GAP Adoption Application

What type of adoption are you looking for? *

Straight Adoption
Foster to Adopt (trial) adoption
Foster Care

If you are planning on adopting a greyhound would you like to attend the GAP Adoption Day on 30 November? If you have selected Yes you can find more information and how to register for tickets in the automatic response that will be sent after you complete this questionnaire.

When would you be ready to welcome your greyhound into your home? It is recommended to apply within three months of your 'ready date', otherwise you may have to submit an updated application. *

Did you have a preference in mind? (Please keep in mind that while we will do our best to cater to any preferences we will always match based on suitability as a priority)

Applicant's First Name *

Applicant's Last Name *

Street Address *

City *

State *

Post Code *

Email Address *

Mobile *

How did you find out about us? *

If other, please specify.

Is this pet for you or someone else? *

What experience have you had with dogs? *

Current Animal Information

Do you have a current dog? *

Dogs

What is your dogs name? *

What breed do you have? *

How old is your dog? *

Is your dog a male or a female? *

Is your dog Spay/Neutered? *

Please attach a photo of your dog. *

How does your dog react towards other dogs? And does your dog seem to have a preferred type of dog to interact with? *

What is your dogs overall temperament? * *

Do you have a second dog? *

What is your second dogs name? *

What breed do you have? *

How old is your dog? *

Is your dog a male or female? *

Is your dog Spay/Neutered? *

Please attach a photo of your dog *

How does your dog react towards other dogs? And does your dog seem to have a preferred type of dog to interact with? *

What is your dogs overall temperament? * *

Are there other dogs living in your home or dogs that visit often? If yes, how often do they visit and how does your dog interact with them?

Do you have cat(s)? *

Cats

What are your cat/s name/s? *

How old are your cat/s? *

Please attach a picture of your cat/s *

Have your cat/s met large breeds of dog previously? How would you best describe your cats reaction to meeting a dog? *

How would you describe your cats personality in general and will you be expecting your cat and greyhound to be spending a lot of time together? Please elaborate on the relationship you expect *

Where does your cat live within your home? *

If your cat/s do have a fenced off separate area/cat run can you please include a photo?

Can you use baby gates to create a separate area for your cat/s to retreat to?

Do you have any other pets? For example guinea pigs, rabbits, birds, poultry, ferrets, mice, livestock etc. *

Other Pets

If yes, what other pets and how many? (for example chickens x10, Guinea Pig x 2, Horses x 3 etc) *

Is your animal inside or outside? Can you please describe their living area? Would your greyhound and the other animal be expected to interact at all? Please explain what type of relationship you expect. *

Can you please take a photo of the area where your other animal lives?

If it is not suitable for your greyhound to interact with this other animal can you completely separate them? *

Information on Greyhound you are looking to adopt

What is the greyhound temperament you are after?

Are you willing to take on a dog that has additional behavioural/ training requirements? These may include behaviours such as improving response to other dogs, or ability to share toys, timid or anxious behaviours. We’ll explain any behavioural/ training requirements you could expect before you adopt

Would be interested in adopting another greyhound in the future, or would you be interested in adopting a bonded pair of greyhounds?

What type of exercise would you like to do with your greyhound?

Home environment

Type of House *

Do you own or rent your home?

If you rent, does your landlord and lease allow pets?

Can you please attach a photo of your rental agreement allowing dogs/or permission from your landlord.

Please list the ages & relationship of those who live in your home - including yourself. *

Do you have children living with you or those that visit often? *

Children

How old are the children? *

Can you please detail what experience they have had with dogs previously. *

If necessary are you able to separate off areas in your house with baby gates? *

Is everyone in your household aware that you are planning to adopt a pet?

Does anyone in your household have allergies to dogs/cats?

On average, how many hours per day will your pet be left alone? *

If your time alone varies can you please elaborate?

Will this pet be predominantly living inside, outside, or both?

Do you have a completely fenced-in yard? If so, what kind of fence?

Greyhound living arrangements

Do you have a pool?

Is there a fence around the pool and what type?

If you answered "other" above, please explain:

How will you handle housebreaking?(toilet training) and destructive behaviour?

Could you please upload photos of inside your house where your greyhound would be spending most of its time.

Please upload a photo of your fence

Please upload a photo of your backyard

Do you have a license and are you able to pick your greyhound up yourself?

Can you please elaborate on who/what you will be relying on to transport your greyhound?

Do you have a current or previous medical condition/s that may affect your ability to adopt/foster one of our dogs?

Can you please elaborate?

Signature *

I have read the above and certify that the answers I have given are complete, true and not misleading in any way. You are also aware that we cannot guarantee the health and temperament of the greyhound. I confirm that as required I will ensure the greyhound receives proper veterinary care. If I have a rental by signing below I have acknowledged that I have approval to house a dog in my home

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