Fast Friends Greyhound Rescue,, Inc.
Adoption Application
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The Reality Check

Before going further, step back and consider fully what you are doing. A dog is not a trial-run item. It is a sentient being that will not understand why it is once again being uprooted from its home. Nor will it understand that its family welcomed it into their home and then tired of it as they would another toy. When you invite a dog into your family, invite it as a real family member, not a passing fancy or a conversation piece...

Count on having your greyhound for another ten years. Count on spending a lot of money on food and veterinary bills. Count on spending every day feeding, walking, and cleaning up after your dog. Count on making sacrifices, whether it be chewed shoes, soiled carpets, or compromised vacations.  (from Greyhounds by D. Caroline Coile PhD)
ATTENTION!  It takes between two weeks and a month to get your greyhound once we process your application.  If you know that you are going to be busy in that time period, please wait to submit your application.   We are a small group and depend on our foster volunteers to take care of our dogs.  We cannot promise you a dog if one comes in for you and you are not available to take it.  The people who are waiting and available will have the first opportunity to adopt and we cannot guarantee that we will search for another suitable dog for you.  l
E-mail Address: *
What is your first and last name? Include spouses name if applicable.
What is your full and complete address? Please include city, state, and zip code. *
What is your home phone number?
What is your work phone number?
What attributes are you looking for in a greyhound? Please indicate below:
Color?
Sex?
Age range?
Temperment?
Other?
What other pets do you have?
Name age and type of pet?
Name age and type of pet?
Do you work?
If you work, how long will your greyhound be left alone?
Do you have a kennel or petsitter (or friend) who will care for your greyhound when you are on vacation?
If someone else will watch your greyhound, what is his/her name?
What is his/her address and phone number?
If you rent, do you have permission to have a dog?
Do you have a fenced-in yard?
If you have no fenced-in yard, how do you intend to allow your greyhound time outside?
How many people in your household?
What are the ages of your children?
Can you commit to taking your greyhound outside four times a day in all types of weather?
Do you understand and agree that your greyhound will never be off a leash when in an unfenced area, anywhere at any time?
If you have cats or other small animals in your care, do you understand that YOU are responsible for their safety and that you must monitor ALL of your animals at all times until your greyhound gets acclimated?
Have you ever returned a pet? Please state the reason(s)
Under what circumstances would you return a greyhound?
Do you understand that your greyhound must reside only in the home’s living quarters and be kept indoors at all times (not in a garage, unfinished basement, porch, etc.) with the exception of being outside only to relieve itself or travel with you?
Do you understand and agree that if for some reason you cannot keep your greyhound, that you will return it to FFGR, Inc. only and forfeit your adoption fee?
Do you agree that, in the event your greyhound is lost, you will contact us immediately?
Are you willing to accept full responsibility for your greyhound for the rest of its life and take on all financial responsibilities?
Please provide us with a veterinarian reference -what is your Vet's name?
What is your Vet's address?
What is your Vet's phone number?
Are you willing to invite us to your home to help you get ready for your new greyhound?
Do you agree to permit Fast Friends Greyhound Rescue, Inc. to conduct a follow-up six-month and/or one year visit to your home?
Any other information related to greyhound adoption application that you think we should know?
Where did you hear about us?
Have you submitted or are you currently submitting adoption applications to other greyhound rescue groups? If so, please choose one group only to work with.
Are you prepared to adopt a greyhound now? If not, do not submit this application until you are ready to follow through on the adoption process.
Do you understand and agree that if you do not meet the requirements set forth in the adoption contract (which you will sign prior to receiving your greyhound), that you may relinquish ownership of your greyhound to Fast Friends Greyhound Rescue, Inc?
By writing Yes I certify that I fully understand the above questions and all answers and information provided are true and correct. I authorize my veterinary reference to release any and all information regarding services provided, or lack thereof, involving all animals in my care, past or present.

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