• German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue PA - Volunteer Form

  • Our organization (GSPRPA) is run exclusively by volunteers. Please read, review and be sure you understand all information and statements before electronically signing and submitting the surrender form. Note all fields must be completed—if an answer does not appear applicable, please fill in with N/A. Applicant must be 18 years old and over.

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  • Do you own your home?*
  • Familiar with GSP breed or other sporting breeds?*
  • Do you currently own a GSP?*
  • Do you currently own a sporting, high energy, or other breed(s)?*
  • Spayed or neutered?
  • What is the activity level of your dog(s)?*
  • Is your dog(s) well trained?*
  • Do you have cat(s)—either indoor, outdoor, barn, or feral?*
  • Do you have other animal(s) in the home or on your property?*
  • Willing to foster?*
  • Do you prefer a gender?*
  • Consider long term/senior or health impaired GSP?*
  • Willing to housetrain?*
  • Willing to cratetrain?*
  • Willing to start or reinforce basic obedience training?*
  • Type of outdoor containment?*
  • Solid fencing?*
  • Invisible (wire) fencing?*
  • Radio (wireless) fencing?*
  • Experience with e-collar?*
  • Willing to help with transport?*
  • Willing to attend rescue events?*
  • Willing to evaluate possible surrender or shelter GSP?*
  • Willing to home visit potential adopters and/or volunteers ?*
  • Do you currently volunteer with other rescue programs or shelters?*

  • I, the undersigned, understand, agree and certify to the following:

  • Allow initial home visit by a German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue Pennsylvania (GSPRPA) representative prior to volunteering*
  • Allow future home visits by a GSPRPA representative while volunteering*
  • Permit GSPRPA to confirm details*
  • Understand there is no compensation for any time spent volunteering for GSPRPA*
  • Understand that adoption donations and fundraising efforts contribute to direct dog care and that it is not a policy to reimburse for any or all costs as funds permit*
  • Understand that it is my decision whether or not to foster any particular German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP)*
  • Ensure foster GSPs in my care are evaluated, altered and up to date on vaccinations prior to placement*
  • Maintain proper records of foster GSPs in my care and provide copies to GSPRPA*
  • Maintain communications with GSPRPA regarding updates on dogs, adoptions, and any other rescue-related issues*
  • Understand that GSPs in the program are the property of GSPRPA and must be placed with a contract*
  • If for any reason I am no longer able to provide foster care, I agree to return foster GSP to GSPRPA and return any property that belongs to GSPRPA including crates, leashes, collars, and any other items purchased by or donated to GSPRPA*
  • Represent GSPRPA, the GSPs in the program and the GSP breed to the best of my ability*
  • Elect to voluntarily participate in GSPRPA's activities and accept there are risks and hazards with dogs that exhibit a variety of behaviors at different times in the same or different circumstances, and may have potential health issues*
  • In consideration for receiving permission to volunteer my services, I will not bring suit against German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue Pennsylvania including, but not limited to, its Board of Directors, Officers, servants, agents and volunteers from any and all liability claims, demands, actions and causes of action arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, or to any financial loss or property while participating in such activity*
  • Agree that I will be responsible for any legal fees and other costs which GSPRPA must expend to enforce my compliance with the foregoing items or as a result of my providing false information on this form*
  • Understand that my volunteer application for any reason and simply submitting an application does not mean I have been accepted as a volunteer or able to represent GSPRPA in any way*
  • Agree to inform GSPCA should any changes in status or information provided on this application changes*

  • PLEASE READ, REVIEW AND BE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND ALL INFORMATION AND STATEMENTS BEFORE ELECTRONICALLY SIGNING AND SUBMITTING YOUR VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

  • By entering my name above and below and submitting my volunteer application, I agree that I have carefully read this agreement and fully understand the contents. Please print your completed form before submitting for your records.*
  • By entering your name electronically, you agree to the above:*
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