Puget Sound Greyhound Adoption Application

Pet ownership is a serious, lifelong responsibility. It is the policy of Puget Sound Greyhound Adoption to assure that every person who adopts a Greyhound not only be aware of that responsibility, but that each person will be capable of and willing to accept that responsibility, morally, physically and financially. It is quite true that not every person who desires to own a pet should own a pet.

The following questionnaire has been designed, in part, to aid both you and Puget Sound Greyhound Adoption in deciding if you and or your family are ready for the responsibility..

Name: Home Phone:

Home Address: City:

State: Zip: E-mail Address:

Employer: Work Phone:

Job Title: Number Years:

Spouse:

Employer:

Work Phone: Job Title: Number Years:

How did you hear about PSGA?

Why are you considering a Greyhound for a pet?

How long have you considered this decision?

In which type of area do you live?

In which type of home do you live?

Are there stairs in your home?

If an apartment, condo, or a homeowners association, do you have permission for a dog up to 80 pounds?

Landlord's Name Phone number:

Do you have a fenced yard? What size? Fence Height?

Do you have a swimming pool, lake/pond, or river in or adjoining your yard?

NEVER put your greyhound on a chain.  It can break its neck!

What personality traits are you wanting in a Greyhound?

What traits would you consider undesirable?

Activity level? Low  Medium  High

Check all that apply:

Playful Lap dog Laid back Outgoing Good with children
Quiet Affectionate Gets along
with cats/small dogs		 Other:

Do you have a preference as to male or female? If so, why?

The majority of Greyhounds coming into this program are between the ages of 2 and 5.
Would you consider a Greyhound younger than 2 years old? Older than 5 years old?

Approximately what date would you be ready to bring your new greyhound home?

List the pets you currently have in your household:

Kind? Cat, Dog, Etc. Neutered? Sex? Age? Personality Type? All that apply (Shift-Click) Vaccines current? Kept where?

List the previous pets you have owned:

Kind? Cat, Dog, Etc. Neutered? Kept where? Time Owned? What happened to pet?

Have you ever bred and raised dogs?

Number of Children: Ages:

Are your children good with animals?

Any family members with special needs, such as wheelchairs?

Who will be responsible for care of your Greyhound?

You could easily have your Greyhound 10-12 years.   Are you prepared to assume responsibility for that long?

Are you aware of the importance of keeping your greyhound on a leash?

How many hours per day will your Greyhound be left alone?

What resting/sleeping space is available for the dog?

Are you aware of "crate training"?

Are you willing to crate your greyhound during this adjustment period?

Do you intend to obedience train the greyhound?

Where and how will you exercise your Greyhound?

Do you agree to keep the greyhound solely as a house pet, and agree to never use it for racing, hunting, or research/experiments?

Are you aware that the greyhound's career as a racer is over, and that you will be unable to reactivate this career?

Do you agree to the following statements:

  • Allow us to make a home visit prior to placement of one of our greyhounds.

  • Your greyhound MUST live within your home. 

  • Use a humane choke collar & never tie your dog outside.

  • Keep a tag on this pet with your name, phone number, and address at all times.

  • Keep current your greyhound's vaccinations and dental hygiene.

  • Return your greyhound to us if, for any reason, you wish to relinquish custody of it?

  • Relinquish custody of your greyhound upon request to PSGA for violation of the PSGA agreement?

    • Do all members of you household agree to this decision?

    Please provide us with your Vet's information.  Name:
    Phone: Address:
     

    Name of friend or relative we may contact for information, references, or in case of emergency:
    Phone:
    Home Address: City:
    State: Zip:

    Name of friend or relative we may contact for information, references, or in case of emergency:
    Phone:
    Home Address: City:
    State: Zip:

    I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ALL THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS FORM IS TRUE AND CORRECT.

    Name:

     

    Signature:____________________________________________________

     

    (Spouse) Name:

     

    (Spouse) Signature:____________________________________________________


    Date:

    To help the application process, it is strongly recommended that you print this form out BEFORE pressing the submit button, and give the Adoption Representative a copy of this application if for some reason it gets lost in "cyberspace"!.