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Adoption Application

 


Please complete this adoption application in its entirety.  The more information Greyhound Angels Adoption, Inc. (GAA) has regarding your household, the easier it will be for your adoption coordinator to find the perfect greyhound for your lifestyle.  Please remember that adopting a greyhound is a lifetime commitment and the decision to adopt should not be taken lightly. 

Please provide the following contact information:

Name
Street Address
Address (cont.)
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Country
Home Phone
E-mail

Employer:


Work Phone:


What is the best time to reach you?


  1. How did you hear about Greyhound Angels Adoption?


  2. Why do you want to adopt a retired racing greyhound?


  3. Have you ever applied to another greyhound adoption group?

    Yes No

  4. If so please explain the outcome of the application:


  5. I/We live in...

    City                    Suburbs                 House                   Townhouse/Condo       
    Apartment           Other (please explain)  
  6. Other....


  7. If you are renting, do you have the landlords permission to have a greyhound in his property?

    Yes No

  8. Landlord's Name:


  9. Landlord's Contact Information:


  10. Do you have a securely fenced in yard?

    Yes No

  11. If yes, is your fence a

    Chain Link
    Stockade
    Other (please explain)

  12. Other...


  13. If you do not have a fence, are you committed to walking your greyhound at least four times per day?

    Yes No

  14. Are all the members of your household in agreement with adopting a retired racing greyhound?

    Yes No

  15. How many adults live in your household?


  16. How many children live in your household?


  17. Please list the names and ages of all children:


  18. Are all the children in the household taught pet safety?

    Yes No

  19. If no, are you willing to teach them pet safety?

    Yes No

  20. Is anyone in your household allergic to dogs?

    Yes No

  21. List all the names, breeds, and ages of pets that are currently living in your household:


  22. List all the names and breeds of pets that you have had in the past. Please give a reason why the pet is no longer with you:


  23. Have you ever turned a pet into a shelter or rescue:

    Yes No

  24. If yes, explain:


  25. How many hours will your greyhound be alone on a daily basis?


  26. Where will your greyhound be when he is alone in your home?


  27. Where will your greyhound sleep at night?


  28. Who will be the primary caretaker for the greyhound?


  29. I/We agree that this greyhound will not be used for hunting, breeding, or pari-mutuel racing.

    Yes No

  30. I/We agree that this greyhound will be kept as a family pet. They will remain indoors and will not be left outside on a tie our or invisible fencing.

    Yes No

  31. I/We agree that this greyhound will be taken to the veterinarian no later than 7 business days after adoption is complete for a well ness check up and heartworm preventative medication.

    Yes No

  32. I/We agree to complete all post-adoption paperwork and mail it to GAA.

    Yes No

  33. I/We agree to have this greyhound seen annually by the veterinarian for their annual shots, teeth cleaning, and blood work.

    Yes No

  34. I/We agree to keep this greyhound on monthly heartworm preventative medication.

    Yes No

  35. I/We agree to keep a martingale collar on the greyhound with a personal identification tag (with pet name, our name, address, and phone number), a GAA identification tag, a rabies tag, and any other mandatory license tag.

    Yes No

  36. I/We agree to never have the greyhound off leash, unless in a secured fenced in area. Your greyhound must never be on a tie out or a retractable leash.

    Yes No

  37. I/We agree to contact GAA immediately if this greyhound were to be missing and follow the instructions contained within the GAA adoption packet.

    Yes No

  38. In the event I/we can no longer care for this greyhound, I/we will return him/her to GAA. I/We will never turn this greyhound into an animal shelter or another adoption group.

    Yes No

  39. I/We understand that a home visit is part of the adoption process. I/We agree to have a GAA Adoption Coordinator visit my/our household.

    Yes No

  40. I/We agree to pay the balance of the $250.00 adoption donation at the time of the adoption.

    Yes No

  41. I/We agree to love this greyhound half as much as they love us. (No human can possibly love as much as a greyhound.)

    Yes No

    Veterinary Reference:

    Name
    Street Address
    Address (cont.)
    City
    State/Province
    Zip/Postal Code
    Work Phone

     

    Personal References:

    Name
    Street Address
    Address (cont.)
    City
    State/Province
    Zip/Postal Code
    Country
    Home Phone

     

    Name
    Street Address
    Address (cont.)
    City
    State/Province
    Zip/Postal Code
    Country
    Home Phone

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