Ricochet is now a young adult (born Feb 2007) Shepherd mix that came to us in terrible shape when he was only 8 weeks. He had been literally run over by a car and was found laying on the side of the road. As if the multiple fractures were not bad enough, Rico had a horrible case of mange and his skin was badly infected. The mange prevented us from surgically repairing his fractures. But this is one tough pup - his fractures healed well just using casts and limited activity for a few weeks. We almost called him Timex - cause he takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'! (3rd photo is from when we took him into rescue.)
Ricochet is totally fearless! You would never know that he was once the smallest pup at my place as he has a huge attitude. The right front leg healed well and it may develop arthritis as Rico gets older. His crushed pelvis has healed. He has no sign of mange and his coat has come back in wonderfully. On a recent visit to the vet, he was so impressed with Rico's progress that he cancelled the surgery to realign his hip. He could not see putting a pup that was totally mobile and pain free through that kind of trauma - especially knowing Rico runs, jumps and hold his own with much larger dogs.
He has been such a fighter through this whole ordeal, never letting anything slow him down. Even with his cast, he would use it to bop the other dogs. He's a pistol and a lot of fun. Rico can run circles around the other dogs ! He did get much bigger than we thought he would as he now weighs 65 lbs.and he has a nice short coat and minimum shedding.
Rico has been neutered and is current on all his vaccinations and heartworm prevention. He is housebroken, walks fairly well on a leash and has a big bark. And he is passionate about hunting for earthworms! He is affectionate and playful and enjoys being able to sleep on the bed. He is good with other dogs and enjoys having a companion to run and wrestle with and he can run circles around his purebred counterparts. He is affectionate and outgoing and would love to have a family of his own. To help Rico find a home of his own, we have reduced his adoption fee to $125.
Pre-Adoption Application (Select all of the application below, copy and paste it into Notepad, MSWord, or directly into a your email response. WE CANNOT OPEN WORD PERFECT DOCUMENTS. Complete all information requested.? If using Notepad or MSWord, save the document and attach it to an email and submit to katerbug@mindspring.com )
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Thank you for your interest in adopting a rescued German Shepherd. The following is a pre-adoption application that all of our potential adopters must complete.
This completed survey assists in securing the best possible home for the animals in our care.
You must be a legal adult (18yrs or older) to submit an application. This is a legal document.
To speed the review process, please answer every question. Please do not delete questions, as this will delay the review process.
Thank you for taking the time to help us find the best GSD for your home as well as the best home for each GSD.
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German Shepherd Rescue - Pre-Adoption Application
Date:
Name:
Address (physical address of home. No PO Boxes):
City:
County (e.g. Collin, Dallas, Tarrant, etc):
State:
Zipcode:
How long have you lived at this address:
Home phone number:
Work phone number:
e-mail address:
Date of Birth(month/year):
Which GSD are you interested in?
Why do you feel this GSD would be best suited for your home?
Have you adopted an animal from a humane society/shelter?
If yes, When?
What kind of animal?
Have you ever taken an animal to a humane society/shelter?
If yes, Why and When?
What kind of animal?
Have you ever given away or sold an animal?
If yes, Why and When?
What kind of animal?
What type of animal are you looking for (companion, house pet, guard dog, gift)?
List all animals you have had in the last 10 yrs, and what has happened to them:
Do you currently own any pets? If yes, please list (LIST EACH ANIMAL SEPARATELY AND ANSWER EACH QUESTION FOR ALL PETS):
Type of Animal :
Breed / size:
# of years owned:
Age:
Male/Female:
Spayed/Neutered:
Current on vaccinations?
Current on heartworm preventative (dogs only)?
Inside/Outside:
Do you own your home?
If yes, is it a house, condo, duplex, mobile/court?
Do you rent?
If yes, is it an apt, house, condo, duplex, mobile/court?
Name of Landlord:
Building / Property Name:
Landlord's address:
Landlord's phone number:
What is the pet weight limit at the rental property?
Are there any "breed restrictions" at the rental property?
Are German Shepherds among the "restricted breeds"?
Will anyone be home during the day?
Who?
How many adults are in the home?
Are there minor age children living at or frequently visiting your home?
List the ages of those children and whether they live or visit your home :
Does anyone in your household have allergies to animals? What kinds of animals? (cats, dogs, etc)
Is this pet going to be inside, outside, or both?
Will the pet spend most of the time inside or outside?
Where will the pet sleep?
Do you have a yard?
Is it fenced?
What type of fencing do you have?
How tall?
Are there any weak spots in the fence?
If the yard is not fenced, what type of confinement do you plan to provide?
Will the pet be chained?
If you go on vacation, what will you do with your pet?
Are you planning to move?
Even if you are not currently planning on moving, what will happen to the pet if you ever move?
Are you familiar with the local animal control ordinances in the area in which you reside?
Are you aware of the cost involved in maintaining this pet for his/her lifetime? (approx 14 years)
Will this pet be on heartworm preventative?
If not, why not?
Name of Vet who has seen your former and current pets:
Name of Veterinarian clinic:
City / State:
Phone number:
If you are not currently a client, when were you last a client?
Name(s) of pets this vet has seen:
Have you ever owned German Shepherds?
Are you familiar with the behavior characteristics of the breed?
How much time will you spend per day with the pet?
By submitting this application, I hereby certify that the information on this application is true.
