Great Dane Club of Tucson - Rescue application

A successful adoption depends on both the selection of the right Great Dane for your household and the understanding of his/her care-taking needs. So that we may assist you with this selection, please answer the following questions as completely as possible. Thank you.

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*Primary caregiver:

Street Address:

City:

State or Province:

Zip/Postal Code:

Country:

Phone:

*Email:

Hobbies and Activities?

Veterinarians name?

Veterinarians address?

How many people in the household?

What are their ages?

List types and ages of all household pets.

Is there anyone in the household allergic to dogs/animals?

What is the approximate size of your yard?

What type of fencing do you have and how high is it?

How much of the yard is fenced?

What type of area do you live in? Urban, suburban or rural?

Do you rent or own? House, apartment, Townhouse or Condo?

If you rent, do you have permission from the landlord to keep a dog?

May we have permission to contact your landlord?

Under what circumstances would you feel it necessary to relinquish a dog?

Do you have previous Great Dane experience?

What work or activities do you plan to pursue with your Great Dane?

I like high energy dogs? Yes or no.

I (and my family) realize that Great Danes need adequate room and exercise. Yes or no.

I am willing to pay an adoption donation. Yes or no.

I understand that rescues are spayed/neutered or have a spay/neuter contract. Yes or no.

Average expected daily time available to spend with the dog (hours per day)?

Where will you primarily keep your dog when at home?

Where will you primarily keep your dog when you are at work?

Where will your dog sleep at night?

Where will you primarily keep your dog when you are away for extended periods of time? (kennel, friend's home, trainer, groomer, vet, etc.).

Why do you want a Great Dane as opposed to other breeds?

Are you aware of the high cost of maintenance of a Great Dane? (food, vet., grooming, equipment, i.e., food bowls should be at elbow height)

Are you aware that Great Danes should have a padded area to rest? (to prevent/decrease elbow and hock callus and bursitis)

Do you understand that Great Danes are a giant breed of dog and most of the rescues will come with minimal training and may need a large amount of patience?

Have you ever had to euthanize (put to sleep) a dog? Yes or no. If yes, please explain.

Do you have a preference regarding age or sex of the dog?

A Great Dane can live for 10 or more years. Are you ready to make that kind of commitment?

Would you be willing to adopt more than one dog?

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