of the application for adoption. Eventually you will be able to submit
an application from here.
Application for Greyhound Adoption
from Greyhound Pets of America
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It is vital to keep your greyhound on a leash whenever it is outdoors, unless it is in a fenced in area. Never TRUST it to not run away.
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A nylon or leather collar bearing identification must be kept on your Greyhound at all times. A nylon or leather lead should be used whenever the dog is taken outside the fenced area of your home. Greyhounds are sight hounds and will chase anything that moves.
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If your greyhound is lost, stolen, or missing for any reason, you must notify the police, animal control, and your GPA Representative immediately.
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If you find that you cannot keep your greyhound for any reason, you must notify GPA. You cannot give your greyhound to anyone else without GPA's consent. If you move, you must notify GPA of your new address and telephone number.
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You must agree to keep your greyhound as a pet and never let it be used for laboratory research. The retired greyhound's career is over. It will not come to you with registration papers and you will not be able to reactivate its career. It is strictly a PET!
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Greyhounds are used to having a lot of attention as well as being kept in crates. Your Greyhound could become nervous and upset the first few times they are left alone. For this reason, it is advisable to have a crate and one will be loaned to you by GPA for a short period.
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Your greyhound is an indoor pet and should be kept in the house at all times, except for walks and exercise. It must never be tied up outside. They will either choke themselves trying to get loose or will slip out of their collar. Your greyhound must be allowed to relieve himself outside four times a day in a fenced area, or on a leash.
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You must agree to promptly answer GPA's correspondence and/or inquiries regarding your greyhound. Owners are responsible for yearly booster shots, purchase of heartworm preventative, and examinations by a licensed veterinarian. Do not allow your greyhound to receive the proheart injection for heartworm prevention. Hundreds of dogs have died as a result of this shot.
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All greyhounds will be examined by a licensed veterinarian and given DHLP, Parvo and Rabies shots. They will be heartworm tested, wormed, their teeth cleaned and will either be spayed or neutered.
Once your greyhound has been released from the veterinarian, it will go to the foster home until ready for placement. During this time, you will have a home visit by a GPA representative to ensure you are capable and willing to care for a greyhound. You will receive, along with your new greyhound, the following:
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1 month supply heart-worm prevention
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Buckle collar and ID tag along with Nylon Humane Choker and Leash
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Grooming glove and a coupon for free dog food from PetsMart
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Book "Adopting the Retired Greyhound" by C. Branigan
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One Year Membership to GPA/GO
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Use of a crate for one week ($85.60 refundable deposit is required)
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Veterinary Services (DHLP, Parvo, Bordatella and Rabies shots, heartworm check, fecal worm check, teeth cleaning, spay or neutering)
An adoption fee of $245.00 is required to cover medical expenses. Ten dollars of the adoption fee goes into a special fund for an adoption center and foster home for the greyhounds awaiting adoption. The adoption fee is non-refundable. GPA is a non-profit organization staffed with volunteers and any donations are fully tax deductible and non-refundable.
I CERTIFY THAT ALL STATEMENTS MADE BY ME ON THIS APPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE REQUIREMENT SET FORTH. IF I QUALIFY AND RECEIVE A GREYHOUND FROM GPA, I WILL ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE GREYHOUND.
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I Agree I Disagree
Please identify and describe yourself:
Name Age
Please identify and describe the co-applicant:
Name Age
Please provide the following contact information:
Street Address Address (cont.) City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Work Phone Home Phone
How did you hear about the Greyhound adoption program?
What is your preference, if any, for your Greyhound? (sex, age, color)
Do you have any other pets? If so, what breed and sex of each.
What pets have you had in the past and what happened to them?
How many people are in your household? (Adults and ages of children)
Do you rent or own your home?
rent
own
If you Rent/Lease, do you have permission from landlord to have a large dog over 50 pounds?
yes
no
Do you have a fenced yard?
yes
no
Indicate the type and height of fence:
Indicate the approximate size of fenced area:
Is the yard securely fenced?
yes
no
If not, would you consider fencing all or part of the yard as a condition of adoption (See items 1 & 7)?
yes
no
If not, will you leash walk your greyhound 4-5 times a day for necessary functions and exercise?
yes
no
Is there a fenced area near which can be used to exercise your greyhound twice a week?
yes
no
Are there any stairs that the greyhound will have to use? If so how many?
Would you be willing to have a GPA Representative visit your home?
yes
no
Please provide the following veterinarian information:
Name Street Address Address (cont.) City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Phone