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ADOPTION APPLICATION

We serve many areas of California and the Las Vegas area.  For a listing of greyhound adoption groups outside our area, click here to e-mail one of our volunteers.
Please fill in all information. You may either e-mail this application by clicking the "Send" button below, or click here to print it out and send it via U.S. Mail.

We know there's a lot of questions below, but please bear with us. We just want to make sure we place the right dog for you, your family, and lifestyle.

* Required Field

Your name:*
Name of spouse:
Street address:*
City:*
State:*
Zip + 4*
Home phone:*
Work phone:*
Email address:*
Other adult household members:
Children in the household and their ages:
Best time to call you at home:*
OK to call you at work?*
If yes best time to call you at work:
Your occupation:*
Spouse's occupation:
Why do you want to own an ex-racing greyhound?*
Are you willing to spend the funds necessary for pet ownership?*
Where will your greyhound sleep at night?*
Where will your greyhound be during the day or when you are not home?*
Do you have any other pets?*
If yes, please specify what kind and their ages:
Are the above-mentioned animals house pets or do they live strictly outdoors?
Have you owned dogs previously?*
If yes, please give details such as size/breed, etc.
Where are these pets today?
If you rent or lease, do you have permission from your landlord to have a large dog?
You may be asked to provide your landlord's phone number. Is this a problem?
Do you live in a:* (please specify)	Single Family Home Condo Apartment Mobile Home Other
If "other", please specify:
If you have a completely fenced-in yard, approximately how tall and what type of fence is it?
If you have no fence, are you willing and able to take your greyhound outside on a leash several times a day to relieve itself?
On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the highest), how would you rate your knowledge of dog behavior?*	1 - Lowest 2 3 4 5 - Highest
Do you currently have a veterinarian?*
If yes, please provide name, address and phone number:
Does your family anticipate any major lifestyle changes in the next year (such as retirement, travel, new baby, moving, new job or schedule change?*
What would you consider valid reasons for giving up a pet?*
Are all members of the household in total agreement with this adoption?*
Who will be the primary caregiver for your greyhound?*
Occasionally, an older greyhound or a greyhound with special needs is available. Would you consider adopting such a dog?*
When, where, how did you learn about GAC's adoption program?*