Adoption Questionnaire

Holiday Break December 20 - January 3

To give our hard-working volunteers some breathing room to rest and spend time with their families this holiday season, we will be mostly closed from Dec 20 - Jan 3. Volunteers will respond to your questionnaires and inquiries as time permits, and we'll be back in full swing in January.

Thanks for your interest in adopting a rescued GSP. This questionnaire is the first step in our adoption process.

Our primary adoption service area is Northern California and Northern Nevada. While priority is given to residents within our service area, we now accept questionnaires from residents in the western United States and Canada. Specifically California, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, British Columbia and Yukon.

An important note: We do not ship dogs. You must come to Northern California to meet and pick up your new dog.

For Southern California residents, we ask that you first work with The California GSP Rescue, our colleagues will be happy to assist you. Southern California residents USE THIS FORM.

For Oregon, we ask that you first work with GSP Club of Oregon Re-Home Referral, our colleague Patti is an excellent resource for Oregon. Contact Patti.

For all other areas, find a rescue in your area via the Regional Rescue Group List through National GSP Rescue.

Because almost all of our dogs come to us with unknown histories, we don't adopt to families with children under 6 unless we have a dog known to be good with younger children, which will be specifically noted in the foster dog’s posting.

Holiday adoption special on select dogs that have been in rescue an extended period of time! Now through December 31, receive $250 off in honor of our 25th anniversary of savings GSPs in need!

The details: When you see this icon on a dog's posting, that dog's adoption donation is reduced by $250. Valid through Dec 31, 2023, when you submit an adoption questionnaire or complete the adoption by December 31, 2023.

Adoption Questionnaire

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
County / Province*

Our adoption service area is California, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, British Columbia and Yukon. Priority is given to residents of Northern California and Northern Nevada.
Please note: We do not ship dogs. Are you willing to come to Northern California to meet and pick up a foster dog that you would like to adopt?*
Home Phone
Work Phone
Cell Phone
Email*
What available dog(s) are you interested in, if any in particular?
What is your time frame to adopt?
Tell us more about why you're interested in a GSP.*
Have you reviewed our "Adoption Process" information?*
Including "Is a GSP Right for You?"
Gender preferred:*
Age range preferred and why:*
What activities are you interested in doing with your GSP?*
To select multiple on a desktop, hold Command (Mac) or Ctrl (PC) key while making selections. To select multiple on a phone or tablet, just tap each selection.
If you selected Other, tell us more.
Are you looking for a dog that is good with dogs?*
Are you looking for a dog that is good with cats?*
Are you looking for a dog that is good with kids?*
What other traits are you looking for in a dog?*
To select multiple on a desktop, hold Command (Mac) or Ctrl (PC) key while making selections. To select multiple on a phone or tablet, just tap each selection.
If you selected Other, tell us more.
(Northern California residents ONLY) If we do not currently have a GSP that matches your requirements, would you be interested in more information about our fostering program?*
Foster homes have the first option to adopt their foster dog if it's the right match.
How will you train your GSP?*
Tell us more about your training methods. What equipment do you use when walking your dog, or participating in other activities such as hunting? If you have worked with a dog trainer that you would potentially like to use in the future, please provide their name/company name. If you're a new dog guardian, we're happy to provide training resources.
Have you had a GSP or high energy breed dog before?*
Please list all current animals.*
Include type, age, and gender. If none, please indicate no current animals.
Are current companion animals spayed/neutered?*
If not spayed/neutered, why?
Have you given up a dog before?*
If yes, please tell us more.
Household Information
Number of adults living in the home:*
Number of children living in household:*
Birth years for children in household:*
Enter 0 if no children in the household. Unfortunately, we cannot adopt to families with children under 6 years old unless we have a dog that is known to be good with younger children (which will be indicated on the foster dog's profile).
What would a typical day and week look like for a dog in your home? Include how much time the dog would be left alone daily, and describe your plan for the daily exercise routine of your GSP.*
Where will your new dog sleep at night?*
If you have a yard, describe it and any fencing you have, including the height of the fence.*
Are you willing to use a crate/kennel if needed?*
If no, please explain:
Name and location (city) of current or prior veterinarian for reference:*

If no current or prior vet, please indicate that.
Do you intend to be a single or multiple dog family?*
Does your living situation allow you to have a dog of this size and breed, and would you be able to provide documentation to that effect if requested?*
Most GSPs are over 50 pounds.
We may ask to conduct a home check prior to adoption (in-person or virtual). Is this OK with you?*
Please feel free to add any additional comments you think may help us in finding a match for you.
How did you hear about us?
- Visited website - norcalgsprescue.org
- Social Media - Facebook or Instagram
- Prior adopter or current/prior volunteer
Electronic signature*
First Last
Consent*
I agree.
By signing this form, I verify that I am 18 years of age or older. The information I have entered on this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and I understand that if I have made any false statements on this form, or any material misrepresentations or omissions, that NorCal GSP Rescue will have the right to reclaim any dog adopted from NorCal GSP Rescue.
Name
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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