Adoption Application

We ask that you review the Adoption FAQ’s prior to submitting your application. It is important that you understand GRRAND’s adoption process and requirements, some of which may impact the suitability of your application (geographic areas served by GRRAND, fencing requirements, etc.).

As you respond to the application questions please keep in mind that some of these dogs may have been in neglectful and/or abusive situations and will require your patience as they adjust to a new home. In addition, the average Golden’s lifespan is 10—14 years and it is important that you understand that adoption is a long-term commitment with regard to training, medical treatment and proper care.

Privacy Statement: It is GRRAND’s policy to maintain confidentiality over your information. We will not sell, rent, or give your information to any other company or organization.

GRRAND’s Adoption Fees

Age of Dog	Single Dog	Pairs	Pure Bred Goldens and Golden Doodles
3 and under	$375	$500	$500
4-6	$325	$400	$325
7-9	$250	$300	$250
10 and over	$100	Free	$100
Turkey Dog	$650

Home Visit during Covid: Due to the onset of winter and the rise in COVID cases, GRRAND is needing to implement our spring COVID policies with regard to home visits. Virtual Home Visits via Facetime will be conducted with adult households or with families with children at least 10 yrs old and volunteers will then travel to the families’ homes to inspect fences and drop off the contracts and Home Visit Packets. Home visits with families that have children under the age of 10 will need to be postponed until they can be conducted in person. This would either mean that the COVID crisis has passed or that warm weather allows the visit to be conducted outside on a porch or patio at the applicant’s home. Outside, in-person home visits may also be conducted with adult households, in lieu of a virtual home visit, at the discretion of home visit volunteers and adoptive families, weather-permitting. We do ask that if an in-person home visit is conducted, all family members and GRRAND volunteers would wear masks.

Complete your adoption application using the form below or complete the printable printable Adoption Application and submit it by postal mail.

At this time we are unable to process any applications that are outside of the geographic areas listed below:

Greater Louisville, KY (including adjacent southern Indiana)
Greater Lexington, KY
Ohio Counties: Hamilton, Butler, Warren, some areas within Clermont county, Montgomery and Green
Northern KY Counties: Boone, Kenton and Campbell

GRRAND Adoption Application

A response to each question on this application is required. If you omit a question, the application will not be processed when you select “submit.” In this case, browse through the application and look for the highlighted errors, make your corrections and then re-submit.

Name *

Please note: Your complete address is required in order to process your application.

Street Address *

Country

City

State

Zip code

Phone *

Email *

Have you previously adopted from GRRAND? *

Year of previous adoption *

Name of previously adopted pet *

Check all that apply concerning your time away from home *

Full Time Work

Part Time Work

Work From Home

Full Time Student

Part Time Student

Other Recurring Commitment

Not Applicable (no significant recurring commitments)

List all household members and corresponding ages *

What are your current living arrangements? *

Do you rent or own? *

Does your rental lease, covenant or Homeowners Association allow pets? *

Homeowner Association / Landlord Phone *

Will your dog have any contact with children under the age of 10? *

Includes grandchildren, neighbors, etc.

Please list ages of the children and frequency of contact *

Interests *

What interests/hobbies do you enjoy?

Will your adopted Golden be kept inside or outside? *

Dog location during the day *

Dog location during the night *

Dog location while you are away *

Dog location while you are on vacation *

During a typical week how long and for what reason will your dog be alone in the home? *

Example: 9 hours a day while at work, 7 hours a week for a recurring commitment, few hours to run errands, etc.

If you have a request for a specific dog, please identify the name here.

Do you have a gender preference? *

Do you have an age preference? *

What activity level would you desire for your dog? *

Exercise *

Provide detailed information about the type and frequency of exercise you will give your dog on a regular basis.

Do you have a fenced yard? *

Please respond "Yes" if you have any type of fence that will restrict a dog to your property, INCLUDING UNDERGROUND fencing.

Type of fence *

Fence Height

Was the underground fence self-installed or professionally installed? *

Underground fence company name *

Underground fence company phone *

Is this your first experience owning a dog? *

What will be the main function of your dog? *

Other pets in the household *

If you own any other pets, please identify the type of pet, breed (if applicable), age, and name. If you do not own any other pets please input, "NA."

Are your current pets fully vaccinated? *

Are your current pets spayed or neutered? *

Dog history *

In the past 6 years, how many dogs have you owned that you no longer have?

Cat history *

In the past 6 years, how many cats have you owned that you no longer have?

Pet history detail *

Please describe these dogs and/or cats, and explain what happened to them.

Have you ever used a veterinary clinic for your past or present pets? *

Yes

If you answered "Yes" to this question, enter all requested veterinary clinic information for your current or previous dog or cat. We cannot process your application without this information. If you don't have a pet, enter the information for your previous dog or cat. Do not list the name of a vet that you plan to use in the future.

Name of Vet Clinic *

Clinic phone number *

The name under which your vet account is listed

References

To expedite your application please provide responses for all fields below and notify your references that GRRAND will be calling. Please provide 3 references that are:

not household members,
not your veterinarian, and
only one can be a relative

Reference #1 name *

Reference #1 Relationship *

Describe the person's relationship to you (friend, coworker, dog-sitter, neighbor, relative, etc.)

Reference #1 phone *

Can Reference #1 accept text messages at this number? *

What is the best time of day to contact reference#1?

Anytime

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Reference #2 name *

Reference #2 Relationship *

Describe the person's relationship to you (friend, coworker, dog-sitter, neighbor, relative, etc.)

Reference #2 phone *

Can Reference #2 accept text messages at this number? *

What is the best time of day to contact reference #2?

Anytime

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Reference #3 name *

Reference #3 Relationship *

Describe the person's relationship to you (friend, coworker, dog-sitter, neighbor, relative, etc.)

Reference #3 phone *

Can Reference #3 accept text messages at this number? *

What is the best time of day to contact reference #2?

Anytime

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Reference Reminder!

Your application cannot be processed if you used a household member, veterinarian or more than 1 family member as a reference.

How did you learn about GRRAND and please tell us why you would be a responsible and loving companion for a GRRAND dog. *

I/we hereby affirm, acknowledge, warrant and represent that ALL information contained in this adoption application is true and correct to my/our best knowledge and belief. *

Yes

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