Intake Profile & Checklist
Procedures
We want to provide the adopting family with as much information and detail about your Golden Retriever as possible. Although lengthy, our Intake Profile is designed for you to relay the dog’s favorite words, toys or games (no matter how unusual they may be), behavioral history and medical background. We have found that having this information eases the transition into a new environment because we work to duplicate the dog's habits. Use additional paper if needed, but please type or print clearly.
- Print and complete the Intake Profile and Pre-Entry Checklist form – make a photocopy for your records
- Review necessary veterinary info checklist
- Contact us by writing to intake@dvgrr.org or calling 717-484-4799
- An Intake Team member will contact you about the paperwork, answer any questions or concerns you may have, and schedule a time for your Golden to enter DVGRR's program
- Before your appointment, review the checklist below
- Once the Golden is accepted and arrives at our facility, he/she will be integrated into our daily routine at Golden Gateway and start interacting with our staff and volunteers so we can get to know as much about him or her as possible
- We will then begin reviewing our list of adoption applicants who might be a suitable match for your Golden's habits and lifestyle
Pre-Appointment Checklist:
- Review directions to Golden Gateway
- Golden is to be bathed and/or free of fleas and ticks
- Gather favorite toys, leash, collar, food
- Bring any current medications (with dosage instructions and date/time of last pill)
- Bring all dog's paperwork: veterinary records, pedigree and/or AKC registration (if available), supplemental notes, DVGRR Intake Profile, etc.