Sample Adoption Application

NAME    ___________(( sample ))______ DATE _________________

ADDRESS ____________________________________________________

CITY    ___________________ STATE _______ ZIP ______________

HOME PHONE ________________ BUSINESS PHONE _________________

OCCUPATION _________________________________________________

WHERE DID YOU LEARN ABOUT US? ______________________________


1.  Why do you want a Greyhound as a pet? __________________   

    ________________________________________________________

2.  Do you have any preference regarding age, sex or color?    

    ________________________________________________________

3.  What other pets do you have? ___________________________

    ________________________________________________________

4.  Number of adults in your household and ages: ___________

5.  Number of children and their ages: _____________________

6.  Do you have a fenced in yard? _______  What size? ______

    Fence height? _____ If not,  is there a fenced in area
    nearby where you can regularly exercise your Greyhound?
    Describe that area and its size: _______________________

    ________________________________________________________
    You can not ever put your Greyhound on a chain run.
    It can literally break its neck.

7.  Approximately how many hours a day will your Greyhound
    be home alone? ____

8.  Describe the area in which you live: ___________________
    City: __________ Suburban: _________ Rural: ____________

9.  Do you live in a:  House _______________  Apartment /  
    Condo ________ Townhouse ________ Mobile Home __________

10. If you rent or lease,  do you have permission from your
    landlord to have a dog? ________________________________

11. Landlord's Name: _______________________________________
    Phone Number: __________________________________________

12. Who will be responsible  for the care and training of
    your  new Greyhound? ___________________________________

13. Are you willing and able to leash-walk your Greyhound
    for necessary functions at least three times day?
    ________________________________________________________

14. Are you aware of the importance of keeping your
    Greyhound on a leash?  _____

15. Greyhounds MUST live within the home.   They can not   
    adequately be kept in an outdoor kennel or dog house.  

    Do you agree to keep your new pet inside your house?
    ________________________________________________________

16. Is there a legal ordinance in your area  pertaining to
    owning / housing an animal   (i.e. leash laws,  required
    vaccinations or dog licenses,  etc.)?

    ________________________________________________________

17. Are you willing to keep a collar with a tag bearing your
    name, address and phone number on your Greyhound at all
    times? _____________________________

18. If, for any reason, you are unable to keep your
    Greyhound,  will you agree to return it to this adoption
    service? ___________________________________

19. Are you willing to accept immediate and full
    responsibility for the owner-ship of your Greyhound, 
    including all health care costs and necessary burdens
    and responsibilities of owning a pet? __________________

20. Did you have other pets in your home previously?  Please
    name breed, name, and years in your household:  
    ________________________________________________________

21. Do you agree to give your pet heartworm preventative?
    ____________________

22. Will you keep your Greyhound as a pet and agree not to
    race, breed, or hunt with this animal? _________________

                                
REFERENCES

Veterinarian's Name: _______________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________

City: _________________________ State: _______ZIP: _________

Phone Number: ______________________________________________

Please list two references that you have known for more than two years:   
  
If you do not have a vet, list 3 references.  At least one of your references should be a neighbor.

Name:    ___________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________

City: _________________________ State: _______ZIP: _________

Phone Number: ______________________________________________


Name:    ___________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________

City: _________________________ State: _______ZIP: _________

Phone Number: ______________________________________________


Name:    ___________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________

City: _________________________ State: _______ZIP: _________

Phone Number: ______________________________________________



I certify that the information on the Greyhound Adoption Application is true and correct.

Signature ________(( sample ))_______ Date: ________________
  


 

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