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Adopting an Ex-Racing Greyhound

GREYHOUND ADOPTION APPLICATION

We serve the California and Las Vegas area only.  For a listing of greyhound adoption groups outside our area, to e-mail one of our volunteers.

Please fill in all information.  We cannot accept incomplete applications. You may either e-mail this application by clicking the "Send" button below, or print it out and send it via U.S. Mail.

Your name:
Name of Spouse:
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip + 4:
Home phone:
Work phone:
E-mail address:
Other adult household members:
Children in the household and their ages:
Best time to call you at home:
OK_to_call_work?
If yes, best time to call you at work:
Your occupation:
Spouse's occupation:
Why do you want to own an ex-racing greyhound?
Are you willing to spend the funds necessary for pet ownership?
Where will your greyhound sleep at night?
Where will your greyhound be during the day or when you are not home?
Do you have any other pets?
If yes, please specify what kind and their ages:
Are the above-mentioned animals house pets or do they live strictly outdoors?
Have you owned dogs previously?
If yes, please give details such as size/breed, etc.
Where are these pets today?
If you rent or lease, do you have permission from your landlord to have a large dog?
You may be asked to provide your landlord's phone number. Is this a problem?
Do you live in a:
(please specify)
If "other", please specify:
If you have a completely fenced-in yard, approximately how tall and what type of fence is it?
If you have no fence, are you willing and able to take your greyhound outside on a leash several times a day to relieve itself?
On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the highest), how would you rate your knowledge of dog behavior?
Do you currently have a veterinarian?
If yes, please provide name, address and phone number:
Does your family anticipate any major lifestyle changes in the next year (such as retirement, travel, new baby, moving, new job or schedule change?
What would you consider valid reasons for giving up a pet?
Are all members of the household in total agreement with this adoption?
Who will be the primary caregiver for your greyhound?
Occasionally, an older greyhound or a greyhound with special needs is available. Would you consider adopting such a dog?
When, where, how did you learn about GAC's adoption program?