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Hank - Adoption Pending

Updated: Apr 9




Most Important things for a new family/owner to know about me:

1) I am well trained for obedience and hunting.

2) I need lots of off leash exercise to explore. And I love to swim!

3) I’d like a family who is home most of the time or who will take me with them when they need to leave.

4) I am a really sweet, affectionate, gentle boy.

5) I am fine with other dogs who aren’t aggressive.

6) I love fetch and exploring nature

Hey, everyone, I’m HANK, an 8-year-old German Wirehaired Pointer. I am looking for a family who can provide me all the necessary exercise time I deserve. Since my move from Iowa to Colorado, I have lost my acreage and am not able to run, swim or hunt as often as I would like. Unfortunately, my current familyrecently gave me a canine brother whom I don’t getalong with. He wants constant attention, which he shows by annoying me and being very Alpha. He also doesn’t listen to me when I tell him to back away, which makes me hide. In addition, my family is muchbusier now with their kids’ active lives so they really don’t have as much time to get me out exploring.

I am crate-trained as well as hunt-trained and house broken, when someone is at home. Although the crate gives me anxiety, I can be there up to a few hours as needed.

I have lots of energy, of course, because I am a pointer and I love to go for off-leash runs but I’m pretty calmindoors, especially after a run. I need a big yard with a 6-ft privacy fence so I can be outside exploring, playing fetch and running around. It’s much better for my energy level to be able to go on frequent off leash runs or hikes and if you can take me to a lake or reservoir, I LOVE to swim! I’m not an aggressive boy so I’m good with most other dogs, especially females. My family sometimes takes me to dog parks and I get along fine with all the dogs because I’m prettysubmissive . . . unless another dog is aggressive. I do communicate my boundary to them and will run away while doing it. I’m good with the other dogs when I’m taken to a dog sitter who has other dogs.

I do get anxious at home alone and will need someone who can be my support human. At night, though, I get to sleep in bed with their 12-year-old son and I sure like that! According to my mom, when someone is at home or with me, I am a well-behaved, wonderful dog.I love to sit by my mom in her chair or cuddle in bed.

I am good with all people although at first you might not know that because I do bark at people when first meeting them. I’m kind of protective in my home, but that only lasts a couple of minutes and then I am fine!I’ve been with cats, too, and as long as they leave me alone, I will just sniff them.

 

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I agree to foster the above named dog for Mille High GSP Rescue until he/she is adopted by a family/owner who has been approved by Mile High GSP Rescue.


I understand and agree to adhere to all relevant zoning and animal control codes and ordinances, whether local, county, or state


Foster Parent’s Responsibilities

I agree to pre-arranged home visits by Mile High GSP Rescue.

While having the above named dog in my care, I agree to provide

❖ safe, indoor shelter

❖ daily food and fresh water

❖ socialization with people and other dogs

❖ appropriate daily exercise

❖ a secure fenced-in area for at-home exercise

❖ housebreaking, if and when necessary

❖ positive reinforcement to correct inappropriate behaviors

❖ off-leash training, using an e-collar when necessary

❖ veterinarian visits, if and when necessary


Mile High GSP Rescue does not take financial responsibility for damage

to property belonging to a foster family or person. We will counsel,

trouble-shoot and provide resources if a dog starts to display significant

behavior issues.


It is important for fosters to recognize that they are fostering dogs, not people and that, especially under stress, some dogs can display stress-related behaviors. Please call the rescue when your behavior modification

strategies aren’t working and you need some alternative strategies.


Veterinary Care

I understand that veterinary care and procedures will be paid for by Mile

High GSP Rescue only with pre-approval of those procedures and care.

I understand that it will be my responsibility to take the foster dog in my care to veterinary appointments for basic vetting as well as for any vetting needs that arise unexpectedly (such as but not limited to illnesses, accidents, emergencies)If the medical procedure or care needed is a result of negligence or mishandling of the foster dog, I will be financially responsible for the veterinary care. In addition, Mile High GSP Rescue will be financially responsible only for the rescue dog’s vet bills. Should my own pet(s) need medical attention due to interaction with said rescue dog (e.g. dog fight, contracted ailment), I am responsible for my own pet’s(s’) medical bills.

General Care and Well-being of Foster Dog

While the above named dog is in my foster care, I will provide a loving,

nurturing home environment for him/her, just as I do or would with my own

dog. If I mistreat, neglect or abuse the dog in any way, Mile High GSP Rescue will immediately remove the dog from my care.


The above named dog will reside in my home, not outside as a residential dog. Mile High GSP Rescue will provide a leash and collar for the foster dog who will be placed in my care. Rabies and I.D. tags will also be provided. It is my responsibility to insure that the foster dog will wear the collar with attached tags at all times. Mile High GSP Rescue will also provide food for the dog while he/she is in my care.


If I leave town or am otherwise unable to care for the foster dog for a short period of time, I will notify the rescue which will help to determine the best temporary home for the dog.


If the dog is lost or stolen, I will contact Mile High GSP Rescue immediately.


I agree to provide the rescue with photos of this dog as well as offer input in the writing of his or her bio to help the rescue find the most appropriate,

loving home for this dog.


Adoption of Foster Dog

Mile High GSP Rescue has the sole responsibility and right to adopt the above named foster dog to a new owner. I may not rehome the dog independently of the rescue. The rescue will, however, ask for my input and recommendations when placing the above named foster dog in a new home.


If, after fostering the above named dog, I want to adopt the dog, I will become one of the potential adopters. If the rescue decides to adopt the dog to me, I will pay the adoption fee established by Mile High GSP Rescue. In lieu of a full adoption fee, I have the option of adopting the foster dog while continuing to foster dogs for Mile High GSP Rescue. The Rescue and I will make that decision jointly and the rescue will determine the adoption fee.

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