Adoption-Foster Application Form

  • Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue, Inc. Adoption and/or Foster Application

    Please read the application in it's entirety. If you have any questions, please email applications@rmgreatdane.org and we will get back to you ASAP.

    • Introduction 

    • **Before getting started- if you have any questions about our rescue, Great Danes, or rescue dogs in general, please reach out to us prior to filling out this application. Please send an email to adoptadane@rmgreatdane.org and we will get back to you within 24-48 hours.**

      ~Adoption fee of $600 is payable at the time of adoption. 

      ~Applications are processed in the order they are received. Often times, there is a queue of 5+ applications before you so it may take a couple weeks, or more, to get back to you. Your application may take 2-3 weeks to process. Please check your spam boxes! Please inform your references that you are using them and to have them check their spam boxes as well. If you have any questions, please email applications@rmgreatdane.org. 

      Thank you for your interest in adopting and/or fostering a Great Dane!  We are so glad you are here!

    • Today's Date
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    • I am applying to:*
    • I have read the above and understand that the application fee is required before my application can be processed.*
    • I have read the above and understand the adoption fees and that the fee is required at the time of adoption, in full.*
    • I understand that this application does not guarantee me a Great Dane and that I may have to wait 3-6+ months to be matched with a Dane for my family.*
    • Pre-Adoption Information 
    • Do you understand that as a rescue, owners do not surrender their dogs to us because they are well-mannered, perfect on leash, and great with all people and pets. Meaning: you will likely have to work with your Dane after adoption to help them meet their full potential. This includes separation anxiety, leash reactivity, dog/cat/human reactions/aggressions, destructive when left alone, need slow introductions, etc. "Perfect dogs"- meaning those who are laid back and fit right into the home- will likely never be available. Please be prepared to potentially work with several issues with your new Dane but we support you the entire time. If you aren't willing to work with any of the above, please contact us to determine if a rescue dog is good for you.*

    • Do you understand that while Great Danes have been called "Gentle Giants", that they are capable of things like reactivity, aggression, and other behavioral issues despite the best upbringing?*


    • Applicant's Contact Information 
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    • What type of home do you have?*

    • Do you own or rent/lease?*

    • If you rent/lease, please provide your landlord's contact information and a letter of permission to have a Great Dane.

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    • Applicant's Experience & Home Life 
    • How did you hear about us?

    • Have you ever owned a Great Dane? Please note: "Ownership" is described as having the financial and time responsibility of caring for a Dane when the applicant is an adult. Growing up with Great Danes does not constitute "owning" a Dane.*
    • If you answered "no" above- have you ever owned a Giant Breed? Giant Breeds include: Anatolian Shepherd, Saint Bernards, Mastiffs, Irish Wolfhounds, Great Pyrenees, Newfoundlands, Leonbergers, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, and Scottish Deerhound.*
    • Are you aware that kenneling is more expensive for a Great Dane?*

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    • Any asthma or allergies in household to dogs or cats?*
    • Applicant's Preferences 

    • Many of the Great Danes in our care come to us because they exhibited behaviors that their previous owners were unable to accomodate/handle/care for. Common concerns could be leash reactivity/aggression, food aggression, "stranger danger", or did not get along with the other pet(s) in the home. We do our best to try to correct the problem in foster care, but the dog may need continued training or work. Please consider this when looking to adopt a dog from our rescue.

    • Some dogs come to us with a bite history. We try to get as much information about the bite and what surrounded the incident and that information will be made available to you if you are interested in that specific dog. Are you willing to adopt a dog with a bite history?*
    • Do all members of the household want to adopt or foster a Great Dane?*

    • Do you, or anyone in the home, have any hesitations or concerns about adopting or fostering a Great Dane?*
    • Is there anyone home during the day?*
    • Have you ever crated a dog before?*
    • Do you own a Dane-sized crate? Most crates will need to be about 54"L x 36"W x 45"H, depending on the size of the Dane.*
    • Do you plan on crating the dog when alone?*

    • Applicant's Pets 
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    • If you currently have pets are they ALL spayed or neutered?*
    • If you currently have pets are they ALL up to date on their core vaccines? (dogs: rabies and DA2PP, cats: rabies)*
    • Have you ever surrendered, returned, or rehomed an animal?*
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    • Have you ever euthanized an animal?*
    • Have you, or anyone in the home, ever bred or had a pet that had a litter of puppies/kittens?*
    • Have you ever attended obedience training with a dog?*
    • Are you willing to attend obedience classes with a new dog?*

    • How often do you, or would you, feed?*

    • What type of feeding/water bowl situation will you have?*

    • Do you currently own cats?*
    • Do they live:

    • Applicant's Veterinarian and Health Knowledge 

    • If you do not have any pets currently, please provide the contact information for the vet(s) that have the records for past pets. 

      To ensure a smooth application process, please make sure your pet(s) are up to date on their core vaccines (dogs: rabies and DA2PP, cats: rabies) and are spayed or neutered. Pets in the home that are not properly vetted will delay your application process. 

      Any Vet listed should have records for your pets. If the vet listed does not have records for your pets, your application will be put on hold until we have the correct information.  

