Information
	Insurance For Your Golden
	Procedures
	Requirements
	Application

1. All interested parties must submit an Adoption Application.

2. The Adoption Coordinator or volunteer will review the application, check references and may verify other information provided.

3. An adoption volunteer will contact you to arrange an interview.

4. A home visit may be required. This is done at the discretion of the Adoption Coordinator.

5. There are cases that warrant automatic disqualification. These include, but are not limited to, the following conditions: a. Any children under 5 years of age living in the household b. Refusal to keep the dog as an INSIDE DOG; c. unsatisfactory vet or personal references

6. GRRH dogs are placed only with approved homes. We DO NOT place the dogs on a first come, first serve basis. Our Adoption Coordinator reviews all applications and contacts the approved applicants who best meet the individual needs of each rescue Golden. We strive to meet the needs of BOTH the family and the Golden.

7. We reserve the right to refuse approval of any applicant that does not meet our requirements.

8. Following approval of the application, the Adoption Coordinator will contact you when a Golden that is deemed a good match for your family is available.

9. After discussing the selected Golden with you, and if both you and the Coordinator feel this could be a good match, you will be given the name and phone number of the foster family who is taking care of the dog.

10. You will then call the family, discuss the dog in more detail and if the dog still seems like an appropriate choice for you, you may then make an appointment to visit the dog. Our dogs are never given as "surprise gifts". ALL MEMBERS of the family, particularly children and any dogs living with the family, MUST participate in the visit. We require this to evaluate how well the dog will get along with your children and pets. Again, we can never be too careful with the safety of you, your family and our Goldens.

11. The foster family is the last safeguard in place and the adoptive family has to gain the approval of the foster family if the Golden is to go home with you. If for any reason the foster family feels this is not a good match, they can suggest another dog or advise you to wait. The foster family has the final say in the adoption process since they know the temperament and characteristics of the dog best.

12. If THE FOSTER FAMILY indicates their approval, you will be asked for an adoption donation and will be required to sign an Adoption Contract.

13. You will be given a copy of your dog's medical records and will be advised to take your new family member to the vet within two weeks for a check-up. We try our best to make sure that each dog leaves our group parasite and disease free but rarely, a condition may go undetected at the time of adoption. We also ask that your Golden receive a heartworm check within six months just to be sure it is heartworm-free, as a dog can test negative initially, but may test positive 6 months later.

The GRRH Board of Directors and volunteer staff are always here to help you, answer questions, or give advice. Feel free to call if you need any help or have concerns or questions. We want this relationship to be wonderful for everyone.