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GPA-MD Adoption Application
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Co-Applicant
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Address
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Applicant's Occupation & Employer
Co-Applicant's Occupation & Employer
Why do you want to adopt a greyhound?
WhyHow did you hear about our organization?
Do you have an age preference?
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Gender preference?
Male
Female
Either
What pets do you currently have? Are dogs spayed/neutered?
Are you willing to read “Retired Racing Greyhounds for Dummies” by Lee Livingood or “Adopting the Racing Greyhound”, by Cynthia Branigan?
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No
Third option
What pets have you had in the past 10 years and what happened to them?
Number of adults in household and hours at home?
How many hours per day will the greyhound be alone?
If you are away from home more than 8 hours a day, is a responsible adult available to provide a mid-day break? If not, are you willing and able to hire a dog walker?
Who will be the primary caretaker of the greyhound?
Are all household members agreeable to adopting a greyhound?
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How many children, their ages, and are you willing to read “Childproofing Your Dog” by Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson?
*GPAMD requires children to be at least 6 years of age. Exceptions made based on case by case evaluations
Are you willing to spend the time and effort required to properly acclimate the greyhound to a new home?
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No
What experience have you had with dog training? Which methods were used?
Are you aware that a large dog can cost at least $1,000.00 per year for basic care? Are you financially able to afford additional veterinary expenses if necessary?
How often do you travel and length of time away? What dog care arrangements will be made when you travel?
Do you anticipate any major lifestyle changes in your household in the next year (such as new job or schedule change, retirement, moving, having a baby)? Specify:
Describe the area in which you live:
City
Suburban
Rural
Dwelling type:
single-family
two-family
mobile home
apartment
townhouse/condo
If renting, written confirmation from your landlord is required stating a dog over 50 pounds is allowed. Landlord’s name and phone#
Do you have a completely fenced yard? (Not a requirement, but necessary if there are children) If so, size of fenced area and height at lowest point? *Locks are required on gates.
Are you aware of the importance for keeping a greyhound on a leash when not in a completely fenced area?
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No
Are you willing and able to take a greyhound outside at least 4 times a day, to include walks if you have a fenced yard.
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No
Are you aware that a greyhound needs to be kept in the house? Where will the greyhound stay during the day? During the night?
If the greyhound will have to climb stairs, how many? If interior steps are bare, are you willing to carpet or put down sturdy treads?
If, for any reason, you are unable to keep the greyhound, do you agree to notify and return greyhound to GPAMD and not place the greyhound in a shelter/pound or give to anyone else?
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Do you agree to keep a sighthound collar bearing GPAMD IDENTIFICATION on your greyhound at all times and notify GPAMD if the greyhound should be lost or stolen?
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No
Do you agree to a GPAMD volunteer visiting your home?
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No
Do you agree to notify GPAMD if your address and or phone number changes?
Yes
No
REFERENCES - (should not be family members) Please include the name and phone number of a friend AND a neighbor close to your home:
Please list your current veterinarian's name, address, and phone number. Whose name is on the records? Name of pet(s)?
It is important to use the services of a veterinarian familiar with greyhounds. GPA/MD will make recommendations if needed.
If you do not have a current vet, please list the name and phone number of an additional non-family reference:
If I am approved for greyhound placement, I agree that I will keep this greyhound exclusively as a pet. I accept full responsibility for his/her care, releasing the previous owner as well as GREYHOUND PET ADOPTION MD, Inc. and its representatives from any future liability concerning this greyhound. All Greyhound Pet Adoption MD greyhounds have been spayed or neutered prior to placement. A fee of $450 for U.S. greyhounds and $800 for Irish greyhounds is required at the time of placement to help defray our expenses.
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