Thank you for considering German Shorthaired
Pointer Rescue of New Mexico for finding your new best friend! . Rescue will do everything we can to assist you in selecting a
dog that's right for you. There are certain protocols that you will need to go
through in order to adopt a dog through Rescue.
*First of all, you need to
complete an adoption application questionnaire. You can complete one here on the website or email us at gsp_vol_resq@yahoo.com to have one emailed to you.
*After you have submitted that
application, it will be reviewed and a rescue representative will contact you via email and/or phone.
*Next, rescue will need to set up an
appointment with you for a home visit. In the home visit, a Rescue
representative comes to your home and checks for things like adequate fencing
for the dog, where the dog will live, where it will sleep, exercise area,
discover how much interaction the dog will have with his/her new family and general
dog-friendliness. (Adequate fencing is at least 5 foot chainlink, 2-3 inch metal
or wooden (solid) fencing and gates with locks. Invisible fencing is not adequate because it does not
protect the dog from in-coming animals/humans.
While rescue does not discourage
hunters from adopting a GSP, there are conditions that apply to those who wish
to hunt their dogs. The dog must always be adopted as an in-home companion first and no guarantees can ever be made regarding a rescued GSP's willingness or ability to hunt. If the dog has the ability to hunt and does so as an extra activity, then it is a good thing for both dog and owner.
*Rescue also will call references as provided by you on the
application (i.e., vet, landlord, personal).
*After the home visit and approval,
you get to select your new dog with the advice of a rescue representative. A binding Adoption Contract is signed by the Rescue and the Adopter.
*You
can also expect a home visit or email/phone call from rescue shortly after
you've adopted your new canine companion just to make certain that everything is
going alright.
Adoption donations/fees are used to help offset the costs of
spaying/neutering, routine shots, heartworm checks and preventatives and/or treatments, microchips, boarding, paying for shelter fees, and
any other care/medical treatment the animals may have needed. The amount runs from $250 upward, generally about $300.
Transportation is
the responsibility of the adopter. In the adoption agreement, it clearly states
that if for any reason you can no longer care for the dog at any time, it must
be returned to the GSP Rescue of origin, and not surrendered into a shelter. Again,
transportation is the responsibility of the adopter.
Thank you for opening both
your heart and home to a needy GSP! If you are ready to consider adoption, please go to the page "Adoption Application" and fill it out on-line. If there are not currently any dogs available, you can ask to be pre-approved and go through the application process for adoption of future dogs that may fit your home and life-style.
