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 submitting, please contact us.

Prior to filling out this application, please read through our Adoption Process first. We pride ourselves on our very detailed adoption process which allows us to assess the best fit for each family and each dog, resulting in a less than 1% return rate and many happy families.

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.

Please be as detailed as possible when answering each question. Detailed applications allow us to more accurately assess qualifications and will be given priority. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

    Today's Date:

    About You

    Name (First/Last):

    Spouse’s Name (if applicable):

    Email Address:

    Street Address:

    City:

    State:

    Zip:    

    Phone:

    Alternate Phone:

    Occupation:

    Name of Employer:

    Are you at least 21 years of age?

    YesNo

    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:

    MaleFemaleEither

    Why the above gender choice?

    Age preference, and why:

    Select any of the following that apply:

    House PetObedience TrainingHuntingCompetingTracking

    Other, explain:

    How will you train your GSP?

    Pet Ownership History

    Ever owned a GSP?

    YesNo

    If yes, do you still own a GSP?

    YesNo

    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?

    YesNo

    If not, please explain why:

    Have you ever given up an animal?

    YesNo

    If yes, please explain the circumstances:

    About your home

    Do you rent or own your home?

    RentOwn

    How long at current address?

    If renting, does lease allow pets?

    YesNo

    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?

    YesNo

    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?

    YesNo

    Is your yard fenced?

    YesNo

    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?

    YesNo

    Do you have a dog door?

    YesNo

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

    Do you have a crate?

    YesNo

    If no, are you willing to purchase one?

    (Ask about crate loaner program)

    YesNo

    Are you willing to crate your dog if needed? YesNo

    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?

    YesNo

    If yes, please list their ages:

    Are you planning to have children in the future?

    YesNo

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

    Is anyone in your household allergic to dogs?

    YesNoUnknown

    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?

    SingleMultiple

    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?

    YesNo

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

    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.