New Mexico Greyhound Connection - greyhound adoption

Adoption Application

The ownership of a greyhound, like any pet, is a serious responsibility that requires a long-term commitment. It is the goal of New Mexico Greyhound Connection (NMGC) to be sure that this responsibility, as well as the financial, psychological, and physical needs of each greyhound, are met in its new home. This application has been designed to help prospective greyhound adopters address the issues that would directly affect their home and its suitability for a greyhound, as well as aid our staff in application evaluation.

Please read all of the information about Greyhounds found on the Greyhound Information Page prior to completing the application to adopt. This is a REQUIREMENT for adopting a greyhound through NMGC. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have, we look forward to hearing from you!

Carol Stovers 505-792-1293
Candy Beck 505-573-6305
info@nmgreyhoundconnection.org

Due to the length of this application, your computer may disconnect you before you complete the questions. If you experience this, please print out application, complete, and mail to:
New Mexico Greyhound Connection
P.O. Box 56848
Albuquerque, NM 87187

PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.

Your Name:
Occupation:
Work Phone:
E-Mail Address:
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Home Phone:
Co-Applicant's Name
Occupation:
Work Phone:
E-Mail Address:
Number of Children at Home:
Children's ages:
Number and Kinds of Pets at Home

Brief description of current dogs personality and ages(s):
Why do you want to adopt a greyhound?
What characteristics do you desire in a greyhound (sex, age, color, size, etc.)?
How did you learn about NMGC?

THE NEXT SECTION IS DESIGNED TO AID US IN DETERMINING WHETHER THE PROPER ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR NECESSARY CARE FOR THE GREYHOUND.

Where do you live:
House Mobile Home Apartment Condominium Other (explain)

Do you: Own Rent How many years at present address?

If you rent or lease, you must have written permission from your landlord. Please provide landlord's name, address, and phone:

Landlord's Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone:

Is your yard fenced?
Yes No

If yes, Note the approx. size of fenced area: height:
and type of fencing material:

If your yard is not fenced, would you be willing to fence all or part of it as a condition of adoption?
Yes No

Are you willing to keep your greyhound on a leash or in a fenced area when outdoors? (Dangers such as barbed wire fences, traffic, etc. are a particular threat to greyhounds since they can become so fixated on a distant moving object they may want to chase.)
Yes No

Are you willing and able to modify your daily schedule to accommodate a greyhound's needs, such as going outdoors into a fenced area or walking on a leash to perform bodily functions at least four times a day?
Yes No

How many hours would the dog be alone each day?

Do you own or have access to an airline kennel, dog cage or crate?
Yes No

Are you willing to kennel/crate the dog when it is alone? (This is occasionally necessary during the adaptation period or for especially insecure greyhounds)
Yes No

Greyhounds must live indoors. They cannot adequately be kept in an outdoor kennel or doghouse. Do you agree to keep your pet inside your home unless for play, exercise and relieving itself?
Yes No

Are you willing to keep a collar with identification tags on your greyhound at all times?
Yes No

Are you willing and able to accept full and immediate responsibility for the ownership of a greyhound, including all health-care costs and necessary burdens and responsibilities of owning a pet?
Yes No

Are you willing to spend time playing with or exercising your greyhound?
Yes No

If, for any reason, you are unable to keep our greyhound, will you agree to return it to NMGC?
Yes No

How would you describe your household activity level?
Very Quiet Lots of activity Moderate Activity Fairly Easygoing

Would you object to a home visit by a NMGC representative?
Yes No

Occasionally, a greyhound with special needs (moderate to excessive shyness, minimal physical restrictions due to old racing injury, older than usual retirement age, etc.) is available for adoption. Would you be interested in being considered for such a dog?
Yes No

Do you currently have a veterinarian?
Yes No

Veterinarian's Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone:

THE FOLLOWING SECTION IS DESIGNED TO GIVE US SOME IDEA OF YOUR PAST AND PRESENT EXPERIENCE IN KEEPING AND CARING FOR DOGS.

Have you previously owned a dog?
Yes No

If yes, what breed(s)?

How was the dog(s) obtained? (i.e., breeder, rescue from pound/humane society, pet store)

What were the ages when dog(s) obtained?

What became of the dog(s)

Have you ever bred or raised dogs?
Yes No

Have you ever trained a dog?
Yes No

If yes, what method and what commands?

Do you know all the laws and covenants in your area regarding dogs?
Yes No

Please add any additional information or thoughts that you feel would help us to understand you and your home as a potential greyhound home.

I understand that in order to complete processing this application, a visit to my home will be scheduled by a representative of NMGC, and that by submitting this application, I agree to such a scheduled visit. I also certify that all information on this greyhound adoption application is true and correct.

Authorization of this application is accepted by filling out your full name(s) below.

Applicant (must be over age 18)

Co-Applicant (must be over age 18)

(Where it applies, we require a spouse's or roommate's authorization on this application as certification that the adoption of a greyhound has been approved and accepted by both parties.)

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