Adoption Application |

Primary adopter legal last name

Primary adopter first name

Age of Primary adopter

Primary Adopter’s occupation.

Is there a secondary adopter who lives in the home?

Yes

No

Phone

Email

Secondary adopter Legal Last name

Secondary adopter first name

Age of secondary adopter

Names and ages of children living in the home under the age of 18. If there are no children in the home please state that

Names and ages of other adults age 18 or older living in the home. If there are no other adults in the home please state that.

Primary Street Address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Country

Do you own or lease your home?

Is your home single family, townhome, condo, duplex or apartment?

Name of landlord or leasing company if applicable

Landlord/leasing company contact information including address, phone number and email.

Do you have stairs in your home?

Do you have a fenced area enclosed with latching gate(s)?

What kind of fence do you have? Chain link, Wooden, Aluminum Vinyl, Electric or “invisible”

How tall is your fence?

Do you currently have pets?

Please list all of your current pets.

Are the pets identified above spayed or neutered?

Are your pets on flea and tick & heartworm preventative?

Are all of your pets up to date on their vaccinations?

Name and phone number of Veterinary Office

While you are at work or not home, how long will your dog be alone in the home?

If you work outside the home for longer than 4 hours, are you willing to use doggie daycare or a pet sitting service to see that your greyhound gets outside for a short walk and potty break?

Does anyone in your household have allergies to any animals?

Describe the activity in your household, i.e. busy or quiet, or a somewhere in the middle.

Have you ever adopted a greyhound from us or another greyhound group? If yes, please list the group’s name and location. If not, please put N/A

Why do you want a retired racing greyhound?

Do you understand your retired racing greyhound must be on a leash or in a securely fenced area when outside at all times?

Do you understand a retired racing greyhound cannot be tied out (tethered) on a leash or a chain?

Do you understand your retired racing greyhound MUST live inside?

Are you aware a retired racing greyhound can NEVER be kept in an unfinished garage or basement

Are you aware that the approximate minimum annual cost of greyhound ownership, which includes food, toys, beds, medical care, heartworm & flea and tick prevention, can be from $1500 to $2500 per dog?

Are you aware that greyhounds are large dogs and can unintentionally knock down small children?

Are you aware that greyhounds shed their fur and are not hypoallergenic?

Are you aware that Greyhounds are often not exposed to children and may not know how to respond to them?

Are you aware that some Greyhounds can have a high prey drive and may act aggressively towards small animals and cats?

Are you willing to purchase and use a minimum 48″ crate, at least initially, to get your new retired racing greyhound used to his/her new home?

Please list all of the reasons you believe justify returning a dog. Reasons such as biting, whining/crying, housebreaking, chasing/catching wildlife, health problems with dog, divorce, adding a new baby, shyness, separation anxiety, home remodeling, etc…

Where will your greyhound sleep at night? Please specify if your greyhound will be allowed in your room to sleep.

Are you interested in a specific retired racing greyhound shown on our foster page? If so, please list his/her name.

Reference 1 Name

Reference 1 Contact information: complete address, email, and phone number.

Reference 2 Name

Reference 2 Contact information: complete address, email, and phone number.

Reference 3 Name

Reference 3 Contact information: complete address, email, and phone number.

I have read, understand, and agree that all statements made on this application are true and correct. I have never been convicted of animal neglect or cruelty. I agree to allow representatives of GCA-NC to contact all parties listed above for the purpose of verification. I understand that any false statements will result in a denial to adopt. I understand that my application is pending approval and that my veterinarian and all references will be contacted prior to approval. Please type your name which will act as your signature.

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Do you agree that if for any reason you are no longer able to keep your adopted greyhound, you must return your dog to Greyhound Care and Adoption of NC?