Greyhounds Unlimited Adoption Application

Greyhounds Unlimited Adoption Application

Welcome to the Greyhounds Unlimited (GU) online adoption application. This page is a Web-based equivalent of our printed adoption application. To use it, please scroll down the page, read each question or prompt carefully, then give your full, honest answer. When you have answered all the questions, press the Submit button at the bottom of the page. If you want to clear the application and start over, press the Reset button.

This Web page will verify that you have answered all the required questions before sending the information to GU. If there are omissions or inconsistencies, a separate window will open, telling you of corrections you must make to the online adoption application. After you have corrected any omissions, press Submit again.

[Important Technical Note: The online adoption application uses Javascript technology and a popup window as part of verifying your answers. You must enable Javascript and popups in your Web browser and associated plug-ins for the online adoption application to work correctly.]

Your adoption application will be sent to GU for processing. You will be contacted by a GU adoption coordinator within 48 hours of receiving your application to continue the application process.

Thank you for your interest in Saving An Athlete!

(Note: We require that you have an email address in order to use our online adoption application. If you do not have an email address, click this link to display a copy of our adoption application that you can print and mail to us via the US Postal Service.)

O N L I N E A D O P T I O N A P P L I C A T I O N

Applicant Name:

Co-Applicant Name:

Street Address:

City: State: Zip:

Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email:

How did you hear about our organization?

What are the total number of people living in your home: List ages:

Do all members of your household agree with adopting a greyhound?

In which type of area do you live?

In which type of home do you live? Do you Rent?

If you rent or lease, do you have permission for a dog over 50 pounds?

Landlord's Name: Phone Number:

Do you have a fenced in backyard (not required to have):
If yes, what type of fencing?

If you do not have a fenced in area, are you willing to walk your dog on a leash
so that dog can eliminate outside?

Do you have a swimming pool or other large body of water on your property?

Are there stairs in your home?
If so, what type (open back, cement, carpet)?

If you have other pets, please list them below. We use this information in deciding what kind of greyhound fits your need (including Cat Friendliness). Please be as complete in your answers as possible.

Kind? Cat, Dog, Bird, Reptile, Etc.	If Dog, What Breed?	Neutered?	Sex?	Age?	Personality Type? All that apply (Shift-Click)	Vaccines current?	Kept where?

Please provide us with your Vet's information.
Name:

Phone:
Address:

Do you have a preference as to male or female?
If so, why?

Do you have a preference as to color?

Do you have any other criteria, considerations, or special needs that we need to be aware of?
(Use this space to tell us anything we may have missed elsewhere on this application.)

Are you willing to crate/muzzle your greyhound during this adjustment period?

What experience have you had with dog training?

Are you aware of the importance of keeping your greyhound on a leash,
or in a completely fenced area?

Where and how will you exercise your Greyhound?

Do you understand your greyhound MUST live inside and not outside of your home?

What resting/sleeping space is available for the dog during the day?

How long will the dog be left alone during the day?

What resting/sleeping space is available for the dog during the night?

Do you agree to the following statements:

Allow us to make a home visit prior to placement of one of our greyhounds.

I agree to keep current my greyhound's vaccinations, heartworm preventative,
and dental hygiene.

I agree to keep a GU Identification tag on my greyhound at all times.

I agree to notify Greyhounds Unlimited immediately if the greyhound is lost or stolen or dies.

I agree to use a martingale collar and never tie my dog outside.

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

For any reason, if you are unable to keep your greyhound, do you promise to notify and return it to us and not place the greyhound in a shelter or with anyone else without written permission from the Greyhounds Unlimited President?

I agree if there is ever proof of neglect or abuse, the greyhound will be returned to Greyhounds Unlimited or Greyhounds Unlimited can reclaim the dog and all fees and health records will be forfeited to Greyhounds Unlimited.

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ALL THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS FORM IS TRUE AND CORRECT.

I understand this application will be incorporated and made a part of the Greyhounds Unlimited Adoption Contract, which must be executed by both Greyhounds Unlimited and prospective adopter(s) in order to effect a greyhound adoption.

Applicant Name:

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