*Please note: This form is for submitting an adoption application by email only If you wish to complete an offline form, please call (800) 298-5743.
Greyhound Adoption Online Application
Greyhounds are affectionate, friendly and intelligent dogs who thrive on attention and human companionship. Raised with their littermates, where they competed for affection, greyhounds love becoming the center of attention as household pets. Greyhounds do not usually make good watchdogs. Their friendly nature is not really very threatening. Adoptions of GPA/CA-OC&GLA greyhounds are made with the understanding that the dog will be a house pet. Greyhounds, like people, have many personalities. The following questions help us match greyhounds with people and pets. You are welcome to expand on any area or provide additional information on separate pages. This application, if approved, will become part of the Greyhound Adoption Agreement.
You are welcome to expand on any area (if you fill a text entry box, you may just scroll down to continue entering text).
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Foster
Both (Foster to Adopt or Future Foster home) |
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| *Total number of adults in home: |
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| *Total number of children in home: |
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| List names and ages of children living in the home (Please note that if you have children under the age of eight, you will be encouraged to read the book Childproofing your Dog by Brian Kilcommons & Sarah Wilson.): |
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| List names, ages, and relationship to one another of all other persons living in the home: |
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| How did you hear about greyhound adoption: |
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| *Have you ever seen or met a greyhound?
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| *1. Why do you want to own an ex-racing greyhound?
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| *2. Are you willing and able to spend the funds necessary for pet ownership?
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| *3. What is the activity level of your household?
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| *4. During what hours is an adult home during the day? |
| *5. What is the longest period of time your greyhound would be alone? |
| *6. Where will your greyhound be during the day or when you are not at home? |
| *7. Where will your greyhound sleep at night? |
| *8. Do you currently have any pets? |
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| If you currently have pets, please specify what kind and their ages: |
| 9. Where do your current pets spend their day?
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| *10. Have you owned dogs previously? |
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If yes, please give details such as size, breed, sex, etc.
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| 11. How long did you have these pets and what happened to them?
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| *12. Do you live in a:
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| *13. Do you own or rent? |
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| *If you rent or lease, do you have permission from your landlord to have a large dog?
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| *If asked to do so, can you provide your landlord's phone number or written permission from your landlord?
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| 14. If you have a completely fenced-in yard, approximately how tall is the fence?
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| 15. If you have a yard which is partially fenced or not fenced, or have no yard, are you willing and able to take your greyhound outside on a leash several times a day to relieve itself? |
| *16. Who will be the primary caregiver for your greyhound? |
| *17. Do you currently have a veterinarian? |
| If yes, please list veterinarian's name, address and phone number:
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| *18. May we use your veterinarian as a reference? |
| *19. On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the highest) how would you rate your knowledge of dog behavior? |
| *20. GPA/CA-OC&GLA is an adoption and support organization. Information regarding the current address of your dog will assist us in providing support should your dog become lost. After you adopt, you may periodically be contacted by a representative to update our database with respect to the status of your dog. Are you willing to provide this information? |
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| *21. Does your family anticipate any major lifestyle changes in the next year (such as retirement, travel, new baby, moving, new job or schedule change)? |
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| *22. What do you consider valid reasons for giving up a pet? (Please check all that apply): |
Biting
Chewing
Destructiveness
Digging
Fleas
Moving
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House Remodeling
Expense
Having a baby
Too rough with children
Unable to housebreak
Other (please specify):
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| *23. Are all members of the household in total agreement with this adoption? |
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*24. Occasionally an older greyhound or a greyhound with special needs is available. Would you consider adopting such a dog?
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| Adopting a greyhound is a lifetime commitment. The greyhound can be expected to live in excess of 12 years. To ensure the safety and health of the greyhound, the following "Adoption Requirements" must be complied with explicitly. Please do not consider adoption if you will not be able to meet this lifetime commitment or adhere to these requirements. Please also consider the financial responsibility in adopting a greyhound this responsibility does not end with the Adoption Fee of $270.00. While greyhounds tend to be a pretty healthy breed, there are veterinary costs associated with caring for any dog. ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS
1. It is vital to keep your greyhound on leash whenever it is outdoors, unless it is in a fenced-in area. NEVER "trust" it not to run away.
2. You must keep a collar bearing identification on your greyhound at all times.
3. If your greyhound should become lost, you are REQUIRED to notify GPA/CA--OC&GLA immediately. This is so we can assist in the recovery of your greyhound.
4. If you should ever decide you cannot keep or do not want your greyhound, you must notify GPA/CA-- OC&GLA before taking any action. You may not give your greyhound to anyone else without GPA/CA--OC&GLA's consent and you must agree never to allow it to be taken to a "pound" or other humane shelter.
5. You must agree to keep your greyhound as a pet and never attempt to use it for breeding, pari-mutuel racing or laboratory research.
6. GPA/CA--OC&GLA will have performed the following medical procedures, as a minimum, for your greyhound: DHLPP, Rabies, Bortadella and Corona vaccinations, spay or neuter, Heart Worm test, CBC, Super Chemistry, Thyroid level test, tick panel, teeth cleaning, polishing and any needed extractions, and worming. Your responsibilities will include maintaining regular vaccinations and veterinary care whenever they are required.
7. Your greyhound's racing career is over and can never be reactivated.
8. GPA/CA--OC&GLA is a nonprofit, entirely volunteer-run organization funded primarily by donations. There are many expenses associated with the rescue and placement of each greyhound. A minimum donation of $60.00 is requested at the time of adoption, as well as an additional fee of $210.00 which helps to cover the costs of the medical procedures described in #6. Your greyhound will be provided with a greyhound safety collar and matching leash at no charge. The adoption donation and additional fee for medical procedures are non-refundable.
9. Adoptions of GPA-CA/OC&GLA greyhounds are made with the understanding that each dog will be a house pet.
I/We have read and agree to abide by the nine Adoption Requirements. If I/we qualify and receive a greyhound from GPA-OC/GLA, I/we will accept full responsibility for the greyhound.
I/we also understand that to complete the processing of this application, a representative of Greyhound Pets of America will schedule a visit to our home to assist us in matching the needs of a greyhound with the needs of our household. By submitting this application, I/we agree to such a scheduled visit and confirm that all members of the household will attend the home visit. I/we certify that all information provided on this application is true and correct.
By submitting this application to the email address below, I certify that all information provided by me on this application is true and correct. I understand that I may be asked to sign a printed copy of this application before receiving a greyhound. |
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