"Greyhound Ownership Is A Lifestyle And A Privilege!!"
"Greyhound Ownership Is A Lifestyle And A Privilege!!"
108 Chanticleer Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003 Phone: 1(866) 4The K9s Fax: (856) 489-6846
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 print)
Name:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Home Phone: Email Address:
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 If yes, what was the outcome of your application?
4) I/We live in the ( ) city ( ) suburbs in a ( ) house ( ) townhouse/condo ( ) apartment ( ) other, please explain:
5) If you are renting, do you have the landlords permission to have a greyhound in his property? ( ) yes ( ) no
Landlord's Name:
Landlord's Contact Information:
6) Do you have a securely fenced in yard? ( ) yes ( ) no If yes, is your fence a ( ) chain link ( ) stockade ( )other, explain:
7) If you do not have a fence, are you committed to walking your greyhound at least four times per day? ( ) yes ( ) no
8) Are all the members of your household in agreement with adopting a retired racing greyhound? ( ) yes ( ) no
9) How many adults live in your household?
10) How many children live in your household? Please list the names and ages of all children:
11) Are all the children in the household taught pet safety? ( ) yes ( ) no If no, are you willing to teach them pet safety? ( ) yes ( ) no
12) Is anyone in your household allergic to dogs? ( ) yes ( ) no
13) List all the names, breeds, and ages of pets that are currently living in your household:
14) 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:
15) Have you ever turned a pet into a shelter or rescue: ( ) yes ( ) no If yes, explain:
16) How many hours will your greyhound be alone on a daily basis?
17) Where will your greyhound be when he is alone in your home?
18) Where will your greyhound sleep at night?
19) Who will be the primary caretaker for the greyhound?
Please check yes or no for the following statements.
20) I/We agree that this greyhound will not be used for hunting, breeding, or pari-mutuel racing. ( ) yes ( ) no
21) 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
22) 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
23) I/We agree to complete all post-adoption paperwork and mail it to GAA. ( ) yes ( ) no
24) I/We agree to have this greyhound seen annually by the veterinarian for their annual shots, teeth cleaning, and blood work. ( ) yes ( ) no
25) I/We agree to keep this greyhound on monthly heartworm preventative medication. ( ) yes ( ) no
26) 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
27) 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
28) 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
29) 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
30) 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
31) I/We agree to pay the balance of the $250.00 adoption donation at the time of the adoption. ( ) yes ( ) no
32) 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 of Current Veterinarian:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone Number: Name Account is Under:
Please list all pets, past and present, treated by this veterinarian:
Personal References:
Name:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone Number: Relation:
Name:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone Number: Relation:
My signature below indicates that the above information that I have provided is complete and truthful. I have enclosed a check or money order, do not send cash, in the amount of $75.00 for my deposit. If my application is approved, my deposit will be applied to the $250.00 adoption donation. If my application is approved and I fail to go through with the adoption, within two weeks of notification that a greyhound has been found to suit my household, I forfeit my deposit. If my application is rejected then my deposit will be returned.
Signature of Applicant Date
Signature of Co-Applicant Date