First Name*
Last Name*
Address*
City*
State/Province*
Zip/Postal Code* -
Email*
Home Phone*
Which dog are you interested in adopting? Leave at default if no preference. Choose an animal: Berlin Hans Margo Milo Rosa
Please list your full name (First, last, middle initial) *
What is your birthdate?*
Please list the names, ages and relation of all adults in the household
Please list the names, ages and relation of all children in the household.
What is the best time to reach you.
What type of housing do you live in? (Apt/Condo, Townhouse, Single Family)*
Do you own or rent?
What is your landlord's name and telephone number?
How long have you resided at this address?
Do you have a fenced yard? E-fences are not permitted. Briefly describe it.*
How many hours per day will the dog be left alone?*
Where will the dog stay during the day? During the night?
Have you ever owned a German Shepherd before? Please describe your experience with this breed:
Is there any issue you are not willing to work with or any reason you would return the dog?
Please list ALL pets living in the home and if they are yours or belong to someone else. Are they spayed/neutered? With regard to your pets, how long have you had them?
Have you had pets in the past? When? Briefly describe what happened to them:*
How often do you travel? Are you planning a vacation in the near future?
Do you have a regular veterinarian? Please provide veterinarian's name, clinic name, phone number and address:
Does anyone in the home have allergies?
Please list the name for the trainer and/or training facility that you will use for your pet’s obedience training. (Training is a requirement in the adoption contract.)*
How will you exercise the dog?
Do you agree to obey all dog laws for you State/City/County?
Do you prefer a male or a female dog? (We do not place female dogs into homes with other adult female dogs)
Please list your primary reasons for wanting a German Shepherd.
Would you be interested in a foster to adopt situation?
Please supply names and telephone numbers for 3 personal references. Two must be non-related.*
How were you referred to Saving Shepherds of Minnesota?
If the dog you're applying for is adopted before your application has been processed, you do not need to re-apply. Please inform us if you'd like us continue processing your application, which remains valid for 1 year upon completion, or if you'd like us to cancel your application. Do you understand?*
Have you previously applied with any other rescue groups for a dog?
If so, which rescue?
By hitting "submit" below, I agree to release and hold harmless Saving Shepherds of MN, its board members, representatives, volunteers, and assignees from any damage whatsoever, including but not limited to personal injury and property damage, that may be sustained as a result of meeting or adopting a dog through Saving Shepherds of MN. I understand that interacting with dogs is not risk-free and I assume the risk of any physical injury, emotional distress, or property damage that may arise out of any such interaction. Please type, "I agree" below if you agree to these terms. *