Greyhound Pets of America, Indianapolis

Online Adoption Application

Greyhound ownership is a serious responsibility and commitment. This application is intended to assist Greyhound Pets of America, Indianapolis (GPA/Indianapolis) in evaluating the willingness and ability of prospective greyhound adopters to meet that responsibility. If you are not willing to put up with some temporary problems, you may want to reconsider whether or not to adopt.

You should expect a period of adjustment. Not all greyhounds adjust as quickly as others. For example, some greyhounds may be more difficult to housebreak. Others may have a tendency to chew and some may be extremely shy at first. Please do not consider adoption if you will not be able to make a lifetime commitment. The greyhound can be expected to live 10 to 12 years.

Please also consider the financial responsibility in adopting a greyhound. This responsibility does not end with the adoption fee. While greyhounds tend to be a healthy breed, there are veterinary costs associated with caring for any dog.

Part of the preparation for adopting a retired racing greyhound is doing the appropriate reading and research. GPA Indianapolis requires one of the following two books be read before submitting an application. The books are "Adopting the Retired Racing Greyhound", by Cynthia Branigan or "Retired Racing Greyhounds for Dummies", by Lee Livingood. Applications submitted without the appropriate reading completed will not be processed. Thanks so much for taking the time to complete this very important step. Your GPA Indianapolis Board of Directors

Adopter Information

Applicant: 
Applicant Age: 
Co-Applicant: 
Co-Applicant Age: 
Address: 
City: 
State: 
Zip: 
Phone Number: 
Best Time To Call: 
Applicant Occupation: 
Co-Applicant Occupation: 
E-Mail Address: 
Number of children at home: 
Their Ages: 
Type of residence:     Own    Rent
If renting, Landlord's Name: 
Landlord's Phone Number: 
Do you have a fenced in yard? Yes   No
Type and height of fence 
If you do not have a fence, will you walk your Greyhound on a leash?    Yes  No
Your household activity level is: 
May a GPA Indianapolis Representative visit your home?    Yes   No
Does anyone in your home have a history of asthma or allergies?    Yes   No
Do you currently have other pets? Yes   No
Please list below all pets in your household (type, sex, age and name): 
Have you previously owned a dog?    Yes   No
What type? 
How long was the dog with you? 
Why is the dog no longer with you? 
Where did you hear about Greyhound Pets of America, Indianapolis?
Why do you want to adopt an ex-racing Greyhound?
Are the whole family in total agreement to adopt a Greyhound?    Yes  No
Have you read Adopting the Racing Greyhound by Cynthia A. Brannigan or a similar book?
Yes   No   (if yes, please list other books):  
How many hours will your Greyhound be alone each day?    
Are you willing to crate your Greyhound when it is alone?    Yes   No
Which gender do you prefer?    Female Greyhound   Male Greyhound   No preference

References

Our first check is with your veterinarian to confirm that other pets are current on annual vaccinations and are receiving heartworm-preventative medication. This application will be rejected immediately if after consulting with the above-listed veterinarian, vaccinations and heartworm prevention are found to be not current on other household pets.

Veterinarian Name: 
Veterinarian Address: 
City: 
State: 
Zip: 
Veterinarian Phone Number: 

Please list a personal reference (non-relative)

Name: 
Relationship: 
Address: 
City: 
State: 
Zip: 
Phone Number: 
How long have you known this person?  

ADOPTION FEE

Our adoption fee of $200 covers the cost of spay/neutering, vaccinations (if needed at time of adoption), teeth cleaning, heartworm/intestinal parasite test and a leash and collar. The veterinary services will be performed by veterinarians participating in our adoption program.

ACCEPTANCE

I/We understand that in order to complete processing of this application, a representative of GPA/Indianapolis will schedule a visit to my/our home to assist me/us in matching the needs of a greyhound with the needs of my/our household. By submitting this application, I/We agree to such a scheduled visit and confirm that all members of the household will attend the home visit. I/We agree that if this application is approved, it will become part of the GPA/Indianapolis Greyhound Adoption Agreement. I/We also certify that all of the information on this greyhound adoption application is true and correct.



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