Gunter's Legacy Animal Rescue Inc

Our organization is committed to helping to clear shelters, taking owner surrenders, helping when we can for someone to keep their dog with financial assistance, training, food, medical etc. We do what we do because of "Gunter" . Gunter was a stray when he was taken in he had many aggression issues. Had he been surrendered to a shelter he would have likely been euthanized. We hope one day there will be no need for shelters until then we will rescue from shelters the unadoptables and provide them with the love and training they need until they find permanent homes.

Adopting from Günter's Legacy Adopting a dog is a lifetime commitment please make sure you can commit... Continue Adopting Your New Furry Family Member Is A Process

Adoption candidates are required to complete and submit an adoption application, please read below in its entirety before completing our adoption application, thank you!

Step 1 - All Applications

Will be reviewed by Günter's Legacy Animal Rescue Board of Directors.

Step 2 - Home Check Once the application has been completed, reviewed, and receives initial approval, we will schedule a mandatory home visit. Please note, if you are in a rented home, we will be contacting your landlord for their approval prior to adoption.

Step 3 - Meet & Greet If the application is approved, we will schedule a meet and greet with the potential adopters and dog(s). It is required that all members of the adoptive family must be present for the meet and greet.

Step 4 - Pet Introduction If the adopter already has existing pets (dogs or cats), we require all the pets are properly introduced by a member of Günter's Legacy Animal Rescue. We will not adopt a dog into a home that has reached it's city mandated limited.

Adoption Process and Policies:

All dogs listed on this website are currently available for adoption and are seeking permanent loving homes. Before applying to adopt, please understand we are looking for people and/or families who are ready and willing to commit to a dog for its entire lifespan, which could be up to 20 years. Adoptive families must be looking for their companion pet to be a member of the family and not an outdoor only dog.

We are a small non-profit rescue and we are completely run and operated by unpaid volunteers. We will try as much as possible to return all calls, emails, and applications inquiries within a reasonable amount of time. However, understand sometimes this is not possible.

Adoption Requirements:

Adopters must be at least 21 years of age

Adopters must live in the state of California

Must have a valid CA Drivers License

Be willing and able to follow the mandatory adoption process

The dog must be for the person(s) completing the adoption application.

Must allow a representative to follow up with the adoptive family post-adoption at 2 weeks and again at 6 months

Be willing to provide the adopted dog with food, water, regular medical care (vaccines, flea/heartworm treatment, etc.) for the rest of their natural life

Agree to the Günter's Legacy Animal Rescue Adoption Contract

Also, agree that Günter's Legacy Animal Rescue has the RIGHT to regain possession of the adopted dog without notice if any of the terms of the contract have been violated.

Disclaimer: Some details about our dogs might have changed before we’ve been able to update our website. When we get in touch with you, we will have the most current information. Also, information about our dogs is based on the best of our knowledge, but we can make no guarantees about the dog’s health or temperament. Completion of our adoption application is not a guarantee of adoption approval.

Return Policy: We strive to make good adoption matches, and for our clients and our dogs to live happily together always. However, Günter's Legacy Animal Rescue remains committed to the dogs for the remainder of their lives and will accept dogs back, by appointment, should it not work out. When adopting, we ask clients to be prepared and committed to providing the dog and themselves at least a week together to settle in prior to deciding to return the dog.

Our adoption fees:

Puppies under 1 year $300 Seniors over 7 $150 Adults 1-6 $200

We require a adoption application, adoption contract, we do reference checks and vet checks if they've previously owned animals.