We are a volunteer run, nonprofit group whose primary mission is to help with the rescue and placement of Weimaraners in the Great Lakes region – including MI, OH, IL, IN and WI.
No fee is required to apply. The application process consists of the following: written application, reference check, phone interview, and lastly a home environment verification; which may be either a physical home visit by a GLWR volunteer or possibly a digital tour of the home depending upon logistics and timing. Please be open, honest, and thoroughly complete while filling out the online adoption application. Personal information will never be shared with anyone outside of GLWR The application process takes time. On average it takes 4 to 6 weeks to complete. Delays in obtaining information from references, etc., can increase the processing time. Please be open, honest, and thoroughly complete while filling out the online adoption application. Personal information will never be shared with anyone outside of GLWR. When a match is found, a GLWR Adoption Coordinator will call you. They'll tell you about the dog and put you in touch with the foster family who will in turn provide you with personal details and set up a time for the entire family (including current dogs) to visit with the dog in their home. Note - a match can take few weeks to several months and maybe even longer depending on your requirements (young, female good with cats & small children for example) and the dogs available. We make every effort to match the right Weimaraner with your family dynamics and lifestyle and hope to make a successful placement that will result in a lifetime match. All prospective new families must travel to meet the dog in their foster home environment. This ensures the dogs are where they feel the most comfortable and can be themselves. We want to make sure you see the “real”’ them and vice versa! Please plan to bring your current canine companion(s) and all family members living in your home. If you have a special needs dog that cannot travel please let your Adoption Counsellor know and they will work with you. If the meet and greet visit is successful and all parties agree that it's a match - the foster family can finalize the adoption and you will be able to take your dog home with you that same day! Therefore, please make home preparations prior to your visit so you will be ready to take your new friend home! You will not need to bring anything for the day, unless you wish your new dog to travel home in a crate. When a GLWR dog is adopted he/she is sent home with a large take home pack that includes; a personalized folder with the adoption contract; relevant medical and behavioral information and general information to help the new adopter acclimate their Weimaraner to his/her new life; a GLWR CD containing e-books and articles to help you train and care for your new friend; toys; treats; supplements; a new collar and leash; a no slip collar for a safe ride home; anti-pull walking harness; transfer kibble and food; a special hand-made fleece blanket and more! Once our dog moves on to their “forever” home, we like to stay in touch with our families to ensure that all is going well and everyone is getting acclimated to each other. We are happy to assist you with any advice, suggestions or information that you need to help settle and acclimate your new family member into your home to make the transition as comfortable and stress free as possible. Our goal is to make the adoption process a rewarding one and a good experience for all involved. We like to think of our Weims and their adopters as “GLWR Rescue Ambassadors” that will spread the word about their positive experience and that there are many wonderful dogs available for adoption everywhere!
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