A. Do you intend for your greyhound to live in the house with you?
Yes No ,
If not, where do you intend to keep your greyhound?
B. Why do you want to adopt a greyhound for a companion animal?
C. Why do you believe you will be a good parent of a greyhound?
D. What is the activity level of your household? (e.g. hobbies, entertainment, travel, visiting toddlers etc.)
E.
Please list the types and ages of other animals currently in your household?
F.
Have you owned dogs in the past?Yes No
G.Have you ever relinquished or given a pet away?Yes No
H.
I have lived at my current residence for
What type of residence? (detached house, town house, apartment)
I. Do you own or rent?Own Rent
J. If renting, landlords name and phone number.
K. Do you have an enclosed fenced area for your dog?Yes No
L.
Describe the construction of the fence and the use of any gates that would effect the security of your dog (gardner, meter reader etc.)
M.
Is there someone home during the day?Yes No ,
If not, how long will your greyhound be alone each day?
N.
Where will the greyhound be when you are not at home?
O.
What access will the greyhound have to the fenced yard?
P.
Who will be the primary caregiver(s) for the greyhound?
Q.
Are you prepared to take care of your greyhound for the next 10 to 15 years?
R.
Please list the names and ages of people residing in your household.
S.
Are there any young children or toddlers that visit regularly?
T.
Your veterinarians name, name of clinic or hospital and phone number.
Do we have parmission to contact your vet? Yes No
U. If your greyhound needs additional help adjusting to home life (behavior problems), are you willing to seek help in working through the problem?Yes No
V. Would you be willing to take behavior or obedience training with your greyhound?Yes No
W. Please which circumstances would be grounds for giving up your greyhound (or other dog).
X. Will you permit an inspection of your premises by a Homestretch representative prior to the completion of the Adoption process? Yes No
Y. How did you find out about Homestretch Greyhound Rescue and Adoption?
Z. I agree:
To notify Homestretch Greyhound immediately in the event my greyhound becomes lost or stolen.
The greyhound will be housed inside our home, as a member of the family.
To keep my greyhound on a secure, 6’ or shorter leash with a martingale style collar, when it is not in a completely enclosed (fenced) area.
The greyhound will not be used for racing or any other moneymaking endeavors.
To provide the necessary funds to care for my greyhounds daily needs and any health or medical care that may be required.
To inform Homestretch Greyhound of any change of address or phone number (for contact purposes in case the dog becomes lost).
To keep a collar on my greyhound with my contact information and Homestretch tag at all times.
In event that problems develop that prevent me from keeping the greyhound, I will contact Homestretch immediately and shall never give, sell or surrender the greyhound to any individual, rescue group or animal control facility or shelter other than Homestretch Greyhound and its authorized representatives.
I/we certify the above information is accurate and complete to the best of my/our knowledge. I/we authorize Homestretch Greyhound Rescue and Adoption to contact and verify each of the above employers, landlord and veterinarian.
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