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How many people live in your household and their ages?:
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Contact Information
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Greyhound Knowledge
Have you read anything about greyhounds?:
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Home Status
Where do you live?:
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Do you own or rent:
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If renting, do you have permission of landlord and/or does your lease allow large dogs?
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Adoption Questions
How did you learn about GPA?:
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Why do you want to adopt a greyhound?:
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What characteristics do you desire in a greyhound (sex, color, size, etc.):
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Are you willing to crate the dog when it is alone?:
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What resting/ sleeping space is available for the dog?:
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Do you intend to keep your Greyhound in the house?:
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Does your home have stairs?:
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If your lifestyle or environment changes, will you still care for the dog?:
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Do you agree to keep a collar bearing identification on your Greyhound at all times?:
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This pet will be left alone (without human companionship) for approximately how many hours per day.:
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1 - 2 hours
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Are all the members of the Household in agreement about adopting a greyhound?:
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Yard
Is your yard or part of your yard fenced?:
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If yes, type of fence:
How High:
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Less than 3 feet
3 - 4 feet
4 - 5 feet
5 feet or greater
If no, are you willing to install a fence prior to adoption?:
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Are you aware of the importance of leashing your Greyhound when outdoors in an unfenced area?:
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Pet Placement
Where will the pet be kept during the day?:
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Where will the pet be kept during the night?:
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Where will the pet be kept while alone?:
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Pet History
List the types of pets you do and have owned.
List pet's: Name, Breed, Where Kept, Age, Sex, Spayed/ Neutered. --Example: Spot, Mix, Inside / Living room, 6, Male, Neutered
Which of the listed pets do you still own?
Give the names of the pets you still own.
What became of the ones you no longer own?
Enter what happened to the animal(s). Example: "Spot was given to a family member."
Veterinarian Information
Do you have a veterinarian?:
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Name vet is listed under in phone directory.
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When was your last visit to the veterinarian?
Format: March, 2010
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Connecticut
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District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
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Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
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Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
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Montana
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Ohio
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Texas
Utah
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Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
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Agreement:
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By checking this box you are stating that you hereby certify that all the information contained on this Greyhound Adoption Application is true and correct. I authorize GPA to investigate all statements in the Application as it deems necessary. I would be willing to have a GPA representative come to my home to check on my Greyhound. I understand that GPA has the right to accept or deny applications as it deems appropriate and that any misrepresentation could result in my loss of pet adoption privileges.
After submitting this application, Your non-refundable application fee of $25.00 will be due. This is part of the $200 adoption fee. Please send a check or money order made out to Greyhound Pets of America or GPA to the following address:
Greyhound Pets of America
Tennessee Chapter
P.O.Box 23231
Knoxville, TN 37933-1231
Please make sure your name and phone number is on the check or money order. We will do our best to call you within 48 hours after receiving the application fee. Please feel free to attend our next Meet N Greet held every 2nd and 3rd Saturday in Knoxville, to meet our greys. Check our
Events
page for times and locations. We look forward to meeting you.
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