• Be at least 21 years old.
• Have the knowledge and consent of all adults living in the household.
• If you rent, must have the written approval of the owner of your residence.
• Have valid ID with current address.
• Be approved as a suitable adoptive home by German Shepherd Rescue.

• Complete the Adoption application. This can be done in one of the following manners:
  
  
  1. On-line form: print application, and e-mail, mail or fax completed form to us.
     
     OR
     
     
  2. E-mail us at gsrescue1@comcast.net, and leave your name, address, phone and fax number and a form will be mailed or faxed to you.
     
     
• Each applicant will receive verification that their application has been received by German Shepherd Rescue within 48 hours.
• Applicants will be contacted ONLY if there is an immediate match between the applicant and an available German Shepherd dog. If you are not contacted, your application will be placed in a pending file awaiting a match with a dog. A good match may take some time to accomplish, please be patient.
• It is expected that you attend an event to meet with us and review your application. Refer to our Event Page for upcoming adoption events.

Note: Older adults, 65+ years, can adopt a senior dog for $100.00 Special fees are available for former adopters and/or multiple dogs.