We do not adopt to households with children under the age of 10 years old.
We do not adopt out of state.
When considering adopting a dog please remember some dogs can live to be 15 into their 20s.
We do not adopt to people looking for a dog as a gift.
We do not adopt further than 1.5 hours from us.
Adoption steps
Submit Application
Please allow 5-7 business days to receive a response. Will be reviewed by Günter's Legacy Animal Rescue Board of Directors.
Interview
If the board approves your application you may receive a call for a phone interview.
Home Check
If application receives initial approval, we will schedule a mandatory home visit. Please note, if you rent we do check with the landlord.
Meet the Pet
We will schedule a meet and greet with the potential adopters and dog(s). It is required all members of the adoptive family must be present.
Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
Existing pets, required all the pets are properly introduced by GLAR. We will not adopt a dog into a home that has reached it's city mandate
Sign Adoption Contract
If app, home check, and meet and greet are approved we move forward with signing the contract.
Pay Fee
The adoption fee can be paid by PayPal, cash, or check but must be paid at the time of signing the contract. The adoption fee is non-refund
Go meet their pets
We do not have a facility we are a foster-based rescue. All of our dogs are in foster homes, you cannot meet the dog before you are an approved adopter.
More about this rescue
Mission
Gunter's Legacy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the way the world thinks about and treats dogs and to creating better lives for them through rescue, foster, adoption, and hospice.