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Astrid

Most important things for my new family to keep in mind about me:

1) I am a busy girl and want to have lots of playing and running time.

2) I want to have at least one other active dog in my new family.

3) I’m very smart and quick to learn.

4) No dominance in my bones; if anything, I’m a bit submissive.

5) No cats!!

6) I’d like to be trained to run off-leash.


Hi, everyone! I’m Astrid, a 5-6-year-old purebred GSP. And I need a job because I am a

busy girl! My former family only had me a short time and realized they just couldn’t give

me very much attention and exercise because they had very young children and just

didn’t have enough time for me. Fortunately, they let the rescue know that they needed

help in finding me a new home.

I am a vigilant doggo so if I’m awake I’m on the job. If it’s smaller than me and it moves,

its worthy of my attention so I know a family with cats is not for me! My foster mom and

dad say I learn as fast as I run and I know lots of commands, how to use a doggie door,

ring a bell at the other door, and even get my hair and nails done. My foster parents are

around a lot but when they both leave the house, the other dogs and I have freedom in

the house. I’m sure that’s because I just don’t destroy things unless the puppy instigates

chewing on something she shouldn’t, and I might join in but I don’t do that on my own.

Fortunately, I do not seem to have separation anxiety and I am not a dominant girl at all.

I love being with the other dogs and the youngest one and I love to play for hours. As I

said at the beginning, I want to be busy! But when I take my midday nap, I like to

cuddle; I don’t insist on that, though. In fact, sometimes I nap in my crate with the door

open so no one can bother me. At, it’s nice to cuddle up in my doggie pile but

sometimes my foster mom makes me really hot, so I find someplace else soft and

cooler to lay. When it’s finally time to end the day, I find a place to sleep, in one of a lot

of different places: on the foot of the bed or on a futon at the foot of the bed, in an open

crate, wherever!

Being busy also means being outside a lot. I don’t jump fences anymore and if you will

let me, I will clear a path along your fence by running at full speed anytime I’m outside.

Being outdoors is my favorite activity because I love to run and run. In fact, my foster

parents have to feed me extra because of my love of exercise. I’m good on walks with a

leash, not pulling much but I love to snoop and explore so I can get pretty distracted. I

know I would love to go on hikes but I would need to be trained on a collar. But as my

mom and dad have told me, I’m very smart so I don’t think that training would take very

long.

Most of all, I know that I want a family that will have time for me, will give me lots of

exercise, will have another active dog, will keep me busy, and will train me on a collar so


I can run and run off leash. And, of course, a family that will let me know how much they want me to be part of their family.




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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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