Adoption Application Request

 

Interested in Adopting?

We at GLWR are committed to giving the dogs we rescue the best chance
at the wonderful, loving life they deserve. It takes time for the
dogs to settle into a home environment after being in a shelter or
other containment facility. It takes time to learn their
personalities, preferences and quirks that show themselves once the
dogs get personal attention. It takes time to attend to their
medical needs. After their medical needs are met, it takes even more
time to get to know what the dog is like when healthy. Of course,
every dog is different and times for all of the above vary.

We know that it is easy to fall in love with a photo or description
on the website and want to take that dog home with your family. We
work very hard to make sure that any dog from GLWR that is adopted or
fostered is the right fit for the home it goes to. We must get to
know you through the application process just as we must get to know
the dogs through our intake process. Our goal is for everyone to
have a positive experience. If the dog you fell in love with on the
website is not a good fit for your family and lifestyle, it will be
the dog who suffers most. Should there be an unforeseen issue, we
will accept our dogs back, but it takes its toll on the animal to be
re-homed once again.

It is common for multiple people to be interested in the same dog on
our website. We carefully go through all applications and determine
the home that will be just right for that dog. If families have gone
through the application process and are waiting for the right dog to
become available, they are considered first. We DO NOT hold dogs
while newly-interested adopters go through the approval process. So,
do not wait until you see a dog you like on the site before starting
the adoption process. The key to a great adoption is taking the time
to do it right. We are an all-volunteer group with families and
jobs, but we process the applications as quickly as possible.
Getting to a well-matched family in an efficient manner benefits the
dog most of all.

To coin a phrase from a famous commercial, "We will adopt no Weim
before its time." Though it may seem tedious from the adoption side,
our process is in place for the good of the dogs. They are our
priority and our passion. Your patience will be rewarded in ways you
cannot imagine, so get the ball rolling with a note to us below!

Send an e-mail directly to our Applications Coordinator at: applications@greatlakesweimrescue.com. We will get back to you just as soon as possible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great Lakes Weimaraner Rescue reserves the right to decline any adoption application for any reason.

What to Expect

Are you wondering what to expect when you bring home your new foster dog or maybe after adopting your rescue? 

See our Expectations page for hints and tips on what to expect.

Click below to see why you should consider adopting an older dog: