Application for Greyhound Adoption
from Greyhound Pets of America / Greater Orlando


Before you can apply to adopt a Greyhound,
there is some basic information you are asked to read and agree to.

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. If your greyhound is lost, stolen, or missing for any reason, you must notify the police, animal control, and your GPA Representative immediately.

  4. 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.

  5. 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!

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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:

  • 1 month supply heart-worm prevention

  • Buckle collar and ID tag along with Nylon Humane Choker and Leash

  • Grooming glove and a coupon for free dog food from PetsMart

  • Book "Adopting the Retired Greyhound" by C. Branigan

  • One Year Membership to GPA/GO

  • Use of a crate for one week (refundable deposit is required)

  • 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.  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 REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH. IF I QUALIFY AND RECEIVE A GREYHOUND FROM GPA, I WILL ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE GREYHOUND.      

 
 
 
     
Adopter Name:  
Age:  
Occupation:
Co-Adoptor Name:  
 Occupation:  
How many hours per day will the Greyhound be home alone?
  Contact Information:  
Address:  
Address (con't):  
City:  
State:  
Zip:  
Work phone:  
Home phone:  
Email:  
     
How did you hear about us?  
Greyhound preferences, if any:  age, male/female, color:  
     

What other Pets do you have?  
Pet 1:  Breed, sex.  
Pet 2:  Breed, sex.  
Pet 3:  Breed, sex.  
     
  What Pets have you had in the past and what happened to them?  
   
  Your household:  
How many people in the household, and the ages of children.  
     
Do you rent or own your home?
 
If you rent, do you have permission to own a large dog, over 50 pounds?
 
Do you have a fenced yard?
 
Describe the fence.  Height and material.  
What is the approximate size of the fenced area?  
If you don't have a fenced yard would you be willing to put one in?
 
     
If you don't have a fenced yard, are you willing to walk your greyhound 4-5 times per day?
 
     
Is there a fenced area nearby that you can use to exercise your greyhound 2-3 times per week?
 
     
Are there any stairs that the Greyhound will have to use?  Enter the number of stairs.  
     
A GPA/GO representative must visit the home of each adoptor.  Is this agreeable to you?
 
     
  Veterinary Information  
If you already have a vet, please tell us about them.    
Name:  
Street Address:  
Street Address(con't):  
City, State, ZIP:  
Phone:  
     
     

You should receive a response to this application within 2 days.  If you do not, please contact GPA/GO: (407) 332-4754
            		  
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