Adoption Application

Printed Version

NOTE: You will need to print this file before you can fill out the application.

By answering the following questions, you'll help up find greyhounds for you to choose from that are best suited to your needs, lifestyle and schedule. You are welcome to expand on any area or provide additional information on separate pages. Check here if additional paper is attached. NOTE: you will need to print this file after you can filled out the application and mail to the address below.
Name(s): ______________________________________________________  
Address: ______________________________________________________
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City: _______________________________ State: _____ Zip: _______ - _____
Home phone: ____ - ____ - _________ Best time to call you: ________________ PM / AM

Occupations: ____________________________________________________________

: Place of Employment: _____________________________________________________
Greyhound Pets of America wants both pet owner and greyhound to be happy, and attempts to match each applicant (based on answers to the questions in this application) with a greyhound suited to their particular home situation. After we receive this application a GPA representative will contact you. Please use another sheet of paper if you need additional room for answers to the following questions:
1. How did you hear about our organization? ___________________________________
2. Why do you want to own a pet greyhound? __________________________________

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3. Do you currently own a dog or dogs? If yes, give breed, sex, and age. _______________

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4. Have you previously owned a dog that is no longer with you? YES  NO

If yes, please note what became of it: _________________________________

5. What other pets do you have? _______________________________________
     
6. How many people in your household and what hours is someone home?
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7. How many children and what are their ages?
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8. Do you own your own home? Yes No
  If no, are you allowed a dog? Yes No  
9. Home Type (select one): _____________________________________________
  If renting, in a condo or mobile home, can you have a dog over 50 pounds?           Yes No
10. Do you have a fenced-in yard or area? Yes No
  If no, is there a fenced-in area nearby where you can exercise your dog once or twice a week? Yes No
11. Are you willing and able to take your pet greyhound outside at least four times a day for necessary functions? Yes No  
12. Do you intend to: hike , jog , or lure course with your greyhound?
13. Do you have any preferences as to sex or color of your pet greyhound?
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14. What is the name and address of your current or last veterinarian?
  _______________________________________________________________

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This application, if approved, will become part of the greyhound adoption agreement. I certify that all statements made by me on this application are true and correct. I have read and agree to abide by the nine Adoption Requirements. If I qualify and receive a greyhound from GPA-CNH, I will accept full responsibility for the greyhound. I also understand that to complete the processing of this application, a visit to my home will be scheduled by a local representative of the adoption program. By submitting this application I agree to such a scheduled visit. I certify that all information provided by me on this application is true and correct.
Signature: _________________________________________ Date: ___________
Send the application to:
 
Greyhound Pets of America CNHC
PO Box 778
Concord, NH 03302-0778

(rev. 02/19/00) Copyright © 1992 by GPA/CNHC. All Rights Reserved