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ATTENTION!!! If you submit your application and don't hear from us within 48 hours, please call us 440-543-6256 or 800-269-1148! Thank you!!

*About You*

Name				Address
City & State				Zip Code
Phone				Best time to call
Cell Phone
Email Address

*Employer Info*

Name				Address
City & State				Job Title
Phone


*Other Info*
How did you hear about us? If you saw us at a Meet & Greet, which one? Have you applied to any other greyhound rescues? Which ones?

Why would you like to get a Greyhound?

Have you any preferences as to size, gender (males and females make equally good pets) or color?

What other pets do you have now? (Please list name, type, gender of each)

If any of your dogs aren't neutered, please list their names here

What pets have you had in the past?

What pets have you had in the past two years (if any) that you no longer have? What happened to them? (Please be specific)

Is there someone home during the day?

If "No", how long and during which hours would your pet be alone? (Please be specific)

Where do you live?				Does your landlord or condo association allow you to have pets?

How long have you been at this address?

How long would you allow for your greyhound to fully adjust to his/her new home?

Landlord's name/address/phone, if applicable

What if you had to move to a place that did not allow pets?

Do you have a fenced area where your greyhound can be safely let out without having to be led to it?				If yes, please describe size and type of fence

Do you agree to always keep your greyhound on a leash or within a fenced area?				Where will your greyhound stay during the day? Where will your greyhound sleep at night?

Are there stairs in your home?				If yes, please describe them:

Are you willing to take your greyhound out at least four times a day to relieve himself? Do you agree to keep your greyhound exclusively as a house dog; to never use him for commercial racing or laboratory research, or anything other than a companion animal? Will you place identification on your dog immediately (must be a martingale collar) and keep it on at all times? Do you agree to notify Greyhound Adoption of Ohio if your greyhound should ever become lost? Do you agree to notify Greyhound Adoption of Ohio if, for any reason, you cannot keep your greyhound; to never give it to a shelter, pound or other person without written permission from Greyhound Adoption of Ohio? Do you agree to never use a tie out for your greyhound (3strides and they reach 40 mph)?

About Your Veterinarian (or the last veterinarian used) Please give permission to your vet to release information for a vet check. We will conduct vet checks on all GAO families.

Name				Address
City & State				Zip Code
Phone

Please answer the following questions briefly:
What is heartworm and how can it be prevented?

How often should your dog have booster vaccinations?

How often should your dog be checked for internal parasites?
Please list the names and ages of everyone in your household, including yourself: From time to time we rely on our families to assist in projects or activities. Do you have an occupation or skills that you may be able to volunteer should the group need assistance? (e.g. graphic designer, lawyer, printer, accounting) If you're willing to help us please list your name and occupation/skill below:


	" Adopting just one greyhound won't change the world, but the world will surely change for that one greyhound."

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