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How
To Adopt
Adopting
a German Shorthair Pointer can be one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll
have. GSP’s not only require
structured exercise, but also the need to be challenged mentally. Shorthairs
that face boredom can become quite the mischief makers. Our
Rescue Shorthairs come from animal control organizations, humane societies, and
owner give-up situations. Once we receive a
GSP, They are spayed or neutered, fully vaccinated (Rabies, Distemper,
Bordetella), Heartworm tested (and given monthly heartworm preventative), Fecal
tested and Micro-chipped (a computer microchip placed in the dog's lower neck
for help with identification should the animal ever become lost). Our
Shorthairs live in foster homes throughout We
WILL NOT adopt our GSP’s into a
home where they will be an outside dog. All
of our dogs deserve to be accepted as a house dog and be a loving part of the
family. We
try to place each GSP into the right home, taking into consideration; family
members, cats or other pets, and yard and fencing. In
the case that a specific GSP does not work out in the home it is placed,
legally, it shall be returned to ISR. APPLICATION
PROCESS STEP 1 Complete
the application and return to ISR. You
may choose to submit your application by way of regular mail, email, or fax. Mailing
address and fax are listed on the top portion of the application. Please
note that during the application process you may be working with several
different volunteers. STEP2 Once
your application is received, a volunteer will contact you. Please
be patient, as all members are volunteer, it may take up to a week to be
contacted. The volunteer will
discuss what your looking for or about the specific dog you are inquiring about
to determine a good fit. STEP 3 Veterinarian
checks and reference checks will be conducted. It
is absolutely imperative that your past and current animals are up to date on
vaccinations and are also spayed/neutered. ISR
strives to help control the pet population and will not adopt to homes with
animals not spayed/neutered. STEP
4 While
we are in the process of completing your application, a volunteer will contact
you to schedule a home visit. The
purpose of this visit is to ensure a safe environment for the dog and to verify
the information you have listed on your application. ISR
will also take this time to allow you to have a visit with the dog (if
available) to see how the family interacts. The
adoption process WILL NOT be
completed until a home visit is done. STEP
5 Once
the perfect dog is found for the adopter, ISR will arrange for pick up. To
complete a valid adoption, an adoption contract must be signed and an adoption
fee collected. The adoption fee
serves to reimburse Illinois Shorthair Rescue for the medical costs invested in
your new pet. All adoption fees
should be made payable to
Illinois Shorthair Rescue.
Since
ISR is a non-for-profit group, this fee simply is deposited into a pool of
funds to help the next German Shorthair in need of our assistance. Our
Adoption fees: Puppies
(12 months and under) $300.00 Adult
Dogs $250.00 Our adoption fee may be lowered for special circumstances such as seniors, or dogs requiring long term medical care.
Applications Fill out our Application online or download by clicking below.
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