Adoption Application Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Age of Applicant

Mobile Number

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Home Number

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Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Number of people that would live at the house

Ages if they are under 25

Will the dog have regular contact with children 5 years or under (own children, grandchildren, visiting children) or elderly people?

What is your reason for adopting a retired racer?

Have you done research on the breed, Do you know someone with one, I saw some at a rehoming event

I am a first-time dog owner

I need a dog that is already trained

I have obedience trained before

I have lots of experience and could handle a difficult dog

What other Pets do you have if any?

Age, Breed, Temperament

What do your typical day/week look like?

Go to work 8 hours a day, retired, Stay at home parent

How many hours will the dog be without human company for each day?

If no-one is at home, where will the Hound stay?

Inside or Outside? If the Hound is outside, what type of shelter will the Hound have?

Where will your Hound sleep at night?

On my bed, In my room, On the couch, Wherever they feel like, In their crate

Is your yard securely fenced? Describe type of fencing (wooden, wire etc.) and height at the lowest point. If you have a swimming pool is it separately fenced?

What types of activities do you plan to undertake with your new dog?

Casual walking, Cafe hopping, Couch Surfing, Sunbathing

Under what circumstance would you give up this dog,?

e.g. family illness, barking, digging, destructive chewing, biting, growling, moving house, reactivity on lead, lack of housetraining, high cost vet bills? (list all)

By submitting this application, I agree that all the information I have provided is correct. Providing untruthful answers or failure to comply with the requirements of this application or the signed adoption contract can result in the forfeiture of the adoption. We will require the successful applicant to allow a full property check before adoption and to sign an adoption agreement. Adoption Fees do apply for all dogs adopted. By signing this you agree to pay the adoption fee as outlined below: Greyhound - $380 Greyhound over 7 years old - $150 We reserve the right to refuse any applicant and will not enter into any further correspondence on our decision.

I have read and agree to the adoption terms and conditions

These can be read on our site.

I Agree

Whats Next?

Once you and your family have established you are ready to welcome a greyhound into home, we ask that you fill out one of our application forms off our website and give us as much helpful detail as you can to help us determine the best match for you.

Please understand that matching you up with the right hound can take some time and is different for everyone dependant your circumstances and the availability of a suitable hound.

It can take weeks or even months.

We have a collection of greyhounds circulating through our foster homes which are located in both the North & South Islands of NZ and dogs on a wait list.

Once taking in all your requirements and preferences we will make initial contact with you via phone and then arrange for a home check by one of our amazing community support greyhound owners.

They will arrange a time suitable to pop around with their greyhound to check over your property for suitability to house a greyhound.

This is also a super time to ask lots of questions to the greyhound owner and get your hands on a greyhound, check out the size and look of one inside your home!

The next step is for us to match you up with a hound we have done our assessments on and who is settled and ready to leave foster care and to join their forever home!

You will have a chance to speak with the hounds foster parent and arrange a ‘meet & greet’ prior to the official adoption taking place!

May Hounds endeavour to support you with any issues you may have settling in your dog, as well as providing you with educational materials and guidelines we recommend for owning a greyhound and welcoming them into your home.