the household? On the street you live on, is the traffic heavy, moderate, or light? If renting, please give landlord's name and phone number. *

Have you received permission from your landlord to own a pet on the property? If yes, please list any stipulations (breed, type, weight, size, or number of pets allowed). If you moved, would you take your pets with you? *

Would you take your pets with you during natural disasters? *

Do you have a fence on your property? If yes, please explain height, type, how many gates, and do the gates lock in place, and is your fence reinforced to keep your specific pet in and safe? How will you exercise your pet? *

Does anyone in the household have pet allergies? Does anyone in the household have asthma? *

Daily Routine

On an average work day how many hours are you away from the home? Where will your pet be kept during these times? *

Where will your pet sleep at night? *

Current Pets

What other pets do you have? Please list type, breed, age, weight, etc. *

Are all current pets neutered/spayed? *

Is your current pet friendly with other animals? *

How do you discipline your pets and why? (describe) *

Your veterinarian's phone number: *

Commitment & Care

Are you aware that a new environment is stressful for your pet, and they may exhibit uncharacteristic behavior? *

Do you understand that a dog can be a 15 year commitment, and can cost $4,000–$5,000 per year to care for? *

Do you feel as though, regardless of the expense, your dog will always receive the medical care needed throughout his/her life? *

Are you financially able to follow our feeding requirements for the dog adopted? * We firmly believe that nutrition is what can ensure that a dog will live a long, healthy life. Accordingly, we want our dogs to be placed in homes that will prioritize their dog's health.

Veterinarian

Your current veterinarian's name and clinic name: *

Background

Has anyone in the household ever been accused or convicted of animal cruelty, neglect, or abandonment? *

Have you ever had to give up a pet? If yes, please explain. *

References

Please provide two personal references (not family members). Include full name, phone number, and your relationship to them.

Reference 1: *

Reference 2: *

Home Verification

Please attach pictures or a video of your house in lieu of a home visit.

📎 Click to attach files or drag & drop Images · Videos · PDFs · 10 MB max per file

By submitting this application I confirm that all information provided is truthful and accurate. I understand that submission does not guarantee adoption, and that the German Shepherd Dog Rescue and Holistic Care Education Center reserves the right to decline any application. I consent to a home visit and reference checks as part of the adoption process.

I have read and agree to the above statement *

Signature — type your full name: *