Thank you for taking the time to fill out this detailed application. We will not review your application until you have paid your $20 nonrefundable application fee. You can do this through the page that comes up after you submit your application, or through PayPal at this link before you start the application. Please make a note that it's your adoption application fee, which is an option before you pay. You can also mail it to BrightStar German Shepherd Rescue, PO Box 259, Spencerport, NY 14559. Make checks payable to BrightStar German Shepherd Rescue.
Please call your vet as soon as possible and let them know they have your permission to talk to us about your records. We will review the information you provide and contact your vet, references, and of course you!
Please Note: Our dogs are primarily adopted to homes within a 150 mile radius of Rochester, NY. You are responsible for picking your new dog up.
Brightstar requires proof of yearly heartworm testing and monthly heartworm prevention on all current and past pets. We will not adopt to a home that does not provide this information.
Once you're approved to adopt, there's no time limit to find your dog. If you have adopted from us before, you don't need to apply again, just make sure we have your current contact information.
First Name*
Last Name*
Address*
City*
State/Province*
Zip/Postal Code* -
County
Country
Email*
Home Phone
Work Phone x
Cell Phone
Why are you interested in adopting in a German Shepherd dog and what age/energy level are you looking for?
Where will you attend formal obedience classes or what are your training plans?
Which of the following best describes your current residence?* Choose one: I own a single family home I rent a single family home I own a townhouse/condo I rent an apartment, townhouse/condo
How long have you lived at your current residence? If you have lived at your current residence one year or less, please provide your previous address and length of time there.*
My yard is (BrightStar prefers not to adopt to families with invisible fencing.)* Choose one: Not fenced Has wireless electric fence Has a solid wood, vinyl or chain-link fence that is a minimum of four feet high
On average, how many hours each day will your BrightStar dog be alone?
Please list the name, age, and relationship to you of each person currently living at your residence.
Who will be responsible for the care and training of your new BrightStar dog?
What arrangements will you make for the care of your dog in the event that you travel?
Does anyone in your home have known or expected allergies to dogs?
Please list the name, type of pet, sex, age, how long owned, area kept, and spaying/neutering of all other animals currently living at your residence.
If you have previously owned a German Shepherd dog please provide us with a brief history of that dog(s).
Have you owned any other pets within the past 10 years other than those listed above? If yes, please list name, breed, and sex of each and explain what happened to all previously owned pets (i.e. died from ____, gave away because____, etc.)
Please provide the name, phone number and address for all veterinarians used in the last 10 years, starting with the most recent. Remember to call the office(s) to give them permission to release your records to us.
Have you or any member of your household been investigated for or charged with any of the following: endangering the welfare of a minor, child abandonment, child abuse or neglect, abuse, abandonment or neglect of any animal? If yes, explain. If no, please answer "No".*
What is your occupation?
Please provide your employer's name, address, phone number (with area code), and how long you have been employed by them.
Please provide co-applicant occupation, employer name, address, phone number and how long they have been employed by them.
Please provide the first and last name, phone number with area code and address for two personal references other than your veterinarian.
Would you be interested in volunteering for BrightStar? If yes, how.
Where did you find out about us or who recommended BrightStar to you?
Are you willing to sign and be bound by an adoption contract if you are approved as an adopter and are matched with a dog?* Choose one: Yes No
After you submit this form, you will be directed to our online store to pay the non-refundable application processing fee. Please indicate the first and last name on the PayPal account used in order to credit the payment to your application.*