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    • Do you have the above ER vet information readily available? (i.e. on the refrigerator or as a contact in your phone)*
    • Which of the following medical conditions are you willing to consider?*

    • References (Please DO NOT include family members or those who live with you) 

    • To ensure a smooth application process, please tell your references you are using them as a reference and ask them to check their spam folders for our emails, as sometimes they end up there. Your references will be receiving an email from one of our volutneers- so they may not recognize the email address or name. 

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    • Applicant’s Yard  
    • Yard Size:*

    • Is the yard completely fenced?*

    • Is the yard enclosure attached to the house?*

    • How many hours per day will the dog be outside?*

    • Applicant's Neighbors 
    • Do your neighbors have dogs or cats?*
    • Do your neighbors have children?*
    • Have there ever been, or are there currently, any issues/conflicts with your current neighbors?*
    • Have you ever been contacted by or had problems with Animal Control?*
    • Other 
    • May an agent of the Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue, Inc. visit your home?*
    • Are you or your spouse/partner active or inactive members of the military?*
    • If you or your spouse are active or inactive in the military, have you every been relocated or deployed?
    • Do you or your spouse/partner anticipate deployment or relocation in the next ten years?
    • If relocation/moving is required (military or not), will you bring the Great Dane with you?*

    • If relocation/moving is required and you are unable to bring the dog with you- no matter the circumstances (military or not)- do you agree to contact RMGDRI immediately to discuss options?*

    • Adopted pets often need an adjustment time of 1-3 months, sometimes more depending on the dog. You may experience defensive behaviors that are temporary and will subside once the dog is comfortable. You will have to build a trusting, healthy relationship with the dog upon adoption- they will not instantly know that you are now their family. 

    • Are you willing to give the new dog at least one (1) month trial to ensure proper adjustment?*
    • Those interested in adopting: sometimes we come across dogs that are in need of foster homes and may be a good fit for your family to adopt. Would you consider a foster-to-adopt situation? (if yes, please review the next section about fostering)*

    • If Applicant Is Interested In Fostering 

    • The following questions are for those who are interested in fostering. If you did not choose "Foster" or "Both" at the top of this application, please disregard the questions/information in this section and move onto the "Signature/End Application" portion.

    • If you are interested in fostering, did you read the above file?
    • Have you ever fostered an animal/dog before?
    • Are you comfortable keeping a dog until we find a suitable home? This can be 1 week to several, or more, months.
    • Are you able to be a:
    • Sometimes, despite our best efforts, the Dane is not a good fit for the foster family and they need to be moved to another foster home. If this were the case, are you willing to give the rescue 2-3 weeks to find another foster home and arrange transport (if needed) to the next foster home?

    • As previously mentioned, the dogs that come into our rescue are rarely "perfect" and need help with various behaviors to help them become great dogs. Which of the below are you willing to work with? Please note: you are not alone- the rescue will provide support in training/behavior modifications, and professional behavioralists/trainers or medications, if needed.

    • Signatures/End of Application 

    • By signing this application, I (we), ________________________acknowledge that my (our) family is willing to take a Great Dane into our home. I (we) understand that the exact nature of the dog may not be entirely known. While every attempt is made to learn as much as possible about every dog received by RMGDRI, it is possible that damage to our residence, other pets, and/or individuals may occur. 

       

    • By signing this application, I (we), ________________________ acknowledge that Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue, Inc., (the "Rescue") shall not be responsible for any bodily injuries, property damage or damage to other animals caused by any adoptive/foster Great Dane/Dane mix. The foster/adoptive (circle all that apply) person(s) hereby specifically assumes sole responsibility for, and agrees to indemnify and hold the Rescue harmless from any and all loss and expenses (including legal fees) by reason of liability imposed by law upon the Rescue or any of its officers, directors, members, employees, representatives, agents, or assigns, because of bodily injuries or death to any person or persons or any damage to property or animals arising out of or in consequence of the placement of the foster or adopted Great Dane/Dane mix howsoever such injuries, death or damage to property or animals may be caused, whether or not the same may have been caused, or may be alleged to have been caused, by negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their directors, members, employees, representatives, agents, or assigns or any other person.

    • If a Great Dane is placed with me (us), I (we) agree to cooperate with Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue, Inc. (RMGDRI) in its attempt to provide a smooth transition for the Great Dane or Dane mix. I (we) also agree to contact RMGDRI about problems that might arise in the future. Should the dog need to be removed, or euthanized (prior to normal old age), I (we) will contact Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue, Inc. first to determine whether the dog might be a candidate for placement elsewhere. 

    • If a Great Dane is placed with me (us), I (we) understand that the rescue will follow up via email in various increments throughout the first year of ownership. I (we) agree to respond to the follow up emails with updates on how the Great Dane/Dane mix is doing and how they are adjusting to their new life.

    • I (we) certify that the information that I have provided is true, correct and complete to the best of my information and belief and that I have not willfully concealed any information in answering the above questions.

    • Date*
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    • I certify as of today's date that I am over 21 years of age*
    • I certify by selecting "yes" that I agree and will abide to the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement*
    • Would you like to learn more about opportunities to volunteer with RMGDRI?*

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