BEFORE you fill out this application, please read the following points:

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ALL applicants must submit an online application and must have be able to communicate via email with the rescue.    

• We only adopt within  NC ,  SC and  VA . YOU will be responsible for coming to  Raleigh, NC to meet any dogs! 
   
• $35 application fee   (Refundable if you are denied in pre-screening).  If your application is approved, the adoption fee is $325.

• Not every application will be approved  . Fill out the application with DETAILED answers. We will decide which applications move onto phone interviews based upon the   information ,  enthusiasm, and   thoughtfulness of  the answers on this application.  
   
• GSRA does not condone the practice of feline declawing and reserves the right to deny adoption to households where this has been a conscious choice.
   
• GSRA believes strongly in spaying and neutering of cats and dogs. GSRA will not place a dog in a home with an unaltered cat or dog. All cats and dogs in the home must be spay/neutered before adopting from GSRA.
   
• GSRA values our repeat adopters and wants to make sure that they and their dogs are set up for success. In order to facilitate our recently adopted dogs acclimating fully to their new home and family, GSRA requires a 3 month waiting period between adoptions. Exceptions apply and will be reviewed and approved by the GSRA Board of Directors.
   
• Please contact us if you have not received an email regarding the success of this initial stage of the application process within 4 weeks of submitting your application.   
   
• We HIGHLY recommend reading through our adoption process document prior to submitting an application   
   
• If you adopt a dog from us, if you have to give it up for any reason, you must return the dog to GSRA. You need to allow up to 6 weeks for us to bring the dog back into the rescue. If you cannot give us 6 weeks, you may be responsible for boarding charges. All returned dogs must be up-to-date on vaccinations. Please reach out if there is a problem. We want to help you keep your dog if unforeseen  events occur. 

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