GreySave

GreySave's main goal is to find the right home for the right dog--and to find the right dog for the right home. To help GreySave do this, please fill out this application completely and accurately, with as much detail as possible. Note that providing a less than ideal answer to a question below doesn't necessarily mean that you will not be allowed to adopt a greyhound. The Adoption Representative who contacts you will use this application as a basis for dialogue and creative solutions.

Greyhound adopters can anticipate 10 or more years of joy with their dog. Because of this, adopters need the financial ability to care for their dog as needs arise, and need to provide stable and secure living arrangements. Students, though they may be responsible persons, often have little money, move frequently, and share homes with other students that come and go. As such they may not be able to offer sufficient long-term financial support and home stability for a greyhound.

Be sure to read How to Adopt a Greyhound from GreySave on this website before completing the application below.

Contact Information

Name:

Street Address:

City:

State/Zip:

Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Mobile Phone:

Best way to reach you:

Best time to call you:

Email Address:

Household Information

1. How long at this address?

2. Occupation:

3. Type of residence you occupy:

4. Do you own or rent?

5. If renting, do you have your landlord's permission and/or does your lease allow large dogs?

Yes No N/A

6. Are you willing to provide a copy of your lease agreement if requested?

Yes No N/A

7. Landlord or property manager's contact information:

Name

Phone

8. If you move, will your greyhound go with you?

Yes No

9. Do any members of your household have pet-related allergies?

Yes No

10. Number of adults in your household:

Name:

Relationship to applicant:

1st Adult:

2nd Adult:

3rd Adult:

4th Adult:

11. Describe the activity level of your household.

12. List the ages of any children in your household.

13. Hours adults are gone during the day (how long would the greyhound be alone?):

14. Does your family anticipate any major lifestyle changes in the next year? (select all that apply)

If you answered "other", please describe:

15. What type of fence do you have?

If you answered "other," please explain your answer.

16. What is the height of the fence?

17. If you do not have a fenced yard, are you or another adult member of the household willing and able to walk your greyhound on a leash 3 to 5 times a day to relieve itself?

Yes No

Pet Information

18. Do you own a cat or cats?

Yes No

19. If yes, where do your cats live? (Please mark all that apply.)

	Yes	No		Yes	No
Indoors only			Indoors and outdoors
Outdoors only			Indoors w/special cat room

20. List the types and ages of other animals currently in your household.

21. Please tell us about your previous animals, how long you had them, and what happened to them.

22. Describe briefly any negative experience you, your partner, or children have had with a dog.

23. If you have ever given up a pet (i.e. gave it away, relinquished to a shelter, etc.), explain why.

Your New Greyhound

24. Where will your greyhound be while you are gone during the day?

25. Who will be the primary caregiver(s) for your greyhound?

26. Are you prepared to provide a permanent home for a greyhound for the next 10 - 15 years?

Yes No

27. What access will the greyhound have to the yard?

28. Why did you choose a greyhound for a possible pet?

29. How would you rate your familiarity with the greyhound breed? (on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being very familiar)

30. If your greyhound needs additional help in adjusting to home life, are you willing to seek help in working through the problem?

Yes No

31. Would you be willing to learn how to provide behavior and obedience training for your new greyhound?

Yes No

32. What circumstances would justify giving up your greyhound (or any other dog)? (Please mark all that apply.)

If other, please describe:

33. Give the name, address, and phone number of your veterinarian:

34. If you do not have a vet now, are you willing to seek out a greyhound-knowledgeable vet?

Yes No

35. Are you interested in fostering a greyhound?

Yes No

36. Are you interested in fostering or adopting a special-needs greyhound?

Yes No

37. How did you find out about GreySave?

If other, please describe:

Agreements

I agree that my greyhound's career as a racer is over.

Yes No

I agree to keep my greyhound solely as a house pet, and agree never to use it for racing, hunting, or research/experiments.

Yes No

I agree to notify GreySave immediately if my greyhound is lost or stolen.

Yes No

In the event that problems develop that prevent me from keeping this greyhound, I shall contact GreySave immediately and will never give, sell, or otherwise surrender the greyhound to any other individual, rescue group, animal control facility or shelter, or to any company or organization other than GreySave or its authorized representative.

Yes No

I agree to keep a collar bearing identification and the GreySave tag on my greyhound at all times.

Yes No

I agree to use a proper martingale-style collar on my greyhound, and to never let my greyhound off-leash in an unfenced area.

Yes No

I agree to regularly vaccinate my dog and provide necessary flea/tick/heartworm preventative, per my veterinarian's recommendations.

Yes No

I agree to allow GreySave to do a phone interview and home visit prior to adoption.

Yes No

I am willing and able to provide the necessary funds to care for my greyhound's daily needs, as well as any health or medical needs that may arise.

Yes No

GreySave will follow up periodically by telephone or in person to track the progress of your greyhound and to help with any problems or questions that may arise. I agree to this follow-up procedure.

Yes No

I agree to inform GreySave of any change of address or phone number (for contact purposes in case my dog is ever lost or found).

Yes No

Submit the Application

By typing my name in the following box, I certify that all the information contained in this application is true and correct, and that I agree to abide by the agreements listed above. I also certify that all members of the household are in total agreement with this adoption.

Please review all your answers carefully and make sure all questions are answered before clicking submit. Please allow at least 7 days from receipt of application for a response from GreySave. If you have not received a call within 7 days, please contact the adoption line at 866-GREY-SAVE (866-473-9728).