Greyhound Rescue, Inc.: We Place Retired Racers Into Loving Homes in Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington DC

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    Pet ownership of any kind is a serious responsibility.

    Anyone who adopts a Greyhound should be aware of his moral, physical, and financial responsibilities to the dog.

    Not everyone is right for Greyhound ownership.
You will receive an "auto response" from our server when you submit your online application.

You should also receive an e-mail message within 48 hours from one of our volunteers whose names are listed below. if you do not receive a second acknowledgement, please contact one of these individuals:

Judy Chopp
judychopp@aol.com 		      Darlene Riden
d.riden@comcast.net 		      Denise Davis
greyhoundrescue@starband.net

Name:

 E-Mail:
Address:
City:  State:   Zip:  
Phone - Home:  Work:  
Occupation:

Where did you hear about Greyhound Rescue, Inc.?


Why do you want a Greyhound as a pet?


What other pets do you have?


Who will be caring for and training your new Greyhound?


Approximately how many hours per day
will your Greyhound be home alone?      

Number of adults in your home?

Number & age of children in your home

Are there stairs in your home? Yes     No

Do you have a fenced-in yard? Yes     No
      If no, is there a nearby area where you can exercise your Greyhound?
            Yes     No     Not Applicable

Describe your yard or the nearby exercise area:

Do you live in a house / townhouse / apartment, etc.?

If you rent / lease, do you have permission from your landlord to have a Greyhound?
            Yes     No     Not Applicable
(We will need a letter from your landlord or copy of your lease/rental agreement indicating that pets are allowed.)

Are you willing to take your Greyhound for leash walks or out in a fenced-in area at least three times a day? Yes     No

Are you willing to keep a collar and tag bearing the Greyhound Rescue, Inc. information on your Greyhound at all times? Yes     No

If there is ANY reason you cannot keep your Greyhound, do you agree to return it to Greyhound Rescue, Inc. only? Yes     No

Do you agree to keep your Greyhound as an INSIDE pet ONLY and not outside in a dog house or kennel? Yes     No

Are you willing to accept immediate and full responsibility for ownership of your Greyhound including all health care costs and necessary burdens / responsibilities of owning a pet? Yes     No

Veterinarian's Name and Address:

What would be the earliest date that you would wish to adopt?

Preferences: sex: age: color:

Would you consider a substitute if your exact needs cannot be met? Yes     No

Will You agree to a home visit prior to adoption? Yes     No

Are you agreeable to a follow-up visit after adoption? Yes     No