Forms

These forms can be completed on your computer and submitted by e-mail.

If you have problems opening any of the forms below, please email us at germanshepherdrescue@gmail.com.

Adoption Application
We adopt to homes in Iowa, Illinois and the immediately surrounding states (if a home visit can be done).  Adoption fees are as follows:

Puppies up to 12 months old: $275
Dogs ages 1-5 years: $250
Dogs ages 6 and up: $225
Add $25 for out-of state adopters.

Adoption Contract (Sample)

Foster Application

Our greatest need is FOSTER HOMES!! This is very crucial for our Rescue, yet it is one of the hardest goals to achieve. One of our many goals is to be able to immediately place all the dogs that come to us into adequate foster care. This way each German Shepherd Dog can have the ability to be in a home environment and learn necessary house manners, training, etc.

The Rescue will provide food, medical care and a crate - if one is available. All foster dogs are evaluated physically and behaviorally before being placed in foster care. Each foster home is required to fill out a Foster Application, which helps us learn more about the foster home and place the correct foster dog in that foster home. A home evaluation will be done BEFORE any foster dog is placed in foster care, to make sure the home is sufficient for a large dog. The foster home will then sign a Foster Care Agreement and receive Terms of Fostering for them to go by (rules and stuff). If you would like more information about becoming a foster home for Mississippi Valley German Shepherd Dog Rescue, please contact us and we will give you more information.

Surrender Application

MVGSDR receives several surrender applications every week. Shelter and stray dogs are our highest priority. Our availability to help an individual dog is based on foster home availability, location of the dog, and temperament evaluation results. Accepted dogs may require a delay of a month or two until foster care is available.  

Surrendered dogs must:

• Have no history of bites or aggression.

• Be up-to-date on all shots.

• Be neutered/spayed.

• Pass a temperament evaluation.

• Be surrendered with the recommended $100 surrender donation.

• Be surrendered with a valid health certificate, signed by a veterinarian.

• Be surrendered with a signed surrender contract, giving MVGSDR ownership of the dog.

In order to maximize your chances at finding a good forever home for your dog, certain steps should be followed:

1. First and foremost, determine if you really need a new home for your dog. Contact local trainers or breed rescue groups and you'll find valuable resources.
2. Plan. Most people who must find a home for their dog don't plan on it. Unfortunately, finding the proper home takes time. A time crunch can mean the difference between life and death to your dog. Sometimes there are no other options than the shelter.
3. Get your dog spayed or neutered. Spayed/neutered dogs are more adoptable. Also update, if necessary, your dog's vaccinations and keep records handy.
4. If your dog is a purebred purchased from a breeder, contact them. Ethical breeders feel responsible for every puppy, each life they have had a hand in creating. They will often take the dog back and assume responsibility for finding him/her a good home. Good breeders often have waiting lists of people wanting a puppy who might consider adopting an adult dog.
5. Assess your dog. Take some time to write out a list of good and bad points about your dog. This will help you develop an honest evaluation of your own dog. Be honest. Tell any interested party everything about your dog. Do not leave out anything. If you hide a problem, it will only come out later.
6. Network with friends/relatives/co-workers. There could be someone you know who just might consider adopting your dog.
7. Take the time to wait for the right owner. Interview, meet your dog's prospective owner.

If you have questions or if we can be of any further assistance, please contact us at germanshepherdrescue@gmail.com.