Golden Retriever Freedom Rescue of Colorado

Adoption Application
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN ADOPTING A GOLDEN RETRIEVER!

Before you go any further, there is some important information you should know.

The GRFR Adoption Process:

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed, then approved or rejected. Applicants that meet our first-level screening guidelines may be contacted for a phone interview as the next step in the process. After the phone screening, some applicants are selected for a home visit. After the home visit, the volunteer performing the visit sends a report to the Adoption Approval Committee. The committee reviews it along with your application and makes a final approval decision. If you are approved, then our Adoption Coordinator will work to identify Goldens in our program that are appropriate for you.

Before you submit your application, we want you to be aware that we require a sturdy, physical fence for all dogs under the age of 8. Goldens are very social creatures and they need a safe place to exercise. Many homes now have invisible fencing and that does not meet our requirement. Goldens thrive on positive reinforcement and we consider invisible or shock fencing to be a negative training method. We will consider homes without fences for our calmer senior dogs and occasionally for dogs with special needs. If you are interested in one of our wonderful seniors or a special needs dog, please be sure to note that on your application. Please be aware that we have been asked to reconsider our policy on having a fence for young dogs many times, but we feel that maintaining this policy is in our dogs' best interests.

Depending on the specifics of your situation and your desired characteristics in a Golden, it can take from 2 weeks to 4 months after your home visit to adopt one of our Goldens. Sometimes it doesn't take very long to match you with a Golden in our program, but sometimes it can take a longer amount of time. As a rescue, we do not know what type of Golden we will be getting, nor when.

Foster homes are given 3-4 names of potential adopters for their foster dog. They review the application, phone interview notes, and home visit notes. Since the foster home knows their dog the best, they decide which applicant to contact first. Some of our dogs would do better in a home with another dog or the foster home may feel that one certain characteristic is better for their foster dog.

We appreciate your patience while we do our job of finding you a Golden for your family. We hope you can appreciate we are all volunteers and will work as quickly as possible. We hope you are willing to go through our process, because we need good adoptive homes for our Goldens! Please keep in mind that we are trying to take into consideration the special needs of our rescue Goldens when finding homes for them. If you are not contacted, we are not passing judgement on your family, but rather we are just trying to meet the special needs of Goldens that have already been displaced for one reason or another. WE REGRET WE DO NOT HAVE STAFF TO RETURN REPEATED PHONE CALLS TO OUR HOTLINE REQUESTING THE STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION. WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE AS WE ARE A 100% VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION WITH NO PAID STAFF.

First Name:		Last Name:
Age:		Email Address:
Street:
City:		State: Zip:
Home Phone:		Business Phone: Cell Phone:
Best Contact Time:
Occupation:		Work/Weekday Schedule:
Co-applicant First Name:		Last Name: Age:
		Is anyone home during the day? Yes No
		Age and gender of other people in the household (full or part-time):
		Do you currently have children: Yes No
		If yes, what are their ages: 0-3 4-8 9 and up
		Other regular visitors, children, animals to your home with which your new dog must get along:
		Who will be primarily responsible for this dog?
		Do you live in a: House Townhouse Apartment Duplex Condo
		Do you own or rent? Own Rent
		If you rent, have you checked with your landlord for approval and paid any applicable deposits? Yes No
		Landlord Name and Phone #:
		Have you ever had a Golden or owned any other dog before? Yes No
		If yes, what type and when?
		Do you currently have a dog(s): Yes No
		Do you currently have a cat(s): Yes No
		List other current pets you have, their ages, and if they are spayed or neutered:
		If you have cats, are they indoor or outdoor cats? Indoor Outdoor PLEASE NOTE: We cannot guarantee that all dogs in our program are compatible with cats; if the foster home did not have cats we cannot be certain. GRFR will provide information to the adopter on how to introduce dogs and cats. It is up to the adopter to follow safety procedures when introducing the new dog to family cats in order to reduce the risk of injury to cats in the home.
		Do you have a fenced yard? Yes No
		Height and Type: PLEASE NOTE: A fenced yard is generally required for Goldens under 8 years of age.
		Do you have a dog kennel or doghouse in the backyard? Yes No
		If yes, when will your dog use it?
		Will you use a chain, tie out, or cable runner to restrain your dog outside? Yes No
		If yes, describe:
		Where will your dog be kept when you are away from home on a typical day (inside, outside, both, etc.)?
		How will you exercise your dog?
		Are you familiar with crate training? Yes No
		Will you crate train your new Golden? Yes No
		Will you take your new Golden to Obedience class? Yes No
		PLEASE NOTE: A Golden Retriever's nature is that of very high energy and they require a great deal of exercise, especially under the age of 3. If you do not have another dog, are not highly active, and do not have a lot of time to spend training and caring for the dog, you will have an unhappy dog and you will not be happy either. Please DO NOT check age 0-1 or 2-3 if you do not want a high energy dog. There is no such thing as a mellow Golden puppy so don't believe it if anyone trying to sell you one says they are mellow. Call any organization that uses Goldens to help the blind or disabled and ask them if you want further confirmation!
		What age range are you considering? 0-1 2-3 4-5 6-9 10+ No Preference
		Do you prefer: Male Female Either Why?
		Would you consider fostering until the appropriate dog for you came along? Yes No (Our wait list varies- it could be one week or it could be several months.)
		Would you consider a mix? We only take friendly mixes, like golden/labs. Yes No
		How long are you willing to wait for a rescue dog?
		When will you be ready for a new dog?
		If you have a preference on age or gender, please explain, along with any other special requirements or preferences so that we can match you with the most appropriate dog:
		Would you consider a special needs dog such as one who requires medication for a permanent but controlled condition: Yes No
		Give name, address, and phone number of your current vet along with current or previous pets' names:
		Please provide us with a second reference, either a neighbor, friend, or relative: Name: Phone #: Relation:
		Please tell us about yourselves and why you want to adopt a Golden Retriever. We would like to hear about what type of lifestyle a dog from our program would have if placed in your home and how your Golden would fit into your daily activities. Please provide as much information as possible so we can ensure an appropriate match with a rescue Golden. If you have never owned a Golden, why have you decided on one now?
		Submission of your application does not guarantee placement of a Golden Retriever. GRFR reserves the right to reject any application for placement. Applicants must agree to a home visit prior to adoption approval.
		The placement fee for a Golden Retriever is due at the time of placement. The placement fee ranges from $200.00 to $250.00 which covers the cost of medical treatment (spay/neuter and rabies and parvo/distemper vaccinations, and heartworm check for out of state dogs) and transportation. For puppies who are 8 months of age or younger, the placement fee is $250.00. It is extremely rewarding to have people who are willing to make the last years the best years for our senior dogs.
		Your application will not be submitted until after you click the submit button below!
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		The following information should be read now, but is not signed until your new Golden has been placed with you. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ALL THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT ANY MISREPRESENTATION OF FACT MAY RESULT IN THE REMOVAL OF THE PLACED DOG FROM MY HOME BY GRFR. If you prefer to send your application by mail, please print the Adoption Application and send it to: Golden Retriever Freedom Rescue, Inc. P. O. Box 9628 Denver, CO 80209-0628 Please choose the application form from the list below: Adobe Acrobat PDF --> download the Acrobat PDF Reader for free HTML (simple form)