Chachi Adoption Application

Thank You for Your Interest in Adopting Chachi!

We’re so grateful you’re considering becoming Chachi’s forever family! To help Frost Fund find the best possible match, we ask that you complete the application below as honestly and thoroughly as possible. Every submission will be carefully reviewed. If we believe you’re a great fit, we’ll reach out to schedule a call and request a brief virtual home check.

Meet Chachi

Meet Chachi

Chachi is a 2-year-old German Shepherd currently on the urgent list at Long Beach Animal Care Services. He has been in the shelter for over 100 days after being taken in by animal control from a heartbreaking 20-dog hoarding situation, where he was found tied to the side of an RV.

Despite his difficult past, Chachi is neutered, up to date on all vaccinations, and ready for a committed, experienced adopter. He would thrive in a calm, structured home that can provide him with decompression time, consistent training, daily physical activity, mental stimulation, and—most importantly—the opportunity to learn what love and stability truly are.

According to the shelter, Chachi does well with people and other friendly dogs. However, after such a prolonged stay in a kennel environment, he has begun to show stress-induced behaviors—an unfortunate but understandable response for a highly intelligent and energetic breed like a German Shepherd. A shelter is simply not a healthy or appropriate long-term environment for him.

Chachi is affectionate, playful, and eager to bond. Due to his unknown and likely negative experiences during the hoarding situation, he has occasionally been observed barking at some unfamiliar men. That said, he interacts extremely well and warmly with shelter staff he knows—both male and female—which suggests this behavior can be addressed with patience, trust-building, and training.

What Chachi truly needs is a chance: a way out of the shelter, time to decompress, professional guidance, and a dedicated adopter—ideally someone experienced with German Shepherds or rescue dogs—who is willing to invest in his healing and growth.

Chachi has already endured so much. With the right home, he has every potential to become a loyal, loving companion.

Adoption details and what Frost Fund can offer:

Step 1: Submit this application.
Step 2: Meet and Greet/House Check
Frost Fund will schedule a virtual house check to make sure a qualified adopter’s home is fitting. Following, we will schedule a meet and greet with qualified applicants either in person or via face time that will hopefully lead to adoption.
Step 3: Agree upon all adoption details via signed documents.
Step 4: Submit adoption fee: $150 – Please note: additional transport costs may be required depending on each situation.
- Once adoption is confirmed: A finalized adoption agreement and transfer of ownership will be sent. Once signed, this means that Chachi is YOURS and you are now his primary care giver and decision maker. Regardless of what may come.
- Chachi’s full medical and behavioral history from the shelter will be emailed in a PDF to the adopter.
- Directions for how to transfer his chip to your name will be provided.
- Frost Fund will sponsor 2 Paid in home training sessions with our partner trainer if in the Orange County area or alternate support for initial training if not local to Orange (TBD per adopter).

Please answer the questions below if you feel you are qualified and capable of giving Chachi the love and commitment he deserves after such a hard journey.

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First and Last name

Phone

Address (Where Chachi would live.)

Instagram handle. If you don’t have one type, NA.

How many people live in your home? For anyone below 15, please list their ages.

When/how did you first hear about Chachi?

Do you have any other pets? If so, list breed and brief description of overall temperament.

Please list any pets you have had within the last 8 years.

Do you have any experience with German Shephards or larger breed dogs? Explain if so.

Have you watched all of Chachi’s update videos on @frost_fund Instagram?

Briefly share why you want to adopt Chachi and think he will be great for you/your family.

It is important that Chachi goes to a home where he is seen as a family member, not just a pet or commodity. Do you have both indoor and outdoor yard space for Chachi to sleep, play, and live comfortably? (Briefly explain your current house set up please. For example, 2 bedroom, secured backyard, etc.)

How often (if ever) will Chachi be left alone for more than 4 hours in a day? Please explain if necessary.

Do you plan to purchase pet insurance for Chachi, to provide help with financial assistance related to long term vet/emergency care?

Do you understand that Chachi is still a young dog who has been experiencing shelter stress and will require training and guidance from his committed adopter to live his best life?

Do you agree to remain committed to giving Chachi a safe home at all times, never returning him to a shelter regardless of the situation?

Please share any other thoughts you think are important for us to know that might make you the most fitting adopter for Chachi.