• Be at least 21 years old
• Have knowledge and consent of all adults living in the household
• Have written approval from owner of your residence, if you rent
• Have a valid ID with current address
• Be approved as a suitable adoptive home by GSR
• Must foster the dog briefly to ensure that the match is satisfactory

Process:

• Compete the Foster/Adoption application. This can be done in one of the following manners:
  1. On-Line application, e-mail completed form to us
  2. Call (847) 677-0561 or e-mail us at gsdrescue1@comcast.net, and leave your name, address, phone and fax number and a form will be mailed or faxed to you
• When the Adoption Coordinator has received the completed paperwork, she/he will contact you. This is part of the screening process so the best possible match between dog and human can be made. The final decision to place the animal is determined by the Adoption Coordinator with the Adoption Committee.
• The standard procedure for adopting a dog is at the next available adoption event after the time period for fostering the intended dog has elapsed. Verification that the match is good will be completed prior to the adoption. The Adoption Coordinator retains the right to waive this procedural condition.

Please note that several applicants may be interested in the same dog. German Shepherd Rescue decides which home is right for a dog with the best interest of the dog in mind. This does not imply that your home would not be best for another dog.

Adoption Fees: