PLACE YOUR DOG

German Shepherd Rescue of New Jersey understands that sometimes dog owners must make the difficult decision to give up their dog because they will no longer be able to provide the care and home they want for their beloved family member. This is often due to financial hardship, relocation or divorce. Our concern is not why, but to provide an outlet other than leaving the dog at a shelter at the last minute. Therefore, GSRNJ offers an Owner Rehoming Assistance Program to help German Shepherd owners find a new home for their dog.

The dog must pass our evaluation exam. Once approved, we will then list the dog on our site and match them up with approved applicants from our Rescue Program. We simply ask that the owners keep the dog in their home, if circumstances allow, until we can find them a new family. This is less stressful for the dog to transition directly to their new permanent home versus adjusting to a foster home then again to the permanent one.

We require all Owner Referral dogs to be up-to-date on shots, including distemper and heart worm and proof will be required prior to listing. We do not take dogs into our Owner Rehoming Assistance Program that show aggression, have poor temperaments or have a known bite history. Should your dog not pass our evaluation exam, we can discuss other potential options with you.

GSRNJ Owner Rehoming Assistance Form

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Name *

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Last

Phone Number *

Cell Phone Number *

Email *

Address *

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City

State

Zip Code

Country

Why are you looking to place your dog? *

By what date must your dog be placed? *

Veterinarian Information

Veterinarian Name *

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Last

Office Phone Number *

Office Address *

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City

State

Zip Code

Country

Dog Information

Dog's Name *

Gender *

Male Female

Spayed/Neutered *

Yes No

If not, when was the last heat cycle? *

Date of Birth *

Where was the dog purchased/adopted? (ie, breeder, pet store, rescue. Please give name and location) *

At what age? *

Color *

Dog's Weight *

Crate Trained? *

Yes No

Housebroken? *

Yes No

On heartworm preventative? *

Yes No

If Yes, next dose due? *

Date of last heartworm test *

Is the dog currently taking any medications? *

Yes No

If yes, list medication, frequency given, and reason prescribed: *

What health problems/allergies does the dog have, if any? Be specific. *

What do you feed your dog and when? *

Has your dog had obedience training? *

Yes No

What commands does your dog know? *

How well does your dog walk on leash? *

What toys and games does your dog like? *

Where does your dog spend its days? *

Where does your dog spend its nights? *

How many hours is the dog home alone per day? *

Is your dog allowed on the furniture? *

Yes No

Is your dog allowed on the bed? *

Yes No

Has your dog been raised with children? *

Yes No

If yes, what ages? *

Please rate your dog’s behavior in each of the following areas as Excellent, Good, Fair, or Poor. Elaborate when necessary. Please be objective – the better we understand your dog, the better our chances are of locating an appropriate adopter.

Children *

Being Alone *

Other Dogs *

Riding in the car *

Cats *

Thunderstorms/Fireworks *

Strangers *

Can you take food and treats out of your dog’s mouth? *

Yes No

If no, please describe the dog’s reaction *

Can you touch your dog while he’s eating? *

Yes No

If no, please describe the dog’s reaction *

Can you take toys out of your dog’s mouth? *

Yes No

If no, please describe the dog’s reaction. *

Does your dog dislike any class of people (i.e. uniform, men, etc.)? *

Has your dog ever bitten anyone? *

Yes No

If yes, please explain: *

What is special, interesting, and endearing about your dog? *

What habits or unusual behaviors should potential adopters be aware of? *

I, hereby make available my dog for referral through German Shepherd Rescue of New Jersey, Inc. (GSRNJ). I understand that information pertaining to my dog will be posted on the Internet, and will be included in a listing of dogs available for adoption that will be presented to approved adopters interested in adopting a German Shepherd Dog.

I understand that my dog must be temperament tested by a representative of German Shepherd Rescue of New Jersey (GSRNJ), before being accepted into the Owner Referral Program. I understand and agree that GSRNJ, Inc. may contact myself, my veterinarian, and/or breeder for additional background information on the Dog.

I understand that the final decision regarding with whom to place my dog is mine. I certify that I am the owner of this dog, and that the information provided herein is true and complete.

Further, I hereby forever release, discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless German Shepherd Rescue of New Jersey, Inc., its members and representatives, against any and all claims, known or unknown, now or hereafter, from all claims in connection with the adoption of, or any other disposition of, the above named dog.

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