CSRA Greyhound Adoptions
APPLICATION for ADOPTION
Margie Hobbins at 706-667-0827
YOU MUST BE 18 OR OLDER TO ADOPT A GREYHOUND.
Please complete this application in its entirety. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact
Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Date: _______________
Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Home phone____________________ work__________________ other__________________ Best time to call_________
E-Mail: ____________________________Age_____ Occupation_____________________________________________
Are You Married: Yes No Spouse’s Name & Occupation: ________________________________________
Do you have children currently living with you? Yes No Age ___________ Sex ___________
Age ___________ Sex ___________
Veternarian/Clinic___________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone/Address_________________________________________________________________________________
I hereby authorize the above-named veterinarian to release any requested information to a representative CSRA Greyhound Adoptions. Signature & Date: __________________________________________/________________
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Why do you want to adopt a greyhound? _______________________________________________________________
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Circle the terms that best describe your home: Own Rent/Lease # of Years _______________
House Condo/Townhouse Mobile Home Apartment Other _______________________________
If you rent/lease your home, do you have permission from your landlord to have a large, inside dog? YES NO N/A
Landlord’s Name: _______________________________________Telephone: ________________________________
Do you have a fenced yard? Yes No Type of Fence ____________________________Height of Fence__________
If your yard is not fenced, are you willing to erect a fence? Yes No If No, please explain: ___________________
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Do you currently have pets? Yes No #/Kind _______ Cat ________ Dog Other _________________
Please specify: Breed ________________ Age _____ Sex ____ Breed _________________ Age _____ Sex _____
Breed ________________ Age _____ Sex ____ Breed _________________ Age _____ Sex _____
Is your dog(s) neutered? Yes No – why not _____________________________________________________
What other pets have you had in the past and what happened to them? _________________________________________
Describe your household: Quiet Easy Going Seldom Travel Frequent Visitors
Usually Quiet Active Frequent Travel Adults/Children
Loud Very Active
TYPE OF GREYHOUND DESIRED
Please describe the greyhound you would like to adopt. Circle all that apply
Personality: Shy Outgoing Sociable with Other Dogs
Placid Playful Somewhat Affectionate
Mellow Sociable with Cats Very Affectionate
Activity Level: Couch Potato Playful Highly Active Playful with Activity
Age: Younger Middle Age Older Doesn’t Matter
(2-3 yrs) (4–7 yrs) (8 yrs and up)
Color: If someone in your home has allergies, we recommend a brindle or black greyhound.
What do you consider to be the three most important qualities you are looking for in a greyhound? __________________
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Our greyhounds arrive from the track/farm in fairly good condition, but at times minor track injuries require some rehabilitation or additional medical attention. Are you willing to adopt such a greyhound? Yes No
Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________________
GREYHOUND CARE:
Who will be responsible for your greyhound’s daily care? _________________________________________________
How many hours a day will your greyhound be left alone? _________________________________________________
We recommend that you read Adopting the Retired Racing Greyhound by Cynthia A. Branigan. If you have children, we recommend you also read Child-Proofing Your Dog by Brian Kilcommons and Sara Wilson (Warner Books).
Have you read either of these books? Yes No If not, we request you read one book before your home visit.
Are you aware that a greyhound is an indoor pet and cannot survive as an outdoor animal? Yes No Need Information
Are you willing to modify your lifestyle if necessary to accommodate a greyhound’s needs and keep it as an inside pet?
Yes No If, not, please explain: ___________________________________________________________________
Are you willing to walk your greyhound on a leash 4 to 6 times a day during its adjustment period if necessary? Yes No
Are you willing to have your greyhound immediately under the care of a veterinarian AND assume any medical costs for your greyhound’s care? Yes No
Do you certify that all of the information on this application is true and correct? Yes _______ (Please Initial)
Signature: __________________________________________________________Date:__________________________
Return Application to:
Margie Hobbins
1310 Jamacia Court
Augusta GA 30900
706-667-0827
annmawcaw@knology.net