If you are interested in adopting from us, please

 

GREYHOUNDS AS COMPANIONS, INC.  --  PRE-ADOPTION APPLICATION

 please print this page, fill it out and return to the address below. 

 

NAME(S): _______________________________________

ADDRESS _______________________________________ Evening Phone ______________

                  _______________________________________  Day Phone _________________

e-mail address: _____________________________________

 

In what type of housing do you reside? ___Apt/Condo ___Townhouse ___Single Family Dwelling?      Do you: ___Own   ___Rent (If yes, for how long?) __________

 

If you rent, does your landlord permit dogs? ___Yes ___No   ___Not Sure __________

Would you permit us to contact your Landlord? ___Yes ___No   Landlord’s Ph. No. __________

 

Do you have a completely fenced-in yard? ___Yes ___No   Type ________ Height ____(In Feet)

If not, would you consider putting one up? _____________________________________

If not, is there a fenced area nearby that you can use? _________________________________

 

Note: INVISIBLE FENCES ARE NOT APPROVED BY GAC FOR GREYHOUNDS

 

Makeup of household: ___Adults         ___Children  Ages: ______________________

Do small children frequently visit your home ___Yes ___ No

Do you babysit or do day care for children in your home? _______________________________

 

Does anyone in the household have allergies? ___Yes ___No   To What? ________________

 

Which family member will have the major responsibility to care for the Greyhound? ___________

 

How many hours a day would the dog normally be left alone? ________________

 

How close is your nearest neighbor? ______________________________________

 

Will this be your first pet? ___Yes ___No   What pets did you previously own? ______________

____________ What happened to them? _____________________________________________

 

What pets do you currently own? ___ Dogs (Breed, Sex & Age)_________________________

_________________________________  ___Cats   Other ______________________________

Are your current pets neutered? ____________________________________________________

 

Who is your veterinarian? __________________________________________Phone: _________

Do we have your permission to use your vet as a reference? ___Yes ___No

 

Why do you want to adopt a Greyhound? ____________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

 

How did you find out about Greyhounds As Companions, Inc.? ___________________________

 

Where will your Greyhound spend most of its time? ___________________________________

 

Where will it sleep at night? ____________________________________________________

 

Are you willing to use a crate to train your Greyhound? ___Yes ___No

 

Do you agree to keep your Greyhound on leash or in a fenced-in area at all times? ___Yes ___No  

Do you understand a Greyhound cannot use a cable dog run or be tied up? ___Yes ___ No

 

Do you agree to return your Greyhound to us if you are unable to keep it ___Yes   ___No

 

Will you allow us to visit your home as part of this pre-adoption process? ___Yes ___No

 

Are you willing to provide us with follow-up reports? ___Yes ___No

 

Do you agree to immediately license your Greyhound? ___Yes ___No

 

Have you applied to adopt a Greyhound before? ___Yes ___No

 

 

____________________________ ______________________________________________

Date                                                                                                     (Applicant(s)’ Signature(s)

 

I/WE UNDERSTAND THAT A NON-REFUNDABLE ADOPTION DONATION OF $235.00 IS REQUIRED AT THE SIGNING OF THE ADOPTION CONTRACT. ______________(Initials)

 

We rely upon this questionnaire to obtain information needed to approve your adoption of a Greyhound from us.  The success of your adoption depends heavily upon your selecting the right dog.  Whatever you can tell us about your daily routine and the individuals who will share your dog’s life is extremely helpful to us.  Additional comments and questions are always welcome.

 

PLEASE MAIL APPLICATION TO:

Greyhounds As Companions, Inc.

1770 Delaware Tpke.

Delmar, NY 12054

(518) 768-2579

pats1packer@aol.com —  http://www.greyhoundsascompanions.com/

 

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