INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS REGARDING ADOPTING GREYHOUNDS
1. It is vital to keep vour greyhound on a leash whenever it is outdoors, unless it is in a fenced in area. Never TRUST it to not run away.
2. A nylon or leather collar bearing identification must be kept on your greyhound at all times. A nylon or leather lead should be used whenever the dog is taken outside the fenced area of your home. Greyhounds are sighthounds and will chase anything that moves.
3. If your greyhound is lost, stolen, or missing for any reason, you must notify the police, animal control, and your Adoption Group Representative immediately.
4. If you find that you cannot keep your greyhound for any reason, you must notify you Adoption Group. You cannot give your greyhound to anyone else without the Adoption Group's consent. If you move, you must notify the Adoption Group of your new address and telephone number
5. You must agree to keep your greyhound as a pet and never let it be used for laboratory research. The retired greyhound's career is over. It will not come to you with registration papers and you will not be able to reactivate its career. It is strictly a PET
6. Greyhounds are used to having a lot of attention as well as being kept in crates, and could become nervous and upset the first few times they are left alone. For this reason it is advisable to have a crate for the greyhound's safety and protection when you are not at home (at least for the initial phase-in period). A crate will be loaned for a short period.
7. Your greyhound is an indoor pet and should be kept in the house at all times except for walks and exercise. IT MUST NEVER BE TIED UP OUTSIDE. They will either choke themselves trying to get loose or will slip our of their collar. Your greyhound must be allowed to relieve himself outside four times a day in a fenced area, or on a leash.
8. You agree to promptly answer Adoption Group's correspondence and/or inquiries regarding your greyhound. Owners are responsible for yearly booster shots, purchase of heartworm preventative, and examinations by a licensed veterinarian.
9. All greyhounds are examined by a veterinarian and given DHLP, Parvo, and Rabies shots. They are checked for heartworms, fecal worms, and other parasites and treated if necessary. They also have their teeth cleaned and are spayed or neutered. By adopting your greyhound through Adoption Group, you are receiving these services at significant savings as shown below. Other items you will receive with your greyhound are also listed,
| Estimated Retail Value | |
| 6 month supply of Interceptor | $35-$40 |
| Buckle collar and ID tag, with nylon humane choke collar and leash | $21 |
| Flea comb, tooth brush, and grooming glove | $14 |
| Adopting the Racing Greyhound, by C. Branigan | $13 |
| Coupon for free dog food from PetSmart | $8 |
| Use of crate for 10 days ($50 refundable deposit is required) | |
| Adoption Group membership for the current year | $15 |
| Veterinary services (DHLP, Parvo and Rabies shots, heartworm check, fecal worm check, teeth cleaning, spay or neutering) | $165-$245 |
| Your purebred, beautiful greyhound | NC |
| Estimated Total Value | ___________________ $271-$361 |
An adoption fee of $185 is required on each greyhound. This fee is non-refundable. Adoption Group is a non-profit organization staffed with volunteers and any donations are fully tax deductible and non-refundable. This requirements are a part of the Greyhound Adoption Agreement.
I CERTIFY THAT T ALL STATEMENTS MADE B Y ME ON THIS CONTRACT ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO ABIDE B Y THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH. UPON RECEIPT OF A GREYHOUND FROM Adoption Group, I ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE GREYHOUND.
Signature: _________________________________________ Date: ________________________________