Smoky Mountain Great Dane Rescue Inc.

Additional adoption info

We ask for a donation within the following ranges for all of our adoptions. Please donate whatever you feel that you can offer! All of this money goes directly into the costs of operation; Veterinary costs, Insurance costs, food and supplies for the foster babies, etc!

Puppy up to 5 years $250 - $500
6+ yrs $200 - $400

Any donations above and beyond the donation range are greatly appreciated.

6 STEP ADOPTION PROCESS

We require:
1) Application - (While we encourage you to let us know on your application if one of our dogs has captured your interest, we use this simply as a guide for matching, and your listing of specific dog in no way implies claim to this particular dog)

NOTE: The Application must be completed in its entirety. Incomplete Applications will not be considered. Adoption Applications expire 6 months from the date of receipt. If you have already submitted an Adoption Application(even if you are a returning adopter) and it has been longer than 6 months, you will need to fill out a new Adoption Application.
2) Reference Checks - All references will be checked prior to home visit. We will contact your current vet, if you have one, for a reference.
3) Phone Interview
4) Home Visit - A volunteer will come to your home to visit with you and discuss care of Great Danes. Your home visit does not mean you have been approved.
5) Approval - After the above steps have been completed all your information will be reviewed and a decision will be made about adoption. If at this point you are approved to adopt, SMGDRI will help guide you to the appropriate dog for your family.
6) Contract - For the protection of the Great Danes we place, everyone that adopts a Great Dane from SMGDRI will be required to sign an adoption contract.

Mandatory Requirements for Adoption

Please Read And Understand The Following Requirements Completely!!!
1) All SMGDRI Great Danes will be spayed/neutered prior to any adoption.
2) All adopting individuals will have to fill out and sign the Adoption Application/Agreement in its entirety, the application must then be verified and approved.
3) All adopting individuals must have a fenced yard with a fence in good repair, and/or must be able to show how the Dane will be exercised.
4) All adopting individuals who live in rental property will have to have a signed approval document from their landlord, who will be contacted to verify acceptance.
5) All adopting individuals must have a home check in order to verify application and conditions of the potential "forever home".
6) All adoption individuals must be at least 21 years old.
7) Generally, we do not adopt to homes with children under 5 years old. *Some exceptions made (email or call for more information)