GAP Adoption Application

What type of adoption are you looking for? *

Straight Adoption
Foster to Adopt (trial) adoption
Foster Care

When would you be ready to welcome your greyhound into your home? *

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 *

Age bracket *

How did you find out about us? *

Did a previous greyhound adopter refer you to adopt a greyhound from us?

They could be eligible for the $200 gift card so please let us know their full name and dog they adopted.

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? *

Does your dog seem to have a preferred type of dog to interact with? *

Where else does your dog interact with other dogs? *

Has your dog had any formal obedience training? Can you please elaborate.

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? *

Does your dog seem to have a preferred type of dog to interact with? *

Where else does your dog interact with other dogs? *

Has your dog had any formal obedience training? Can you please elaborate.

What is your dogs overall temperament? * *

Are there other dogs living in your home? Or dogs that visit often? *

Frequency? *

Can you tell us a little more about them? (sex/age/breed/personality) *

How does your dog/s interact with them? *

Do you have cat(s)? *

Cats

What is your cats name? *

What is your cat's breed? *

How old is your cat? *

Please attach a picture of your cat *

Has your cat 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? *

Where does your cat live within your home? *

If your cat does 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 to retreat to?

Will you be expecting your cat and greyhound to be spending a lot of time together? Please elaborate on the relationship you expect

Do you have a second cat? *

What is your second cats breed? *

How old is your second cat? *

Please attach a picture of your second cat.

Has your second cat met large breeds of dog previously? How would you best describe your second cats reaction to meeting a dog?

How would you describe your second cats personality in general?

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) *

Have your other pets met large dogs before and how did they interact? Please elaborate *

Is your animal inside or outside? Can you please describe their living area? *

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

Would your greyhound and the other animal be expected to interact at all? Please explain what type of relationship you expect. *

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

How do you think your other pets they will adjust to the new greyhound in the home? *

Information on Greyhound you are looking to adopt

Please check the main reason you plan to adopt a pet:

If you answered "other" above, please explain here:

What is the greyhound temperament you are after?

Would you consider a bonded pair of greyhounds? (these are greyhounds that have an established relationship and may have lived in a home previously together) *

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

Home environment

Type of House *

Do you own or rent your home?

If you answered "other" above, please explain here:

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.

Including yourself, how many people live in your household? *

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?

Would you be open to working with a dog to improve their ability to left on their own?

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

Please provide a description of this pet's living conditions.

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

If you answered "other" above, please explain:

If you do not have a fenced yard, how will you let the animal out?

Greyhound living arrangements

Are there times when the animal will be tied/chained up?

When will they be tied/chained up?

Where will the animal sleep?

If you answered "other" above, please explain:

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)

How will you handle destructive behaviour?

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

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. I am authorizing you to contact landlords, associations and veterinarians. 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

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