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Show Me Greyhounds Adoption Application

Please print and complete the application in it's entirety. If you do not fill it out completely, your application will not be considered. Once you have been approved for adoption, have completed all requirements, an adoption fee of $250.00 will be due. No dog will be released to any adopter without a completed application, hands on training requirement and paying the adoption fee first. Once you have completed your application, please go to our contact page for our mailing address. We do not accept applications via email.

Primary Owner name:_________________________________________________________________
Secondary Owner name:______________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________ State: __________ Zip:____________________
Home phone: (_______)_____________ E-mail address:____________________________________
Secondary E-mail address:____________________________________________________________
Primary Owner Occupation: __________________________ Employer:________________________
May we contact you at work: Yes ____ No ____ Business phone: (_____)______________________
Secondary Owner Occupation: ________________________ Employer: _______________________
Number of adults in household ______ Number of children in household ____ Number of pets ______
Ages and gender of children: __________________________________________________________
Type/breed of pets, age & gender:_______________________________________________________
Where and how do your current pets spend their day?______________________________________

Have you owned dogs or pets previously? Yes ___ No ___ If yes, please give details such as size, breed, sex, how long you had the dogs/pets and what happened to them.______________________
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What do you consider valid reasons for giving up a pet? (Please check all that apply)
Barking _____ Biting _____ Chewing _____ Destructiveness _____ Digging _____ Fleas _____
Moving _____ House remodeling _____ Expense _____ Having a baby _____
Too rough with children _____ Unable to housebreak _____ Other (please specify)_______________
Type of residence: Single family home ___ Condo/townhouse ___ Mobile home ___ Apartment ____
Other (please specify)________________________________________________________________
Do you own your residence: Yes ____ No _____
If not, do you have your landlord's permission to have a large dog? Yes ____ No ____
If yes, may we contact your landlord for verification? Yes ____ No ____
Landlord name: _______________________________ Landlord Phone #: (_______)______________
How long have you lived at this residence? ______________
Does your home have steps and if so, how many and what kind of steps are they?_______________
Is your yard fenced? Yes ____ No ____
If yes, please note the approximate size of the fenced area, height and type of fencing: ___________
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(Please note: Invisible fencing is *NOT* an acceptable fence.)
If not, would you fence all or part of your yard as a condition to adoption? Yes _____ No _____
If yes, what would be the size of the fenced area, height and type of fencing? ___________________
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What is the activity level of your household? Quiet ____ Moderately active ____ Very active _____
During what hours is an adult home during the day? ________________________________________
Approximately how many hours would your greyhound be home alone? ________________________
Where will your greyhound be during the day or when you are not at home?_____________________
Where will your greyhound sleep at night? _______________________________________________
Who will be primarily responsible for the care of your greyhound? _____________________________
Are you willing to modify you schedule to accommodate your greyhound's needs, such as going outdoors into a fenced area or walking on a leash to perform bodily functions at least 6 times per day? Yes __ No __
On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest, rate yourself from
1 - Not very dog experienced to 5 - Extremely dog-knowledgeable: 1 ___ 2 ___ 3 ___ 4 ___ 5 ___

Are you aware of the importance of keeping your greyhound on a leash or in a fenced area 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, necessary burdens, and responsibilities of owning a pet? Yes _ No _
Are you aware of local ordinances in your area pertaining to owning or housing of an animal?
(I.E., leash laws, required vaccinations, licenses, etc?) Yes ____ No ____ Not sure ____
Are you familiar with crate training? Yes ___ No ___

Which of the following activities would you or someone in your family likely participate in with your greyhound?
Routine walking ____ Routine jogging/running ____ Automobile travel ____ Obedience training ____
Drag-lure coursing ____ Playmate for children ____ Playmate for other pets ____ Other activities (please specify)______________________________________________________________________

Do you currently have a veterinarian? Yes ____ No ____
May we contact your vet for references? Yes ____ No ____
Veterinarian's Name: ___________________________________ Vet phone # (_____)_____________

Personal reference # 1: Name _______________________________ Phone # (_____)____________
Best time of day or evening to contact reference ___________________________________________
E-mail (If possible) ___________________________________________

Personal reference # 2: Name _______________________________ Phone # (_____)____________
Best time of day or evening to contact reference ___________________________________________
E-mail (If possible) ___________________________________________

Why do you wish to adopt a greyhound? ___________________________________________________________________________________
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Please add any additional comments, questions, or thoughts that you feel would help us to understand you and your home as a potential greyhound family:______________________________
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Feel free to attach another sheet of paper for additional thoughts or comments.

Show Me Greyhounds (aka SMG throughout this application and adoption contract) stipulates the following conditions to which ALL adopters must adhere:

1. Your greyhound must always be kept on leash whenever it is outdoors, unless in a totally fenced area.

2. An identification tag must be kept on your greyhound at all times with name, address and phone number on it.

3. Your greyhound must be kept as an indoor pet except when getting walks or exercise, or short periods in your yard. Your greyhound must never be left outdoors and ignored or neglected.

4. Your greyhound must never be tied to anything. Greyhounds can harm themselves trying to slip free of this type restraint.

5. Your greyhound has not been raised in a home environment (unless we specify fostered) and you must give him/her time and patience to adjust which can be up to 6 months to 1 year.

6. You will never discipline your greyhound by hitting him/her.

7. You agree to keep your greyhound current on all necessary shots and will seek appropriate veterinary care when it is needed.

8. You agree to feed your greyhound daily an appropriate amount of food, daily fresh water and at least 4 potty breaks a day if not more.

9. Your greyhound will be kept as a pet only and will not be used for laboratory research, hunting, illegal racing or illegal fighting purposes.

10. If your greyhound gets loose or becomes missing for any reason, you will notify Show Me Greyhounds Greyhound Adoption, your local police department, and animal control immediately.

11. If for any reason, you decide you cannot keep your greyhound, you will contact SMG Greyhound Adoption immediately so we can make arrangements for his/her safe return to SMG Greyhound Adoption for placement into a new home as soon as possible. You must NEVER place your greyhound in a shelter or pound otherwise it will be considered as a serious breach of contract.

12. You will allow a representative of SMG Greyhound Adoption to follow up with phone calls and/or visits.

13. Once possession has been taken of the greyhound, SMG is not responsible for any personal injury or physical property damage.

SMG GREYHOUND ADOPTION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION TO REPOSSESS ANY GREYHOUND NOT BEING CARED FOR PROPERLY AS INDICATED BY, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE CONDITIONS ABOVE.

By signing the application, you agree to a scheduled home visit and an unscheduled surprise home visit.

By signing the application, you agree to at least 8 to 10 hours of hands on in person training to get to know Greyhounds up front and personal.

Your signature below indicates that the information you have given us is true to the best of your knowledge. This document will be considered a legal and binding contract upon the adoption to you of a greyhound by SMG Greyhound Adoption. Please allow up to 6 weeks for the review of your application.

Signature: __________________________________________ Date:______________________________