Have you ever applied for adoption through GreyHeart in the past?

Yes  No 

Have you ever returned a pet to an animal shelter/pound/humane society? (reason)

Primary Care taker of your new greyhound?

Where will your greyhound stay when home alone:

How many hours per day will your greyhound be home alone?
1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12 

Where will your greyhound sleep at night:

Are all the adults in the household aware of this adoption and agree to it?
Yes  No 
Do you have a fenced yard and if so, what type, size, height?

Have you read the required reading material, Adopting A Racing Greyhound? by Cynthia Brannigan  and Retired Racing Greyhounds for Dummies by Lee Livingood.
Yes  No 
Are you willing / able to provide on-leash walks with your greyhound frequently?
Yes  No 
Describe the area in which you live: (i.e.: city, suburban, country, high-traffic, etc)

May we conduct an in-home interview?
Yes  No 
Do you have a preference regarding sex? if so why?

Your dwelling is a:
House  Apartment  Condo  Mobile Home  Town House 
Do you:
Own  Rent  Lease 
Do you have permission from the landlord or condo association to have a dog?
Yes  No  Unsure  N/A 
Name / Telephone number of the landlord or condo association manager?

Veterinarian: (Please list name, complete address and telephone number)

References: (Please list name, complete address and telephone number)

Are you willing to spend the funds necessary for greyhound ownership:

Yes  No 

Do you agree to keep this dog on Heartworm preventative year round and to make sure shots

and other medical needs are kept up to date?

Yes  No 

What is the activity level of your household:

quiet active moderately active very active

What do you consider a valid reason for giving up a pet: (choose all that apply)

barking biting chewing digging moving expense expecting a new baby unable to housetrain other none

If you chose 'other',  please explain:

    Adopting a greyhound is a lifetime commitment.  The greyhound can be expected to live 12 to 14 years.  To ensure the safety and health of the greyhound, the following "Adoption Requirements" must be complied with explicitly.  Please do not consider adoption if you will not be able to meet this lifetime commitment or adhere to these requirements. 

     Please also consider financial responsibility in adopting a greyhound - this responsibility does not end with the Adoption Fee of $225.00.  While greyhounds tend to be a pretty healthy breed, there are veterinary costs associated with caring for any dog.

GREYHEART's Adoption fee includes:

Spay or neuter, Teeth cleaning-extractions included, Heartworm test, Heartworm medication - 3 month's worth, plus 1 in the foster home, DHLPP vaccine, Lepto booster if needed, Corona-virus vaccine, Bordetella vaccine-if needed, Rabies vaccine, Flea and tick treatment - Frontline Top Spot, Fecal test and appropriate medication until negative results are obtained, Droncit - tapeworm medication - if needed, Collar, leash and muzzle and GREYHEART identification tag

1. I agree and am aware of the importance of  keeping your Greyhound on lead when not in an enclosed fenced area.

2. I agree and am aware that Greyhounds must live inside the home and cannot be kept in an outdoor kennel/dog house. I agree and am aware that identification must be on my Greyhound at all times.

3. I agree and am aware that a Greyhound must NEVER be placed on a tie out chain. Being sight hounds and running up to 45 mph, this can literally break their necks.

4. I agree and am aware if no fenced in yard is provided in your home, that your Greyhound must be leash walked no less than 4 times a day to relieve itself.

5. I agree to keep all necessary vaccines/tests current each year and will keep my Greyhound on heartworm preventative.

6. If for any reason I am unable to keep my Greyhound, I agree to return him/her to this adoption agency.

7. I certify that all information on this application is true and correct.

8. I release permission to contact the veterinarian/personal reference listed above. By sending this application I am agreeing to the terms above.