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/or leave us a voicemail at (303)552-0484 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 leave a voicemail at 303-552-0484 and we will call you back within 24-48 hours.**

~A $20 application fee is required to process application. This fee can be paid online HERE. Your application fee will help provide much-needed medical care for the Great Danes in our Rescue.

~Adoption fees for the dogs vary depending on their age. Adoption fees are payable at the time of adoption and are required in full.

Under 6 months – $500
6 months – Up to 3 years – $400
3 – 6 years – $350
7 years or older – $300

~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:*

AdoptFosterBoth
I have read the above and understand that the application fee is required before my application can be processed.*

YesNo
I have read the above and understand the adoption fees and that the fee is required at the time of adoption, in full.*

YesNo
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.*

YesNo

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.*

YesNoOther
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?*

YesNoOther
Our rescue is very transparent with the information we have about the Danes in our care. After approval and when speaking with the Adoptions Director about a specific dog, you will be able to review all the information we have about that dog. There may be items about the dog that are not displayed on the website, like a bite history or tendency to eat/ingest toys, socks, etc.*

Great! Let's get started.Other

Applicant's Contact Information
Full Name:*

First NameLast Name
Spouse's Full Name, if applicable:

First NameLast Name
Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Email*
Phone Number:*
Additional Phone Number:
What type of home do you have?*

Single Family HomeApartmentCondo/TownhomeMobile HomeOther
Do you own or rent/lease?*

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

First NameLast Name
Landlord's Phone Number:

Area CodePhone Number
Upload your letter of permission here:

Upload a File

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

InternetNewspaperPublic AppearanceOther
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.*

YesNo
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.*

YesNo
If you have owned a Giant Breed, what breed(s) did you own?
If you have never owned a Great Dane or a Giant Breed, what experience do you have with Great Danes or Giant Breeds?
Tell us what you know about Great Danes. Temperament, health, daily requirements, etc.*
Why are you interested in adding a Great Dane to your life? What will the dog's purpose be in the home?*
Please tell us about your daily life and how a new Dane will be incorporated into it? *
What do you do with your pets when you go on vacation?*
Are you aware that kenneling is more expensive for a Great Dane?*

YesNoOther

Members of the household, including yourself.*

	Name:	Age:	Relationship to Applicant:
Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
Member 5

If more than 5 members of the family (not pets), please add them here.
Outside of the family mentioned above, will the Dane be exposed to guests/family/friends/children? If so, how often?
If the Dane will be exposed to children outside of the core family, what are the ages of those children?
Any asthma or allergies in household to dogs or cats?*

YesNo
If asthma or allergies is/are in the home, how are they handled? What will happen if the dog causes breathing or allergic issues to the family member(s)?

Applicant's Pets

What pets do you currently have? (Please be specific and include breed)

	Name	Type (cat/dog/etc).	Breed	Gender	Spayed/neutered?	Age	Temperament (alpha, beta, laid back, etc)
Pet #1
Pet #2
Pet #3
Pet #4
Pet #5

If there are more pets in the home than above, please provide information here. Barn animals, livestock, and exotics/pocket pets (hamsters, snakes, etc.) can be summarized. Example: "3 horses" or "10 chickens"
If you currently have pets are they ALL spayed or neutered?*

YesNoI currently do not have any petsNot all of my pets are spayed or neutered
If not all of the pets are spayed or neutered, please explain:
If you currently have pets are they ALL up to date on their core vaccines? (dogs: rabies and DA2PP, cats: rabies)*

YesNoI currently do not have any pets
Have you ever surrendered, returned, or rehomed an animal?*

YesNo
If yes, please explain:

Aside from the pets listed above, please list all other pets you have had in the past 10 years.

	Name	Type/Breed	Gender	What happened to this pet?
Pet 1
Pet 2
Pet 3
Pet 4
Pet 5

Have you ever euthanized an animal?*

YesNo
If yes, please explain:
Have you, or anyone in the home, ever bred or had a pet that had a litter of puppies/kittens?*

YesNo
If so, please explain:
Have you ever attended obedience training with a dog?*

YesNo
Are you willing to attend obedience classes with a new dog?*

YesNoOther
What type of food do you feed your current dogs, or would you feed a Great Dane?*
How often do you, or would you, feed?*

Once per day, scheduledTwice per day, scheduledFill the bowl when emptyOther
What type of feeding/water bowl situation will you have?*

Bowl on the groundRaised feederOther
If there is a dog(s) in the home, please individually explain how they get along with other dogs.
Do you currently own cats?*

YesNo
If yes, How many?
Do they live:

IndoorOutdoorsBothOther
If you have cats, please explain how they do with dogs:

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.
#1-Reference Name:*

First NameLast Name
How do you know this reference?*
Reference #1 Email*
Reference #1 Phone Number:*
#2- Reference Name:*

First NameLast Name
How do you know this reference?*
Reference #2 Email*
Reference #2 Phone Number*

Applicant's Neighbors
Please describe neighbors that the Dane will have contact with:*
Do your neighbors have dogs or cats?*

YesNo
If yes, please explain the pets they have:
Do your neighbors have children?*

YesNo
If yes, what are the ages of children?
Have there ever been, or are there currently, any issues/conflicts with your current neighbors?*

YesNo
If yes, please explain the issues/conflicts:
Have you ever been contacted by or had problems with Animal Control?*

YesNo
If yes, please provide the date of the contact with Animal Control and explain the reason for contact:

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.
Initial:*
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.
Initial:*
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.
Initial:*
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.
Initial. *
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.
Signature*

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Date*

MonthDayYear
I certify as of today's date that I am over 21 years of age*

YesNo
I certify by selecting "yes" that I agree and will abide to the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement*

YesNo
Would you like to learn more about opportunities to volunteer with RMGDRI?*

YesNoOther
Do you have any other questions/concerns/comments/feedback for us?
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